Insider's guide to graduate programs in clinical and counseling psychology., 2022-2023 ed

ABSTRACT

The definitive guide for prospective graduate students in clinical and counseling psychology has now been revised and updated for 2022/2023, with all-new data on more than 300 doctoral programs. This is the book that students rely on for finding the programs that meet their needs and maximizing their chances of getting in. Profiles encapsulate each program's specializations or tracks, admission requirements, acceptance rates, financial aid, research areas, and clinical opportunities. A detailed time line and multiple worksheets help students decide where to apply, build their credentials, develop strong applications, and make an informed final decision. This new edition provides a new chapter on deciding between the master's and the doctoral degree. It presents updates on the diversity-driven and COVID-accelerated movement against using the GRE. The book provides guidance on creating a LinkedIn profile and incorporating it into one's application. It presents a new section on the pros and cons of taking a gap year following college graduation, advices on optimally preparing for preadmission interviews by videoconferencing, data on which departments offer affinity/alliance groups for its ethnic minority and LGBTQ students. The book provides a new section on using online forums during the interview process In addition, throughout the book, it highlights free resources to minimize the cost of applying to graduate school and provides web addresses to ease the admissions process-locating compatible programs, communicating with potential faculty mentors, submitting application forms, and helping faculty send letters of recommendation electronically. In other words, the book removes some of the work and cost of preparing and applying for graduate study in psychology. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved)