What do I need to do to get into Graduate School?
Ideal Path to Graduate School
Get Good Grades
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- 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
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- 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 (GRE Site)
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- 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
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- Princeton Review - 1-800-2REVIEW
- Average increase of 220 points
- Multiple options
Classroom/Online/Tutoring/Crash course
- Satisfaction Guarantee
- Princeton Review Website
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- Kaplan - 1-800-KAPTEST
- Average increase of 220 points
- Multiple options
Classroom/Online/Tutoring/Crash course
- Guaranteed increase in score
- Kaplan Website
Choosing your graduate school
The application process
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- 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