Applying to Graduate School

Application Materials

• List of schools/potential advisors

  • Finding schools that are best fit for you is important! Check out APA's tips on applying to graduate school 

  • Finding and contacting potential advisors

• Academic transcripts

• GRE

  • Prep Materials

    • Magoosh practice questions

    • GregMAT: Verbal Section

    • VictorPrep Vocab Podcast

  • List of programs not requiring the GRE

*GRE scores are valid for up to 5 years post test date

• Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose and (sometimes) Diversity/Personal History Statement

• Letters of Recommendation

• Application review opportunities

*Fee waivers can be used to obtain free or reduced application pricing. Requirements for qualification differ for every school. Some programs make it very clear who qualifies, and others do not. It is always worthwhile to email the program or college general information email (usually found at the bottom of the program/college informaiton web page) to see if you qualify if you are unsure. Fee waivers can potentialy save you hundreds of dollars in application fees! 

*ETS, the testing service that offers the GRE, also has a GRE Fee Reduction Program. See the link for details.

Interviews

• General Tips and Lists of Interview Questions to Ask and Prepare for

  • Open Access Tips

  • Interview Tips PowerPoint

  • UC San Diago Interview Tips

• How to Answer Specific Common Interview Questions

  • Why here?

  • Tell me about “questions” 

Additional Resources to Use When Applying

• Short Project pairs applicants with mentors, helps select potential schools to apply to, gives feedback on personal statements, and provides information on how to create a CV/Resume. Visit their website to see all their services and resources!

• Getting into Grad School for Clinical Psychology: this program gives feedback on application materials, free monthly meetings about applying to graduate school, and interview practice.

See our "General Resources" tab for DEI-specific applicant resources and more informaiton on applying to Clinical Psychology and Counseling Psychology graduate programs.