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Hi All!

 

I am new to this forum and am getting ready to take the GRE and prepare myself for the application process in fall. I am a little rusty since I graduated undergrad 6 years ago. I would like to know if with my experience I am a good candidate for Jschool or if I should beef up my experience? 


GPA: 3.0 Graduated in 2007

 

Work Experience: Worked for a global ad agency for 2 years as a media planner. Taught English overseas for 2.5 years

Writing/Journalism Experience: Interned for an alternative weekly publication in undergrad, wrote music and album reviews for a popular music magazine/website. Currently: writing full length interviews in an International Lifestyle/Art magazine, helping produce a documentary in Korea, editing and producing a podcast based out of Korea, working on my own personal documentary, enrolled in a digital storytelling course. 

 

Recommendations: One from a former boss at my ad agency, one from an old editor I worked with in university.  

 

Please any advice is welcomed. Thank you. 
 

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Your writing experience is impressive! I can't say whether or not you'll get into journalism school because each committee weighs different criteria in making their decision. I was looking to apply Berkeley, but I felt that it was geared more toward people who were already professionals and looking to enhance their careers. Plus, they ask for quite a bit of documents--statement of purpose, personal history statement, resume, journalistic samples, etc. The good thing is that Berkeley doesn't require the GRE.

 

I suggest to look into the programs you want to apply to, and just apply. See what happens. Good luck!

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