Change? New to CC.

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

<p>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. </p>

<p>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 change. Any thoughts? I appreciate any input, thanks.</p>

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<p>I think that they will definitely take your masters work into consideration, likely even more than your undergraduate work. The fact that you went on to receive a Masters, got a 3.9 GPA, and then went on to work in your field of interest shows that you’re both motivated and interested in what you want to do, and also shows that you are capable of doing the work and attaining great grades. I say take the GRE and go for it!</p>