PhD acceptance and pubs vs. exp

[PsyD4me]

Hi All,

So I'm starting to consider a PhD rather than a PsyD. But, I have no publications. Should I even bother applying? Are there successful applicants with no publications but rather 2-3 yrs of research/clinical experience?

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[lazure]

If you have solid research experience and can talk intelligently about it then you are a good candidate. Also be prepared to discuss general (and not specific studies) research interests of yours. Also, couldn't you submit a couple of abstracts for posters to conferences while applying? Personally I had pubs but most of my classmates did not...