CHANCE ME for GRAD SCHOOL? (I'll chance you back!)

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<p>Hey all! </p>

<p>I have a unique situation. I went to University of Texas- Dallas for 3 years, and did very badly for the latter 2 years due to some personal problems. I ended up leaving with a 2.0 and about 40 hours of Fs. </p>

<p>I then transfered to the University of Houston, got my act together, and made 3.8 or above each semester. By graduation, I will have 4 consecutive semesters at UH making 3.8 or above.</p>

<p>I have a 4.0 major GPA at UH in Communications.</p>

<p>I have excellent letters of recommendation, as well as a very extensive resume with an impressive writing portfolio featuring articles from various national magazines and newspapers.</p>

<p>I also expect to get about a 650 on my GRE verbal.</p>

<p>What are my chances of getting into any of the following Grad Schools for Journalism? </p>

<p>-Boston U
-Columbia
-American U
-NYU
-CUNY</p>

<p>Do they average my GPA from both institutions or will they only look at my graduating GPA from my second institution?</p>

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<p>Nobody can tell you. Graduate school admissions are much more selective and pretty much unpredictable.</p>

<p>Your Statement of Purpose and letters of recommendation are key here. Why do you want to want to go to grad school for journalism? Answer that question in a compelling way and you’ll be on the right track.</p>

<p>Some schools use full cumulative GPA, others only count junior+senior years. Program Web sites should specify which one they consider.</p>

<p>You also need to think about finances. With the current state of the industry, I think it would be absolutely foolhardy for you to borrow any significant sum to finance a journalism graduate degree. Big student loan payments are not compatible with low-wage entry-level journalism jobs.</p>

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<p>when are you taking your GRE? </p>

<p>Grad schools have become highly competitive especially if assistantships are involved.</p>

<p>I think the grades from both schools will get looked at.</p>