Getting into Grad School

[triplerox]

I'm an undergrad with a degree in biology. My GPA isn't that great (3.1) and I don't have any significant exposure to psychology that is worth mentioning. My interest in psychology has always been something that I don't express too often. It wasn't until recently when I thought truly about my interest that I notice I've always been fond of the way human thinks. To read a little more about it, I picked up the book Understanding Human Nature by Alfred Alder. Long story short, this book fascinated me. It confirmed many thoughts that I developed myself throughout my life from my experience. My other hobbies include stock investment as well as poker. Both of which psychological factors played a large part of.

I'm probably more into clinical work and I was never really a fan of research. As far as what kind of clinical work I'm into I guess I would need some volunteer experience first before being able to tell. However, before that I would have to figure out if with my current stats I would even have a chance of getting into a good masters program. In fact, I'm not even quite sure where I should begin which is why I hope some kind souls in here can give me a helping hand. I only took one psychology class during my undergraduate years. I have no sources for LOR's and no experience with volunteering. Basically I'm about as worst as it can get when it comes to applying for psychology grad school

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[ejc314]

You're almost definitely going to need some upper-division courses in psychology and statistics..

 

[erg923]

I'm probably more into clinical work and I was never really a fan of research.

Then I would not suggest pursuing a doctorate....

 

[psich]

I think it would be wise for you to consider 1) why you want to obtain a doctorate in psychology, and 2) what your long-term professional and personal career goals are. No one needs to tell you that graduate school is an experience which requires a lot of dedication and time.

I think it is possible for you to gain entry into a graduate program in psychology. At this point, your best shot is for a Master’s. However, if you would like to get a PhD or PsyD, you will probably have to take upper-level psychology courses in order to raise your GPA and increase your competition with other students. Again, I think the most important issue for you to contemplate would be what you would like to do in the future.