Letters of Rec advice

[psychskunk]

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Hi y'all! Long time reader, first time poster. Question about getting letters of rec for doc programs. I am recently finished a Counseling Psych MS program attached to a PhD program. Unfortunately, none of the professors at the PhD program really share my specific research interests, so I've decided to apply elsewhere this year. During my MS program I completed two semesters of clinical prac training with two different professors who supervised. I also completed a supervised internship. With all that said, my question is this: Would it be best to ask one of my two prac instructors and my internship supervisor write my letters of rec? My dilemma is that neither of my prac instructors were the DCT of my MS program, nor the DCT of the PhD program. Would it be better to ask one of them write a letter although they have no direct knowledge/supervision of my clinical skills?

Also, my research mentor plans on writing me a letter, but is (of course) none of the above people. I plan on applying to balanced PhD programs and PsyD programs. Interested in doing assessment so sticking with just the MS would be pointless. Thanks for any info/advice/help!!!

 

[AcronymAllergy]

My take is that I'd much rather have the letters from folks who worked directly with me rather than getting a DCT's letter just because he/she is a DCT. And yes, be sure to also include the research mentor's letter, as having someone who can speak to your research skills will be critical in making you a competitive applicant for doctoral programs.

 

[psychskunk]

Thanks! That's kinda what I was thinking. Any other thoughts?

 

[xXIDaShizIXx]

My take is that I'd much rather have the letters from folks who worked directly with me rather than getting a DCT's letter just because he/she is a DCT. And yes, be sure to also include the research mentor's letter, as having someone who can speak to your research skills will be critical in making you a competitive applicant for doctoral programs.

This. It actually helped me getting into a program, and mine is a Psy.D.