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Hi all. Been lurking around the site for a while now and finally writing my own post. I'm in the very early stages of applying, and looking for a little feedback on my undergrad GPA as it fits in with my other qualifications. I feel confident about my LORs, personal statement and writing samples, but my GPA (3.1/4.0) combined with a not stellar GRE score has me a little bit concerned. Would love any feedback. -- GRE: 160 verbal (86%), 153 (65%), 4.5 analytical writing (72%) Undergrad GPA: 3.1/4.0 GPA in major: 3.4/4.0 Graduated from Missouri School of Journalism -- if you're not familiar, it's one of the better journalism schools in the country. Minor in History, multicultural studies certificate Work Experience: 3 years reporting for major newspapers (think big household names) on national politics and elections. Board of Directors for a large-scale journalism organization Language Skills: Proficient Spanish and French. Quant: Microeconomics, Economics of Public Policy, Money, Finance and Banking Statement of Purpose: I write for a living and feel pretty confident in it. Have shopped it around to a number of academic and professional colleagues. Have checked for spelling/grammar errors so many times that I'm nearly going blind. LOR: One from a former professor who happens to be a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist. Another from a CEO of an independent media company. Applying to: Cornell (CIPA), Hopkins (Communications @ DC campus), George Washington (Graduate School of Political Management)