Grad School Applications
What all should be included in a grad school application
Cover letter, Vita, Personal Statement, Application itself and required essays, transcript, Copy of GRE, writing samples
This subfield relates to the progression of the individual psychology through life
Developmental
Which program typically takes one year to complete typically and is not considered a degree
Graduate certificate
What is the average acceptance rate for Masters programs in psychology
49.3
Most good graduate programs offer what
Financial assistance
True or False: you should waiver your right to read the letters of recommendation
True
What is Social Psychology
The psychology of how humans many be swayed in the presence of others
This degree typically takes two years of full time study to complete
Masters
WHat is the overall acceptance rate of Doctoral programs
13.7
What are the most common forms of financial assistance at the graduate level
Stipend, Scholarships, Tuition wavers
How many letters of recommendation are typically required
three
What is the difference between clinical psychology and health psychology
Clinical psych focusses on the research and practice of maladjustment and negative symptoms, health psychology focusses on the overall wellbeing and functioning of the individual.
What is the difference between a terminal and a non-terminal masters degree
A terminal masters degree typically ends with licensure and is sought after to go into the work force whereas a non-terminal prepares you fro a doctorate program
Do students from PsyD or PhD programs historically have a higher pass rate on the the national licensing exam (EPPP)?
PhD students at 82 percent compared to 68
What is the average debt for a Masters, PhD and PsyD's
• $59,550 for master’s degrees
• $146,251 for PsyD degrees
• $78,527 for PhD degrees
How is a vitae different from a resume
Much longer and more thorough
What is neuropsychology
focused on the brain-behavior relationship
What are some reasons to pursue a Masters before a Doctorate
• Low grade point average (GPA)
• Weak/low Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores
• Limited research experience
• Limited applied experience
• Uncertain about career goals
• Missed deadlines for doctoral programs
• Weak letters of recommendation
• Limited background in psychology
What is the median GPA accepted for Masters and Doctoral students
3.50, 3.63
What was the median salary for psychologists in 2019
80,370
What are the four "kisses of death" mentioned in chapter 7
References to your mental health
Excessively altruistic statements
Providing excessively self-revealing information
Inappropriate humor, attempts to appear cute or clever, and references to religious issues
What is the branch of psychology that deals with legal processes
Forensic
What is the difference between the Boulder and The Vail model of doctorate programs?
Think - Boulder as both clinical and research and Vail as clinical only (consumers, not producers of research)
What perecntage of Doctoral prgrams require the GRE
92
What is the average percentage of salary that goes towards repaying debt
16-30