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The Psychology Major's Handbook
Learn more about The Psychology Major's Handbook, a resource for psychology students that will guide them throughout the college years and beyond to graduate school and the real world.

Q&A About Psychology Graduate Programs
Do I need a BA in psychology to apply to psychology graduate programs? The Graduate School Guide answers your questions.

Q&A: Counseling Psychology
I want to go to graduate school for counseling psychology. Should I get a master's or doctoral degree?

Counseling Psychology Doctoral Programs
Complete list of links to graduate programs in counseling psychology

Doctoral Programs in Clinical Psychology
Complete list of links to PhD and PsyD programs in clinical psychology.

About Sports Psychology
Info on sports psychology and links to resources to assist in your application to sport psychology programs

Sports Psychology
Interested in becoming a sport psychologist? This page of links will point you in the right direction for advice, tips, and programs in sport psychology.

Books for Psychology Applicants and Graduate Students
Psychology students will find a dizzying array of guides to graduate school admission and survival. How do you choose? Check out our list of top picks and narrow your choices.

Q&A About Developmental Programs
Question: I'm interested in working with teens and I want a graduate degree in psychology. What kinds of programs should I look for?

Psychology Links
A collection of links that will help you progress through college and prepare for graduate school in psychology

Thinking About Graduate School in Psych, eh?
Interesting and humorous site by Evan T. Pritchard, Ph.D. on how to go through the process

Preparing for Graduate School in Psychology
Helpful resource for students who wish to apply to psychology programs. Discusses the big questions: clinical vs. counseling, Psy.D. vs. Ph.D. and more

Applying for Graduate Study in Psychology
Presents an overview and advice on the basics of applying to grad school in psychology.

A Time Line for Psychology Majors
What to do when - a planning timeline for psychology majors who hope to attend graduate school.

Succeeding in Graduate School
Review of Succeeding in Graduate School: The Career Guide for Psychology Students, from your About.com Guide

Useful Application Tips for Psychology Students
A great overall resource for psychology students who want to apply to graduate school.

Master's in Psych before Ph.D.?
Should you get your master's in psychology before applying to PhD programs? Is the master's a help or a hinderance?

Tips for Applying to Graduate Programs in Psych
Successful applicants, James Diehl and Mark Sullivan, share their wisdom.

A Guide to Getting Into Graduate School
The American Psychological Association offers advice on how to get into a graduate program in psychology.

How to Apply to Graduate School in Psychology
Excellent site that is applicable to most disciplines.

Graduate School and Careers in Psychology
This Rider University guide provides detailed information on the different areas within psychology and graduate education options.

Planning for Grad School
Psi Chi’s plan of action to gain admission to graduate school in psychology.

Valued Applicant Characteristics
Psi Chi article on the characteristics that psychology graduate programs most value.

Demonstrating Your Match
Psi Chi article on how to demonstrate that you are a good fit for your chosen graduate programs.

Maximizing Your Chances for Success
Article from Psi Chi that describes how to gain admission to the grad program of your choice.

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