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Graduate Admissions in Psychology: Using Quantitative and Qualitative Measures to Understand the Frequency and Fatality of Applicant Errors
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R. Eric Landrum; Leslie D. Cramblet Alvarez; K. Nicole Jones; Laura Burton – Teaching of Psychology, 2024
Background: Graduate admissions in psychology continue to be a popular and competitive venture, with the demand for new graduate student opportunities exceeding the annual supply. Objective: Our present work was a partial replication and extension of Appleby and Appleby (2006). We added closed- and open-ended questions regarding social media to…
Descriptors: Graduate Study, Admissions Officers, Admissions Counseling, College Applicants
Improving Undergraduate Psychology Students' Understanding of the Graduate School Application Process
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Brent Lang; Melanie R. Lemanski; Rebecca L. Heron; Kara S. Williams – Teaching of Psychology, 2025
Background: More students with a bachelor's degree in psychology are seeking graduate studies, though many lack knowledge about the admission process. Objective: We created a brief educational presentation to increase student knowledge of the application process, positive outcome expectations for obtaining a master's degree in psychology, and…
Descriptors: Psychology, Majors (Students), Undergraduate Students, College Applicants
Demystifying One's Chances of Acceptance into Clinical PhD Psychology Programs
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Golding, Jonathan M.; McGavran, Mary Beth; Susman, David; Wright, Raymond – Teaching of Psychology, 2020
The present study investigated the commonly accepted view from various sources (e.g., American Psychological Association [APA]), which indicates the significant difficulty in being accepted into a PhD in clinical psychology program. Data were collected (total number of applicants, applicants accepted, and number of accepted students who…
Descriptors: Doctoral Programs, Clinical Psychology, Difficulty Level, Accreditation (Institutions)
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