I have one year left of college and my goal is to go to grad school after that (psychology). However, i have concerns about my GPA. My guess is that i will end up with a 3.35-3.4 GPA. I'm not sure if that is enough.
If its not, what could i do? Could i do postgrad work to up my gpa(is that even possible), earn another bachelor’s, become at student at large? What could i do?
2007-02-14 14:41:00 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Grad Schools, even the absolute top ones in the country, generally require only a 3.0. The thing is, the most important factor in whether you get in or not is not your GPA, but the quality of your recommendations. If your recs are good enough you can get in anywhere. Personally, I got into all of my schools (Berkeley, Princeton, Caltech, etc) with a 3.6 in-major gpa, and Princeton even wanted to give me extra cash because of my "excellent academics". And I know I'm not a fluke, because I have friends with similar gpas who got into schools of similar caliber.
2007-02-14 14:46:54 · answer #1 · answered by rozinante 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, you did not include several key issues in your question. What are your GRE scores? What type of psych program are you interested in? Clinical is one of the toughest to get into. What is the reputation of your undergrad school? For a PhD program, you might be able to get into some lesser quality programs, unless your GRE scores are VERY good. Also, always apply to a ton of programs. I'd suggest at least 10. I would also apply to many master's programs, which you would have more luck with. If you get a master's, then apply for your PhD with a decent GPA, then your chances of getting accepted to a top-notch program are excellent. I've seen many students come out with a 3.1 gpa, get a master's with a 3.7 gpa, then go on to a top 10 PhD program, so that is something to think about. Also, I've seen students from ivy league schools with 3.4 GPAs and great GRE scores (1400s) get rejected because they only applied to 4 or 5 top 20 programs in clinical. Apply to a lot of programs and a wide variety of programs if you have the finances to do so.
2007-02-14 15:59:44 · answer #2 · answered by Matt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm. Look at the programs you are interested in now and see what there requirements are...
For example the SLP MS I have looked into only look at the average of your last 60 credits. Since my BA was in something else and i am taking the 9 classes that are pre reqs to get into the program as a re-admitted student they count towards that GPA and thus I am busting my rear end in them to boost it up to get in...
Look into... you can't guess. For an MS I don't think you should have a problem.
2007-02-14 15:28:10 · answer #3 · answered by joy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Three factors to get into grad school: grades, GRE scores, recommendations.
Different schools weight those differently. They may also want personal essay and such. Some grads schools count your final two years most heavily in figuring. Some count grades in your major more.
You will be able to find a grad school with those grades. It may be harder to get a fellowship or assistantship.
2007-02-14 14:50:22 · answer #4 · answered by Steve A 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why don't you ask your teacher if there is a way to get extraa credit or something of that sort
2007-02-14 14:43:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋