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  1. Didn't get in but cheers to my soon to be peers and colleagues accepted to the program!
  2. I know Duke has a really good sociology program and one of the theorists I sites most frequently in my thesis paper teachers there. I have an interest in the intersections of social networks, democracy, and power. Things like community organizing, social networks among immigrant communities, the power elite are all generally fall within my interests. If anyone could also recommend sociology programs with inter-disciplinary work with political science, that would be really helpful too. Thanks
  3. ...but I feel that I can really articulate a research program (political theory). Can anyone help me assess my chances in a top 15 or top 10 program?
  4. Thanks for the responses! My advisor really suggested Northwestern's theory department given its strength in democratic and critical theory. I actually put a decent amount of eggs in the Northwestern basket though. I thought I'd have a pretty good shot at Northwestern given that its ranked (relatively) lower by USA news and the NRC, but was really encouraged by a study I found that showed that compared to top 15 programs, Northwestern placed PhDs phenomenally well. Any suggestions of other theory departments where you guys think I'd have more than a random change getting in (i.e not Harvard, Yale) but have really strong and really well respected programs. For a while I was thinking New School, but although the theory looks strong, it doesn't seem like getting a PhD there leads to many opportunities. I was also thinking Chicago, but apparently all their theorists jumped ship to Northwester lol Link to the study here: http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2007/08/21/ranking
  5. Hey All, I took the old GRE last winter, did well in the Verbal (690), but kind of bombed Quant (650 or like 59%). I plan is to do political theory and IR, and Northwestern seems to have a great theory department. I also have an interest in developing stronger quant skills while pursuing a Ph.D but it's kind of a secondary interest. I'm just wondering if I should retake the GRE and try to get the 650 to 700 or if I shouldn't worry myself. A stronger score is clearly more competitive but I'm not sure if taking the test is really necessary. Thanks!
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