Low GPA's and Grad School

nicacar
Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:58:28 +0000

Hello - I am applying to PhD programs in history, and this is my not-so-good record.

Undergrad Last Two Years: 3.07
Undergrad History Major: 3.17
MA Degree Middle East Studies: 3.73

I feel that this record will keep me out of many of the schools that I wish to apply to. I am retaking the GRE’s, hoping to score high enough to ‘overcome’ my undergraduate record. On top of that, I have language background in Arabic and Turkish, and my writing sample shows use of Arabic. Should I address my weak undergrad (and grad?) record in my SOP? If so, how? Thanks!