Target Schools For Someone With Low GPA

[SJ2448]

Hey, everyone!

I am an undergrad philosophy major.  I have a GPA around 3.0.

Is there any chance for someone with that GPA at gaining admittance to a Master's program in philosophy (eventually I want a PhD)?

I know I can't be picky, but I'd love a program near NYC or DC.  

Thanks for any feedback and advice!  

Edited December 15, 2015 by SJ2448

[frege-bombs]

George Washington University, which is in D.C., has just started a new (and, I believe funded) terminal MA in philosophy (in addition to their already established MA in philosophy and social policy). Going to a new MA program with no track record of placement to PhD programs is a risk, but perhaps that's alleviated somewhat by the fact that their philosophy and social policy students sometimes do get placed at philosophy PhDs. So, it may be worth having a look there and seeing if there are faculty whose interests overlap with your own. 

 

http://philosophy.columbian.gwu.edu/ma-philosophy-0

[ExponentialDecay]

What is your philosophy GPA?

[SJ2448]

3 hours ago, ExponentialDecay said:

What is your philosophy GPA?

4.0, but I've got more than a few classes left.  I am a junior.

[ExponentialDecay]

2 hours ago, SJ2448 said:

4.0, but I've got more than a few classes left.  I am a junior.

If you don't fuck this up, you should be fine.

Out of interest, does "more than a few classes" translate to "everything but the intro class"?

Edited December 16, 2015 by ExponentialDecay

[philstudent1991]

Virginia Tech and Georgia State are both reputable MA programs in the SE, not in DC or immediate vicinity but like you said, can't be picky.