Are you applying to graduate school? What you need to know.
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Are you applying to graduate school?
What you
need to
know
So you want to go to grad school….
0Rated High Importance0 Letters of Rec (99%)0 GPA (73%)0 Research Exp (72%)0 GRE (59%)0 Interview (57%)
0 Overall fit or match!
0Rated High Importance0 GPA (79%)0 Letter of Rec (74%)0 GRE (48%)0 Research Exp (27%)0 Interview (26%)
0 Overall fit or match!
0Doctoral Programs 0Masters Programs
How to find information about programs?
0Graduate Study in Psychology book 0 around $250 updated every year
0Online – visit the school’s online site0Talk to graduate students enrolled in the program – they
can give you insider information / views on the program
How to choose a Program
0 If it is a Ph.D. program that you are considering, can you get your Master’s Degree along the way?
0 If you are considering a clinical program, is it APA approved? 0 Is the school located in a place that you are willing to live for
two to six years? 0Can you afford it? Do they offer TA / GA ships?0Are the research interests of the faculty compatible with
yours? 0What is the reputation of the department?
0 How did they manage you as an applicant (speedy emails, etc.)0 For information about the national rankings of various
programs, visit the following website: http://www.socialpsychology.org/ranking.htm
What do you need for your application
1. Completed application2. GRE scores3. Transcript4. Personal statement5. Curriculum Vita6. Recommendation letters (3)7. Writing samples / essays (depends on
school)
What you need for your application
0This differs by school 0Keep a well organized list of schools
with deadlines and application requirements0checklist
0December 150Northwestern
___GRE___ Transcripts___ Application___ CV___ Personal Statement___ Rec Letters
___ Dr. S.___ Dr. J___ Dr. B
0 University of Illinois ….
Timeline0Now0GRE0Find schools you are interested in (at
least 10 –if you can afford this)0Contact schools for information
0Make contact with professors / students at schools you are interested in0Request official transcripts0Start personal statement
Timeline
0November0Personal statement0Have people read your drafts
0Ask letter writers to write you a rec letter0Give them ample notice (at least a month)0Give them materials
0Retake GRE (if needed)
Timeline0December0Complete applications (earliest deadlines
are Dec 1st)0Keep copies of your materials0Check that rec letters were received
0January0Keep submitting applications (if applicable)0Start FAFSA – financial aid
Timeline
0February / March0Relax
0April0Celebrate!!!
8 Tips for applying
1. Relax2. Be organized!3. Allow yourself plenty of time 4. Follow directions5. Be professional6. Focus on presentation (proofread!!)7. Be yourself8. Make back up plans
The deadly sins…1. Only giving your letter writers a few weeks
notice2. Not researching the program you are applying
to3. Not researching the average GPA / GRE scores
for program4. Not researching cost of program, cost of living5. Not proofreading your statement
1. Not giving to others to read
Future seminars
0Personal Statements - T 10/29 from 12-1
0CV, rec letters, misc. -Th 11/14 from 12-1
Any questions?
0Come talk to me!! 0Smarkuna@depaul.edu0773-325-46230Byrne Hall 518
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