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Originally Posted by sarahsmilehawk
I test well. My grades are fine but not spectacular, though I've been improving significantly.
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My grades weren't the best either (3.0). It definitely helps that you are improving them and that you are involved with other things (e.g., Greek life). Don't let one lackluster part of your application prevent you from pursuing your goals.
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Originally Posted by sarahsmilehawk
Is it possible to pay for a master's degree without taking out loans (and without help from your parents)?
Anyone making it work with scholarships/GTA positions/something?
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Yes!
This fall I will actually be attending school out of state for free + stipend. I will be a grad student (and GTA) at West Virginia University, and I am in the Communication Theory and Research program. (You might want to check that program out, by the way. I hear that many people in the department focus on educational communication.)
I would add that your money will probably be tight, even with the stipend.
I would also advise you to start now with your research. Get informed about specific universities, and show interest. Write them exactly why you want to study at this school and who you want to research with / have as a professor. And get involved in your academic interests (say, tutoring if you want to focus on education).