Hello!
I am a rising senior at a tier 1 university, and am looking into graduate psychology programs. Unfortunately, my stats aren't the best (3.0 GPA), but that won't deter me from pursuing even higher education. I hope to get a PHD in psychology.
As I am resigned to the fact that the top schools are out of my reach (and thats okay!), I was wondering about other good schools. I've seen the US NEWS ranking of programs, but I was wondering about any personal experience in non-tier 1 schools some of you may have. Also, I've always wanted to move to Louisiana (odd, I know), and I know LSU has a PHD program, but I couldn't find it in the Top 100 schools in any ranking. Is that a pretty bad sign? Is it even worth it to go to a school that isn't recognized in the Top 100 of a field (on numerous different ranking systems). Is that just throwing money down the toilet? What is the meaning of life? (kidding about the last one, but everything else I am genuinely serious about)
Thanks for the help!