DrClinPsyAdvice

here's part 2 on how to write good personal statements: https://youtu.be/2UZ8c7HY0N0

hey, APA has a new series to guide people through the grad application process step by step. Here's the first video: https://youtu.be/wyHRnnS0MWQ

hey, here's a free chapter on succeeding as a first year grad student! https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/portable-mentor/your-first-year-of-graduate-school/78086126D7C0A32990595B3AB24595BD

Lots of great advice on grad programs in clinical psych here: http://clinicalpsychgradschool.org/

get a postbacc RA position and try again! http://clinicalpsychgradschool.org/pbacc.php

if you are looking for a postbacc RA position, a free directory is available at: http://clinicalpsychgradschool.org/pbacc.php

Hi all, FYI, the following volume has now been made available FOR FREE to all students. Just visit http://link.springer.com/book/10.100...-3994-3/page/1 while on a computer connected to the server of any major university. Most all universities have a subscription to Springer's content which lets students download the whole volume for free. Enjoy! The Portable Mentor, Second Edition Expert Guide to a Successful Career in Psychology Editor: Mitchell J. Prinstein Part I Applying to Graduate School 1 Before you Apply to Graduate Programs in Psychology: Knowing When You’re Ready, and Gaining Postbaccalaureate Experiences Casey D. Calhoun and Mitchell J. Prinstein 2 Deciding to Apply and Successfully Gaining Admission to Graduate Schools in Psychology Mitchell J. Prinstein, Sophie C. Choukas-Bradley, and Karen Guan Part II Beginning your Career 3 The Whys and Hows of the Scientific Path in Applied Psychology Steven C. Hayes and Nicholas M. Berens 4 Advancing Understanding of Cultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, and the Effects of Cultural Incompetence Joseph E. Trimble 5 Developing and Practicing Ethics Kenneth S. Pope 6 Balancing Career and Family Paula J. Caplan 7 Psychologist and Parent: Advice from Professionals in Different Career Tracks Vicki DiLillo, Andrea Hussong, Barbara Kamholz, and Elizabeth Richardson Part III Your Research/Academic Career 8 Writing a Literature Review Roy F. Baumeister 9 Presenting Your Research Lindsey L. Cohen, Laurie Greco, and Sarah Martin 10 Publishing Your Research Alan E. Kazdin 11 How to Write an Effective Journal Article Review Dennis Drotar, Yelena P. Wu, and Jennifer M. Rohan 12 Recommendations for Teaching Psychology William C. Rando and Leonid Rozenblit Part IV Your Career as a Practitioner 13 Gaining Clinical Experience In and After Graduate School Alan D. Katell and Marcy C. Adler 14 Training to Begin a Private Practice Jeffrey E. Barnett and Elizabeth Musewicz 15 Navigating the Internship Application Process Mitchell J. Prinstein 16 Obtaining a License to Practice Psychology Corey J. Habben 17 Specialty Certi fi cation in Professional Psychology Robert D. Hill and Ted Packard 18 Becoming a Competent and Ethical Clinical Supervisor Erica H. Wise and Ellen E. Fitzsimmons-Craft Part V Your Professional Service Career 19 Getting Involved in Professional Organizations: A Gateway to Career Advancement Daniel Dodgen, Raymond D. Fowler, and Carol Williams-Nickelson 20 Advocacy: Advancing Psychology and Public Well-Being Christopher W. Loftis 21 Public Education of Psychology: An Interview with Philip G. Zimbardo, Ph.D. Philip G. Zimbardo 22 Strategies for Successful Interactions with the News Media Rhea K. Farberman Part VI Your Career After Graduate School 23 Recommendations for a Postdoctoral Fellowship Amy F. Sato, Valerie Simon, Elissa Jelalian, and Anthony Spirito 24 Applying for NIH Grants C.W. Lejuez, Elizabeth K. Reynolds, Will M. Aklin, and Christopher Frueh 25 The Job Search Robert J. Sternberg 26 Employment and Trends in Psychology Jessica L. Kohout and William E. Pate II

See http://www.unc.edu/~mjp1970/Mitch%27s%20Grad%20School%20Advice.pdf

There is no need to contact professors in advance. Only do so if you have a serious question.

Not true. UNC will contact all applicants invited for an interview on January 25, 2013. We will interview all invited applicants on February 8, 2013. Good luck!

Check this out: http://www.unc.edu/~mjp1970/Mitch%27s%20Grad%20School%20Advice.pdf