serene88

Thanks so much for the replies! I will definitely take everyone's advice into consideration and put it to good use. One thing I forgot to mention is that ultimately, I would like to work as a consultant once I complete my graduate studies. In the long run, do you think it would be better to obtain a PhD for this type of work or will a Masters be sufficient? Thanks again!

I've just discovered information about the I/O psychology field and I LOVE it! I would like to apply to PhD programs within the near future (probably within the next 2-3 years) and was wondering how to increase my chances of acceptance for these types of programs. Presently I'm working on completing my BA degree in social sciences and doing extremely well in my classes. However, during my first 2 years of college I did horribly as I was going through a lot of difficult circumstances at the time. Seeing that I still have time to improve my application, what would you suggest I do to improve my chances for acceptance into doctoral programs? How does one go about obtaining research experience that will look favorable to many schools? Also, what undergrad psychology courses should I consider taking as well? Thanks!