I know, I know. Common question. I've read all the arguments for/agains masters programs in psych and I still don't know what to do. Here's my situation. I double majored in psych and neuroscience in undergrad. Graduated with a pretty bad GPA (3.0). I've been working in neurobiology research labs for two and a half years. I want to go into cognitive psych/cognitive neuro so that's kind of a departure from the stuff I have experience in. I didn't want to have to pay for a masters so I decided to apply to a few PhD programs. Admittedly, I kind of rushed the applications because I decided really late and I only applied to five or so, all in my area. When I started getting rejections back, I also applied to some masters programs.
I just found out I got into the NYU masters. Initially I was ecstatic because I don't like the field I'm in now and want to get started on my journey. Now, I'm feeling a little discouraged looking at what everyone has to say about it. I'm really hesitant to uproot my life in the city I live in to go to NYC and pay an arm and a leg for a program that may or may not help me, but I'm not confident I'll get into PhD programs with my GPA if I apply again next year.
For reference, my GRE is 158 quant, 154 verbal, 4.5 writing. Strong LORs (I think), two publications (in neurobiology field).
HELP.