Transition to Psychology/Neuroscience

megan1987
Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:50:06 +0000

Hello everyone!

So here is my story and where I think I want to go from here:

Did my undergrad at Indiana University-- B.S. in Biology with a 3.67 GPA. My lowest grades were a C in Honors Organic Chemistry Lab, C+ in Honors Organic Chemistry 2, and B+'s in many of my upper level Bio classes. No research experience.

GRE: Q790 V530 W4.5

Currently at IU with a year left in a dual master’s program: Master of Science in Environmental Science & Master of Public Affairs, some research experience but not in the sciences, GPA 3.9.

Since starting this graduate program, I’ve discovered that I’m totally passionate about psychology but haven’t been able to narrow down my interests just yet. I’m currently in a graduate level jdm psych course (for credit) and will be auditing another grad level social psych class next semester. I’m currently trying to decide between pursuing a doctorate in social psychology, consumer psychology, or social neuroscience. I am planning on meeting with the social neuroscientist here to get advice on what steps I need to take to go that route, but thought I’d see if you guys had any advice.

If I have to take a year or two to take undergrad or grad level classes and get lab experience, I will do so but am not sure if it would be best to retake classes I got Cs in, take subject GREs, pursue a certificate/postbac/masters? program first or just be a nondegree seeking student, etc. I’m considering taking or auditing undergrad level social psych and/or neuroscience this summer.

Any tips and/or suggestions?