WAMC <what are my chances> Fall 2020

[zagzigzog]

Hello!

I am preparing to apply for PhD programs in Counseling Psychology this fall to begin school in 2020. Current stats:

*Current* Masters Student  - GPA 3.78

Undergraduate GPA: 3.35

GRE: V 163/ Q 156/ W 5

Presentations:

(international) 1 poster, 2 assisted professors in stand up PowerPoint 

(state) poster presentation 

(accepted but not yet presented) 2 posters, 1 PowerPoint lecture w/ professor 

Research: Principle Investigator, April 2019-November 2019

Publications: 1 manuscript in progress 

Teaching experience: September 2019- November 2019 assistant teacher Counseling Theories 

Clinical experience: 250hrs internship direct counseling & group therapy 

letters of recommendation: 2 great ones from professors, one good one from professor I’m doing research under

my worries: not enough research, not enough publications, low undergrad gpa (sports -_-). What do you guys think? I’m not looking for an ego pump, I just don’t want to feel anxious and at least know what to expect. I have about 30 schools rn and I have to budget to apply to about 15-18

[PianoPsych]

Looks great to me- seems to me like you're an all-rounder ?

On your worries:

- Not enough research: being a PI is great; you have quite a few posters/powerpoint presentations which is a plus

- Not enough publications: Correct me if I'm wrong, but most people do not have publications before starting their PhD; just wondering, what do you mean by "in progress" (drafting, written, submitted for review, in review, etc.)? 

- Low undergrad GPA: you've shown with your Masters GPA that when you do focus on your academics you can do very well. I wouldn't be too worried about this if I were you.

 

Good luck!