<p>I'm currently a junior at UMass-Amherst (Commonwealth Honors College) majoring in Middle Eastern studies with a minor in Modern Hebrew. As of today, I have a 3.9 overall GPA at the university and graduated with a 3.85 from a community college (Associate of Arts degree) from which I was admitted into UMass. However, years ago, at a previous college I didn't do so well and came away with a 2.92. Is there any chance that an Ivy-League or top-25 might accept me into their grad program (Middle Eastern studies)?</p>
<p>A chance? Of course. You've obviously proved yourself to be a good student.
A good chance? Depends on many factors beside your GPA.<br>
Why the strong desire for an ivy, specifically?</p>
<p>Most Middle Eastern studies programs at the graduate level can only be found at Ivies or top-25 (there are, of course, a few exceptions). Teaching at the university level or further research opportunities seem to depend upon which grad program you got your MA/PhD in.</p>