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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006
Pages: 6
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Kisses of Death in the Graduate School Application Process
Appleby, Drew C.; Appleby, Karen M.
Teaching of Psychology, v33 n1 p19-24 2006
A survey of psychology graduate admissions committee chairs revealed 5 categories of mistakes applicants make that diminish their probability of acceptance. We discuss 3 strategies that psychology departments can use to decrease the likelihood that students will commit these mistakes in their graduate school applications and provide suggestions that will help students avoid these mistakes.
Descriptors: Graduate Study, College Applicants, Probability, Psychology, Admission (School), Graduate Students, Surveys
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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