Hunter College Educational Psychology MA

[ed_psy]

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.

[lily_]

I'm applying to Hunter as well, only not in education.

I would contact someone in the department and be upfront and honest about your situation, the person you'd like to work with most for example. Definitely have your LOR writers submit their letters and go forward with the application.

I think that it would probably be wise to explain why you are transferring, so long as you don't come off sounding childish. You're at risk here, unfortunately, because of low GPAs and transferring at the graduate level. However, MA programs tend to be a lot less competitive than PhDs, and Hunter does not offer any funding outside of financial aid for first-year students as far as I know (I could be wrong) which as far as admissions are concerned is in your favor.

I would definitely apply, however I'm of the belief that the only way to truly guarantee yourself a "no" is to not apply. For the department I am applying to they have a non-matriculated option, so in the event that I don't get in, I shall work my way in going that route. If you are willing to do so, I would look into the education department to see if they offer that kind of option as well.

Best of luck!

[ed_psy]

I'm applying to Hunter as well, only not in education.

I would contact someone in the department and be upfront and honest about your situation, the person you'd like to work with most for example. Definitely have your LOR writers submit their letters and go forward with the application.

I think that it would probably be wise to explain why you are transferring, so long as you don't come off sounding childish. You're at risk here, unfortunately, because of low GPAs and transferring at the graduate level. However, MA programs tend to be a lot less competitive than PhDs, and Hunter does not offer any funding outside of financial aid for first-year students as far as I know (I could be wrong) which as far as admissions are concerned is in your favor.

I would definitely apply, however I'm of the belief that the only way to truly guarantee yourself a "no" is to not apply. For the department I am applying to they have a non-matriculated option, so in the event that I don't get in, I shall work my way in going that route. If you are willing to do so, I would look into the education department to see if they offer that kind of option as well.

Best of luck!

Thanks for your reply. I'll look into the list of faculties soon.

I'm not sure about the non-matriculation, it does says on the page of the program that in any case there is a chance for that, but on some other part of the admission website it says the School of Education does not accept non-matriculates.

[LTee]

Im considering one last late app to an educational psych program here in Colorado, BUT Im curious, what does one actually do with that degree?