Frequently asked questions about graduate school...

. . . and one woman's opinion

I am more than happy to answer your questions, but remember that our field is not a monolith. Not all psychologists would agree with the opinions offered. Look here for more about:

• entering psychology with a history of mental illness
• choosing a college (or graduate school)
• choosing courses to prepare for graduate school
• choosing between an MSW and an MA in counseling
• choosing between a Psy.D. and a practice-oriented Ph.D. (and how to increase your probability of being accepted)
• practical experience before graduate school
• research or clinical practice?
• entering psychology from another field
• transferring credits to another graduate program
• the future of our profession

See also this list of questions from the Psychology Department at the University of Alberta. Some of their answers are appropriate for their students only, but others are pure gems!

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Last updated July 20, 1998