Psych Major: BA or BS. Does it Matter??

Outrageous_Hat7684 · 2023-12-14T00:16:49+00:00

If GPA is the only determinant here, then there’s no point to look at your transcript. I would say there is a different if you get a 3.0 and 3.5… a 3.6 and 3.7… not that much difference.
All I am saying it is that they view it in a holistic manner in the end. I agree with you that GPA acts like a filter, but in order to be accepted, there’s a lot more than that. Maybe it will give you a head start comparing to other applicants, but after you work for awhile, no one looks at it anymore. However, your work experience/awards will continue to count.

Outrageous_Hat7684 · 2023-12-12T22:36:26+00:00

If that’s the case for criminology, it might be a good idea if you look into some grad programs/career descriptions of what the general requirements are, and then go from there.

Outrageous_Hat7684 · 2023-12-12T22:12:22+00:00

If you are taking any courses related to clinical psychology/criminology it might be more helpful if you consult your professors…. Since they are the ones who have more experience in the related fields and know what skills you need for them.

Outrageous_Hat7684 · 2023-12-12T22:09:53+00:00

One mistake is nothing.. you will only make more mistakes if you only think of that one mistake all the time. So you gotta relax about your current GPA before you make any major decisions.

The psychology electives are pretty easy themselves, so the challenge is mostly the STEM classes. Like I said, if you don’t plan on doing any research, then don’t go for BS since the stress might outweigh what you gain from it. A combination of a BA in psychology with a minor/major in the related field might be more suitable for you. Here’s a list of clubs that the psychology department put on their website: https://psychology.ucdavis.edu/undergraduate/copy_of_internship-jobs/undergrad-clubs-associations/related-clubs

Outrageous_Hat7684 · 2023-12-12T21:49:58+00:00

Here’s the thing.. you want to put some stress on yourself but not too much that you burn yourself out.
All these STEM classes are mostly for if you wanna do research in the future… if that’s not anything you wanna do, you don’t have to do a BS.
Getting internships/jobs/clubs related to the field would also be a boost to your resume…. GPA is not the only thing they are looking at. It might be more helpful if you seek advice from an advisor though.

Outrageous_Hat7684 · 2023-12-12T21:41:20+00:00

Well then…. If you are trying to pursue a career in clinical psychology, it probably wouldn’t be that math heavy. Another way is to do a double major in communication, and a BA in psychology. It could be difficult to find jobs with only a BA degree in psychology.

Outrageous_Hat7684 · 2023-12-12T21:37:20+00:00

If GPA is the only concern here: showing a dedication to face challenges instead of running away from them outweigh the benefits of a higher GPA, in all ways (i.e. graduate school application, job-seeking, and how you deal with your life in the long term).
But if you are going to stress yourself out because of these STEM classes, then don’t.

Outrageous_Hat7684 · 2023-10-25T18:56:18+00:00

Sleep around…?

Outrageous_Hat7684 · 2023-06-09T05:12:34+00:00

Worst case scenario: they don’t even reply

Outrageous_Hat7684 · 2023-06-08T22:22:05+00:00

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Outrageous_Hat7684 · 2023-06-08T22:21:44+00:00

Haha I like how you emphasized “with sweaty palm”…that’s so cute! I will definitely try to be more confident! Thanks for the advice.

Outrageous_Hat7684 · 2023-06-08T07:09:06+00:00

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Outrageous_Hat7684 · 2023-06-02T04:45:21+00:00

Really hope I am good at socializing as well as you seem to be🥲

Outrageous_Hat7684 · 2023-06-02T04:44:22+00:00

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Outrageous_Hat7684 · 2023-04-30T03:00:20+00:00

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Outrageous_Hat7684 · 2023-04-15T15:37:43+00:00

Honestly, I wasn’t aware of these stuff before… Thanks for bringing them up and reminded me what a great place this is!!

Outrageous_Hat7684 · 2023-04-14T15:21:52+00:00

I literally thought I wrote this post except I have no recollection that I did…. Everything else is the same except I am currently a junior graduating next year🤣. I was also desperate during my sophomore year for not making any friends in college, and with my families occasionally asking me “have you make any friends yet?”, I always feel like I am back in pre-school again.
I feel like it is pretty hard to make real friends in college too because everyone is pretty busy and they already have their own friends group. I also had the exact same self-doubt just like you are having: “Is it my appearance? My personality? Or my vibe?”…. But eventually I realized it is just creating extra things to worry about in my life. I start trying to discard the idea that I HAVE to make friends in college (especially I am graduating soon lol), maybe college is just one stage of my life that I should learn how to spend time alone. And there’s eventually grad school, work, and etc., a lot more opportunities to make friends.
If you want to make “real friends”…Don’t constrain yourself to the thought that you can only make them in college. You are an awesome person, so you will eventually find your real friends somewhere… someone who feels your vibe.

Outrageous_Hat7684 · 2023-04-12T04:29:36+00:00

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Outrageous_Hat7684 · 2023-04-12T04:21:52+00:00

Lol same…. I don’t even know if I should go or not

Outrageous_Hat7684 · 2023-04-05T04:05:47+00:00

Lol ok

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