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​Graduate School Preparation

Are you still deciding if graduate school is right for you? Maybe you just have no idea where to start? If so here are a ton of resources to help navigate this crazy process!

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
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Sub-fields/Careers in Psychology

  • 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 

Program search 

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  • Know what career you want? Find the right program here. 
  • Click here for the APA's advice on choosing a graduate program 
  •  Click here for APA's search engine for APA accredited programs. 

Other resources

  • 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



Main points: 

  • 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!​

What can you do with your Psychology Degree?

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