Mid-college Crisis & Grad School Chance

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I just finished my 3rd semester of college and am going through a "mid-college crisis." As I near the halfway point, I have to decide what my plans are after I graduate. Right now I'm working towards a B.S. in Psychology and a minor in neuroscience. </p>

<p>This past semester I got a C (in statistics), two A's, and two A-'s. I'm pretty bummed about the C and the fact that my overall GPA is a mere 3.4. I'm not the kind of person that parties, I do all my assignments and study for tests and everything. I'm also involved in two student organizations/committees and do a lot of great work there and outside the classroom, but no matter how hard I study and work on my assignments, I just can't pull a lofty GPA. </p>

<p>I'm considering bio/neuropsychology grad programs or genetic counseling, but I'm not sure this is realistic with my GPA? If I pulled my GPA up to like a 3.6 or 3.7 do you think grad schools would look over the few C's here and there? My backup plan is teaching (probably high school.) I'm just really nervous with planning for a future career given my shaky GPA and the pressure from my parents (they keep telling me I'm their retirement.) Anyone else in this situation or willing to provide suggestions? TIA! :-)</p>

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<p>Don’t listen to your parents. Honestly, they should not be imposing their lives on you! Tell them to save for retirement, and ofcourse chip-in and help them out, but you should not be their number 1 back up.</p>

<p>That being said, I think grad schools will be willing to look over your Cs if you have a 3.7, and if you show passion! Show passion for your field, do research, get published, etc! Don’t worry!</p>

<p>“Don’t you worry child, heavens got a plan for you”

  • Swedish House Mafia :)</p>
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<p>If you can take the GRE please do so over the summer. At least you’ve got that out of the way.</p>

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<p>Thanks, everyone! :slight_smile: </p>

<p>They’re half joking about the retirement thing, but I do feel obligated to and want to chip in.</p>