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wecanalldothis2017 - Overall GPA 2.9, psych GPA better but not great. Around 3.1, 3.2. I'm solely applying to Master's programs as I don't think my background is at the PhD level. I aim to get more research xp and strengthen my academic record during the MS before applying to funded programs. As for experience, I've completed tasks at work that relate to optimizing productivity/training. That will reflect in my reco letter. Thanks for the tips and reassurance! I'll be retaking the GRE to raise that Q score and possibly the others. eternallyephemeral - I could get more letters from profs, but I feel they won't reflect my work as strongly as recommendations from my fulltime job. If I did get another prof letter, it would be from a professor who has only known me for half a year, and not outside of the classroom. You make a good point about the admissions committee being academics. I noticed that some colleges emphasize the importance of work experience more than other types, perhaps I'll aim more for these. I'll also reach out to a few supervisors to make that initial connection. Most schools I'm applying to are professional based programs with the option of completing a thesis. I'm saving the research based programs for a future PhD when I have more xp! Thanks very much for your input!

Hi, fellow Decafer! I think I've been on the verge of a nervous breakdown since I started this damn application process.. Here's a WIP app list. How many are you applying to? I was thinking around 10-15 to build my chances, but it might be overkill. - NYU - East Carolina Uni - Minnesota State - Radford - SFSU - Valdosta State - Xavier Uni - Elmhurst College - Uni of New Haven

Hi everyone, I'm looking for input on my chances of admission to a Master's program in Industrial / Organizational Psych...I've been in a Master's program for the past year to raise my GPA, but I'm unsure if that will make up for my undergrad performance. Anyone been admitted with a poor undergrad record? Will there be schools that bar admission due to this? HALP! Snapshot: - Undergrad B.A. Psych (horrific GPA of 2.9 towards the end, but A's in research methods / I/O psych) - Currently enrolled in M.S. Organizational Leadership (GPA 3.7) - GRE Verbal 163 - GRE Quant 155 (retaking in Dec to raise score) - GRE Writing 5.0 - Two strong recommendations from work (Involved in org change, administrative tasks, leading meetings, etc.) - One recommendation from M.S. program professor, not as strong due to length of time known I plan to briefly address undergrad GPA in my personal statement, explaining that I was not in the best mental state and had overloaded myself by working full-time. Thoughts?? Thanks all!