addendum to better fit program choices

[jerseygrl]

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Hello all. a lot has been made of a programs fit being more important than its ranking. i am debating between applying to fielding phd in clinical psych (apa accredited program which has a neuropsych concentration, very impt. to me, and mostly online coursework; also very impt to me as i have a young baby) and applying to rutgers psyd clinical psych (no neuropsych concentration, however better name and would be in-state, and discouraging acceptance stats) do u think its better to go to a more well known school at the cost of not having a formal concentration that one wants?

i have a BA in neuroscience (3.2 overall, 3.6 psych + 3 yrs neuro assessment exp. in research and clinical settings.

thoughts?

 

[perfektspace]

First thing I would ask is: why does this program emphasize online coursework in a area of study that typically involves a great deal of mentorship. Personally, I would be wary of this. However, I don't know a thing about the program your looking at. I'm sure others have more in-depth knowledge.

Rutgers, well I don't know. I believe their clinical PsyD receives one of the highest amount of applications of any program in the country, PhD or PsyD. Seems that it would be nearly impossible to get into. I wouldn't waste my money on applying unless I had a great match, very high GRE/GPA, and a stellar CV. There is no way they are going to look at most of those applications.

There are a lot of programs with a neuropsych concentration. Many schools have childcare as well if that is an issue. If your limited to NJ and online programs you aren't going to have many options.

 

[Sanman]

I would have to look at the internship placement rates and things of that nature in this case. I don't know about fielding, but some of the prof schools aren't worth going to. Big deal if CSPP has the specialtry you want if their internship placement is only 40 percent. You can't do a post-doc if you don't do an internship. Not to mention that neuropsych is notoriously hard to get a spot in. However, in this case why don't you apply to both and see whether you are accpeted. If you make it to the interview ask rutgers about its track record with placing students in neuropsych internships/ post-docs.