BA/BS in psychology and grad school

[lovewins]

Hi everyone,

After much thought and pro&con list, I have finally decided that I'm going to go for a degree in psychology. I'm still deciding between TESU (BA) or maybe COSC (BS).

At the moment, I've collected 81 credits and I'm thinking about how to collect those last 39 credits. I want to go to grad school for a master's degree in psychology.

It's been mentioned many times on this forum that GPA is one (of the) important factor to get accepted into grad school. Son I thought that instead of of those 39 credits, I would take 16 credits at TESU, thus not having to pay the residency waiver of 2000$ and the remaining 13 credits in alternative ways. However, in this case it's about 4000$ more for all those 39 credits in alternative credits. I'm paying everything out of my own pocket, because I don't qualify for any financial aid and I don't want to get a student loan, because I already have a mortgage. 4000$ is a lot of money.

I haven't really done the math for COSC, but I'm guessing it will be similar.

I really want to get into a grad school and I don't want to diminish my chances, because my degree will mostly be alternative credits.

What do you think? Should I take the courses at the school and pay more and get GPA for grad school? Or should I pay less, but have less of a chance at getting into grad school?

I would love to hear your opinions!

Thanks, Linda

Wow, I could have written this post..these were my very thoughts/questions last night...I too want to go on to pursue a Masters and am concerned about the 'test for credit' classes not being received well. Im interested to hear the feedback on this....