Hey guys, I majored in Politics at 1 of the UC's (University of California) ended with a 3.5 gpa. Currently I am getting my MA at a top Political Science program in England. I hope to finish with high marks here. However, after meeting with my professors, and some other professors from the Hist department we all seem to agree that getting my Doctorate in History will be a better fit for my interests.
I am fluent in Russian and would like to study Russian history, Soviet history, Political history, as well as the transition of the 1990's. In addition, I would like to study Eurasia as a whole.
I have excellent writing and analytical skills.
Given I receive 3 excellent recommendations from Professors here at grad school, do decently well on the GRE, will I have a shot at getting into some good programs such as the following?
Boston College (Hist PHD)
Carnegie Melon (Hist PHD)
University of Miami (Hist PHD)
Washington University in St. Louis (Hist PHD)