I've decided to make a big change in my career path. I've been pre-podiatry for a while. I actually got in but realized my heart wasn't in it, and I gave up my spot. Now I'm looking to go into graduate school in Psychology. I eventually hope to become a clinical psychologist working with children and adolescents. I'm interested in neuropsychology as well, but I don't know if I want to go down that route.
I just graduated with a BS in Biology and a minor in Psychology (19 hours of Psych; all A's except one B). I worked in the Genetics research lab at school, but I've got no real Psych research experience (except for a required research project for my Experimental Psych class, which I doubt counts). No mental health experience, but I've shadowed 3 doctors and 1 Podiatrist. I've taken the MCAT but not the GRE; however I'm in the process of brushing up for the GRE and plan to take it later this summer.
I don't know anyone else doing Psych graduate work, so I've come to you guys for help. First, since I don't have a BS in Psychology, is it better for me to get a Masters first rather than jump into a PsyD program? And also, I want to become a great candidate (I've given myself a year to do so), and I was wondering if you guys had any advice on how to make myself more appealing.
I just graduated with a BS in Biology and a minor in Psychology (19 hours of Psych; all A's except one B). I worked in the Genetics research lab at school, but I've got no real Psych research experience (except for a required research project for my Experimental Psych class, which I doubt counts). No mental health experience, but I've shadowed 3 doctors and 1 Podiatrist. I've taken the MCAT but not the GRE; however I'm in the process of brushing up for the GRE and plan to take it later this summer.
I don't know anyone else doing Psych graduate work, so I've come to you guys for help. First, since I don't have a BS in Psychology, is it better for me to get a Masters first rather than jump into a PsyD program? And also, I want to become a great candidate (I've given myself a year to do so), and I was wondering if you guys had any advice on how to make myself more appealing.
