Description
Book SynopsisThe second edition of this highly successful book helps psychology students plan and prepare for graduate study at every step of the application process. Handy resource devoted to important, commonly asked questions and concise, to-the-point answers that bring students up to speed on the process of applying for graduate study.
Trade Review"A very readable and useable book that provides students with a world of information about graduate school, the graduate school application process, and surviving/thriving as a graduate student. This book’s unique format and readability will take much of the fear and intimidation out of the application process and place this volume in a category by itself."
Steve Davis, Texas Wesleyan University
"This book is a wonderful asset for any student interested in Psychology. It anticipates and answers students’ questions, including ones they may have not even known to ask. Kudos to the authors!" Susan Burns, Morningside College
"Masterfully written and easy to read manual that is almost essential for any undergraduate looking to begin a career in experimental or clinical psychology."
Canadian Psychology
“This was an extremely easy book to read…an invaluable tool for the aspiring graduate student. I would certainly recommend it to any student…”
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Table of ContentsPreface.
Acknowledgments.
1. Introduction: The Big Picture.
2. Getting Started: Preparing for the Big Change.
3. Choosing a Program: Navigating Your Way through the Maze.
4. The GRE: The Test.
5. The Application Process: Doing the Paperwork.
6. The Interview: How to Make the Right Impression.
7. Getting in or Not Getting in: Reality Strikes.
8. The First Year: Thriving, Surviving, and Other Essentials.
Suggested Additional Sources of Information.
Glossary and Index.
Appendix I: Timetable for Graduate Study Preparation.
Appendix II: General Concentrations of Psychology in Graduate School.
Appendix III: Outline for the Vita and Sample Vita.
Appendix IV: Sample Letters of Intent
