[I/O MS Prospect - Evaluate Me]

If you have any research experience, or can get any research experience before you apply you would be competitive for doctoral programs.

I had a 3.45 overall GPA 3.6 Psychology

1280 GRE 720 Quant. 560 Verb.

1 year of research experience

and I got into 4 PhD programs out of 8 that I applied to (all fully funded).

So if you can get research experience (does not need to be I/O specific, just to show you have done research and understand what it entails) I think you may have a shot at some good PhD programs, especially if you can pull off a 1350ish on the GRE.

I don't think Texas A&M and OU are out of the question with those #s.

Hi! Have you done a honor/independent project? I have't done any of that! I am working in 2 labs, but I am very worried that I won't get into PhD programs.

[I/O MS Prospect - Evaluate Me]

If you have any research experience, or can get any research experience before you apply you would be competitive for doctoral programs.

I had a 3.45 overall GPA 3.6 Psychology

1280 GRE 720 Quant. 560 Verb.

1 year of research experience

and I got into 4 PhD programs out of 8 that I applied to (all fully funded).

So if you can get research experience (does not need to be I/O specific, just to show you have done research and understand what it entails) I think you may have a shot at some good PhD programs, especially if you can pull off a 1350ish on the GRE.

I don't think Texas A&M and OU are out of the question with those #s.

[Senior with low GPA. Am I screwed from any grad schools?]

I wouldn't be too concerned about your GPA as there isn't much you can do to improve it. Like other users have said, just explain in your personal statement why your GPA is on the low end. You very well might need to retake the GRE, but that's not a huge deal. When you complete applications, you won't need to report all past GRE scores. Your letters of recommendation and professional experience (research, counseling, volunteer, etc.) will carry more weight in the selection process than GPA. Your letters of recommendation should come from whoever you think will provide the most personal, thorough account of who you are, your accomplishments, and why you are an outstanding candidate for xyz program.

My undergrad GPA was a 3.25, but I've received four interview invites to BNS or Neuro. PhD programs thanks to solid GRE scores, strong letters of recommendation, and several years of technician/clinical experience. So it can be done!

Hi! I am a junior student now. Plan on applying for grad school next year. I am very worried that whether I should apply for master or PhD program. I work in two labs but I haven't done any honor thesis things like that. I want to work as a therapist/ practitioner. Could u give me some recommendation? Thanks so much!!!

[Fall 2014 Applicant Thread!]

Late on this, but for those of you considering masters programs, I highly recommend W&M. I did my Masters there and am happy to answer questions by PM.

Hi, could u give me more information about that? Also, I am very confused that whether I should get PhD or Master. I want to work as a therapist/practitioner in the future.