Hello!
I am currently a junior. I have been looking at a bunch of graduate school information and i feel like i am psyching myself out (pun intended).
I currently have a GPA of 3.6, with my previous transfer gpa of 3.9. I have only done two quarters at this university, so i should finish with a much higher gpa, pssoibly 3.8-3.9.
I am currently working as a research assistant for a prof in the sociology department. Our university's research programs for psychology all start int he fall.
I also have been working as an applied beahvior analyst/therapist for the past year. This deals with creating programs and tutopring social/life skills.
I KNOW i want to pursue a Ph.D.
I have been looking all across forums, and everyone is saying how compettive Ph.D programs are. I plan on doing a research based phd. I am still considering school counseling, but would prefer a research based program.
I am truly up in the air for what type of research i would like to do. I love developmental and social, almost everything about them.
Does anyone know of any programs that would be a good fit for me? Would i be a compettive applicant with my lack of pyschology based research, or does my ABA job make up for this.
I would love any and all advice. I am the first person in my family to go to a university, let alone graduate school. I have very few people to turn to for advice!
Thanks everyone! I am looking forward to your replies!