Masters Degree Psychology

Image via Wikipedia

Researching a suitable psychology graduate program and then going through the application process can seem a daunting task. That’s because it is.

Writing your personal statement, finding contact information for schools and for potential advisers, arranging letters of recommendation, and getting hold of all those transcripts and GREs.

Choosing a school that is the right fit can play a vital role in your future career progression. Those who prepare for this in a methodical manner tend to come out on top in their grad school application.

There is information available on the web but can you be sure that it is authoritative and trustworthy. Perhaps it is best to turn to tried and trusted sources for such important data.

Here are a few that are worth considering.

The Complete Guide to Graduate School Admission: Psychology, Counseling, and Related Professions

As its title suggests, this book aims to guide you through the whole admissions process, providing lots of small details and preparation tips that you might otherwise overlook.

Insider’s Guide to Graduate Programs in Clinical and Counseling Psychology: 2010/2011 Edition

This book also has information about the application process but is also more of a resource for finding suitable schools to apply to. It offers a great statistical reference on what types of psychology programs are offered and where.

Graduate Study in Psychology

This another book that offers useful information on programs and entry requirements, although some editions have been better received than others. It might be wise to check the reviews on the later editions.

Here is another good list of resources to help with your application to grad school provided by the highly respected psychgrad.org.

I hope this page has been of some value and I wish you luck with your research and your application.

Read the post on Private Student Loan Consolidation