<p>Hey, so i am currently taking my basic classes at my local community college and i hope to transfer to my dream school in 2 years, which is the University of Michigan. I am getting my degree in psychology and i really want to get my masters and maybe some day my doctorate in social work. My GPA is unknown as of right now for college. but for high school overall it was 3.04. my SAT was terrible, 1340. I haven't done anything spectacular, no major achievements apart from being incredibly active with helping Girl Scout Troops in less fortunate, underprivileged towns and schools. I want to help people. That's all. I just have no idea how i could possibly go about doing this. I have no one to look up to or give me guidance. What do I need to do to prove I'm good enough for UoM?</p>
<p>Grace, if you choose rigorous classes at your cc, keep a VERY high GPA, get on your CC’s dean list, and have a couple of profs who will give you STRONG recommendations, you’d have a good shot at transferring after you’ve completed 2 years of CC. Eg. maybe during your 3rd semester, once you’ve had the opportunity to show strong performance, etc.</p>
<p>If you’re in the state of Michigan, this is particularly true for transfers, because UMich has an agreement with community colleges. The agreement doesn’t guarantee acceptance but philosophically makes it POSSIBLE for your credits to transfer.</p>
<p>Thank you very much for you advice, and for getting back to me so fast. I’m trying very hard to overshadow my short comings in high school. I don’t live in Michigan however. I just cant get lazy it seems. I know I can do it, I just have to be sure to prove it.</p>
<p>Research the PhD, then the MSW, and then the Psych major - what is required of successful candidates for both entrance and graduation from them programs. Then, assess yourself given what you learn. For example SW programs what to see demonstrated work with people in need (from what I’ve heard), especially in diverse communities. At community college, I would guess you’d aim to take psych, soci, stats, and other courses that might be needed to enter a psych major at a 4-year college. Hope someone with more inside info can chime in.</p>
<p>I have several friends who are getting their MSW. Not all of them had spectacular GPAs. </p>
<p>The MSW is a professional, not academic degree. Yes, they are looking for academic achievement but your grades can be “over-looked” if you have significant work experience and clearly demonstrated how an MSW will fit into your career goals. </p>
<p>You are looking too far out though. What is your reasoning for wanting to get a PhD in SW? Or even your MSW?</p>