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Summary: I Got In!
Review: Although I was a highly qualified applicant a year ago, I didn't know the real "tricks" to getting into a Ph.D. program. Therefore, I was rejected by all 10 programs to which I applied. After finding this book (thank you, thank you, thank you to the authors!) and following its instructions, I have received 3 offers and will begin attending Columbia's clinical psychology program this fall. Hooray!
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Summary: I Got In!
Review: Although I was a highly qualified applicant a year ago, I didn't know the real "tricks" to getting into a Ph.D. program. Therefore, I was rejected by all 10 programs to which I applied. After finding this book (thank you, thank you, thank you to the authors!) and following its instructions, I have received 3 offers and will begin attending Columbia's clinical psychology program this fall. Hooray!
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Summary: Excellent comprehensive guide to APA approved psych programs
Review: Everything you'd want to know about grad school is all in this one source. This book includes everthing you'd want to know about applying to graduate schools (overall acceptance rates, whether an advanced degree helps, what graduate schools consider to be important). However, rather than presenting the author's advice and opinions, the information is compiled from empirical research studies which adds much credibility to the information provided. Very helpful, is also the comprehensive guide of all APA approved combined, clinical and counselling psych programs. Provided are such things as scales indicating how clinically or research oriented a program is, the theoretical orientations of the faculty, what percentage of students are accepted into APA internships, the GPA and GRE cutoffs, number of applications received and number admitted, percentage of students receiving financial aid, percentage who hold advanced degrees, percentage of women and minorities, average years to completion of the program as well as research and clinical oppurtunities available. This book is very helpful in providing you with a general idea of what programs you may want to look into further, however the information doesn't always seem to be 100% accurate, therefore you may want to investigate further rather than accept all the information as factual.
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Summary: Get This to Get In
Review: For anyone interested in clincal or counseling graduate study, this book is essential. These areas are extremely competitive and one cannot go into the process "blind." The general APA guide can be useful, but it covers many areas and mainly gives the basic facts on all programs. On the other hand, this book is very specialized. It gives information on the programs, but also includes invaluable information relevant to clinical and counseling psychology training. It has information on the programs, but also tells you how to prepare yourself, so you get in to those programs.I am interested in clinical health psychology and this book was a great help. It has a useful index of programs by subject area. It also has a self-rating from programs about how strongly they emphasize research or clinical practice. It is essential to find schools that will provide you with the experiences you are looking for. Overall, this book will help you find programs that suit your needs and maximize your potential for getting accepted to them!
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Summary: Get This to Get In
Review: For anyone interested in clincal or counseling graduate study, this book is essential. These areas are extremely competitive and one cannot go into the process "blind." The general APA guide can be useful, but it covers many areas and mainly gives the basic facts on all programs. On the other hand, this book is very specialized. It gives information on the programs, but also includes invaluable information relevant to clinical and counseling psychology training. It has information on the programs, but also tells you how to prepare yourself, so you get in to those programs. I am interested in clinical health psychology and this book was a great help. It has a useful index of programs by subject area. It also has a self-rating from programs about how strongly they emphasize research or clinical practice. It is essential to find schools that will provide you with the experiences you are looking for. Overall, this book will help you find programs that suit your needs and maximize your potential for getting accepted to them!
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Summary: Excellent resource (advice from a graduate student)
Review: I am a graduate student in a top-notch clinical psychology Ph.D. program. I used this book extensively and found it to be very helpful. It is a "must-buy." However, readers should be aware that it CANNOT substitute for individual advice tailored to your particular interests from someone who both knows about graduate school in psychology and knows you as well. Also be aware that the individual program information, while reasonably accurate, changes very quickly. Use the guide first to identify a fairly large group of programs you're interested in. Then request information from those programs. That having been said, the book is a tremendous resource and worth more than its weight in gold.
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Summary: IT WORKED
Review: I bought the 98/99 edition of this book and followed it exactly. I didn't think I had a shot of getting in anywhere but this book kept me on track and helped me figure out what school was right for me and what I would do if I didn't get in. I am attending a competitive APA approved counseling psych program next fall and I owe alot to this book.
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Summary: Wow
Review: I carefully followed this book's recommendations throughout the entire application process. I applied to eleven APA accredited doctoral programs in clinical psychology and was accepted at EIGHT of them! The book's detailed suggestions were tremendously helpful and probably contributed to this remarkable outcome. However, I found it important to use other sources of information as well, since some data in the book is inaccurate. Inadequate information on how to select the "best-fit" school from among multiple offers was the book's greatest shortcoming. P.S. Don't worry about typing the application forms - just use very neat printing or handwriting. Type everything else, however.
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Summary: Will probably increase your chances of getting in!
Review: I carefully followed this book's recommendations throughout the entire application process. I applied to eleven APA accredited doctoral programs in clinical psychology and was accepted at EIGHT of them! The book's detailed suggestions were tremendously helpful and probably contributed to this remarkable outcome. However, I found it important to use other sources of information as well, since some data in the book is inaccurate. Inadequate information on how to select the "best-fit" school from among multiple offers was the book's greatest shortcoming. P.S. Don't worry about typing the application forms - just use very neat printing or handwriting. Type everything else, however.
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Summary: Everthing you need if this is your career of choice.
Review: Sayette, Mayne, and Norcross provide the prospective graduate student with a wealth of concise and valuable information all in a single source. The book not only provides would-be clinical and counseling psychologists with a detailed description of crucial information for every accredited program in the country but also detailed advice to help the reader gain admission. This book could be the difference between acceptance and rejection. While brutally honest in its assessment of candidate credentials, the book supplies invaluable advice as to how to improve your qualifications. There is light at the end of the tunnel. This book is a must have for anyone planning on applying to clinical or counseling doctoral programs. It's tylenol for your application headache. Spread the word.
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