Right now i am at a major university and i am earning a 4 year psychology degree that is meant to help people who want to go to graduate school. However, i don't want to be at this university any more and one of my options is to go to a small, four year college near my parents house. They offer a four year degree in psychology but it seems a bit more general. Would a degree like that be good enough to get into grad school or would i be rejected from grad school, even with a high GPA, if i had a general psychology degree?
2007-01-17 12:26:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
The quality of the undergraduate istitution is extremeley important in getting into a good graduate program.
Staying at a major university might be the right thing for your future. If you don't like being there -- perhaps there are things you can do to improve your situatoin there. You want to be a psychologist -- think about how you would advise someone else.
2007-01-17 13:56:14 · answer #1 · answered by Ranto 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A BA or BS from any college is a good thing. Go to the University that makes you happy. If its more convenient to be close to your parents then do it. College is supposed to be a good experience. Of course its important to get the best grades you can so you can go to the graduate school you choose. I dont think it will be a problem to take general psych because your grades will dictate where you go to grad school. You made a noble choice of major. Good luck!
2007-01-17 12:37:20 · answer #2 · answered by cutencurley_05 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Smaller schools are often much nicer than large universities in many ways. I think it sounds like it would be a good move for you. Some grad programs may not look at you as seriously if you went to a smaller school but ultimately you should do what is best for you. Good Luck. -Talk to each of the School's counselors!
2007-01-17 12:33:05 · answer #3 · answered by The Mog 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Certain schools are usually "recognized" by other academic institutions. You will have to determine if the small college near your house is "licensed" by the academic community. This means, other schools recognize and credit whatever units you have taken in that school. You may want to visit this site: Good luck.
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2007-01-17 12:36:07 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Graduate School entrance is determined by several factors. Rating of your current school, your GPA, your test scores on the GRE and the GRE Subject Test in Psychology, as well as the strength (and standing) of your recommendation letters. If you do switch, I suggest you keep in contact with a couple professors you have had at this school so that you can later ask them to write you strong letters of support for your graduate school application. Do well on the entrance exams, get good grades at your next school, have strong letters of support from famous professors in your field and you shouldn't have any problem getting into graduate school. Just remember when you apply, to apply to three graduate schools: your 'reach' or first choice school, your second school (where you know you can get in) and your third pick (usually a 'shoe-in' school for you). Good luck!
2007-01-17 12:39:52 · answer #5 · answered by XOXOXOXO 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-15 09:27:18 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will need to contact the school where you will seek your Masters - ask them if the degree from the local college will be acceptable - do it BEFORE you make the move
2007-01-17 12:30:52 · answer #7 · answered by tomkat1528 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it would be enough, besides it doesn't hurt to trry.
2007-01-17 12:34:16 · answer #8 · answered by Alex 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋