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  1. oulie

    Career Pivot to psych, looking to pursue PsyD- What are my chances?

    Hi all! I am a young professional (25F) looking to pivot into psychology. I graduated from college in 2021 but did not major in psychology. My GPA was 3.8 and I did some literature review sociology research. Since then, I have been doing client work in the legal advocacy space. I worked...
  2. Emily Torres

    Weighing my Options for PsyD--Please share your personal advice

    Hello all, I just heard back from some PsyD programs I applied for and wanted some advice from maybe some of you who have had similar situations or may have some knowledge to share. I got accepted into Carlos Albizu University in Miami, FL and into Mercer University in Atlanta, GA. I also got...
  3. P

    Advice: Counseling Psychology PhD or Clinical Psychology PsyD

    Hi folks, so I'm currently in a predicament and could use some input and perspective. I am currently deciding between a clinical psychology PsyD (Wright State University) and a counseling psychology PhD (University of Iowa). I have been offered admission to both programs (both APA accredited...
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    SOS Provision of Services in Virginia

    This has to be one of the stranger questions, but I'm going to throw it out there since I need an answer. I've been in touch with someone via email from the VA licensing board and her responses to this question have been beyond confusing. I have also found nothing tangible on the state website...
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    • Forum: Psychology [Psy.D. / Ph.D.]
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    MA/MS Who to ask for rec. letters? Ppl you're close to vs ppl with more credentials

    Hi guys! I'm applying to Counseling Psych. PhD and Clinical Psych. PsyD programs. I would appreciate your input on recommendation letters. Do you think it is better to ask for letters from set A or set B: Set A) a mentor/professor, work supervisor, and professor who I have good relationships...
    • lilylovex3
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    • Forum: Psychology [Psy.D. / Ph.D.]
  6. E

    Medical school vs. PsyD/PhD?

    I’m debating whether I should go to medical school or get a PhD/psyd? I want to be able to both provide sex and sexual trauma based therapy, sex education, and also build clinical programs in human sexuality. I would also like a mixed job where I’m seeing patients, working with a team, and doing...
    • E.C.S93
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    • Forum: Nontraditional Students
  7. D

    US vs. Canadian GPA

    Hi all, As an American, would I need to convert my GPA for Canadian clinical psychology Ph.D./Psy.D. applications? I've heard elsewhere that there's an emphasis in Canada on percentages, which don't show up on my transcripts. Is there an official scale that I can refer to? Google hasn't been...
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    • Forum: Psychology [Psy.D. / Ph.D.]
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    WAMC: What Are My Chances

    MOD NOTE: We are now going to have one thread for all of the inquiries for competitiveness, what are my chances, do I have a shot, can I get into ABC University, etc. Most of the other SDN forums have found success with having one thread, so we are going to adopt that going forward. 1. Please...
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    • Replies: 5,098
    • Forum: Psychology [Psy.D. / Ph.D.]