So here's my story:
My first two years as an undergrad were bad because I was a biology major and I was suffering from Generalized Anxiety Disorder. I had no idea until in my second year and I sought treatment. Since then I have switched to a major in psychology as a junior.
So my grades were REALLY bad as a biology major but a lot better as a psych major...if you were to look at my transcript it would be like you are looking at two different people. I am getting my GPA slowly to a 3.0 (it was shot down from my pre-med and bio courses...it should be like a 2.89). I also got involved in internships and research and I am a trained EMT and suicide hotline counselor. In addition, I am involved in the only Health Psych lab on my campus (this is my first semester but we are preparing a manuscript and I am heading my own project next semester). I am also a research assistant this semester at a university medical hospital. Next semester I will be in another lab. So in total, by the time I graduate I will have been involved in 3 research labs. Both qualitative and quantitative research.
On top of that, I am the Vice President of my EMS organization on campus, and the president and founder of a mental health organization on campus. Next semester I will be doing those two jobs, plus a clinical internship in an Eating Disorders wing.
I am applying to MS programs in experimental psychology....do i have a chance? I feel like i show a lot of promise because since my switch and my realization for my love for health psychology I have been doing nothing but research and work. My GREs were not bad...hopefully I am aiming for 159 for both sections...my verbal might be lower and my quant might be higher.
Thanks for any advice in advance!
