[USA] PhD questions from a psych undergrad
Hi so I just got back my final grades for my second to last semester as an undergrad (very hard semester for me) and my cumulative gpa is now a 3.434. I want to apply to counseling or clinical psych programs (interested in adolescent depression and risks/prevention) and I know its general knowledge you should have a 3.5 gpa at minimum but unless my next semester is perfect, i’m not going to get there😭
I’m a little stressed but I do have some research experience. I’ve worked in 3 labs, I have 2 posters so far. 2 more incoming this summer and maybe I can get more next semester. I’m thinking of taking a gap year before I apply to PhD programs and applying to post-bacc programs or paid research assistant jobs.
I honestly don’t want to get my masters because it’s money I can’t afford. Also, as ambitious as it is, I’d like to be accepted into a fully funded program.
Anyways I’m just wondering if anyone thinks I still have a chance? Or any tips to maximize my chances? Thank you!!
Ps i am a recent statistics minor which is probably what is dragging my gpa down but i thought it would help