alexmar2014

Thanks a lot for the help. I am looking at social programs all over and many have really cool research going on, but how can I get research experience now? I left my econ Ph.D program in March. What made you successful at being accepted at CU-B?

Hey guys, So I am applying to psychology Ph.D programs for the fall of 2016. However, I graduated from a good school in 2014 with a 3.4 GPA in economics and minored in math. I got 160/160 on my GRE. The thing is I do not have any formal research experience in psychology. I am trying to volunteer in a lab this summer, but this is where I lack. Also, I recently left my economics Ph.D program because it was simply not that interesting. Psychology has been a hobby of mine for a long time so I figure why not do something I enjoy. I am interested in social psychology mostly and plan on applying to programs primarily in the western US. What do you guys think? Any suggestions on where I have a chance, assuming there are faculty whose interests match mine? If you guys also have any ideas as far as good programs I may not know about, that would also be appreciated! Here are places I plan on applying so far: U of Oregon UC Boulder U Washington UC Davis UT Austin