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Can someone please describe the difference between these two subfields for me? Many thanks...

MIT opencourseware is a great idea. Thank you.

Hi all, I do not have an undergrad degree in psych, so I plan to take the psych subject test in order to demonstrate a compentency in the foundations. I'm wondering if people could suggest ways of preparing for someone who doesn't have a psych background. Thanks.

teehod1982 -- how fitting is it that the counseling psych person is giving the inspirational pep talks? love it. thanks!

I should probably mention that the lab I'm in is a clinical lab and unrelated to what I'm ultimately interested in studying -- but I needed the lab experience, so, not being affiliated with a particular school/program, I took the offer. Does this diminsh the lab experience? Def going to re-take the GRE in hopes of a respectable quant score *sigh* As for the statement of purpose, are there examples out there?

I would love to hear some thoughts on my chances of admission to social psych phd programs. I'm mostly interested in doing research in the political psych field. Applying this upcoming fall for fall 2010 start. I don't have my undergrad degree in psych, which is why I really need some help assessing my competitiveness, but I do have a BA from a top lib arts college, 3.8gpa in political science. And elected to Phi Beta Kappa. Law degree, cum laude from a top 15 program. In terms of psych coursework, I did an independent study in the psych department while in undergrad (recieved an A), I've taken social psych as a non-degree student at a local university last spring (received an A), and am enrolled as a nondegree student in a statistics class right now (prob going to get an A). I've been volunteering as a research assistant in a psych lab at a local university for the past year, and will stay there through the summer as well. I think will be able to get a good rec letter from this professor. I also work for the APA, where I do a research and assist with various projects. I will be able to get a solid rec letter here too. (I'm thinking that my third letter of rec will come from a law school prof, with whom I was quite close.) My GRE is 600Q, 670V, AW: 5.5. (Going to take it again this summer once I've had a chance to really study the math.) Any thoughts would be appreciated. Also, if you have any ideas about how I might boost my app, I'm all ears.

I am interested in WashU's Social Psychology program too.

I'm beginning to research social/personality psych professors who do research in the domain of political psychology -- particularly who study political ideology. Can anyone provide suggestions of people that I might investigate as a possible graduate advisors? Thanks.

liszt85, you would be my favorite person ever. I would definitely benefit. Thanks for the offer!

Can anyone provide a list of schools that are particularly strong in political psychology/behavior? Thanks!

Thanks all. I just ordered the Kaplan book. I have seen/used the WTAMU site -- it is excellent. But I need something with a bit more practice built in. Tutoring may be in my cards depending on how the Kaplan book works out.

I took the GRE and got a not too stellar math score = 600. I'm looking for resources beyond the Kaplan books/ETS math publication to help me improve my score. Number2.com is pretty good, but I need more practice problems/depth of explanation so I can really drill some of these concepts into my mind. Any suggestions? Online is preferred (can't afford a Kaplan/PrincRev prep course), books are okay too. Thanks!