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but I think, going into a phd program in cognitive area with the intention of getting an non-academic job when you leave is probably not too practical. because thats just not what you are getting trained to do, to be honest...

GRE is the probably the best predictor of graduate success... what research have you found that shown otherwise?

GRE is the probably the best predictor of graduate success... what research have you found that shown otherwise?

GRE is the probably the best predictor of graduate success... what research have you found that shown otherwise?

GRE is the probably the best predictor of graduate success... what research have you found that shown otherwise?

ok, to maximize your training as a phd experimental psychologist, academia is the typical route. Are there people outside of academia? of course, could those people get to that job with out a ph.d in experimental psychology? probably. Point is, there aren't many jobs outside of academia that would say "Seeking PhD in Experimental Psychology", so if someone wants a job in that field, why spend 5-6 year in a degree that isn't made for that field?

my point is, if your goal is to work outside of academia, think about what those jobs may be, and ask yourself, is a phd in experimental psychology the most productive use of my time to get that job? hoping that the infrastructure of academia changes or the program will accommodate you because you don't like what you signed up for is just being overly optimistic and doesnt sound like someone that went into a phd with a good idea of what it is about.

but I think, going into a phd program in cognitive area with the intention of getting an non-academic job when you leave is probably not too practical. because thats just not what you are getting trained to do, to be honest...

Like everyone said, age is irrelevant.

What I'm more interested in is if this person is single. In my department, it seems like 85% of the people are not. So, best of luck if he is single Maybe there are more single 30year olds than early 20s.

I do have a theory, people who get married under 25 have a insanely high divorce rate (~70%?) as opposed to people married after 25, and I think that is a result of SO MANY PEOPLE getting married to their college sweethearts or whatever before anyone has a big boy job, enter the real world. Thats why so many of them are divorced by the time they hit 30.

first of all, that type of dude would not make a thread about if its wise to get a dog

but my ex decided she would get the dog... seeing I broke up with her and she doesn't want anything to do with me, its the least I can do. I do mail treats and toys to her house for the pup though...

but I think, going into a phd program in cognitive area with the intention of getting an non-academic job when you leave is probably not too practical. because thats just not what you are getting trained to do, to be honest...

I think its 95% fashion statement, but then, we convince ourselves its like 20% fashion statement and 80% something thats more reasonable to even make this a reasonable discussion.

for me, backpack all the way. And also for me, its both for functionality and fashion statement that I'm a friggin student that just need to get things done regardless of how I look. I'm never sacrificing functionality and convenience for looks. I have a shoulder bag for my laptop and its a * to carry, I just put my laptop in my backpack... along with my papers and lunch.

Please don't misunderstand the question, I don't mean like, how do you EVER find motivation. But do you ever find an extra spark of "I gotta get down and get stuff done" type of motivation in this? movies? music? some video? reading about someone's autobiography?

GRE is the probably the best predictor of graduate success... what research have you found that shown otherwise?

GRE is the probably the best predictor of graduate success... what research have you found that shown otherwise?

social psych phd is very competitive for sure.

I would agree with some of what psychgrad 2011 said about i/o BUT its program dependent. some program will accept more and only graduate a small percent, some programs will admit few and have a higher graduation rate

if you can make the research interest and experience relevant to aspects of i/o then its not hard.

I had no i/o experience but my research experience in other areas helped me. Speaking some profs, a lot of what they look for is your experience as a research, regardless of the area. Yes, i/o research experience would be a bonus but they know I/O is a small area and not an area every school has. so to rule out applicants because they didn't work on a i/o project would be unfair and overlooking a lot of great applicants. but what that said, you better have a damn good c.v in terms of research products. (papers, presentations, etc)

doing baysian data analysis
http://doingbayesian...p-bayesian.html

economics / behavior economics blogs
freakonomics
http://www.freakonomics.com/blog/

http://danariely.com/

GRE is the probably the best predictor of graduate success... what research have you found that shown otherwise?

GRE is the probably the best predictor of graduate success... what research have you found that shown otherwise?

GRE is the probably the best predictor of graduate success... what research have you found that shown otherwise?

GRE is the probably the best predictor of graduate success... what research have you found that shown otherwise?

GRE is the probably the best predictor of graduate success... what research have you found that shown otherwise?

GRE is the probably the best predictor of graduate success... what research have you found that shown otherwise?

GRE is the probably the best predictor of graduate success... what research have you found that shown otherwise?

first of all, that type of dude would not make a thread about if its wise to get a dog

but my ex decided she would get the dog... seeing I broke up with her and she doesn't want anything to do with me, its the least I can do. I do mail treats and toys to her house for the pup though...