If a Student's Academic or Research Credentials Are Not Solid

If a student's academic or research credentials are not solid, obtaining a master's level degree in a clinical area might be a good idea because

A) managed care and other factors are affecting licensure laws and may allow more master's level psychotherapists to practice independently.
B) it will be very helpful in getting a student into a PhD program in clinical psychology.
C) selection committees will only look at graduate grades when the student does apply to a doctoral level program.
D) all of the above