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Hello all,
I usually post in the pre-allo forum as I am currently applying to med school, but my bf is a junior psych major and I'm hoping to get some info for him. He is interested in pursuing psych studies beyond undergrad, most likely to the doctorate level. He was originally interested in clinical work with children but has expressed an interest in research as his studies have progressed. I have tried to give him advice but I don't think my experiences as a med school applicant/pre-med student always translate over so well for those interested in graduate psych programs.
I would like to hear general info about these programs if possible--how competitive are they? What kind of GPA/GRE scores (if the GRE is the test you take) are needed to gain entry into a Ph.D. psych program? What other factors are looked at in the application process? Does it matter if you want to do research or clinical work as far as which programs you apply to? What kind of careers are available to those with such degrees, and how competitive is the job market? Sorry this is so broad, as this isn't my field of expertise I'm not exactly sure what questions to ask. He recently transferred to a university from a jc and hasn't really met with advisors yet, which I am encouraging him to do. I'm just trying to get some general info and a feel for the process. Thanks so much!
I usually post in the pre-allo forum as I am currently applying to med school, but my bf is a junior psych major and I'm hoping to get some info for him. He is interested in pursuing psych studies beyond undergrad, most likely to the doctorate level. He was originally interested in clinical work with children but has expressed an interest in research as his studies have progressed. I have tried to give him advice but I don't think my experiences as a med school applicant/pre-med student always translate over so well for those interested in graduate psych programs.
I would like to hear general info about these programs if possible--how competitive are they? What kind of GPA/GRE scores (if the GRE is the test you take) are needed to gain entry into a Ph.D. psych program? What other factors are looked at in the application process? Does it matter if you want to do research or clinical work as far as which programs you apply to? What kind of careers are available to those with such degrees, and how competitive is the job market? Sorry this is so broad, as this isn't my field of expertise I'm not exactly sure what questions to ask. He recently transferred to a university from a jc and hasn't really met with advisors yet, which I am encouraging him to do. I'm just trying to get some general info and a feel for the process. Thanks so much!