I've been really fortunate to be accepted to 3 PsyD programs. I am the only one in my family to attend college, so I don't have much guidance/people to talk to about higher education advice. I'd really appreciate any input/advice given! I want to make sure I am weighing different aspects of each program correctly. I want to work in clinical therapy and eventually do something with forensic psych.
3 Acceptances: Indiana State University of Pennsylvania (IUP), Immaculata University, University of Hartford
IUP: has an in-house clinical training lab, 5 years to complete, cheapest option (in-state), high EPPP pass rate, high internship placement, elective course work to focus on areas of specific area of interest
Immaculata: has their own internship consortium only open to Immaculata students in the first round, evening classes so can work during the day, offers a certificate of emphasis in forensic psych
Hartford: has a child and adolescent track which they said makes you more competitive for internships
another factor is distance from my mom. My mom & I are each other's only family, and she is older, so I dont like the idea of being that far in case something happens / just to see her more often. Although, she tells me not to factor distance into choosing which school is right for me. as it stands, Immaculata is 90 min drive, Hartford & IUP are both roughly 4 hour drive.
any advice on these schools / what factors to weigh most / etc. would be greatly appreciated. thank you!
3 Acceptances: Indiana State University of Pennsylvania (IUP), Immaculata University, University of Hartford
IUP: has an in-house clinical training lab, 5 years to complete, cheapest option (in-state), high EPPP pass rate, high internship placement, elective course work to focus on areas of specific area of interest
Immaculata: has their own internship consortium only open to Immaculata students in the first round, evening classes so can work during the day, offers a certificate of emphasis in forensic psych
Hartford: has a child and adolescent track which they said makes you more competitive for internships
another factor is distance from my mom. My mom & I are each other's only family, and she is older, so I dont like the idea of being that far in case something happens / just to see her more often. Although, she tells me not to factor distance into choosing which school is right for me. as it stands, Immaculata is 90 min drive, Hartford & IUP are both roughly 4 hour drive.
any advice on these schools / what factors to weigh most / etc. would be greatly appreciated. thank you!