My Chances of Acceptance Into a Master’s Program…?
Question by Chica: My chances of acceptance into a master’s program…?
If I keep refreshing the webportal page that could potentially reveal my admissions status, I’m going to go nuts…
I applied to SDSU, SFSU, and Chico State and prefer that order, respectively. I want nothing more than to make this happen but I need some honest answers as to my chances of getting into the MFT program and counseling.
GRE scores: 560 Q/460 V/5.0 AW with an overall 3.5 GPA
I’ve had research experience in two studies, one of which I co-authored and presented at an international conference with two publications in cognitive/consciousness research. The study included an instrument I helped develop that has concluded to, by operational definition, “measure” an individual’s level of consciousness based on defining answers to certain questions that measure certain aspects of thought, creativity, and awareness.
I have plenty of community and academic involvement with an A.A. and B.A. in psychology with 4 letters of recommendation submitted– 3 of the 4 I would consider to be outstanding faculty/professional references with what I consider to be a more in-depth analysis of my character and potential from people I was close to (the 4th recommendation was from an employer who simply said I would be a great candidate with the ability to connect and the desire to help). My personal essay was honest (without sounding too pathetic or personal) with statements I felt to be a powerful illustration of my insatiable need for this opportunity. I had also included excerpts from my research in case it was needed for anything, including the methodology and statistical analysis portion.
I come from a very diverse, single-parent household with enough problems to fill a personal DSM-IV book. Granted, plenty of people have had a worse life than me– but with having experienced many issues, both personal and in the family, ranging from substance/physical/sexual abuse to clinical diagnosis of manic/bi-polar/depression (not all me) AND being involved in the family court system since the age of 5, I’m hoping that my own personal schema of life has a fair enough advantage in being able to say I can relate and connect a little more to some.
I want to be confident, really, but I also don’t know how these people think or what may put me ahead/behind the game that I hadn’t considered. Please tell me what you think my chances are…and if I’m invited for the group interview on March 20th, what suggestions and tips would you have for me in blowing them out of the water?
Thank you…really, if you take the time to help me out here, many, MANY thanks…
For the record, I didn’t specify nor elaborate on personal experiences about myself or family…I had only added that I had been through my share of hardships but, if anything, it taught me at a young age what relationships were and how I could benefit myself and others from it. My essay extended more into knowing that this is my life path and I wish to extend what I can to others.
Best answer:
Answer by Amin
I say that you have an excellent shot at getting accepted. I just hope everything you told me you wrote in a personal statement essay because it seems like you have accomplished a lot and still maintained a fairly decent GPA.
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