I am feeling a bit discouraged by browsing the admissions statistics to the various counseling psychology doctorate programs around the country. I am really hoping someone might be able to give me some sound advice on getting in to a decent program.
A bit about me-
Planning to apply for programs starting Aug. 2013
Undergrad degree in psych- 3.45 GPA, with a 3.7 in my final 60 credits
Will be taking the GRE this coming January
Experience: One semester internship in a mental health clinic, 7 months working as an advocate for at risk youth, 2 semesters as a research assistant (cognitive and social), and some other less applicable stuff as well.
My questions are these:
1. What can I do in the next year or so to improve my chances? What sorts of experience would speak the loudest to admissions people?
2. Would I be better off trying for a masters in first, then moving on to the PhD when I finish? If so, which specific types of masters programs should I be looking into? Terminal or non-terminal? General psych or counseling?
Any other advice from someone who has been or is currently in my situation would be so very much appreciated. Thank you!
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