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PowerPoint:\u00a0Graduate School<\/a><\/h4>\n

Time: 8:00pm<\/h2>\n

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Reminders<\/b><\/h1>\n

Fall Induction Ceremony (Nov. 27th @ 8pm) Student Union 224 (Egmont Key room)<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Samantha – a reminder about partial proceeds at California Pizza Kitchen!<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Speaker: Dr. Chin – Getting Into Graduate School in Psychology<\/strong><\/h1>\n

 <\/p>\n

How to get in?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
    \n
  • GRE (really important\/selective schools)<\/span><\/li>\n
  • GPA (different standards for different universities)<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Coursework (importance fluctuates)<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Undergraduate RA (need for Ph.D., differs for Masters) <\/span><\/li>\n
  • Letters of Rec (usually need 3\/majority academic) look for people with the degree you are seeking! <\/span><\/li>\n
  • HIM Thesis<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Fieldwork <\/span><\/li>\n
  • Psychology clubs (Psi Chi\/Psych Society)<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Undergraduate TA<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Peer Advisor <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Should you go to graduate school?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
      \n
    • Are you <\/span>self-motivated\/interested <\/b>in learning?<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Do you think a degree will help get a job?<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Do you care about making a lot of money? <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

       <\/p>\n

      What is graduate school like? Eat, Live & Breathe Psychology! <\/strong><\/h2>\n
        \n
      • No outside employment<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Multitasking <\/span><\/li>\n
      • Abstract goals<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Smaller classes<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Essay exams\/ take-home<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Full-time<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Primary sources (journal articles) <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

         <\/p>\n

        Apply now or later?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
          \n
        • Can wait a year <\/span><\/li>\n
        • Postpone graduation (need research experience) Don\u2019t be in a rush to graduate! <\/span><\/li>\n
        • Don\u2019t wait too long\u2026 <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

           <\/p>\n

          Ph.D. = approx 5 years<\/span><\/p>\n

          Masters = approx 2 years<\/span><\/p>\n

           <\/p>\n

          Where should I apply?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
            \n
          • Research interests?<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Reputation?<\/span><\/li>\n
          • How many to apply to? How selective?<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Can you go out-of-state?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

             <\/p>\n

            Don\u2019t apply anywhere you don\u2019t want to go! <\/b><\/p>\n

             <\/p>\n

            How to afford graduate school?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
              \n
            • Fellowships, TA, RA and tuition waivers<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Ph.D. usually get the most<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

               <\/p>\n

              Personal statement:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
                \n
              • Promote strengths but don\u2019t overdo it<\/li>\n
              • Don\u2019t get too personal!<\/li>\n
              • Get feedback\/revise it<\/li>\n
              • Tailor it to specific schools if possible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                 <\/p>\n

                What is a Psy.D.?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
                  \n
                • Less emphasis on research than Ph.D.<\/span><\/li>\n
                • Sometimes seen as less prestigious than a Ph.D.<\/span><\/li>\n
                • Less financial aid (no research) <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                   <\/p>\n

                  Visit the schools you are applying for! <\/b><\/p>\n

                   <\/p>\n

                  *UCF Psychology Advising Center has information on graduate schools<\/span><\/p>\n

                   <\/p>\n

                  Gallery<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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