I do think that it is important to distinguish between programs that have no intention of obtaining APA accreditation and those that are just too new to apply for it/are currently in the process of applying. I would absolutely counsel against anyone going to a program that has no intention of obtaining APA accreditation; however, every school was at one time without APA accreditation. As schools cannot apply until their first class is in internship year, there is the possibility of getting quality training from a non-APA accredited program. This is a risk though, as there is no guarantee that your program will get the APA approval before you graduate, and if they don't, you are screwed. As others have said, graduating from an unaccredited program severely limits your ability to obtain internships and jobs. I am going to be attending a program that has not yet been accredited because it was the best research match for me and I fell in love with the program. But, I am doing so with the assurance that the program will be accredited ASAP (everything is completed excepted for a few administrative issues). If, for any reason, this does not happen by the end of my second year, I will seriously consider leaving the program because I strongly feel that a degree from an institution that is not APA accredited is next to worthless. That's just my opinion though - take from it what you like.