Insider's Guide to Graduate Programs in Clinical and Counseling Psychology: 2008/2009 Edition (Insider's Guide to Graduate Programs in Clinical Psychology)
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Insider's Guide to Graduate Programs in Clinical and Counseling Psychology: 2008/2009 Edition (Insider's Guide to Graduate Programs in Clinical Psychology)
With more than 100,000 copies in print, this bestseller is the resource students rely on to find graduate clinical and counseling psychology programs that meet their needs--and gain admission to them. The 2008/2009 edition includes:
*The most current data on more than 300 accredited programs in the United States and Canada
*Crucial information on financial assistance and government-sponsored loans
*Descriptions of each program's specializations or tracks
*Listings of acceptance and attrition rates
*Specific, helpful guidance for applicants with disabilities
The Insider's Guide provides step-by-step advice to help students complete prerequisite coursework, accumulate clinical experience, and prepare strong application materials. Special features include tips for mastering admissions interviews, sample letters and personal statements, examples of curricula vitae, an application timeline, and a worksheet to help applicants make wise final decisions.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
Useful guide through the minefield of academia:
In academia, way more so than in other fields, the program where one got their career _started_ carries disproportionate weight going forward. Compare this to any other field! Not only is prestige a necessary factor, but with psych being your niche in academia, other factors come into play. It's important to weigh going into the clinical and counseling side versus the research side of things. Not only that, but you must know what is being funded and what your potential faculty mentors are doing (because... more info
Very Helpful:
This book is very helpful when giving information about Clinical Psych Doctoral Programs. It lists every school and their stats. There are also the websites for each school so you can go there and find more information on your own. I liked having all the programs in one place so that I could organize myself and choose a school for myself. There are also very helpful tips on how to to apply and what to do regarding the application process. There is also a helpful timeline which tells you what part of the... more info
Great Reference!:
This book is extremely helpful. It advises the hopeful psychology graduate student on how to apply and choose the right program. As a clinical psychology graduate student, I believe that this book is an essential resource for the serious applicant. Additional benefits include: a rating scale indicating how research or clinically oriented each program is, faculty interests, and available grants at specific institutions. You will not be sad about using this book.
You need this:
As a university lecturer at three universities, I get plenty of questions about these things. I hear plenty of horror stories from students about faulty or non-existent mentoring in these areas. There is plenty of advice out there to be had from ignorant, indifferent, or hostile sources. A big problem is that many professors and staff in psychology departments at major universities don't have knowledge or interest in clinical and counseling psychology. They may be openly hostile to the entire field, or... more info
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