2ndgenpsych

Hi everyone! I currently think I have a very small chance of getting into a doctoral program. My mom is a Ph. D clinical psychologist and feels strongly that I have a chance of getting in but honestly I'm not sure, and I'm trying to self sooth by creating a game plan if I don't get in for the Fall 2017 round. My ultimate goal is to be a licensed psychologist. So whether it be Ph D clinical or counseling or Psy D in clinical, I don't really care much as long as it provides the training I need and I can explore some of my clinical interests (specifically autism and also anxiety and depression in children with ASD) -3.45 projected cumulative GPA. 3.2 psych GPA (I know, I cringe when I see it too) - 2 years of research experience in a lab examining hormones/behavior/personality. -Was hired in the above lab as a Recruitment Coordinator for our new NIH funded study -research assistant in a lab examining stress & pregnancy (6 months currently) -2.5 years of experience in Applied Behavior Analysis as a registered behavior technician with clients aged 2-11 with autism spectrum disorders - I'm actually taking my GRE next week, I plan to score at least a 150 in Q, and I'm currently scoring 160 on V practice tests. I really wish the scores could be higher but at this point I might have to retake it at a later date. -6 months experience as a crisis counselor on a crisis hotline My mom is still very involved at her alma mater for her Ph. D and knows many of the faculty. I plan to apply there but I still don't think I'll get in despite the connections. I plan on applying to mostly Psy Ds in clinical because I think I have a better shot of making it into one of those. Also going to apply to some Behavior Analysis schools as a back up. Maybe some masters programs.