PsyD programs & the importance of the psych subject test

[EMC_22]

hi, I am new to the forum and I've recently submitted my applications and now I'm freaking out and worrying I'm under qualified. I'm also rethinking my decision to not take the psych subject test. I was originally planning on applying to PhD clinical psych programs before I changed my mind this fall to going after PsyD programs so I wasn't planning on taking the subject test but now, of course, I'm rethinking that decision!

I have a 3.8 GPA and a 3.88 psych GPA. I've done 3 semesters of research assistant work but I don't have any posters or anything. I have no clinical experience either. My GRE score is a 309 total.

So, I'm wondering about my chances getting into PsyD programs. One of my biggest worries is the psych subject test i elected not to take. The schools I applied to (NOVA, FIT, MSPP, IUP) all just recommend the subject test, but do not require it.

My top choice is FIT.

All and any advice would be greatly appreciated

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[PsyOpt]

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[smalltownpsych]

From their outcome stats, MSPP appears to have a very low APA match rate for internships so you might want to take that into account.

 

[EMC_22]

thanks for the advice, guys!