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-I have a 3.2 gpa B.A. in anthro

-3.5 gpa M.S. in an unrelated discipline (although it has a slight criminal justice component)

-950 GRE (I could take it again I suppose)

-No relevant work experience

Do I stand any chance at being accepted into CUNY's Soc PHD program? I know all other NYC metro area schools are out of the question.

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-I have a 3.2 gpa B.A. in anthro

-3.5 gpa M.S. in an unrelated discipline (although it has a slight criminal justice component)

-950 GRE (I could take it again I suppose)

-No relevant work experience

Do I stand any chance at being accepted into CUNY's Soc PHD program? I know all other NYC metro area schools are out of the question.

Well, the numbers alone do not look great. HOWEVER, perhaps you have an amazing SoP, methodologically sound/well written writing sample, and very supportive letters of recommendation---all of those items will make a difference. I am not sure what the rest of your story is, so it is hard to say. If you have a clear research goal and communicate this through your statement, then perhaps there is a chance. At this point, without knowing your entire situation, I would say, try increasing your GRE score, write an incredible statement, and edit your best academic sample for the fall 2012 applications.

Best of luck!

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I applied to the Grad Center for a PhD in Sociology this year. Anyone have any idea when they get in touch with applicants? BTW... I am completing an MA in Gender Studies there this semester. 3.75 undergrad, 3.8 grad, 620V, 660M, 5 W. Anyone else wanna share their stats, fears, admissions info?

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I'm waiting to hear from The Grad Center for Sociology too! Similar stats as yours, lower undergrad GPA, same Masters GPA (Library & Info. Science), 700V 680Q, 5AW. I have some research experience, pretty good reccomendations, too. Really good fit, there are several profs I want to study/work. But I am nervous! We'll see pretty soon, last year I believe decisions were made around this time.

I applied to the Grad Center for a PhD in Sociology this year. Anyone have any idea when they get in touch with applicants? BTW... I am completing an MA in Gender Studies there this semester. 3.75 undergrad, 3.8 grad, 620V, 660M, 5 W. Anyone else wanna share their stats, fears, admissions info?

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Yes, I've been reviewing last years acceptances/rejections in the results section and now am on pins and needles knowing most of my schools do acceptances in early-mid Feb and follow up with rejections. I can't decide if this website is comforting or not! Hahaha! At least we can all stress and commiserate together. Let's all keep each other posted.

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Good luck! My undergrad mentor got his PhD from CUNY, and I would have applied if it wasn't for their foreign language requirement. It is definitely an awesome program!

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