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I've been accepted to PsyD programs at: Roosevelt University and Loyola University, Maryland and am STRUGGLING to decide where to go. I think I'd like to focus on integrated health care and pediatrics. I don't know which program to choose! Price wise, both programs are similar. Outcome wise they're pretty similar too. I've looked at APA internship match rates, EPPP pass rates, etc etc. If you're familiar with these institutions beyond their online stats and have any thoughts, guidance, or advice to offer me, I'd really appreciate it. Especially if you're familiar with pediatrics, integrated health care, or how these programs are perceived within the field of psychology. Looking for some insider perspective! Thank you! What's causing the indecision: 1. Loyola has their own clinic that you're placed in for your first two years, providing you with two years of generalist training before you apply to external practicum. Roosevelt does not have their own clinic. Students apply to external placements from year 1. This is more work for students but does seem to allow students the ability to 'specialize' early on. So, does going to a program with their own clinic hurt or help in the long run? If you have any advice on this issue in particular, that would be fantastic. 2. Roosevelt appears to place a bit more emphasis on participating in research. I think this is important and helpful when it comes to internship placement. 3. Roosevelt's tuition is based on units (not a flat fee like Loyola) AND their tuition rates are subject to change every year, making estimating yearly costs for the entire program a bit complicated, if not impossible. Roosevelt cannot tell me by how much tuition rates may change between years. Thus, I am concerned but accruing unexpected costs. P.S. I did post this as a reply in response to other topics but am hoping this post reaches more folks who can offer me advice. I apologize for the repetition. Any thoughts would be helpful! Thank you!

I have been offered admission to Loyola and promise I will do everything in my power to come to a decision ASAP. If I were you though, I think Rutgers would be an easy choice. Affordable (compared to other programs) and a great reputation?! What more could one ask for? Congrats on that admission! Also, as far as I remember, Rutgers has a much better APA internship match rate compared to Hartford but perhaps I am misremembering. Lastly, if you're open to sharing, I am interested to know why Loyola is your top choice compared to the other programs you've been admitted to. Best of luck during the decision process!

Help me decide! I've been accepted to PsyD programs at: Roosevelt University and Loyola University, Maryland. I think I'd like to focus on integrated health care and pediatrics. I don't know which program to choose! Price wise, both programs are similar. Outcome wise they're pretty similar too. I've looked at APA internship match rates, EPPP pass rates, etc etc. If you're familiar with these institutions beyond their online stats and have any thoughts, guidance, or advice to offer me, I'd really appreciate it. Especially if you're familiar with pediatrics, integrated health care, or how these programs are perceived within the field of psychology. Looking for some insider perspective! Thank you in advance! Additional info: Loyola has their own clinic that you're placed in for your first two years, providing you with two years of generalist training before you apply to external practicum. Roosevelt does not have their own clinic. Students apply to external placements from year 1. This is more work for students but does seem to allow students the ability to 'specialize' early on. So, does going to a program with their own clinic hurt or help? If you have any advice on this issue in particular, that would be fantastic. I already know I'd like to go into integrated healthcare. Furthermore, Roosevelt appears to place a bit more emphasis on participating in research. I think this is important for internship placement. However, Roosevelt's tuition is based on units (not a flat fee like Loyola) AND their tuition rates are subject to change every year, making estimating yearly costs a bit complicated and even unpredictable. I am concerned but accruing unexpected costs due a unit based tuition system. Any thoughts would be helpful! Thank you in advance!

Thank you so much for your response. My indecision between Roosevelt and Loyola stems from this: Loyola has their own clinic that you're placed in for your first two years, providing you with two years of generalist training before you apply to external practicum. Roosevelt does not have their own clinic. Students apply to external placements from year 1. This is more work for students but does seem to allow students the ability to 'specialize' early on. So, does going to a program with their own clinic hurt or help? If you have any advice on this issue in particular, that would be fantastic. I already know I'd like to go into integrated healthcare. Furthermore, Roosevelt appears to place a bit more emphasis on participating in research. I think this is important for internship placement. However, Roosevelt's tuition is based on units (not a flat fee like Loyola), making estimating yearly costs a bit complicated and even unpredictable. I am concerned but accruing unexpected costs due a unit based tuition system. Any thoughts would be helpful! Thank you in advance!

PLEASE HELP! I've been accepted to PsyD programs at: The Wright Institute, Roosevelt University and Loyola University, Maryland. I think I'd like to focus on integrated health care and pediatrics. I don't know which program to choose! Price wise, all three programs are similar. Outcome wise they're pretty similar too. I've looked at APA internship match rates, EPPP pass rates, etc etc. If you're familiar with these institutions beyond their online stats and have any thoughts, guidance, or advice to offer me, I'd really appreciate it. Especially if you're familiar with pediatrics, integrated health care, or how these programs are perceived within the field of psychology. Looking for some insider perspective! Thank you in advance!

PLEASE HELP! I've been accepted to PsyD programs at: The Wright Institute, Roosevelt University and Loyola University, Maryland. I think I'd like to focus on integrated health care and pediatrics. I don't know which program to choose! Price wise, all three programs are similar. Outcome wise they're pretty similar too. I've looked at APA internship match rates, EPPP pass rates, etc etc. If you're familiar with these institutions beyond their online stats and have any thoughts, guidance, or advice to offer me, I'd really appreciate it. Especially if you're familiar with pediatrics, integrated health care, or how these programs are perceived within the field of psychology. Looking for some insider perspective! Thank you in advance!