Admission chances of John Q. at Nowhere Special University

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<p>Hello all, I’m hoping to get some experienced opinions on my admission prospects. More or less, my academic record is not stellar. I have a 3.1 GPA overall, about 3.6 in major. I’ve not yet taken the GRE but expect to do fairly well for my field, which is history. I’m preparing as I type, but from reading this forum, it would seem that GRE scores aren’t really a deal maker for grad level admission. I hope to start an MA program in the Fall of 2008 in Colonial U.S. History. I’m applying to several programs within driving distance that offer what I’m aiming for. </p>

<p>These will likely include:<br>
Okla State
Univ of Okla
Univ of North Tx.
Univ of Tx, Austin
William and Mary (A guy can dream right?)</p>

<p>Anyhow, aside from W&M, none of those schools are especially prevalent in my field, but they do have a decent program. My LOR’s should be decent, all come from in-field PhD’s that I have written smallish research papers for over the past four years. So, can anyone give an experienced opinion? </p>

<p>Any discussion is greatly appreciated…</p>

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<p>I have vibes that Oklahoma would like you. It is a bit of a secret that Oklahoma really likes research. </p>

<p>Why not add Tulsa to your list as a wild card? I do not know of your job, but Tulsa has cheap housing and a fair job market. </p>

<p>I know nothing of Texas, sorry. William and Mary would be a reach for you, but do not rule them out, you never know how well they might like your research. </p>

<p>Good luck to you, Ettenra (^_^)</p>