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Insider's Guide to Graduate Programs in Clinical and Counseling Psychology: 2006/2007 Edition (Insider's Guide to Graduate Programs in Clinical Psychology)

Insider's Guide to Graduate Programs in Clinical and Counseling Psychology: 2006/2007 Edition (Insider's Guide to Graduate Programs in Clinical Psychology)

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Authors: Tracy J. Mayne, John C. Norcross, Michael A. Sayette
Publisher: The Guilford Press
Category: Book

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Media: Paperback
Edition: Revised
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 376
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 10.7 x 8.4 x 1

ISBN: 1593852584
Dewey Decimal Number: 616.89007117
EAN: 9781593852580
ASIN: 1593852584

Publication Date: April 13, 2006
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Now in its 2006/2007 edition, this perennial bestseller is the resource students count on for the most current information on applying to doctoral programs in clinical or counseling psychology. The Insider's Guide presents up-to-date facts on 300 accredited programs in the United States and Canada. Each program's profile includes admissions criteria, acceptance rates, research areas, specialty clinics, and more. The book also shows applicants how to determine which programs best meet their needs; obtain prerequisite credits, clinical experience, and research skills; master personal and telephone interviews; and prepare strong application materials. Special features include sample letters and personal statements, an application time line, worksheets to aid in selecting schools and making informed final decisions, and updated listings of more than 75 websites providing help with a variety of topics--from the GREs to financial aid.

New in the 2006/2007 edition are an overview of online graduate degree programs; enhanced coverage of acceptance rates for each APA-accredited doctoral program; a section for LGBT applicants; additional data on preadmission interview policies; and updates on financial assistance and government-sponsored loan programs.



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5 out of 5 stars Brilliant   February 16, 2008
This book is brilliant. A must have for the entire application and interview process!


4 out of 5 stars Insider's Guide to Grad. Programs in Clinical & Counseling Psych.   September 16, 2007
This book made the applying to grad school process far less painful. It allowed me to compare different programs so that I could narrow my choices down substantially. It was also an easy read, so it wasn't exhausting reading it.


5 out of 5 stars Very insightful and helpful   August 11, 2007
This book has a lot of helpful information for looking for and applying to graduate schools for clinical or counseling psychology, Ph.Ds or Psy.Ds. It provides different perspectives on the degrees and careers so that readers have a better understanding of what they may be going into.


4 out of 5 stars read my review   August 6, 2007
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I bought this in the beginning of my hunt for graduate school and it was a pretty good reality check. They don't tell you, "if you do what we tell you, you'll get into the school of your dreams". Instead they're pretty raw, as in, graduate school is very competitive and you might not get in when you first try.
On the other hand, I would have appreciated a little more of "you can do it" morale boosting.
Also, I'm not so sure how reliable their scales in the appendix are of just how "research oriented" or "practice oriented" each school's program is, but it is a nice feature.



5 out of 5 stars You need this.   February 5, 2007
 13 out of 13 found this review helpful

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 toward areas and programs they perceive as being too unscientific. Even among supportive mentors, there isn't enough time to mentor students on all these issues. For many professors, finding quality time with students sucks time from writing papers and chasing grants. Your best bet is to use this book to master the basics. Find a great mentor and use that person's time to fine tune your thinking and turbo-charge your applications.

My advice is to start here if you are serious about getting into grad school. Or, take a look at the APA's book, "Getting In", which is on the same topic. I haven't seen it, but I hear it is good, too.

And if you want your life as a grad student to go well at at the Big U, then make sure to consult the following classics: (Do this even if you aren't considering an academic career)

David Sternberg's "How to Complete and Survive a Dissertation."
Robert Sternberg's "Psychology 101 1/2: The Unspoken Rules for Success in Academia"

Another must read, for future academics:
Darley et al's "The Compleat Academic: A Career Guide"

And for future clinical and counseling psychologists:
Yalom's "The Gift of Therapy: An Open Letter to a New Generation of Therapists and Their Patients"

Get these other books. Do it. This stuff is worth its weight in gold.


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