I'm in a bit of dilemma here. I'm transferring as a grad student. I figured I didn't want to do General Psychology and want to focus on Educational psychology.
I'm applying to CUNY Hunter College. Has anyone applied to their program before?
I think my application is not strong enough. Anyone would like to chance me?
I don't know how they will look at my application, but I'm sure they'll weight my graduate gpa more.
Cons:
- I didn't do well in the current grad institute. / Had a B- (2.7 gpa) last semester. / Had an Incomplete for 1 other class.
- Had a B (3.0) undergrad gpa (Hunter requires 2.8, but mine is mediocre.)
Pros:
- Had done research in the past year related to children in developmental psychology field (data analysis, coding data, interviewing participants etc...)
- Co-authored 3 publications (abstract), attended 2 conferences for both a poster and an oral presentation.
I haven't submitted my application yet (deadline is 4/1). But I have the LORs ready and everything.
Should I apply based on these criterias? I'd be glad to recieve feedbacks from anyone.
I'm looking to transfer because I decide I want to do more research on children development etc.
Do I need to explain why I'm transfering or if I'm applying as a transfer on the SOP?
Thanks.