jaketarrence

I am more curious as to how i relate to other applicants, in general. I don't know how this relates to top notch programs vs lower programs. I am honestly just trying to find a program i am pretty much guranteed to get accepted in. I only have the finances to really apply for 5 places, and not getting in to any of them would be a reallllll bummer.

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!