Simplifying the Application Process
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Applying to Grad School
The following information is brought to you by the American Psychological Association.
Choosing a Program
Applying to Graduate School
APA Books
Choosing a Program
- Applier beware: Answer these six questions before you apply to any psychology graduate program.
- Frequently asked questions about graduate education: These include how to find the right program for you, time to degree, student debt, and many others.
Applying to Graduate School
- Grad school application timeline: This is a road map for students applying to graduate school.
- The don'ts of grad school applications: Carefully study the mistakes most likely to be the "kiss of death" to a potential graduate student's application.
- Settle your score: Don't let a poor GRE score undermine your academic career.
- Moving up, the smart way: How to transition from a master's to a doctoral program.
- Clinch your graduate school acceptance: Insiders offer useful tips on ways to stand out from the pool of graduate school applicants. Tips include choosing a quality undergraduate course schedule, gaining research experience, and building relationships with the faculty members who will write your recommendation letters.
- Standing out as a 'bench science' student: A director of graduate studies discusses the qualities he and his colleagues look for in graduate applicants.
- What graduate programs look for in clinical applicants: Applicants gain an insider's perspective on what programs look for in prospective graduate students.
- Rockin' recommendations: How to make sure you get the recommendation letters you deserve.
- Funding stats: Psychology doctoral and master's programs differ considerably in the amount of funding they can provide to admitted students.
- Free money for education: Check out these oft-overlooked sources of funding for psychology graduate students.
Sources of Funding | Federal Financial Aid | State Financial Aid
APA Books
- Getting In: A popular and invaluable step-by-step plan for gaining admission to graduate school.
- Applying to Graduate School in Psychology: Advice from successful students and prominent psychologists.
- The Insider's Guide to the Psychology Major: Overview of the major, graduate programs, the admissions process and more.
- Graduate Openings: List of departments and programs reporting openings after April 15, 2012
- Applying to Graduate and Professional Programs: Guidebook for college students of color
Articles on Applying to Graduate School
5 Key Answers for Prospective Graduate Students
Decided to pursue grad school? Ease your mind with these answers. Read more.
How to Contact Professors as a Grad School Applicant
Is it appropriate for applicants to contact faculty members at prospective schools? Read more.
Avoid Seven Deadly Sins of Business School Applicants
A former business school admissions dean tells prospective students what not to do. Read more.
Avoid the Biggest Mistake Prospective Graduate Students Make
Applying to grad school is an important decision. Are you making a common mistake? Read more.
7 Steps for Fixing Errors in Graduate School Applications
While it is always important to double check and proof your work, if you make an error in a grad school application- don't panic. Follow these steps. Read more.
Social Media: Can using it damage your application to school?
Don't be a careless social networker. Read more.
4 Graduate Myths Debunked
Don't let common fallacies stop you from earning an advanced degree, a former admissions dean says. Read more.
Ask 6 Questions About Your Graduate School Admissions Experience
How a graduate school treats you as a candidate is telling, says a former b-school admissions dean. Read more.
How to Deal with Negative Recommendation Letters
It is best to make sure potential recommenders will give you a positive review. However, it is possible that they will write a negative letter. Obviously it is never a good thing, but handling the situation well can still get you admitted. Read more.
Graduate School Application Checklist: 12 Months Out
Deciding to go to graduate school is a serious decision and it is wise to take about a year to do your research before submitting your application materials. Read more.
Decided to pursue grad school? Ease your mind with these answers. Read more.
How to Contact Professors as a Grad School Applicant
Is it appropriate for applicants to contact faculty members at prospective schools? Read more.
Avoid Seven Deadly Sins of Business School Applicants
A former business school admissions dean tells prospective students what not to do. Read more.
Avoid the Biggest Mistake Prospective Graduate Students Make
Applying to grad school is an important decision. Are you making a common mistake? Read more.
7 Steps for Fixing Errors in Graduate School Applications
While it is always important to double check and proof your work, if you make an error in a grad school application- don't panic. Follow these steps. Read more.
Social Media: Can using it damage your application to school?
Don't be a careless social networker. Read more.
4 Graduate Myths Debunked
Don't let common fallacies stop you from earning an advanced degree, a former admissions dean says. Read more.
Ask 6 Questions About Your Graduate School Admissions Experience
How a graduate school treats you as a candidate is telling, says a former b-school admissions dean. Read more.
How to Deal with Negative Recommendation Letters
It is best to make sure potential recommenders will give you a positive review. However, it is possible that they will write a negative letter. Obviously it is never a good thing, but handling the situation well can still get you admitted. Read more.
Graduate School Application Checklist: 12 Months Out
Deciding to go to graduate school is a serious decision and it is wise to take about a year to do your research before submitting your application materials. Read more.