jamesie

Hmm, it'll be great if I can have some insight on this question... I currently have an MA in poli sci and found a job teaching in a community college. I'm hoping to get into get a particular top 20 political science PhD program in the city where I teach. So, I was wondering if taking a class or two from that department with the professor I'm interested in working with will help my chances at all, especially if my academic credentials aren't exactly stellar. I have pretty average gpa (3.7), no publications, and mediocre GRE scores (680/680/5). Perhaps I can improve my GRE scores but there's probably not too much that I can do besides that (maybe put a lot of thought into my SOP). Any thoughts and ideas?