What do I need to do to get into Graduate School?

Get Good Grades

Overall GPA must be at least 3.0
   - Much higher to be most competitive
Psych GPA is likely to be more important
Trends are important

Research

If interested in research degree (Ph.D., M.S.), research experience is extremely important
- Research assistant
- Honors thesis
If interested in other degree, it helps get to know professors

GRE (go to site)

Very important
The better the school, the higher it’s expected to be
Many schools use cutoffs
- Sometimes these cutoffs are available
- e.g., 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300

GRE Test Prep Courses

1. Princeton Review – 1-800-2REVIEW
- Average increase of 220 points
- Multiple options
      Classroom
      Online
      Tutoring
      Crash course
- Satisfaction Guarantee
- Princeton Review Website

2. Kaplan - 1-800-KAPTEST
- Average increase of 220 points
- Multiple options
      Classroom
      Online
      Tutoring
      Crash course
- Guaranteed increase in score
- www.kaplan.com

Choosing your graduate school
Check out American Psychological Association
- American Psychological Association Graduate Education
Check out Association for Psychological Science
- Association for Psychological Science Undergraduate Student
Check out Graduate Study in Psychology
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The application process
Write or call schools for info/applications in spring of junior year
Start preparing for GRE in spring or summer of junior year
Take test in fall of senior year
Apply for programs in fall and winter of senior year

The application
Personal statement
References (professors) - Guidelines for Obtaining Letters of Recommendation for Graduate School
Transcripts
Interview?