My chances? (yes, another one)

[ehpurefoy]

Finding this forum has turned me into a nervous wreck. Honest opinions of my stats so I can maintain my hopes at an appropriate level...?

I'm applying for MA and MTS in Islamic Studies and Middle Eastern/N African studies.

B.S. from flagship state university in psych, minor in creative writing, 3.7 GPA

V690 Q690 AW4.5 (ouch!)

post-bacc semester of Arabic GPA 4.0

I've audited a handful of courses with good names attached, have three solid LORS, a strong SOP, and have done a lot of relevant travel

Applying: HDS (MTS), Chicago (MA), WashU, UGA, UMich

Well?

[sacklunch]

Finding this forum has turned me into a nervous wreck. Honest opinions of my stats so I can maintain my hopes at an appropriate level...?

I'm applying for MA and MTS in Islamic Studies and Middle Eastern/N African studies.

B.S. from flagship state university in psych, minor in creative writing, 3.7 GPA

V690 Q690 AW4.5 (ouch!)

post-bacc semester of Arabic GPA 4.0

I've audited a handful of courses with good names attached, have three solid LORS, a strong SOP, and have done a lot of relevant travel

Applying: HDS (MTS), Chicago (MA), WashU, UGA, UMich

Well?

I'm curious what degree/program are you applying for at WashU?

[ehpurefoy]

I'm curious what degree/program are you applying for at WashU?

Islamic and Near Eastern studies MA

Edited January 14, 2011 by ehpurefoy

[sacklunch]

Ahh, makes sense!

To answer your original question, you seem pretty competitive. Your gpa looks good, and your GRE is well above average. My gpa was a bit higher, but your GRE is better than mine, at least your verbal .

[katemiddleton]

You look like a great candidate! I'm applying to similar programs with slightly better numbers but less language, and I think that you're definitely competitive b/c of your Arabic and your travels.

Good luck!