Hello,
I am a 26 year old, recent graduate from UCSB with a degree in sociology.
I had some problems with changes of majors, and me thinking that I wanted to be a doctor, which resulted in a bit of issues with my grades in those respective classes. This has resulted in my overall GPA being a 2.94 Cumulative, 3.7 Major GPA.
I am looking towards the possibility of applying for pHD programs in clinical psychology as I hope to work in the field of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia.
My work background, is that I have been working for the last 12 years. I currently work at Stanford Hospital as a Licensed Sleep Therapist, I have been working in the field of sleep for the last 6 years, and at Stanford for the last 1.5 years. Because of financial inability, I worked full-time, while attending college as well as preparing for my board exams. This made it difficult to maintain pristine grades.
I have not taken my GRE yet, and I hope to study rigorously for it. I have arranged for 2 letters of recommendations from my place of work from the Medical Director as well as one of the higher up doctors that I work with.
I have also arranged for 2-3 letters from school for my academic LOR.
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I wanted to provide my background in case anyone was wondering.
I have considered doing a graduate program in Cognitive Psychology at Stanford, and was wondering if there was any chance that is possible, given the circumstances. I also am hoping to pursue different pHD programs if that isn’t feasible, but my GPA has me feeling reluctant and apprehensive.
Any positive feedback would be great. I am not sure what options I have, I have much to offer and hope that there is a possibility for me.
Thank you
- Shawn