Medical School Admission Requirements (MSAR) 2009-2010: The Most Authoritative Guide to U.S. and Canadian Medical Schools (Medical School Admission Requirements, ... Requirements, United States and Canada)
from Association of American Medical Colleges
The most up-to-date information on application procedures and deadlines, tuition and student fees, and statistics on acceptance rates from every accredited medical school in the United States and Canada. For people who are just thinking about medicine as a career, we've also provided an overview of the entire application and medical school process, with a timeline to help you get started.
Graduate Admissions Essays: Write Your Way Into the Graduate School of Your Choice (Graduate Admissions Essays)
by Donald Asher
from Ten Speed Press
Veteran higher-education consultant Donald Asher demystifies the graduate school application process and offers a detailed action plan that has proved successful for some of the most competitive programs in the country. The 50 sample essays--selected from thousands of candidates--showcase the best of the best, while the Essay Hall of Shame identifies common pitfalls to avoid. Sample letters of recommendation and essays for scholarships, residencies, fellowships, and postgraduate and postdoctoral applications cover all stages of the application process.
Getting What You Came For: The Smart Student's Guide to Earning an M.A. or a Ph.D.
by Robert Peters
from Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Should you get a master’s or a Ph.D.?
How can you choose the best possible school?
This classic guide helps students answer these vital questions and much more. It will also help graduate students finish in less time, for less money, and with less trouble.
Based on interviews with career counselors, graduate students, and professors, Getting What You Came For is packed with real-life experiences. It has all the advice a student will need not only to survive but to thrive in graduate school, including: instructions on applying to school and for financial aid; how to excel on qualifying exams; how to manage academic politics—including hostile professors; and how to write and defend a top-notch thesis. Most important, it shows you how to land a job when you graduate.
Insider's Guide to Graduate Programs in Clinical and Counseling Psychology: 2008/2009 Edition (Insider's Guide to Graduate Programs in Clinical Psychology)
by John C. Norcross
from The Guilford Press
With more than 100,000 copies in print, this bestseller is the resource students rely on to find graduate clinical and counseling psychology programs that meet their needs--and gain admission to them. The 2008/2009 edition includes:
*The most current data on more than 300 accredited programs in the United States and Canada
*Crucial information on financial assistance and government-sponsored loans
*Descriptions of each program's specializations or tracks
*Listings of acceptance and attrition rates
*Specific, helpful guidance for applicants with disabilities
The Insider's Guide provides step-by-step advice to help students complete prerequisite coursework, accumulate clinical experience, and prepare strong application materials. Special features include tips for mastering admissions interviews, sample letters and personal statements, examples of curricula vitae, an application timeline, and a worksheet to help applicants make wise final decisions.
The Ivey Guide to Law School Admissions: Straight Advice on Essays, Resumes, Interviews, and More
by Anna Ivey
from Harvest Books
• What kind of essay should I write to set me apart from the rest of the pack?
• Should I explain my low LSAT score, my D in chemistry, my attention deficit disorder, my time in rehab?
• Is law school worth the debt I'll face when I graduate?
Full of invaluable examples and anecdotes about real admissions decisions, The Ivey Guide to Law School Admissions is certain to become the new bible for would-be law students everywhere.
Getting In: A Step-By-Step Plan for Gaining Admission to Graduate School in Psychology
by American Psychological Association
from American Psychological Association (APA)
Getting In, Second Edition is an update of the American Psychological Association's essential resource for anyone considering graduate study in psychology. This handy, readable book simplifies the process for applicants and increases their chances of being accepted. Useful timelines, tips, and tools break the tasks into manageable steps and help readers define their goals, select programs, and navigate the application process. A monthly timetable and detailed worksheets for selecting the best program matches are included, and a resource section provides a list of publications and organizations that are useful in the various phases of applying. Readers will learn what criteria admissions committees use to evaluate applicants, how to improve their qualifications, and how to showcase their talents in personal essays, letters of recommendations, and preselection interviews. The costs of a graduate education and financial aid information specific to graduate students are also discussed. Members of special populations, such as women, ethnic minorities, gay and lesbian applicants, and applicants with disabilities will find resources and guidance particular to their needs. While applying to graduate school can be challenging, this book demystifies the process and allays students' concerns about how to tackle it.
Graduate Study in Psychology, 2009 (Graduate Study in Psychology)
from American Psychological Association (APA)
Graduate Study in Psychology is the best source of information related to graduate programs in psychology and provides information related to approximately 600 graduate programs in psychology in the U.S. and Canada.
Graduate Study in Psychology contains information about:
-number of applications received by a program
-number of individuals accepted in each program
-dates for applications and admission
-types of information required for an application (GRE scores, letters of recommendation, documentation concerning volunteer or clinical experience, etc.)
-in-state and out-of-state tuition costs
-availability of internships and scholarships
-employment information of graduates
-orientation and emphasis of departments and programs
-plus other relevant information
Internships in Psychology: The APAGS Workbook for Writing Successful Applications and Finding the Right Fit
by Carol Williams-Nickelson
from American Psychological Association (APA)
Internships in Psychology: The APAGS Workbook for Writing Successful Applications and Finding the Right Fit, Second Edition provides you with all the resources you will need to successfully navigate the internship application process. Designed specifically for doctoral-level psychology students, this volume will act as your personal mentor with step-by-step instructions to help you land an internship placement that is the best fit for you. Thoroughly updated, this edition contains a variety of new information: a new chapter on finding unfilled internship positions through the APPIC internship clearinghouse; a discussion of the supply and demand situation; new data on matching trends; new information on filling out the AAPI application and on APA accredited programs. Helpful checklists, sample real-life application essays, and realistic advice for writing cover letters, thank you notes and CVs are included, as well as * suggestions for getting organized * recommendations on how to construct your rank-ordered list of programs * tips for writing your autobiographical statement * a variety of example essays * questions you might be asked during interviews * questions you might ask site faculty and interns * a variety of other FAQs
How to Write a Winning Personal Statement 3rd ed (How to Write a Winning Personal Statement for Graduate and Professional School)
by Richard Stelzer
from Peterson's
Graduate Study in Psychology 2008 (Graduate Study in Psychology)
from American Psychological Association (APA)
The Graduate Study in Psychology is the best source of information related to graduate programs in psychology and provides information related to approximately 600 graduate programs in psychology in the U.S. and Canada. The Graduate Study in Psychology publication contains information about the number of applications received by a program, number of individuals accepted in each program, dates for applications and admission, types of information required for an application (GRE scores, letters of recommendations, documentation concerning volunteer or clinical experience, etc.), in-state and out-of-state tuition costs, availability of internships and scholarships, employment information of graduates, orientation and emphasis of departments and programs, plus other relevant information.
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