Hey everyone. Sorry to take up your time. I'm in the middle of applying to one particular program that I'm very interested in getting into. However, as someone who's a habitual worrier, I can't help but constantly think about what my chances might be of actually getting in. The program in question is at Jacksonville State University in AL. I'm focusing primarily on Masters programs because I don't believe I meet the typical requirements for most Doctoral programs, and focusing on this university in particular because the location makes it ideal, and I feel as though I could thrive in such a program and bolster my undergraduate GPA for a later push toward a PhD.
My cumulative undergraduate GPA amounted to a 2.9, at Rutgers University in NJ. I took the GRE and received 152 Quant / 160 Verbal / 6.0 AW. While in undergrad I was a research assistant for two years at a lab analyzing the value of social-emotional learning. In addition to this, I was an intern at both a child study center at NYU for a summer, and at a therapeutic day school for children for a semester. I'm currently working per-diem as a Mental Health Worker at an inpatient unit in a nearby hospital, while at the same time substitute teaching regularly. I'm currently preparing to take the GRE Psychology subject test, and studying zealously for it.
I recognize that my GPA is very low. I made many mistakes during my time in undergrad, and was dealing with an unhealthy relationship with my significant other and family for the entirety of it which affected my motivation (which I'm not going to get into or use as an excuse because it's neither here nor there). However, I want to know exactly what my chances might be for being accepted into the program this fall, realistically, in your opinion.
Thanks for taking the time to read this. I know that it's probably a mess, and I apologize for my being long-winded. I'm very concerned about this, and as such my thoughts seem to be a bit scrambled. If any more information is required, please let me know.
Again, thank you so much, have a wonderful day.
EDIT: I suppose I should also mention that I got my B.A. in both Psychology and English, if that helps at all.