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The Importance of Personal Statements in Counselor Education and Psychology Doctoral Program Applications
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Davis, Karen M.; Doll, Jason F.; Sterner, William R. – Teaching of Psychology, 2018
Personal statements are an important component of applications for counselor education and psychology doctoral programs. However, a paucity of empirical information exists about what types of content are viewed favorably and how this content influences admissions decisions. In the current study, 97 faculty members from clinical psychology,…
Descriptors: Clinical Psychology, Counselor Training, Doctoral Programs, Personal Narratives