Hello everyone,
This is my first time writing on this forum; I have been lurking around for a little while trying to gather as much information regarding applying to graduate school as I can, and I must say, this forum is an invaluable tool to help people like me!
I apologize if I may be posting in the wrong section, but I would just like to post a few details about my situation and if anyone has anything to help me, I would greatly appreciate it.
I am a recent college graduate who is planning on beginning my graduate school application within a matter of days, and I am extremely nervous about the whole process because I don't feel I am a very competitive candidate. I graduate with a B.A. in sociology with an overall G.P.A. of 3.1 and a major G.P.A. of 3.96. My G.R.E. score was 1030. From what I've gathered about grad school admission, it's hard to pin-point whether someone will get in, but do you all think I have a shot anywhere? I know I may not be competitive enough for a top-20 institution, but I was hoping some of the state schools, specifically the University of Tennessee, Alabama, and North Carolina for example. Oh, and what I'm looking for is an M.A. in sociology.
The reason my G.P.A. is not where I want it to be is during my undergraduate years, I had to deal with an illness that negatively impacted my performance for a long time. While that is no longer a problem, I did have to overcome that obstacle, plus a few more personal ones to get where I am today, which I hope I can use to highlight my application for the committee.
Thank you for taking the time to read and if anyone has advise, I am much grateful!