CTKopster - I'm not applying this year. My main fear is that my abysmal law school performance will cause issues. I haven't taken a History class since I graduated from college. I know I need a Masters to improve my chances but I still worry about how to address law school in Masters apps.
Age is also a concern of mine. If I pursue a PhD I may be 40 by the time I start. I have a JD and real world experience. I am unsure of what prospective employers would make of me.
My history GPA was 3.6. My overall GPA was 3.3. I am concerned about my chances of getting into a good Masters program. I know that I need a MA to bolster my chances of getting into a good PhD program.
Congrats on Harvard jayray11. The MA route is my best hope too. I'm in my mid 30s. My overall GPA is sorta mediocre and my history GPA was 3.6. Since college, I have graduated from law school and worked in the legal field. Law school was a bad experience for me. I'm wondering how to explain my poor law school record and average undergrad GPA to MA programs. What do you think helped you the most? Thanks.