Chance? New to CC.

mftjess
Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:12:56 +0000

I’m new to CC, but noticed a lot of these “chances” threads, so I thought I’d give it a go…

I’m a Caucasian female who graduated with a Bachelors in Criminology from Florida State University in April 2008 (3.045 GPA), and then went on to receive a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University in April 2010 (3.9 GPA). I will also have my license in May 2012. I know that my undergrad GPA is not the greatest, but at that time… my social life was more important than academics (clearly that changed by the time I reached graduate school.) I’m looking to get my Ph.D in Social-Organizational Psychology. In April 2010 right after graduation, I began working as a family therapist working with low-income families. I provide in-home therapy for children, adolescents, adults, in the individual and family setting.

I have not yet taken the GRE, because I’m just not sure of my chances of getting in to the program. I was involved in a lot of organizations in undergrad (ie. greek life, judicial board, Guardian ad Litem,) and worked at a group home while making my way through graduate school. While I enjoy doing individual/family/couple therapy, I find myself really drawn to social-organizational psychology and working in a different setting compared to where I am now. I know that with just my undergrad information, I’d never get in… but I’m hoping that having my Masters and working full-time since then will give me a chance. Any thoughts? I appreciate any input, thanks.

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