APAGS Resources for Students of Color Applying to Graduate Schools in Psychology

The APAGS Committee for the Advancement of Racial and Ethnic Diversity has several resources for students of color, including:

• Podcasts
• Videos
• APAGS Resource Guide for Psychology Graduate Students of Color

Mentoring relationships can be a huge help to students of color throughout one's graduate career. From applying to a program, to navigating the ins and outs of graduate study, to making plans for post-graduate work, mentors of color have key knowledge that can help students navigate these processes. Different organizations can provide mentorship opportunities for students of color, such as the Association of Black Psychologistsopens in new window, which has a virtual program to connect students and professionals of the association. The Society of Indian Psychologistsopens in new window and Division 45opens in new window (APA's Society for the Psychological Study of Culture, Ethnicity, and Race) also have similar mentorship programs that provide important support for applicants of color.

gradPSYCH Magazine has also published some resources to help applicants stand out in their applications. Michael Addis, PhD, gives some insider tips on how to stand out from the pool of applicants; Steven Yantis, PhD discusses the qualities graduate programs typically look for in applicants; Mitch Prinstein, PhD, also discusses what faculty members look for in applicants specifically of clinical programs; and Drew C. Appleby, PhD, gives some tips on how to get good recommendation letters.

You can find some information of the financial costs that may be attached to a graduate school education, as well as data on tuition and financial aid. There is also available information on possible sources of funding for graduate school students.

Psi Chi is an international honor society in psychology affiliated with APA, that also has unique and valuable resources that can be helpful in process of applying to graduate school. Psi Chi has resources on how to organize a personal statement, getting recommendation letters, and writing a CV.

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