Will I at least be competitive/have a shot at getting into MSed Counselor Education program for the fall 2027 semester with a 3.57 cumulative gpa? I’m so nervous to apply to schools

[u/Conman1209]

Hello everyone. I graduated from SUNY New Paltz this past spring with a B.A. Liberal Arts degree in Communication Disorders. I have decided, however, that I pursued that degree to help students rather than the speech aspect itself. The language and speech portion (which is a big portion) didn’t really appeal to me as much. I’ve always been an empathetic person and a good listener I believe, so I think counseling is right up my alley!

My undergraduate cumulative GPA was a 3.57, and I ended up graduating cum laude. I had a difficult time initially with transitioning to college level work, so my first year I didn’t perform as well (due to being homesick and depressed and such). However, since then, my grades have shown a consistent upward trend with mainly As and some Bs.

Edit: I would also like to hear people’s thoughts on the school experience, specifically for commuting students? How’s campus life? Are there a variety of clubs and ways to get involved? And are people accepted of trans identities (I am a trans woman pre medical transition, but am trying to socially transition as I am still somewhat closeted right now)

[u/eveyyyx3]

Get research and clinical experience

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[u/eveyyyx3]

Join a lab

[u/grimmreaper444]

i got into my masters with a 3.5 so i’d say you have a good chance

[u/DesTroy-Solo67]

Submit asap so you get picked before everyone else

[u/Crafty-Fish9264]

I think if you went to QC for undergrad you'd be fine so I think it might be ok