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Here is the background story before I get into my question...
I recently graduated from a pretty good state school. Good GPA but AVERAGE GRE scores (~1200). I have research experiences in a number of different labs.
I applied to graduate school last year, but sadly (probably like some of you) did not get in the first try. In light of that, I landed a great job as a research assistant full-time.
Now onto my question:
I am now in the beginning stages of my applications. In doing so, I find myself full of anxiety and dread... maybe i'm a bit jaded from my rejection last time... or is it a warning sign?
i know that i eventually want to do a phd in clinical, but the question is should i do it now or wait a year?
There are pros and cons to both
PRO THIS YEAR:
1. My letters from my undergrad will not be too outdated
2. I still feel like a student/am still in student mode
3. I will get it over with since getting letters from some advisors is as bad as pulling my teeth out (any suggestions for that too??)
4. I may not have these doubts later on this year and regret not applying... who ever knows?
5. I don't want to be too old when I graduate... i hate my stupid biological clock!
PRO NEXT YEAR:
1. My letter from my current job will be better (since I would have worked there longer)
2. I will save more money
3. I will probably retake the GRE
4. I will be able to enjoy my 20's a little more
5. Maybe the extra time will squash my doubts... (i do have many, like am i smart enough? is that REALLY what I want to do? i hate reading, will I overcome that? etc)
I think that's about it! What do you think????
I recently graduated from a pretty good state school. Good GPA but AVERAGE GRE scores (~1200). I have research experiences in a number of different labs.
I applied to graduate school last year, but sadly (probably like some of you) did not get in the first try. In light of that, I landed a great job as a research assistant full-time.
Now onto my question:
I am now in the beginning stages of my applications. In doing so, I find myself full of anxiety and dread... maybe i'm a bit jaded from my rejection last time... or is it a warning sign?
i know that i eventually want to do a phd in clinical, but the question is should i do it now or wait a year?
There are pros and cons to both
PRO THIS YEAR:
1. My letters from my undergrad will not be too outdated
2. I still feel like a student/am still in student mode
3. I will get it over with since getting letters from some advisors is as bad as pulling my teeth out (any suggestions for that too??)
4. I may not have these doubts later on this year and regret not applying... who ever knows?
5. I don't want to be too old when I graduate... i hate my stupid biological clock!
PRO NEXT YEAR:
1. My letter from my current job will be better (since I would have worked there longer)
2. I will save more money
3. I will probably retake the GRE
4. I will be able to enjoy my 20's a little more
5. Maybe the extra time will squash my doubts... (i do have many, like am i smart enough? is that REALLY what I want to do? i hate reading, will I overcome that? etc)
I think that's about it! What do you think????