Profile Evaluation Request (American Politics/Political Psychology)

[PoliPsych123]

This is my first application cycle on gradcafe and I have had trouble figuring out where I stand in the pool of applicants, hopefully you guys can help!

Schools: Berkeley, MIT, Duke, Michigan, Wisconsin, Yale, Ohio State, Stony Brook

PROFILE:

Type of Undergrad Institution: Pretty well regarded land-grant institution, R1 school

Major(s)/Minor(s): Psychology Major, Political Science Minor

Undergrad GPA: 3.4 with 3.65 Psych major GPA (3.74 political science minor GPA) My grades were lower my first 1.5 years in college due to being in a stem program, they were ~3.6-3.7 the last 2.5 years of college.

GRE: V: 162 Q: 161 AW: 4.5

Any Special Courses: I took some grad courses and participated in several data science courses and faculty groups.

Writing Sample: A manuscript from an independent research project I did in my senior year.

Letters of Recommendation: 1 from a professor at my undergraduate institution (PhD in psychology, joint appointed in political science), 1 from a professor I'm doing research work with at an Ivy league university, 2 from professors at a top 25 program who I am doing a research project with

Research Experience: 1 Manuscript in preparation, 1 conference, A senior independent research project, 2.5 years lab experience from my undergrad institution (3 separate labs), about half a year of lab experience virtually at ivy league school, about half a year virtual lab experience at top 25 political science program.

Subfield/Research Interests: American Politics/Political Behavior

I would just love to get some feedback because I can't tell how much of a killer my GPA might end up being or if people end up taking other things into account? I really feel great about my statement of purpose and other application materials, as I was working on them closely with various faculty members since August. Also trying to figure out how my research experience stacks up against other applicants. Really would appreciate your insights!

Edited December 21, 2020 by PoliPsych123

[guest789]

Why stress yourself out now that applications are in... Grades aren't everything. Stony Brook will probably love your profile and I'm sure a few others will as well.