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Hi,
I had a question about how GPA calculation works when grad schools are reviewing applications. I got my undergraduate degree (BA) in Religion - 3.47 GPA cumulative, I think lower 3.9s for my major GPA. Had a change of heart afterwards, and have been pursuing psychology ever since. Since undergrad, I did post-bac coursework in psychology and received a 3.94, mostly to show competency in the field but bring up my GPA.
I'm applying to clinical PhD programs this fall. I'm wondering if they're only going to look at my 3.47 cumulative BA GPA or if the 3.94 psych coursework is going to be factored in somehow? I've heard it all gets entered in together on the application proper, but unsure to what degree the 3.47 is going to stand on its own/ will count against me despite psych GPA (it is definitely on the lower side of some of the mean GPAs for programs I'm looking at).
I appreciate any insight you all can provide.
I had a question about how GPA calculation works when grad schools are reviewing applications. I got my undergraduate degree (BA) in Religion - 3.47 GPA cumulative, I think lower 3.9s for my major GPA. Had a change of heart afterwards, and have been pursuing psychology ever since. Since undergrad, I did post-bac coursework in psychology and received a 3.94, mostly to show competency in the field but bring up my GPA.
I'm applying to clinical PhD programs this fall. I'm wondering if they're only going to look at my 3.47 cumulative BA GPA or if the 3.94 psych coursework is going to be factored in somehow? I've heard it all gets entered in together on the application proper, but unsure to what degree the 3.47 is going to stand on its own/ will count against me despite psych GPA (it is definitely on the lower side of some of the mean GPAs for programs I'm looking at).
I appreciate any insight you all can provide.