My chance for PhD in Political Science

[mseph]

Hi, I've been reading several posts here and these are giving me helpful tips. But I thought maybe posting with my stats would be even better.

 

So, I am currently a political science Master's student, and it's my second semester. My last semester's GPA was around 3.54, and I don't think I will do better this semester. I've tried, going to office hours and emailing professors with questions, but I guess GPA with 3.5 is the best I can do. I have one more year left (13-14): one more semester of classes and another for writing MA thesis. 

 

I am aware that MA GPA 3.5 is mediocre and not a good sign for PhD, but is there any chance of getting accepted to schools around 50-70 ranked? I am currently planning to study for GRE this summer again and retake it, hoping that it would improve and increase a chance little bit. Also, I will start reading and writing drafts for lit review and proposals for the thesis over the summer.

 

Any advice for the summer or brutally honest comments would be appreciated. 

[Guest hopefulfool]

You have a very good chance. Just make sure to apply widely!!!