Subject Test required?

[kestrelcry]

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I'm trying to find out what clinical psych programs require the subject test and which don't. You'd think it would be on the website, but it isn't always so evident. I pretty much have to find out by tomorrow, so I don't know that anyone will be able to give me any tips on schools for which I'm still searching for info, but I figure it's worth a shot. I'm still not sure about:
SUNY Binghamton
University of Delaware
Univeristy of Georgia
UNC Chapel Hill
SUNY Stonybrook
Wayne State

And, on the off-chance this is helpful to anyone:
UCLA - yes
Clark University - no
Institute of Illinois - no
University of Iowa - no
Univesity of Nevada Reno - yes - I'm not positive on this one
USC -optional
University of Tennessee - yes
Texas A&M - no

 

[freudismyfriend]

the only one of those i'm applying to is delaware and none of my schools require the test, but some strongly recommend it. so no, delaware doesn't require the subject test but they may recommend it--i don't know that offhand.

 

[kestrelcry]

I've been wondering about that; I haven't seen any mention of 'strongly recommended', only yes, no, or optional. Where did ones you've seen that recommend it mention it - on the website or applications?

 

[hayley44]

UNC
don't have to submit subject test for them

 

[psychplease]

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[a7dk]

It's required or strongly recommended at:
SUNY Albany
Drexel
Boston U
Clark
U of Vermont
U Mass Boston

This is as of last year when I did my apps, so I wouldn't say I'm certain they still do, but I don't imagine it changes much.

 

[socialcog]

I know the 'rule of thumb' for the general GRE is to shoot for 600s for each test and a 1300 combined.

Does anyone know what the 'rule of thumb' for the SUBJECT test is? Is it also 600? 700?

😕

 

[psychwanabe]

When I looked back at my spreadsheet for the schools I applied to, the average subject score for admittance was around 650. I don't know if that's standard or not, but maybe that will give you some idea.

 

[zeldazelda]

When I looked back at my spreadsheet for the schools I applied to, the average subject score for admittance was around 650. I don't know if that's standard or not, but maybe that will give you some idea.

Matches to mine, which shows a range of 640-700 as the average for the most recent class admitted.

 

[socialcog]

Matches to mine, which shows a range of 640-700 as the average for the most recent class admitted.

640-700? Average? Interesting. That is about the 80th-90th percentile. Hmmm...I don't know if I can reach my goal. I underestimated this test going into my prep. I am alarmed at the amount of stuff to know.

thank you.

 

[psychwanabe]

I understand! I was a psych major who did all the reading, made all A's, studied my intro books as recommended, took the practice tests and all. I didn't do as well as I would have liked on the subject test. It was tough.

 

[zeldazelda]

640-700? Average? Interesting. That is about the 80th-90th percentile. Hmmm...I don't know if I can reach my goal. I underestimated this test going into my prep. I am alarmed at the amount of stuff to know.

thank you.

Mine is a relatively small sample though. Only four of my schools give averages. They were 640, 650, 654 and 700.

I wouldn't stress out about it too much though. Everything I've read says it is MUCH less important than the general GREs and your GPA.

For someone with an extensive background in psychology (such as you) I would think its importance would be even less then average. For me, I am thinking of it as important because I have a relatively limited background in psychology so I have a little something to prove.

Relax... all will be well...

P.S. I was going to say "relax my forum friend" but then I thought people might think that was weird. Ahh, the issues of posting on a psych board. As RayneeDeigh (sp) would say, "You're fine. How am I?"

 

[socialcog]

Mine is a relatively small sample though. Only four of my schools give averages. They were 640, 650, 654 and 700.

I wouldn't stress out about it too much though. Everything I've read says it is MUCH less important than the general GREs and your GPA.

For someone with an extensive background in psychology (such as you) I would think its importance would be even less then average. For me, I am thinking of it as important because I have a relatively limited background in psychology so I have a little something to prove.

Relax... all will be well...

P.S. I was going to say "relax my forum friend" but then I thought people might think that was weird. Ahh, the issues of posting on a psych board. As RayneeDeigh (sp) would say, "You're fine. How am I?"

chuckles** Well, thank you my forum friend (not caring what people think) for the very kind words. Again, I really do appreciate your assist--that outline was very well organized and complimented my study materials nicely.

I have a goal of a 700 because I think that number will compliment my GREs well. I have a 700 quan and a 5.5 analytical. I would like to be able to show admission committees: Q: 700; A: 5.5; Subject: 700. My verbal was a crappy 580 (81% ironically).

I am doing my best to relax tonight. I am going out to dinner with my family and getting a bunch of sleep tonight.

Good luck tomorrow.

 

[Psychman23]

Does anyone know if the subject test is required at these schools?

Arizona Univ
LIU
GW
Univ. of BC
Univ. of Maine
UMBC
McGill
Univ. of Michigan
Univ. of Kansas
Univ. of Oregon
URI
St. Johns
Univ. of Syracuse
Univ. of Texas Southwestern
Univ. of Utah
VCU

 

[socialcog]

Does anyone know if the subject test is required at these schools?

Arizona Univ
LIU
GW
Univ. of BC
Univ. of Maine
UMBC
McGill
Univ. of Michigan
Univ. of Kansas
Univ. of Oregon
URI
St. Johns
Univ. of Syracuse
Univ. of Texas Southwestern
Univ. of Utah
VCU

University of Oregon does not require the subject.
University of Michigan states that is it "optional", whatever that means.

 

[JockNerd]

Does anyone know if the subject test is required at these schools?
(...)

As was said in the other thread, it's going to be listed on each school's web page in the application section. If you really can't find it anywhere, e-mail the dept. secretary (but make sure you really can't find it, and don't bother admin people for info that you could look up!).

I would go by that, rather than requesting info from internet people 😉

 

[hayley44]

mcgill - required

umich ann arbor - not required

 

[yikes]

i think at mcgill it may only be required if you were a psych major, but double check on the website

 

[standbyme]

vcu: not required, recommended.

 

[psychwanabe]

As was said in the other thread, it's going to be listed on each school's web page in the application section. If you really can't find it anywhere, e-mail the dept. secretary (but make sure you really can't find it, and don't bother admin people for info that you could look up!).

I would go by that, rather than requesting info from internet people 😉

Amen. 😀

 

[Anon15]

University of Utah

Yes.

 

[Therapist4Chnge]

As was said in the other thread, it's going to be listed on each school's web page in the application section.

It may be helpful if people feel like posting links to each school's page that list the requirements, so we aren't going on just word of mouth.

-t

 

[toroharo]

It may be helpful if people feel like posting links to each school's page that list the requirements, so we aren't going on just word of mouth.

-t

That's a really good advice. I would PERSONALLY check all the requirements for the various schools. If things are unclear, try to email the offices to find out.