Applying to Graduate School in Psychology: Advice from Successful Students and Prominent PsychologistsApplying to Graduate School in Psychology provides prospective graduate students with the insider knowledge needed to bolster their confidence and gain a competitive edge. This comprehensive resource shares personal accounts from both peer and expert perspectives to fully illustrate the ins and outs of applying and preparing for the graduate school experience. As future professionals in psychology, readers will greatly benefit from the straightforward and personal guidance offered by the student and psychologist contributors.Potential applicants learn the commonalities and differences among diverse student experiences from a variety of academic institutions and programs. This student-to-student format offers familiarity and identification with those who have successfully enrolled in graduate programs across the country. Each chapter presents practical advice, key information, and encouragement, while describing the dos and don'ts of applying. In the psychologist-written essays, renowned professionals share their academic and career development stories and provide meaningful insight into the rewards and challenges of the field. The contributors' infectious passion for psychology will inspire readers to further their education and narrow down their program of choice. |
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Contents
Introduction | 3 |
An Overview of the Field of Psychology | 9 |
Life as a Psychology Graduate Student | 33 |
Copyright | |
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| Title | Applying to Graduate School in Psychology: Advice from Successful Students and Prominent Psychologists |
| Editors | Amanda C. Kracen, Ian J. Wallace |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | American Psychological Association, 2008 |
| Original from | the University of California |
| Digitized | May 12, 2009 |
| ISBN | 1433803453, 9781433803451 |
| Length | 235 pages |
| Subjects | › Psychology / Education & Training Psychology / Mental Health Study Aids / Graduate School Guides |
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