Applying to Grad School
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Choosing a Program
Applier beware
Answer these six questions before you apply to any psychology graduate program
Frequently asked questions about graduate education
Including how to find the right program for you, time to degree, student debt
Graduate Study in Psychology
Acceptance rates, application deadlines, scholarships, tuition costs, and more on 600 U.S. and Candian psychology graduate programs.
Graduate Study in Psychology Book
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Graduate Study Online Database
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Applying to Graduate School
Grad school application timeline: A road map for students applying to graduate school
The don'ts of grad school applications: Mistakes most likely to spell the "kiss of death" to a potential student's application
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How to Stand Out
Clinch your graduate school acceptance: Insiders offer tips on ways to stand out from the pool of graduate school applicants
Standing out as a 'bench science' student: A director of graduate studies discusses the qualities he and his colleagues look for in applicants
What graduate programs look for in clinical applicants? In this article, applicants gain an inside perspective on what programs look for in prospective graduate students
Rockin' recommendations: How to make sure you get the recommendation letters you deserve
Funding Your Education
Funding stats: Psychology doctoral and master's programs differ considerably in the amount of funding students can get
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 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
Applying to Graduate and Professional Programs: Guidebook for college students of color
Graduate School Openings for 2011: Check back in April for the 2012 list of openings at psychology graduate programs

