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    Application Assistance - PsyD *First Time Applier

    Hi everyone! I'm a prospective PsyD student applying this cycle, and was hoping I could have someone read over my personal statement and provide some edits. It's very different than the typical PhD applications, so I'm struggling with adding introspective thought and identity into the mix. All...
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    PhD/PsyD (PSYD) Help me choose a program!

    Hello! I have been accepted to Spalding University, William James College, and Nova Southeastern University (all Psyd), and am having trouble finding recent information about the pros/cons about each school and deciding where I should go. If anyone has any information about these programs, have...
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    PsyD degree online/transfer options

    I am currently studying Social Work at the undergraduate level (class of Spring 2023) and hope to pursue my PsyD in the future. I am wondering if there is any easy way to start a counseling or clinical psychology program online, and then transfer to an in-person PsyD program after a year. For...
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    PhD/PsyD MSW to Doctoral Degree

    I am currently an undergraduate student in social work. My ultimate goal is to work with immigrant and refugee youth. Because many jobs in the area require a MSW, I am planning to straight into my graduate degree in social work with a special emphasis in refugee and immigrant issues. I am...
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    MSW or PsyD?

    First post here. I intend to apply to either an MSW or PsyD program in the fall. My personal therapist is an LCSW and she has cautioned me away from seeking a MSW in favor of the PsyD for the following reasons: 1. Over-saturation of MSW/LCSW's (especially in CA) 2. Diminished rigor of clinical...
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    Grades and programs

    Hello all! So this is a very intimidating time in my life. I graduate from Undergrad in December and right now I have a 3.38, so I expect that by the time I graduate I will have somewhere along the mid 3.4's. My Psych GPA is ~3.6, and my minor (Business) is ~3.5. Freshman year I started off...