Applying to Grad School

• Four questions to ask before applying to graduate school: Grad school FAQs, plus a video detailing the costs of graduate study and how to pay for it. 

• Applier beware: Answer these six questions before you apply to any psychology graduate program.

• Grad school application timeline: This is a road map for students applying to graduate school.

• The don'ts of grad school applications: Carefully study the mistakes most likely to be the "kiss of death" to a potential graduate student's application.

• Settle your score: Don't let a poor GRE score undermine your academic career.

• Moving up, the smart way: How to transition from a master's to a doctoral program.

• The MCAT 2015 (PDF, 353KB)
  A briefing of changes, the new section, and psychology's response.

Clinch your graduate school acceptance: choosing a quality undergraduate course schedule, gaining research experience, building relationships with the faculty members, and more great tips.

• Standing out as a 'bench science' student.

• What graduate programs look for in clinical applicants.

• Rockin' recommendations.

• Funding stats: Psychology doctoral and master's programs differ considerably in the amount of funding they can provide to admitted students.

• Free money for education: Check out these oft-overlooked sources of funding for psychology graduate students.

Sources of Funding | Federal Financial Aid | State Financial Aid

APA Books

• Getting In: A popular and invaluable step-by-step plan for gaining admission to graduate school.

• Applying to Graduate School in Psychology: Advice from successful students and prominent psychologists.

• The Insider's Guide to the Psychology Major: Overview of the major, graduate programs, the admissions process and more.

Related APA Resources 

• Graduate Openings: The list of departments and programs reporting fall semester openings is now available.

• Applying to Graduate and Professional Programs: Guidebook for college students of color.