elnovice Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 (edited) Hello all, I'm looking to apply to PhD programs in political science this upcoming cycle and I wanted to get a better understanding of what schools I should be targeting and applying to given the state of the application process right now. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'm looking to apply pretty broadly. I'm targeting schools in the Top 15, but also in 20-35 range. PROFILE: Undergrad Institution: Large R1 Top 50 Majors: Political Science and Economics Undergrad GPA: 3.7 overall, 3.9+ Pol Sci GPA GRE: 161-163V/162-164Q/5.5 AWA - My target schools have mostly made it not required/optional Any Special Courses: Econometrics/statistical analysis, independent undergrad thesis Writing Sample: Planning to submit an excerpt from my undergraduate thesis which is closely related to my research interests. Letters of Recommendation: 3 strong LORs from professors who I have conducted research under and I had TA'd under Research Experience: Research Assistant for numerous projects in both Pol Sci and Econ, applying relevant skills and training in methods and data analysis. Can't get it published, but hope to expand upon my undergraduate thesis in my graduate research. Teaching Experience: Grader/TA for a couple of undergrad Pol Sci and Econ courses Subfield/Research Interests: American Politics - Electoral Politics/Institutions Other: Work experience throughout undergrad in various professional fields Thank you again in advance and good luck to everyone in their cycles. Edited September 21, 2020 by elnovice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gradpumpkin Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 I've got a similar profile but I'm in Comparative so I'm also curious! Best of luck this cycle ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloth_girl Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 I think this is a competitive profile. Could be worth getting the Verbal up a bit, but this year is odd for the GRE so I understand not doing that. Overall GPA is a tad bit lower than ideal (most programs prefer 3.8+), but the Poli Sci GPA looks good. Really work on polishing/refining your SOP and writing sample and you should get some good acceptances! Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elnovice Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 Thank you for your response! Good luck on your cycle as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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