Only 10,000 of the 50,000 students who apply to graduate school in psychology each year will get in. This book provides prospective graduate students with critical insider knowledge to bolster their confidence and gain a competitive edge. In a student-to-student format, successful applicants share practical advice, key information, and encouragement, while describing the dos and don'ts of applying. Their experiences cover a broad range of orientations and institutions. The book is enriched by the renowned professionals who share their academic and career development stories and provide insight into the rewards and challenges of the field. The overall effect is infectious passion for psychology that will inspire readers to further their education and inform them of the best path to this program of choice.
Foreword Virginia Andreoli Mathie Mathie, Virginia Andreoli
Introduction Amanda C. Kracen Kracen, Amanda C. Ian J. Wallace Wallace, Ian J. 3
1 An Overview of the Field of Psychology Hector Y. Adames Adames, Hector Y. 9
Essay 1 A Snapshot of Psychology: The Personal and Professional Benefits I've Enjoyed Gerald P. Koocher Koocher, Gerald P. 28
2 Life as a Psychology Graduate Student Hayal Z. Kackar Kackar, Hayal Z. 33
Essay 2 Graduate School: Advice for All Times Elizabeth F. Loftus Loftus, Elizabeth F. 51
3 Financial Considerations in Pursuing a Graduate Degree in Psychology Ian J. Wallace Wallace, Ian J. 55
Essay 3 My Financial Considerations: The Varied Hats I've Worn Melba J. T. Vasquez Vasquez, Melba J. T. 78
4 Finding a Fit Alison B. Breland Breland, Alison B. 83
Essay 4 What to Look for in a Graduate Mentor: Ten Qualities to Find a Fit Robert J. Sternberg Sternberg, Robert J. 99
5 The Application Process Kristine M. Molina Molina, Kristine M. 103
Essay 5 The Application Process From a Faculty Member's Perspective: How I Evaluate Applications Clara E. Hill Hill, Clara E. 124
6 Bolstering an Application Sangeet S. Khemlani Khemlani, Sangeet S. 129
Essay 6 Bolstering a Career: The Supports and Satisfactions of Networking David G. Myers Myers, David G. 146
7 Campus Visits and Interviewing Darby E. Saxbe Saxbe, Darby E. 151
Essay 7 Admissions Interviews From a Faculty Member's Perspective: The Challenge of Honest Self-Presentation Hector F. Myers Myers, Hector F. 167
8 Fielding Offers and Making a Final Decision Amanda C. Kracen Kracen, Amanda C. 173
Essay 8 Making Decisions: My Reflections on Graduate School and CareerChoices Roy F. Baumeister Baumeister, Roy F. 190
9 What Happens If ... : Alternatives for Unsuccessful Applicants Frank J. Corigliano Corigliano, Frank J. 195
Essay 9 My Journey Overcoming Barriers: Identifying Alternatives and Pursuing Passions James O. Prochaska Prochaska, James O. 206
Recommended Res0urces 209
Glossary Christina M. Grange Grange, Christina M. 213
Index 221
Overview
Only 10,000 of the 50,000 students who apply to graduate school in psychology each year will get in. This book provides prospective graduate students with critical insider knowledge to bolster their confidence and gain a competitive edge. In a student-to-student format, successful applicants share practical advice, key information, and encouragement, while describing the dos and don'ts of applying. Their experiences cover a broad range of orientations and institutions. The book is enriched by the renowned ...