Bay Area PsyD programs

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Hello, I'm looking for reviews or opinions about the Wright Institute, JFK, and Alliant as far as their PsyD programs go. Ive recently been accepted and wanted to get honest opinions so I can make the best decision. Thanks!
 
You can get good preparation at each of those schools. Wright is still predominantly psychodynamic and somewhat less rigorous in what they expect in terms of dissertation (both type of study and timeline prior to internship) so is not as strong in the research domain as Alliant. Alliant has a broadbased theoretical approach but does admit large classes and that can make getting research faculty committee more complicated. JFKU is less well known but has the advantage of taking much smaller classes and an interesting multicultural emphasis. Ultimately, you can get a good education in each school and find a regional internship (CAPIC) if not an national (APPIC/APA) and go on to licensure. I would look hard at the financial facts and loan realities and opportunities for support/funding from each school..also maybe the research interest of the core faculty can help you choose.
 
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