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The above posters are correct. You could take the exam on Sept. 30th and again on Oct 1st, if you wanted.

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That's really great that you can switch to the PhD track! There's a lot of debate surrounding the PhD vs PsyD dilema. In my mind, the PhD is the better option because it's almost always funded (which the PsyD isn't). You can make good money as a school psychologist, but it's unlikely (but not impossible) that you'll be bringing home a six figure salary. So, for me, the idea of going into as little debt as possible is good. There's a thread on Student Doctor (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=226002) with some good links and comments about the PhD/PsyD difference. I'm planning to apply to around 8 programs (all PhD). I might throw in a few EdS applications as a "safety." I'm slightly confined by geography, as I'd like to stay in/close to the Mid-West. My signature has a preliminary list of schools that will likely change. The biggest reason I chose the PhD (over a PsyD or EdS) is that it will give me the most flexibility. With a PhD I'll be able to work in a school, private practice, a hospital/clinical setting, or at a university. With the PsyD it would be harder (but not impossible) to work for a university, and with the EdS you can only work in the schools. I like having options.

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Alright, so I just heard back from a potential advisor, and he responded very favorably. He said in his e-mail that he would "be happy to talk on the phone to answer any additional questions" I may have. I'm sort of freaking out at the thought of having to present myself on the phone, especially so early in the game. The problem is I don't really have any other questions for him, but I feel like it would look bad if I just said, "no thanks, I'm good." What do I do?!?!?!

It's really great that you're planning ahead! It's important to start thinking about grad school as early as possible. In terms of the admission process, there's a lot more to it that I would be able to explain here. I recommend this book: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1591477999/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=0155050699&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1HKS7QR62J7J666NXKB0 It's written specifically for people looking to go into Psychology, and it explains the process in detail. I don't think your B+ average is a problem, but you definitely want to pull your overall GPA up to a 3.5 at least. Adcoms like to see an upward trend in your grades. The best advice I can give you is to get involved in research! You absolutely need research experience if you want to pursue graduate school in psychology. Contact your professors and see if they have any openings for a research assistant. Even if you start out just doing something boring like data-entry, it opens the door for more opportunities down the road.

Yay! Another school psych applicant! I am also applying to grad programs in school psych, although I'm looking mostly at PhD programs. To answer your first question, yes: it it my understanding that school psychologists can work in private practice. However, I think you would need to be a licensed psychologist in order to do so (aka, attend an APA-accredited school and complete and APA-accredited internship). Personally, I am only applying to programs that are both APA and NASP approved. It seems like APA accredited programs focus more on research, while NASP ones emphasis practice. Since I'd like to do both, I want to attend a program accredited by both. You can find a list of accredited programs on their websites. APA: http://www.apa.org/e...red-school.aspx NASP: http://www.nasponlin...rograms0603.pdf NASP also has a page dedicated to licensing laws in different states (http://www.nasponlin..._info_list.aspx), but that's what's required to be a licensed school psychologist. If you're really interested in child clinical psychology, you might be better of applying to clinical programs. Those are of course much more competitive, but also have a stronger clinical focus. School psych programs are going to focus much more on assessment and intervention. Let me know if you have more questions!

I agree with adaptations, this is far from a crisis! If I were in your shoes, I'd go with the Prof helping you with you SOP. It seems like she knows you the best, and will therefore be able to give you the best recommendation.

Hi Alexa, just wanted to let you know you may have more luck in the PoliSci forum: http://forum.thegrad...itical-science/ Good luck!

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I wouldn't worry too much about it. Your verbal score is pretty good, and it's my understanding that most schools don't really look at the AW score. They use your SOP and writing samples to judge your writing ability. If you are still concerned, you could have ETS re-evaluate your writing assessment (http://www.manhattanreview.com/gre-score-faq/#faq10). Your score may go up after being evaluated by different graders. See this thread for someone in a similar situation:

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As far as I know you can only use PowerPrep on Windows (so either on a PC, or a Mac that has both operating systems). I also have a Mac, and I plan on just borrowing my roommate's PC when I need to use Powerprep

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I'm applying to 10 programs. They're all schools that I can see myself attending, which I think is important. It's obviously a bad idea to apply somewhere you wouldn't really want to go (applying because it's a "safety" or otherwise). The cost of applying will be high, but I think it's worth it. Ideally, I will apply to 10, get interviews at 5-6, and then have 3-4 programs to choose from. This might (probably) won't happen, but by applying to 10 programs I'm increasing my chances. My advice is to apply to as many programs as you can, but only to ones that you can seriously see yourself attending. Consider the faculty, location, student outcomes, etc.