Chances for Political Science PhD

amalee
Thu, 24 Jan 2008 01:02:25 +0000

I think your stats sound great, and will definitely not hold you back. Unfortunately, they alone are not enough to get you into a great school.
I applied last year, and had average stats (3.9 from unknown public institution, only a handful of poli sci classes, 720 quant, 760 verbal, 6.0 writing) but good letters (from well-known folks) and a unique background. I got into UCSD, UCLA, Ohio, Yale, and Rochester. I was wait-listed and later rejected from Michigan.
I remember being in your shoes this time last year - it’s definitely not fun. It’s all worth it when you start getting acceptances.