Hey guys,
I am currently in the middle of applying to PsyD programs and was interested if others thought I was a competitive, below average, or above average candidate for these programs. Here are my stats:
GRE: 160 V, 157 Quant, 5 Analytical writing (1340 on old test)
GPA: Spent first 3 semesters of college studying neuroscience at a big university and received a 3.39 GPA, before transferring to a top 20 University with a psychology department ranked in the top 5 in the country. I switched my major to psychology here and have received a 4.0 GPA during my sophomore and junior years here (I am a senior now). I have received all As and A+s in every psych class I have taken, but during my freshman year when I was studying neuroscience, I received a B+ in chemistry, B- in an upper level neuroscience class, and a C+ in molecular genetics. The rest of my classes were all As and one A- in the neuroscience major.
Research: I have worked in 4 neuroscience/ psychology laboratories for 4 month periods each. I have also done an independent study research project as a class under the guidance of a professor who is writing me a letter of recommendation.
Recommendations: 1 from a professor, 1 from a research advisor, 1 from my academic advisor, and one from a licensed psyd who I have been studying psychopathology with in addition to my studies. I believe 3 of the 4 recommendations are very strong, and the one from my research advisor is strong but may focus more on my research skills (Not sure if this is good for psyd admissions).
Schools applied to: Widener University, Baylor University, University of Indianapolis, William James College, GW, U-Denver, and University of Hartford.
I am wondering if these schools are realistic considering my record? Of course Baylor is a reach. I am also hoping to be competitive for merit based and diversity scholarships (I am asian/pacific islander), due to my strong performance in my psych major. If I do not get accepted, my back up plan is to work as either an ABA therapist or in a psychiatric facility for a year in an entry level position with patients suffering from bipolar disease and schizophrenia, then reapply again.
Any insight would be greatly appreciated! Thanks so much.
I am currently in the middle of applying to PsyD programs and was interested if others thought I was a competitive, below average, or above average candidate for these programs. Here are my stats:
GRE: 160 V, 157 Quant, 5 Analytical writing (1340 on old test)
GPA: Spent first 3 semesters of college studying neuroscience at a big university and received a 3.39 GPA, before transferring to a top 20 University with a psychology department ranked in the top 5 in the country. I switched my major to psychology here and have received a 4.0 GPA during my sophomore and junior years here (I am a senior now). I have received all As and A+s in every psych class I have taken, but during my freshman year when I was studying neuroscience, I received a B+ in chemistry, B- in an upper level neuroscience class, and a C+ in molecular genetics. The rest of my classes were all As and one A- in the neuroscience major.
Research: I have worked in 4 neuroscience/ psychology laboratories for 4 month periods each. I have also done an independent study research project as a class under the guidance of a professor who is writing me a letter of recommendation.
Recommendations: 1 from a professor, 1 from a research advisor, 1 from my academic advisor, and one from a licensed psyd who I have been studying psychopathology with in addition to my studies. I believe 3 of the 4 recommendations are very strong, and the one from my research advisor is strong but may focus more on my research skills (Not sure if this is good for psyd admissions).
Schools applied to: Widener University, Baylor University, University of Indianapolis, William James College, GW, U-Denver, and University of Hartford.
I am wondering if these schools are realistic considering my record? Of course Baylor is a reach. I am also hoping to be competitive for merit based and diversity scholarships (I am asian/pacific islander), due to my strong performance in my psych major. If I do not get accepted, my back up plan is to work as either an ABA therapist or in a psychiatric facility for a year in an entry level position with patients suffering from bipolar disease and schizophrenia, then reapply again.
Any insight would be greatly appreciated! Thanks so much.
