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The deadline to submit the application and all supporting materials (e.g. letters of recommendation, transcripts, etc.) for Fall 2024 admission for the Clinical area only is  November 1, 2023 . The deadline for all other areas (Behavioral Neuroscience, Cognitive, Developmental, Health, Quantitative, and Social) is  December 1, 2023 . 

If you have specific questions about the online UCLA application for Graduate Admission , please email the UCLA Division of Graduate Education office at  [email protected] .

Please note there is no departmental application. The only application you need to complete is the online UCLA application for Graduate Admission . Applications are accepted once a year for the Fall quarter only. 

Be sure to read  Information for Prospective Applicants  and  Preparation prior to submitting your application!   In addition, be sure to visit the link to the specific program to which you plan to apply for additional information. 

You may only apply to one of the seven areas in the Department of Psychology: Behavioral Neuroscience, Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, Health, Quantitative, and Social.

We do not offer rolling admissions or early acceptance into our program. We do not accept current graduate students transferring directly into our program. Applicants who are currently enrolled as graduate students elsewhere must apply and have their materials reviewed with the rest of the applicants that apply. 

Please note that a writing sample is not required but can be submitted through the application. Applicants to the Clinical and Quantitative program should view the fifth bullet point below.

FACULTY ACCEPTING STUDENTS FOR FALL 2024 ADMISSION:

Behavioral Neuroscience Area : Avishek Adhikari, Dean Buonomano, Jaime Castrellon, Michael Fanselow, Barbara Knowlton, Dario Ringach, Jesse Rissman, Ladan Shams, Kate Wassum

Clinical Area:  Denise Chavira, Bruce Chorpita, Michelle Craske, Tiffany Ho, Katherine Karlsgodt, Anna Lau, Lara Ray

Cognitive Area : Alan Castel, Jaime Castrellon, Patricia Cheng, Phil Kellman, Barbara Knowlton, Ian Krajbich, Falk Lieder, Zili Liu, Hongjing Lu, Martin M. Monti, Jesse Rissman, Ladan Shams

Developmental Area:  Bridget Callaghan, Andrew Fuligni, Catherine Sandhofer, Jennifer Silvers, James Stigler

Health  Area :  Julienne Bower, Theodore Robles, Annette Stanton, Jennifer Sumner, Janet Tomiyama, Patrick Wilson

Quantitative  Area :  Han Du, Craig Enders, Yi Feng, Amanda Montoya

Social Area:  Naomi Eisenberger, Yuen Huo, Jaimie Krems, Matthew Lieberman, Carolyn Parkinson

INTERVIEW SCHEDULE FOR FALL 2024 ADMISSION:

Applicants that are invited to interview will be notified through email about two weeks prior to the interview appointment. Interviews will be conducted virtually. Applicants will receive individual emails with Recruitment Day information. Applicants that are not offered admission to our program for Fall 2024 will be notified by email no later than April 15, 2024.  BNS Area Interview Dates: January 26, 2024 Clinical Area Interview Dates: January 16 – January 19, 2024 Cognitive Area Interview Dates: January 26, 2024 Developmental Area Interview Dates: January 26, 2024 Health Area Interview Dates: January 18 – January 19, 2024 Quantitative Area Interview Date: January 26, 2024 Social Area Interview Dates: Early January, 2024

Department Recruitment Day: February 23, 2024

*** NOTE: ALL OF THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION MATERIALS ARE REQUIRED ***

A) Statement of Purpose & Personal Statement:

The Statement of Purpose and Personal Statement must be submitted electronically through the application for Graduate Admission.

Guidelines for the Statement of Purpose:  Your statement can be up to 1000 words in length. Please state your purpose in applying for graduate study. Describe your scholarly and research area(s) of interest, experiences that contributed to your preparation in the field, and your plans for your future occupation or profession. Briefly describe experiences that have prepared you for advanced study or research, and provide any additional information that may aid the selection committee in evaluating your preparation and aptitude for graduate study. You are encouraged to indicate specific research interests and potential faculty mentors.

Guidelines for the Personal Statement : Your statement can be up to 500 words in length (approximately 1 page, single spaced, using 1-inch margins and 12-point font). Describe how your background, accomplishments, and life experiences (those not already described in your Statement of Purpose) led to your decision to pursue the graduate degree for which you are applying. Include any educational, personal, cultural, economic, or social experiences, challenges or opportunities relevant to your academic journey. In addition, please describe any aspects of your personal background, accomplishments, or achievements that will allow the department to evaluate your contributions to the University’s diversity mission. Contributions to diversity and equal opportunity can take a variety of forms, such as efforts to advance equitable access to education, public service that addresses the need of a diverse population, or research that explores inequalities.

Additional Questions and Essays:  Applicants to the Clinical area must answer 6 additional questions. Applicants to the Quantitative area must provide a supplementary essay up to 1000 words describing their research interests in more detail. Supplementary essays are available in the ‘Psychology’ section of the application once you select ‘Psychology PHD’ under ‘Plans for Graduate Study’.

B) Three Letters of Recommendation:

It is your choice who you would like to choose as your recommenders. Your letters of recommendation can be submitted electronically by your recommenders either before or after you submit the application for Graduate Admission. It is also possible to send your letter of recommendation requests to your recommenders before you submit the application. Three (3) letters of recommendation must be submitted electronically through the application. Letter of recommendation services such as your school’s career center, Interfolio.com, etc. must also submit letters electronically through the application for the letters to be accepted. It is possible to submit more than three (3) letters of recommendation through the application. However, only three (3) letters of recommendation are required. The Letter of Recommendation Rating/Reference Form will only be sent to your recommenders when they submit your letters electronically through the application.

C) Transcripts:

All applicants must upload transcripts with the application. Unofficial copies of transcripts are acceptable for review purposes. If you are recommended for admission and decide to accept the offer, you must submit final, official copies of your transcript for final approval of your admission by the UCLA Division of Graduate Education office. Any discrepancies between the unofficial and official transcripts could lead to withdrawal of an offer of admission. International applicants must upload copies of original and translated international transcripts per country- or educational system-specific guidelines ( https://grad.ucla.edu/gasaa/admissions/ACADRECS.HTM ). UCLA does not accept international transcripts evaluated or verified by a service such as World Education Services (WES). 

D) Test Scores: Please note that starting Fall 2023, admission applicants are not required to take the GRE.

• GRE General Test:  Applicants for admission to our graduate program are not required to submit a GRE score report as part of their application package. Applicants may voluntarily submit GRE test scores and they will be reviewed as one part of the holistic application consideration. The applications with GRE scores will not be given greater weight than those that do not include scores. During the 2020 and 2021 admission cycles combined, 25% of applicants to the UCLA Psychology graduate program submitted GRE General Test scores. The number of applicants that applied, submitted GRE scores, and the percentage of applicants that submitted GRE scores, organized by Area, can be found in the table below.

• GRE Psychology Subject Test:  Consistent with the policy of the UCLA Department of Psychology, applicants to the clinical psychology doctoral program at UCLA will not be required to take the GRE. The GRE Psychology Subject Test is not required and will not be used to make admissions decisions. However, applicants who score above the 70 th  percentile can use the GRE Subject Test to partially fulfill Discipline-Specific Knowledge requirements (e.g., cognitive, social) that are part of accreditation by the American Psychological Association. In this way, admitted students may be able to reduce the amount of, or more flexibly select, coursework needed to complete program requirements. Students may elect to take the GRE Subject Test after their admission into our program and all program requirements can be fulfilled without taking the test.
• To ensure your official test scores are properly processed if you choose to submit them, please be sure the personal information provided in the UCLA application for Graduate Admission matches exactly the information provided to the testing service. Do not wait for your test results to complete the application. Educational Testing Service (ETS) sends scores electronically to UCLA. The institution code for UCLA is 4837. The department/major code is not necessary.  
• Official GRE test scores  cannot be more than five years old . If the GRE tests are taken more than once, the most recent scores are considered.
• Quantitative program applicants: Quantitative psychology is by definition very reliant on quantitative skill sets which can be demonstrated in a number of ways: performance in mathematics courses, performance on the quantitative section of the GRE, and/or letters of recommendation speaking to your quantitative expertise. When reading applications, we will look for demonstrated ability in quantitative skills, but this should not require a GRE score if other parts of your application speak to these skills. If you are unsure whether you should or should not include GRE scores in your application to UCLA, please feel free to contact the quantitative area faculty.
• TOEFL or IELTS EXAM:  INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS whose first language is not English must submit an official TOEFL (Test of English As a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score. Applicants who hold a bachelor’s degree or higher from a university located in the United States or in another country in which English is both the primary spoken language of daily life and the language of instruction (i.e., Australia, Barbados, Canada, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, United Kingdom) and the medium of instruction, or who have completed at least two years of full-time study at such an institution, are exempted from both the TOEFL/IELTS requirement and the English as a Second Language Placement Examination. The minimum TOEFL or IELTS scores are 560 on the paper and pencil test, 220 on the computer-based test, or 87 on the internet-based test (TOEFL/IBT), or overall band score of 7.0 (IELTS). TOEFL and IELTS test scores are valid for only two years. Educational Testing Service (ETS) sends scores electronically to UCLA. The institution code for UCLA is 4837. The department/major code is not necessary. Please contact the Educational Testing Service (ETS) for GRE and TOEFL test scheduling, registration, and information. Visit the Educational Testing Service web site at  www.ets.org  or call them at (510) 873-8100 (West Coast) or (609) 771-7100 (East Coast). IELTS is administered by local IELTS test centers throughout the world. Applicants should consult  www.ielts.org  for the nearest IELTS test center.

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The  Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences welcomes applications for admission from individuals who have or will have by the time of matriculation a BA, BS, or equivalent undergraduate degree (for prospective international students, a three- or four-year undergraduate degree from an institution of recognized standing) and actively seeks applicants from groups historically  underrepresented in graduate schools . All degree candidates are admitted for full-time study beginning in the fall term.

Immigration status does not factor into decisions about admissions and financial aid. For more information, see  Undocumented at Harvard .

If you already hold a PhD or its equivalent, or are an advanced doctoral candidate at another institution, you may apply to a PhD program only if it is in an unrelated field of study; however, preference for admissions and financial aid will be given to those who have not already had an opportunity to study for a doctoral degree at Harvard or elsewhere. You may also want to consider pursuing non-degree study through our  Special Student or Visiting Fellow  programs.

Eligible Harvard College students with advanced standing may apply in the fall of their junior year to earn an AM or SM degree during their final year of undergraduate study. Interested students must contact the  Office of Undergraduate Education  for eligibility details before applying.

Questions about the application or required materials should be directed to the Harvard Griffin GSAS Admissions Office at  [email protected] or 617-496-6100. 

Harvard Griffin GSAS does not discriminate against applicants or students on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry or any other protected classification. 

Required Application Materials

Please refer to Completing Your Application on the Harvard Griffin GSAS Admissions site for details.  A complete application consists of:

Online application form

Application fee payment* ($105)

Transcripts

Letters of recommendation (at least 3)

Statement of purpose

Personal statement

Demonstration of English proficiency

GRE General exam scores -  o ptional but recommended for Fall 2024 admission**

Harvard Griffin GSAS may request additional academic documents, as needed.

*Application fee waivers are available to those for whom payment of the application fee would be financially challenging. Applicants can determine eligibility for a fee waiver by completing a series of questions in the Application Fee section of the application. Once these questions have been completed, the application system will provide an immediate response regarding fee waiver eligibility.

**Graduate student admissions are among the most important decisions we make as a department. Like many other PhD programs around the US and abroad, we have wrestled with the question of whether we should continue to require that applicants to our PhD program submit scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) as part of their application. After extensive review of the scientific literature and robust discussion among our faculty, we have decided to continue to make submission of GRE scores optional, but to Recommend that students submit GRE scores if they are able to do so. We wanted to share our candid thoughts on this here.  

A number of empirical and review papers have noted that performance on the GRE is not a strong predictor of performance on a number of graduate school metrics (e.g., correlation with graduate school GPA = .21-.31, which represent small to medium effect sizes; Woo et al., 2023) and that the fact that the significant group differences (by race/ethnicity and gender) in GRE scores suggest it may discourage those from underrepresented groups from applying to PhD programs. Other research has shown that although there are limitations to the GRE, other potential predictors of success in graduate school have even smaller correlations with such outcomes, and removing the GRE would lead us to rely on these other potentially biased factors, such as where a person received their undergraduate degree, what research lab they had the opportunity to train in, and letters of recommendation.(1) We have heard anecdotally from current and former PhD students (including those historically underrepresented in PhD programs) who argue that the GRE helped them demonstrate their abilities when they didn’t attend a top undergraduate institution or work in a well-known research lab.  

On balance, we acknowledge that the GRE is an imperfect test and should not be used as the single deciding factor in admissions; however, we fear that excluding it altogether will introduce more, not less, bias into the admissions decision-making process. Thus, we have decided to keep the submission of GRE scores optional, but to recommend that students submit their scores if they are able to do so.  

We know that many students might expect that we are looking for near-perfect scores as a requirement for admission. We are not. We do not use a rigid threshold for GRE scores, and take it into consideration with other factors (e.g., strong performance in undergraduate statistics might be used to demonstrate quantitative abilities in place of strong performance on the quantitative section of the GRE). To be transparent about this, we note that our past 10 years’ of admitted PhD applicants have had scores on the GRE ranging on the Quantitative section from the 38th to the 98th percentile, and on the Verbal section ranging from the 59th to the 99th percentile.(2 )

We will continue to work toward determining how to make admissions decisions in a way that identifies the candidates who match best with what our PhD training program has to offer and in doing so may make further adjustments to our admissions requirements in future admissions cycles.  

(1) For a review of these issues, see: Woo, S. E., LeBreton, J. M., Keith, M. G., & Tay, L. (2023). Bias, Fairness, and Validity in Graduate-School Admissions: A Psychometric Perspective. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 18(1), 3–31. https://doi.org/10.1177/17456916211055374  

(2) Note: Test scores were not required for the past 3 years and so are largely unavailable for that period. 

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Psychology graduate cover letter

This free sample cover letter for a psychology graduate has an accompanying psychology graduate sample resume to help you put together a winning job application.

Anita Stallwell 32/78 Springfield St Yellowtown SA 5023 P: 08 2222 2222 M: 0404 404 404 E: [email protected]

Michael Horton Recruitment Coordinator SA Health 4 Sample Street Adelaide SA 3000

Dear Mr Horton

Re: PSY296, P sychologist roles

I am writing to apply for graduate psychologist positions with SA Health, as advertised in Saturday's edition of The South Australian . Please find my resume attached.

I recently graduated from the University of South Australia with a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours Class 1) at and I'm interested in working at SA Health as it's a great opportunity to be part of a department which helps so many people in the community.

My psychology work experience has included assisting with research at the University's Psychology Clinic and the Student Centre. My duties have included brainstorming research topics, writing and distributing surveys, and compiling and analysing data. The strong research, analysis, communication and computing skills I have developed during these tasks were put to good use and further developed in my independent research on my Honours thesis topic.

I believe that my hard-working and highly motivated attitude, combined with my professional skills and ambition to work as a psychologist, make me a strong candidate for graduate positions at SA Health.

If you require any more information please do not hesitate to contact me on the phone numbers above. I am available for interviews and hope to hear from you soon.

Yours sincerely

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Anita Stallwell

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Letters of Recommendation for Psychology Graduate School

Who to ask, what to give them.

Nearly every graduate program requires applicants to submit letters of recommendation. Don't underestimate the importance of these letters. While your transcript, standardized test scores, and personal statement/admissions essay are vital components to your graduate school application, an excellent letter of recommendation can make up for weaknesses in any of these areas. A well written letter of recommendation provides admissions committees with information that isn't found elsewhere in the application. A letter of recommendation is a detailed discussion, from a faculty member, of the personal qualities, accomplishments, and experiences that make you unique and perfect for the programs to which you've applied.

Consider faculty members, administrators, internship supervisors, and employers. The persons you ask to write your letters should

• know you well
• know you long enough to write with authority
• know your work
• describe your work positively
• have a high opinion of you
• know where you are applying
• know your educational and career goals
• be able to favorably compare you with your peers
• be well known
• be able to write a good letter

Keep in mind that no one person will satisfy all of these criteria. Aim for a set of letters that cover the range of your skills. Ideally, letters should cover your academic and scholastic skills, research abilities and experiences, and applied experiences (e.g., co- operative education, internships, related work experience).

Approaching Your Letter Writers

When you approach potential referees, ask if they know you well enough to write a meaningful letter. Pay attention to their demeanor. If you sense reluctance, thank them and ask someone else. Remember the following:

• Ask early in the semester.
• Ask in person if possible.
• When asking, describe why you are applying, and discuss with them what they think about this decision.

Provide Information to Your Letter Writers

The best thing that you can do to ensure that your letters cover all the bases is to provide your referees with all the necessary information. Don't assume that they will remember anything about you. Assume that your letter writer will remember nothing. Provide all information that you think may be helpful or that you would like to have appear in the letter of recommendation.

Include a folder with the following neatly organized within:

• Admissions essays
• research experiences
• internship and other applied experiences
• honor societies to which you belong
• awards you've won
• work experience
• professional goals
• due date for the application
• copy of the application recommendation forms
• programs you are applying to
• contact information for the individual to which the letter is to be sent
• due date of the letter
• mailing instructions
• pre-addressed stamped envelopes

NOTE: Three to four weeks of notice is a recommended minimum amount of time to provide to letter writers. Be sure to schedule an appointment to provide these files to your letter writers.

Confidentiality

The recommendation forms supplied by graduate programs require you to decide whether to waive or retain your rights to see recommendation. As you decide whether to retain your rights, remember that confidential letters tend to carry more weight with admissions committees. In addition, many faculty will not write a recommendation letter unless it is confidential. Other faculty may provide you with a copy of each letter, even if it is confidential. If you are unsure of what to decide, discuss it with your writer.

Deadline Approaches

As the application deadline approaches, check back with your referees to ensure that the letters were sent on time (but don't nag!). Contacting the graduate programs to inquire whether your materials were received is also appropriate.

What If I Take Time Off?

Though a few years may have passed since you graduated college, you should try contacting your professors. Professors keep records on students for years, so you might be pleasantly surprised to find a professor or two who can write on your behalf.

You may also consider: Ask a supervisor or employer to write on your behalf. A supervisor can write about your work ethic, enthusiasm, maturity, and life experience. The trick is ensuring that your referee understands what graduate admissions committees are looking for in applicants. Provide your referee with all the information he or she needs to write an excellent letter. Include a description of your work-related experiences, why you wish to attend graduate school, your skills and abilities -- as well as examples of how your current work demonstrates those skills and abilities.

If you are considering graduate study, but may take time off, if can be a good idea to contact the faculty prior to leaving your undergraduate institution. Inform them that you may contact them in the future for a letter. Be sure to keep in touch with them after you graduate.

Source : Adapted from Tara Kuther, Ph.D.

Department of Psychology

You are here, applying for admission, important information for applicants .

• The deadline for graduate program applications is Dec. 1st
• Due to the pandemic, offers for virtual interviews are being conducted in a rolling manner. Final decisions regarding offers of admission will be completed by mid-February
• Information regarding the Pyschology Graduate program and the application process is included on this website.  If you have a specific question about the application portal that is not covered here, you may contact the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences .  If you have specific questions in regard to the requirements for our graduate program, or the process of applying, please contact our Department Registrar, Fredericka Grant .  For questions about whether a particular faculty member is accepting new students, you may reach out to them directly (and some faculty include this information on their lab websites).

Completed applications should be received at Yale by Dec. 1st. A record of your academic performance (“unofficial transcript”) is required and should be “uploaded” to your on-line application. An official grade transcript is neither required nor necessary for the review of your application. Students must submit three letters of recommendation and are encouraged to submit samples of their research work. Providing scores on the GRE Aptitude Test is optional, as are scores on the GRE Psychology Subject Test.  It is especially advisable to begin the application process early. A common problem in reviewing applications is that some are incomplete in some respect at the time the review begins and are therefore temporarily set aside. If these applications remain incomplete, they may never be reviewed by the departmental admissions committee. Accordingly, it is important to allow sufficient time for the independent information (transcripts, letters) to arrive at Yale in time to be processed. 

Applicants should indicate primary faculty members in the department with whom they would be interested in working in their applications.  Because of the emphasis on close contact with faculty members in research, as well as effective student participation in small class groups, only about fifteen new students out of about seven hundred applicants can be admitted each year. Applicants should realize that the total number of applicants is many times larger than the number that can be admitted, and, further, individual feedback on applications is not possible. A fine academic record, evidence of research experience and potential are weighed together in the admission decision process.

To apply: Online Application to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

By filling out the form supplied in the Graduate School application, applicants will automatically be considered for all Yale financial awards for which they are eligible. A complete Bulletin of the Graduate School, which describes all graduate programs and provides general information, is available from the Graduate Admissions Office.

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Psychology Internship Cover Letter Sample (Full Text Version)

Dominika Zobor

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am excited to submit my resume and cover letter for the Summer Psychology Intern job within Smith Counseling, Inc. in Paramus, NJ. With developed field knowledge and multiple important skills and qualities, I am confident I would be an excellent fit for the role. What's more, I believe it would be a great opportunity for me to further improve my expertise and grow both professionally and personally.

To shortly introduce myself, my name is Dominika Zobor and I am a third-year Psychology student at the University of Bergen in Norway. At the university, I am not only among the top 10% of students with the best academic results (3.98 GPA) but I am also involved in multiple extracurricular activities, for example, Dance Club, Psychology Society, and Volleyball Club. Moreover, I served as a Project Manager at the Psychology Society for one year. This tremendous experience has helped me to become a good team player and allowed me to develop exceptional leadership and organizational skills as I was responsible for the planning and coordination of multiple society events.

Next, I worked as a Psychology Intern for three months at Arista Counseling & Psychotherapy, Inc. last summer. Besides completing professional psychological assessments, educating clients on various mental disorders, and monitoring and evaluating clients' progress, I also proactively participated in the development of new treatment plans and maintained confidential documents and records. During my time there, I had a great chance to not only collaborate with field professionals from around the world but I also acquired crucial critical thinking and analytical abilities. I am a patient-oriented individual offering a deep passion for Psychology, exceptional observation skills, and a strong determination to perform great work. It would be a pleasure for me to join your team and I would welcome the opportunity to provide further insight into my qualifications.

Thank you for your consideration.

King regards,

Milan Šaržík, CPRW

Milan’s work-life has been centered around job search for the past three years. He is a Certified Professional Résumé Writer (CPRW™) as well as an active member of the Professional Association of Résumé Writers & Careers Coaches (PARWCC™). Milan holds a record for creating the most career document samples for our help center – until today, he has written more than 500 resumes and cover letters for positions across various industries. On top of that, Milan has completed studies at multiple well-known institutions, including Harvard University, University of Glasgow, and Frankfurt School of Finance and Management.

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Please ensure that all of your application materials are received by the November 15, 2023 deadline for full consideration . You should anticipate typical delays in obtaining letters of recommendation, transcripts, and get an early start. Admission decisions are made only after all materials are received.

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General Instructions

Thank you for your interest in graduate study in psychology at The Ohio State University. By following the instructions on this page you will complete your Ohio State Graduate School Application for the Department of Psychology online.

Important Deadlines

Update:  the deadline is november 15, 2023 which is a wednesday for the autumn 2024 admission cycle.  .

• All domestic applications completed by November 15, 2023
• All international applications completed by November 15, 2023

UPDATE ** The GRE is NOT required for the autumn 2024 admission cycle.   

Please note.

• The Psychology Department ONLY Admits for Autumn Semester Each Year.
• The Psychology Department ONLY Admits Students Interested in Acquiring a Ph.D.

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You will need:

• Credit Card (Fee: $60 domestic, $70 International)
• References: Names and email addresses of three professional references. Once your application is submitted, your recommenders will receive an email with instructions.  Recommendation letters will be submitted online through the Graduate School Application.
• Although the GRE is NOT required you can still submit GRE scores if you have taken the exam. Please have your official GRE General Exam scores sent to Ohio State (1592). 

Note that participants in the following programs may be eligible for a fee waiver :

• ABRCMS/SACNAS (IBGP-PHD applicants only)
• Americorps (John Glenn School of Public Affairs applicants only)
• CIC Free Apps
• City Year (John Glenn School of Public Affairs applicants only)
• Graduate & Professional Student Visitation Day (GPSVD)
• McNair Scholars Program
• National Name Exchange
• PGD Program
• Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP)
• Teach for America (John Glenn School of Public Affairs applicants only)

These  guidelines  provide information about eligibility and documents that you must submit to prove financial need. If you have already been awarded a  fee waiver  from the application service or from the required admission testing service (DAT, GRE, OAT, PCAT, MCAT), the Graduate and Professional Admissions Office will automatically waive the application fee.

Psychology Specific Information

When you click Next at the bottom of this page you will be directed to the Graduate Admissions website to begin filling out your Graduate Application. In the application, you will also fill out information specifically regarding the Psychology Department.

• Program Area First Choice and Second Choice :choose from the following: Behavioral Neuroscience, Clinical, Cognitive, Cognitive Neuroscience, Decision Science, Developmental, IDD, Quantitative, and Social. You will not be able to submit your application unless you list at least a first choice of area.
• Information on all Psychology Courses Taken : (Course, Instructor, Grade, and Credit Hrs.) There may not be enough room for all your courses, but please try to list them under the appropriate area (General, Developmental, Social/Counseling, Industrial/Applied, Quantitative). We will see your transcript so don't worry if they are not quite correct or don't fit into an area.
• Autobiographical Statement/Statement of Purpose : Required of all applicants who wish to be considered for a Graduate School Fellowships. This statement is very important. Please describe why you wish to pursue graduate study, why you chose psychology as your major field of graduate study, and why you are interested in attending Ohio State. You only need to upload this document. It is not necessary to send copies. Your autobiographical statement should be uploaded as either a pdf or doc file.
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume : Required of all applicants. You only need to upload this document. It is not necessary to send copies. Also, please do not include writing samples with your CV. Writing samples will be solicited by the area admissions chair to which you are applying if needed. Your CV should be uploaded as either a pdf or doc file.
• Send an electronic copy of official transcripts issued by your institution’s Registrar or order electronic transcripts. Make sure to mark out all U.S. social security numbers before scanning. Ohio State will not accept web reports, advising reports, self-reported scores, or transfer credit on another school’s transcript.
• If you are admitted to the university as a graduate student, you will be required to submit final official transcripts. Do not send the Graduate and Professional Admissions Office paper official transcripts unless specifically requested by our office. Transcripts take 2-4 weeks to process once received. Students are responsible for requesting official transcripts from their institutions in plenty of time to allow for OSU to process them prior to the deadline.
•  Admission cycle autumn 2024, the GRE will NOT be required for admission to the Department of Psychology.  If you have taken the GRE and want to submit the Official General GRE Scores, Send to Ohio State (1592). International Students Must Submit OFFICIAL TOEFL Scores (do not send copies) if they have not graduated from an accredited U.S. university or college
• One or More Admitting Faculty or Labs With Whom You Would Like to Work While at OSU : This field will be required so please take time to look over our website and faculty lab pages to see with whom you feel your interests are most similar.

Checking Application Status

After submitting an application, first-time applicants are sent an email from The Ohio State University’s Information Technology (IT) Service Desk, assigning an OSU ID and username (in a lastname.# format). The username is used to access the self-service page.

Applicants who have or had an affiliation with Ohio State  DO NOT  receive the above-mentioned email. They should already have an OSU ID and username.

New applicants with no prior or current affiliation with Ohio State who know their OSU ID and username must activate their account on MY.OSU . For assistance with the activation process, please contact OCIO .

Questions or Concerns

You can direct questions and/or concerns to the following:

Psychology Graduate Program Coordinator Email: [email protected] Phone: 614-292-4112 Fax: 614-292-4537

Ohio State Graduate Admissions Office Email: [email protected] Phone: 614-292-9444 Website: https://gpadmissions.osu.edu/

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Application Closes January 15th 2024!

Want to learn more about our programs?

Join us at our virtual open house, december 1, 2023 11:00 am - 1:00 pm pst, https://csun.zoom.us/j/81422172226 .

We will be featuring faculty in the Psychological Science, Clinical Psychology, and Applied Behavior Analysis Graduate Programs! You will have a chance to meet and speak directly with potential faculty mentors followed by a panel of graduate students!

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• Complete the online application form.  To create your login and complete the online application, please visit our application webpage .
• Submit the following additional materials by e-mail to [email protected] :
• An official or unofficial copy of your undergraduate transcripts
• Your current curriculum vitae (CV) or resume
• Three letters of recommendation emailed directly from your letter writers to  [email protected] . Each writer should email their recommendation letter and this completed Recommendation Form .

Please note that we use a “mentor-match” model, in which each admitted student is matched with a faculty mentor. In your departmental application, you will be asked to rank up to 3 potential faculty mentors and to describe why you would like to work with them. Please carefully review program faculty bios (links below under “Program Faculty”) to assess your fit with potential mentors. Students may wish to contact potential faculty mentors in advance.

Deadline :  Online applications for the Clinical Psychology and Psychological Science programs for the 2024-2025 academic year will be open October 1, 2023. Applications will be accepted until the deadline of January 15, 2024. Selected candidates will be invited for virtual, Zoom interviews, which are typically held in late February or early March.

Please Note:

• GRE Scores are not required by either program for admission
• Separate online applications must be submitted to both the University and the Psychology Department
• All application materials must be received by January 15th  to ensure proper review and processing
• Persistence . The ability to learn new skills, show resilience and successfully complete the program’s coursework and thesis project.
• Investment . A demonstrated interest in psychological science and focus on doctoral studies or a career in psychological science.
• Intellectual   Curiosity . The capacity to become an informed consumer of science, as demonstrated through critical reasoning and divergent thinking.
• Coachability . The capacity to receive feedback, think flexibly, and be open to experiences, ideas, and teamwork in diverse settings.
• Initiative . A demonstrated ability to be self-starting and to work cooperatively and learn independently while balancing competing obligations. 

Program Overviews

Clinical psychology m.a..

The M.A. in Clinical Psychology program at CSUN provides a unique and rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students to be more competitive candidates for Ph.D. or Psy.D. programs in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Community Psychology, or closely related fields. Students receive training in research methodology and statistics, core clinical areas including psychopathology, psychological assessment, and psychotherapy theories. Clinical students are also matched with a faculty mentor based on their research and/or clinical interests. Additionally, students receive hands-on experience in supervised clinical fieldwork.

Please note that completion of this or any other Psychology M.A. program does not confer eligibility for licensure. Doctoral-level graduate education is required for licensure as a psychologist in all 50 US states.

For more detailed information on the Clinical MA program, please review the Clinical Psychology Program Page .

Psychological Science M.A.

CSUN’s Psychological Science graduate program provides rigorous training in advanced statistical methods, research methods and design, and theory in psychology for students who plan to pursue a Ph.D. in Psychology in a research-focused program. The program is comprised of faculty who are active researchers in their fields, and who are dedicated to training and mentoring students who plan to pursue academic and/or research careers in an array of basic and applied areas of psychology. This program is well suited for students who intend to apply to Ph.D. programs in Clinical, Developmental, Social, Cognitive, or Quantitative Psychology, or other related fields (e.g., Human Development).

For more detailed information on the Psychological Science MA program, please review the Psychological Science Program Page .

Which MA Program in the Psychology department is right for me?

There are a lot of similarities and some key differences between our MA programs (Psychological Science, Clinical [Research track], Clinical [Fieldwork track]). Let's break it down!

All three programs are looking for students who are interested in pursuing future doctoral studies. If you are interested in a future Clinical PhD,  any  of the three programs would be a good fit for you. If you're interested primarily in a PsyD, the Clinical Fieldwork track would be the best fit. If you're interested in a non-clinical Psychology PhD (e.g., social, developmental, cognitive, quantitative), the Psychological Science program would be the best fit. 

Students in all programs take univariate statistics and research methods. Psychological Science students take two additional advanced statistics courses (multivariate statistics and latent variable analysis), and Clinical Research students take one (of their choice). Psychological Science students take 2-4 of Social Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, and Sensation/Perception, whereas Clinical Research and Clinical Fieldwork students take Clinical Assessment, Psychopathology, and Psychotherapy. However, students in each program may be able take courses in the other program as their electives with instructor permission.

Many mentors advise students in all three programs! Check the list of mentors to see in which programs the faculty with whom you're interested in working mentors students.

Extra Experiences

Students from all three programs have the opportunity to participate in teaching experiences. Students in either Clinical program have the opportunity to do fieldwork (students in the fieldwork track have more semesters of required fieldwork, but students in the research track can also choose to take extra semesters of fieldwork). Students in the Psychological Science program do not have the opportunity to do fieldwork. 

Students in the Psychological Science and Clinical Research programs generally spend extensive time working in their mentor's research lab, whereas Clinical Fieldwork students may or may not spend time on research, depending on whether their mentor maintains an active research lab (but are permitted to seek out additional research experiences if they have the time and motivation to do so). Thus, an important distinction between the programs rests on the ratio of their (finite) time a student chooses to prioritize across the research and fieldwork experiences. 

Culminating Experiences

Students in the Psychological Science and Clinical Research programs complete a thesis project. Students in the Clinical Fieldwork track take comprehensive exams. 

**Don't forget, the Psychology Department also offers a separate MS in Applied Behavior Analysis program that you can check out here !

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What Do Admission Committees Look For in College Applicants?

When it comes time for your college or graduate school search, the application process can be the most daunting part. From asking for recommendation letters to writing a stellar essay, applying to college is no walk in the park, especially when you're juggling multiple applications at once. After finally submitting your application, you may be ready to take a deep breath and relax. But even still, you may find yourself asking questions such as, what will the admissions committee think of my application? Was my application good enough? Understanding what admissions looks for in applicants can help you craft a stellar application.

What Do Admissions Committees Look For in College Applicants?

College applications ask for a variety of information and materials, which may initially feel overwhelming. However, it's essential to view this process as your opportunity to personalize your application and showcase your unique strengths, interests, and experiences. College admissions officers typically look for a combination of academic achievements, extracurricular activities, personal qualities, and unique experiences, taking a holistic approach to evaluating college applicants. In this blog, we'll go over each criteria the admissions committee considers when reviewing college applications so that you can feel confident in your submission.

1. Academic performance

As you probably already know, a key component to a college application is academic performance . Whether you're applying to college from high school or looking to earn your master’s degree, there are several grade criteria that admissions take into consideration. Not only is your GPA considered, but the types of courses you took plays an important role. Taking rigorous courses such as AP courses in high school or upper-level courses in college will strengthen your academic profile. The admissions committee wants to see evidence of strong academic performance and the ability to handle college-level coursework.

2. Essays and personal statements

Essay prompts and personal statements are a common aspect of a college application. Personal statements and essays allow you as an applicant to showcase your personality, passions, interests, and writing abilities. These writing assignments are an excellent opportunity for you to show why you’d be a great fit for the college program you’re applying to. Admissions officers look for essays that are authentic, well-written, and demonstrate self-reflection. They also look to determine how the program will help you meet your goals. Be creative and most importantly, be yourself so that your essay can be compelling, memorable, and an accurate reflection of who you are.

3. Letters of recommendation

A letter of recommendation is your chance to further support your application from a different perspective. Letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, coaches, supervisors, or mentors provide insights into an applicants' character, work ethic, and potential for success in college. A recommendation letter can offer anecdotes, examples, and observations that test scores and essays can’t. When requesting recommendation letters , ask academic or professional sources that you have developed a meaningful connection with and who can provide positive insights about your character and abilities. Strong letters of recommendation can help applicants stand out.

4. Extracurricular activities

Being involved in extracurricular activities can help demonstrate your well-roundedness and passions, which will further strengthen your application. Admissions committees will get a greater sense of who you are and what you are interested in, which can help them determine whether you’d be a good fit for the program. They also look to see how you are able to balance activity involvement with academics. If you’re involved in a few extracurriculars, be sure to highlight them in your application, whether it's a sports team, student club, volunteer work, or an internship.

5. Demonstrated interest

Another important factor that admission committee’s take into consideration when evaluating college applications is the students interest in the school and program they’re applying to. The committee wants to see a student’s demonstrated interest as it can help them determine that the student will fit with the campus culture and community, and that they are more likely to enroll in the school. Applying early, expressing your eagerness in your essays, showing off your knowledge of the school or program you're applying to, and attending college events such as open houses or information sessions are all ways you can demonstrate your interest to the committee.

Tips for Crafting a Standout College Application

Now that you have a better understanding of what goes on in the admissions process, here are a few tips to help you craft a standout college application.

1. Make your application strong where you can

Overall, the review of college applications by admissions is typically a holistic process and no single factor determines admission. If you feel that your application might be lacking in an area or two, you can likely compensate for it by showcasing strength elsewhere. If you have great writing skills, be sure to write a stellar essay. Or, if you participated in different extracurricular activities, highlight your accomplishments in your application. Be sure to make your application as strong as possible where you can.

2. Proofread

It may seem simple, but proofreading not just your essay, but all of your application material is a crucial part of your college application. Be sure to read over your personal statement, resume, essays, and any forms you fill out for any grammatical errors and spelling mistakes. Having a second pair of eyes can be helpful to catch any mistakes you may have missed, so don’t hesitate to ask a friend, family member, or teacher for help.

3. Stay organized

Chances are you aren’t applying to just one college. You may have a few top choices for universities you’d like to attend on your radar, and a few backup options for extra measure. Having several applications you're working on is even more reason to stay organized. Keep track of application deadlines, requirements, and submission materials for each college you're applying to. You can create a checklist or use a planner to stay organized throughout the process.

Create an outstanding college application

Crafting a great college application can be challenging, but understanding key components and guidelines can make the process easier and less stressful. When completing your application, try to do your best for each component and emphasize your strengths. All in all, the admissions committee simply wants to see if you’d be a good fit for the school, and having a strong application that aligns with your goals and the program will help you stand out. If you’re ready to begin the next step in your academic journey, apply to one of NJIT’s top-STEM programs today .

Graduating Senior Ready to Deliver Commencement Speech at Her First In-Person Graduation Ceremony

• Post published: April 25, 2024

When Katy Anderson takes center stage as this year’s student commencement speaker for Michigan State University’s College of Arts & Letters ceremony, it will come as a surprise to her mom.

“I haven’t told my mom. I thought it would be fun to surprise her,” Anderson said. “I am super close with my mom, and I know she will wonder why I am up on stage, but I think it will be one last fun thing to do before I graduate.”

Anderson will share her surprise in the beginning of her speech. And who could blame her for wanting to have some fun and to celebrate in a big way. For her and so many other members of the Class of 2024, this graduation will be extra special as it will be the first time they will truly experience all the pomp and circumstance of commencement. Many of the Class of 2024 are 2020 high school graduates who didn’t have in-person graduation ceremonies due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“For my high school graduation, I sat in my basement and watched it on YouTube,” Anderson said. “This will actually be my first graduation I’m attending, and I am speaking at it!”

“For college, I wanted to do everything in my power to make an impact on my community. I wanted to leave college with no regrets and to take as many opportunities as possible.”

The College of Arts & Letters commencement ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, April 28, at 9 a.m. at the Breslin Student Events Center. Anderson is graduating with a double major in English for Secondary Education and Psychology. She also has a teaching minor in Psychology and is a graduate of the Honors College. She is graduating with a perfect 4.0 GPA, which has earned her the prestigious Board of Trustees Award .

“I feel like I didn’t leave my mark on my high school,” Anderson said. “So, for college, I wanted to do everything in my power to make an impact on my community. I wanted to leave college with no regrets and to take as many opportunities as possible.” 

Being the 2024 College of Arts & Letters student commencement speaker is one more opportunity Anderson has seized.

“My overarching goal with my speech is to celebrate the Class of 2024 and all their successes and talents,” Anderson said. “The Class of 2024 is such a resilient group of people. I’ve seen such wonderful things that this group of people have accomplished, and I feel like we’ve overcome so much. I want to celebrate our accomplishments as well as the joy and love we have found in the community at MSU — despite all odds.”

During her time at MSU, Anderson has kept true to her commitment to make an impact on her community and to leave her mark.

This past year, she has student taught at East Lansing High School. She also helped run an after-school creative writing club at McDonald Middle School.

“I loved running that,” Anderson said. “I lesson planned with my cohort. We all helped plan that, and our students published their writing journals. Being able to hand them their published work and celebrate writing has been the best experience.”

“The Class of 2024 is such a resilient group of people. I’ve seen such wonderful things that this group of people have accomplished, and I feel like we’ve overcome so much. I want to celebrate our accomplishments as well as the joy and love we have found in the community at MSU.”

Anderson also was the Co-Chair of the Impulse Dance Team, worked for MSU’s Undergraduate Research Office doing social media and communications, and served as President of the student affiliate of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) at MSU for the past two years. Under Anderson’s leadership, that organization was the only NCTE student affiliate in the country to receive this year’s NCTE Student Affiliate Excellence Award. This was the seventh year in a row the MSU organization has won that award.

“When you look at how many NCTE student organizations there are across the country, and we were the only one to receive that recognition this year. It was just incredible,” Anderson said. “Also, this year was the first time we were able to receive that award in person, which felt so much different than being sent it online via email.”

Another opportunity that Anderson seized during her time at MSU was to do a study abroad to the UK last summer as part of the Literature to London program. The six-week program revolved around literature in Europe, where students went to Oxford and other places in the United Kingdom.

“That was one of the best parts of my entire college experience,” Anderson said. “Being able to read the books and then go to where these authors lived, immersing yourself in that kind of context was just so cool. It made me consider teaching or doing grad school abroad.”

“These past two years have really shown me the full extent of what college is and how impactful that is. It taught me to never take those kinds of things, like in-person classes, for granted.”

Within the past two years as things have gotten back to normal as much as possible since the COVID-19 pandemic first began, Anderson has learned to appreciate the normalcy a bit more.

“These past two years have really shown me the full extent of what college is and how impactful that is,” she said. “It taught me to never take those kinds of things, like in-person classes, for granted.”

Anderson will be student teaching both English and Psychology at City Middle School in Grand Rapids during the 2024-2025 academic year. She is among the last cohort of MSU students having to complete a five-year education program.

With a passion for English and writing since she can remember, Anderson said she hopes to inspire others.

“I have always wanted to teach because I have always wanted to help people,” she said. “I have had teachers who were super supportive and really helped me get through tough times, and I just want to be that person in someone else’s life. I also really hope to transform the way students view reading and writing. That is my biggest goal in life. If I can make one student enjoy reading or one student want to write and share their stories, I would feel like I was successful in life.”

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