Chances of getting into PhD programs…GRE scores, gpa, etc…?
August 30th, 2010 | 
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I opened this blog to help anyone who is preparing for his GRE exam.
I remember myself when I started - I was so lost and in such a panic.
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I am applying to several Cognitive PhD and Sensation and Perception PhD programs. My gpa is lower than I would like: for December 15th deadlines it will be entered as a 3.32 and for deadlines after December 15th it will be a 3.48. Unfortunately, I was extremely unmotivated my first two years of school and did not do well (2.82). However, my last three semesters I have had gpas of 3.65, 3.91 and 4.0. My gpa within psychology is a 3.75 and my upper level course (3000 and 4000) level is a 3.92.
I do not have my writing score from the GRE yet, but I received a 670 on the verbal and a 740 on the math for a total of 1410.
I was just curious as to whether or not my GRE scores could compensate for my GPA. Most programs that I am applying to have a MEAN Gpa of 3.5 and a MEAN GRE of 1200. So I am below on one, higher on the other.
Also, among psychology PhD’s my scores put me in the 96th percentile for both math and verbal.
Obviously I am just nervous about my Gpa. Thanks!
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I suggest all students have some career experience before they go to grad school.
hmm. u has good chances to get in.
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Apply to all the colleges you want to attend and see what happens. In the meantime, you can take more psychology courses to improve your gpa, and take up to 12 hrs. of graduate coursework (500 and 600 level) as non-degree status. When accepted into a program, these 12 hrs. will be part of your program of studies toward your MS/PhD degree.
Psychology is a very competitive field. Any research experience you can get will strengthen your application. Your GRE scores are excellent.
Best wishes.