dubiousgradschoolseeker

Hello GradCafe, I have a question and would like non-judgmental responses. Six years ago, I was caught removed from my MA program because of plagiarism, please no lectures. Rightfully so, I received a F in the class. I have grown from the experience, received counseling and received a MA from a different program. I am looking to apply for doctoral programs. I went into the academic portal of my old program and see that I am on a 100 year academic probation! Doctoral programs ask "have you been suspended from an institution?" and "can you return?". I plan on being completely upfront in my answers because as mentioned I have grown tremendously from the experience and am a better student because of it. I also have mentors from my new program that support me academically. I do not believe that my credibility and academic dreams should be shot over one stupid mistake. Anyway, my question is should I discontinue applying for doc programs because of this? Are the doctoral programs going to investigate further into the situation in my old school? What should I be anticipating? Again, keep the judgments to yourself and thank you in advance for answering.

Hello, this is the first time that I'm putting up a topic because I really need help! I am a psychology major going into my senior year. I have not taken GRE's yet but will in October. Anyway, right now I'm looking for graduate schools. I have a few questions and if someone could answer any I would be truly grateful. My future plans is..to hopefully have my own practice as a therapist of psychotherapist or work in a hospital/school setting. In a nutshell, I want to help people cope with situational and disorder problems. I am looking into clinical psychology programs. My questions are.... 1. I'm not sure whether I want to get my MA and then PsyD or PhD. Is it true that I would have to start all over when I start my PhD/PsyD after getting my masters? 2. Even though I don't want to be a counselor, I been thinking on getting MA in counseling and then PhD/PsyD in clinical psychology. Is this possible? Would I have to "start over" when I begin my PhD/PsyD? 3. Can you help me with helpful websites/books that my have helped you as you applied to grad school? Anything would help! 4. Should I consider going into a general MA psychology program? 5. What the best way to start a SOP? (From someone who got accepted into a graduate program, preferably) 6. What about getting licensed as a psychologist. Should I get a PhD/PsyD program in a state where I "see" myself practicing.