GRADUATE SCHOOL

resources For applying to graduate school in psychology:

For the most important and general advice, check this list of resources for applying to graduate school compiled by Professor Edens

Click here for the APA's list of the 14 recognized psychology subfields
Click here or here for very simple guides to sub-fields in psychology. Keep in mind this just covers the basic fields in psychology.
Psychology majors CAN make money! Click here for the most lucrative psychology careers. Also click here for the fastest growing careers in psychology.
Click here for lots of info about psychology careers and factors that contribute to salary.
Click here for career options with a Bachelor's in Psychology

Learn some basics about what the GRE is here.
Click here for a series of videos from the APA that can help you at every stage of the process
For more personalized/detailed assistance, check our Dr. Pamela Edens' "Next Steps" program

Make sure that you are prepared & excited for the programs you’re interested in. Otherwise, you may not have the necessary motivation to make it through the application process, much less several years of graduate school!
Develop an organizational system early.
Break the process into steps and try to avoid tackling many steps at once.
Take the general GRE as early as possible.
Prioritize the research match between you & potential advisors when making your initial grad school
list & also when making your final decision.
If possible, consult with psychology graduate students & faculty members at every step of the process.
Allow ample time to meet each deadline.
Ask many people to read & comment on your personal statement.
Make your letter-writers’ job as easy as possible for them.
For each program, be sure to check whether you should send materials to the Psychology Department or
the Graduate School.
Be gracious with & express your gratitude to everyone who helps you throughout the process!