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Importance of admission criteria for psychology doctoral programs

Admission criteria for doctoral students

According to the most recent edition of Graduate Study in Psychology, for 2022–23 applications, doctoral programs placed the highest importance on letters of recommendation (85%), personal statements (84%), interviews (74%), and undergraduate GPA (70%). The least importance was placed on GRE scores (up to 9%), work experience (8%), and public service (5%).