Posted by mmcasey on June 9, 2003, at 9:35:17
In reply to Re: just rambling » mmcasey, posted by Dinah on June 8, 2003, at 19:32:20
The GRE is the graduate school test. It isn't extremely crucial at the school where I want to go, but it is required, and they say that "scores in the 50th percentile or higher are more competitive". I think that basically means that if you are lacking in other areas, it might increase your chances of getting in. So, therefore, my goal is to get in the 50th percentile or higher. Otherwise, I will take it again, something that I really don't want to do.
As for fears about my "social problems" and emotional problem interfering with my chosen career... well, yes I am extremely concerned about that also. That I will get into the school and start my degree only to discover that I hate it or can't handle it. Yes, I'm very afraid of that. Because if that were to happen, I'd really be up the creek without a paddle, since this goal/dream has been my one focus for some time. I just can't imagine what else I could do for a career. I am not sure I'd be able to be satisfied with anything else.
I wouldn't say exactly that I have the money for this either, but I am not starting over really, more like just starting, as you know. So I am just going to have to accrue MORE LOANS!! I already have a significant amount of loans from undergrad.
What is your job now?
> What area of psychology are you interested in pursuing? Unless I have you mixed up with someone else. Didn't you say you were interested in research psychology?Hmmm.... that's interesting. YOu may or may not have me confused with someone else. I'm not exactly sure what I have said in all of my posts. But, in answer to your question, I actually want to go to school for social work. Right now, I work in psychiatry research (non-clinical... ie I don't actually work with patients myself). I mainly want to work directly with people... however, I also do like the research aspect of things, and I would be interested in continuing with that after I get my degree. But only as PART of my career, not exclusively research.
MMC
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