Graduate School Possible?

[pdaj]

I graduated from a Tier 1 Liberal Arts college in '04 with a double-major in Psychology and Criminal Justice, but barely escaped with a 2.1 GPA. This experience also included a semester on academic probabtion period my senior year. Long story short? Youth, naivety, confusion, and depression all played their part. I simply wasn't ready.

After graduation, I began working with special-needs adults at a local vocational center for individuals with developmental disabilities. A year later, I was promoted to group home manager within the residential portion of network. After three years there, I then returned to the center in the role of clinical supervisor. This is the position I have presently.

In September of this year, I was accepted into a Graduate Certificate Program for Applied Behavioral Analysis. I'll be through with the 5-course program in August, finishing with a 3.5 GPA. I'm now seriously considering continuing my education and applying to either a PhD program in ABA or a PsyD program.

Question: What are my chances? My growth as a student and professional since my undergrad days has been immeasurable. I'm hoping that my recent academic success and related work experience combine to make me a worthy candidate.

Any comments or recommendations would be extremely appreciated. Thank you in advance.

*Edit: I wasn't sure where to post, but this looked to be the most applicable location. However, if this is not the case, please move this thread to its proper location.)

Edited June 25, 2010 by pdaj

[afamgrad2011]

Get good scores on your GRE, talk to advisors, and you will be fine! Good luck!