So I am cleaning up my portfolio for grad school applications, took a couple more grad level courses locally and scored an A and a B+. Took the GRE subject test, and GRE General. I still think, that although I have a masters in the major I want to earn a PhD in, that my undergrad record with a C average will STILL close the doors on the top programs I want to go to. Also, I don't think I scored so hot on the subject test. And, I had to take the couple of courses recently since in my masters program I didn't reconcile my lack of preparation back then, and hence scored some B-s in my masters program.
So, if I don't get into a top program that I would like to go to, do people think that simply going to the program I want to earn a PhD in and taking some more courses and getting A's in them and recommendations is a viable way to get into that program? Or would I be trying too hard? Or even worse potentially setting myself up for a possible rejection?
2006-12-18
04:44:43
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bumskiddity
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