Anyone with insight into experimental psychology grad school admissions...

Applying to College
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<p>My goal is to get into an I/O psychology PhD program. I am entering my last year of undergrad. My cumulative GPA will most likely be a 3.4. My major (psychology) GPA currently is a 4.0. I am starting a research position next quarter. When I apply to graduate schools I should have about a year of research experience. I have nothing published. But I do have the opportunity to speak at a few regional/national conferences. I do not have any personal life troubles to explain my lower cumulative GPA. My first 1.5 years of undergrad were in a major that was "over my head" (biomedical engineering, pre-med track). This is where all of my low grades are (all my engineering classes). Since I switched majors my grades have dramatically increased. I have yet to take the GRE (will in the summer).</p>

<p>What are the chances that grad school psych departments will "overlook" my cumulative GPA?
How much do high grades in relevant coursework factor in?
Lastly, is there anything other than scoring a perfect on the GRE that I can feasibly do to increase my chances?</p>

<p>Thanks all!</p>

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<p>The best people to advise youon this are your own professors. They know which grad programs have admitted students like you from your university. The also have professional colleagues who are working elsewhere who they can put you in touch with.</p>

<p>For ideas that come from people who aren’t associated with your university, try posting this question in the Grad School Forum.</p>