Preparing for Graduate Study in Psychology : 101 Questions and Answers

The second edition of this highly successful book helps psychology students plan and prepare for graduate study at every step of the application process.

• Handy resource devoted to important, commonly asked questions and concise, to-the-point answers that bring students up to speed on the process of applying for graduate study.


• Features a series of specific questions and detailed answers about key elements of the application process.


• Provides additional practical tools in the Appendices such as a timetable for completing preparation, descriptions of the different concentrations in psychology, a worksheet for comparing graduate programs , and ranking information on graduate programs in psychology in US and Canada.


• Helps students make wise choices at critical points in preparing their application dossiers.

The second edition of this highly successful book answers the “how to” questions that students always ask when applying for graduate study and helps students make informed and intelligent choices at critical points in the process. Each of the eight chapters features a series of specific questions and detailed answers about key elements of the application process – from getting started, choosing a program, taking the GRE and applying, to making a good impression at the interview and surviving the first year. Additional practical tools provided in the Appendices and elsewhere include:

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• a timetable for completing study preparation
  
• descriptions of the different concentrations of psychology in graduate school
  
• a glossary of graduate school jargon
  
• outlines for preparing a vita and sample vita
  
• three sample letters of intent

This is a resource devoted to important, commonly asked questions and concise, honest answers that bring students up to speed on the process of applying for graduate study.