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  1. I guess I'm in a similar position in that I know I want to do a higher ed program but I have no idea where to apply. My GPA is just okay-- I'll probably graduate with a 3.5 (but a 3.97 in my last two years). I have yet to take the GRE, but two of the schools that I'm looking at (Seattle University and University of British Columbia) don't even require it. I guess I'm just kind of clueless because I don't know exactly what to expect when applying to different schools. I never know how competitive a school is or if I even have a shot at getting in. I have lots of relevant experience, but it's mostly related to retention efforts. I have been an English TA for two developmental courses, and through my current job I have done high school recruitment for my university, I have led student seminars, I work as an assistant to Orientation Course instructors and present weekly on relevant student issues, and I host study groups among many other things. My actual major is in Spanish and I'm a Women & Gender Studies minor, so in an ideal world I'd really like to do work with Latino and Queer students. I do know that I don't want to do research. I'm much more into the idea of getting practical experience out of my program. I also have lots of student loan debt coming out of undergrad, and I'd like to get my school paid for. Any suggestions for me on where I could potentially apply?
  2. Hello, everyone. I'm an American student at Eastern Kentucky Univeristy. I'm a senior, and I'll be graduating next December. I've recently started thinking about graduate schools, and a number of Canadian schools have piqued my interest. UBC is the one I'm most interested in, but I'm not totally sure if I have what it takes to get in. Currently I am working on a bachelor's degree in Spanish and Women and Gender Studies, but at the graduate level I want to complete a program in Higher Education. I am a non-traditional student, and this has had somewhat of an effect on my GPA. When I left my previous school at the age of 20, I had a 2.47 GPA. Since I've been at EKU, I've raised my cumulative to a 3.31. My EKU GPA is a 3.93, with my GPA in Spanish being a 3.8 and my GPA in WGS being a 4.0. I still have two semesters to raise my cumulative, so I expect to graduate with at least a 3.4. I typically make a 4.0 every semester, but I made one B one semester, so my lowest GPA has been a 3.8. I haven't taken the GRE yet (I plan on doing so this summer), but I know that it's not a requirement for UBC, so obviously it won't affect my chances. I know that when going to graduate school, many programs look for experience in the field in which you are interested, as well as good recommendations. I have great recommendations, including one from the chair of my department. As far as experience goes, I am really trying to gain experience and network with members of my current university. I currently work as a peer mentor, and the main component of this job is doing hands-on work with the most at-risk students at our university. I am a liaison to two different orientation courses, and both of these courses are designed for students with one or more developmental courses. I speak to them every two weeks on a variety of topics, ranging from study habits, to social life on college campuses, to various services available on our campus. I also work directly as a liaison with the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and the departments of Foreign Language/Humanities and Women and Gender Studies. Another element of my job is that I offer tutoring services in Spanish, Women and Gender Studies, as well as general help with writing and editing essays. I am a member of several different organizations on campus, but they don't necessarily reflect my future career goals, so I'm not sure if they're an asset to me in terms of getting into graduate school. So basically, I think that my work experience and references will work in my favor, but my current 3.31 GPA might harm my chances of being accepted. Does anyone know anything in particular about the Higher Education program at UBC? What do you think my chances are of getting in? I'm sorry this is so long-winded, but I just want to know if I have much of a shot at all.
  3. I am having a similar issue. I am a non-traditional student, and I nearly failed out of school when I was 20. I went back to school when I was 25, and now my cumulative GPA is a 3.31. In my last 60 hours, I have a 3.93 GPA. I am wanting to do the Higher Education program at the University of British Columbia, but I'm not very confident that I'll be accepted.
  4. Hello! I am still working on wrapping up my undergrad in Spanish and Women's Studies in the States, but SFU is one of the schools that I'm looking at for my graduate work. I am really interested in their Latin American Studies MA. Would you mind if I sent you a PM with some general questions I have?
  5. Does anyone know anything about the Hispanic Studies MA program at UVic? They have a current list of MA students on their website, and there are only 5. I can't decide if that means the program is really selective or if they just don't have a lot of students interested in the program. I am working on wrapping up my undergrad in the States, but reading all of this has made me really anxious! I really want to do my graduate work in Canada, but I am already losing hoping and I haven't even applied yet.
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