Non genius applicants

mikeysoundtrack
Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:17:15 +0000

What about liberal arts PhD programs? How can I improve my chances at acceptance in say, Russian History. I’ve talked with my Russ Hist prof and he has filled me in on the top grad schools in the field.

I’ll be a senior in the fall but am taking an extra semester to get more Russian language in and a study abroad next summer (graduate Dec 2010). I have a 3.5 gpa and haven’t taken the GRE.

I’m freaking out that I won’t be able to get in anywhere. Suggestions?