Applying to both PsyD and PhD Programs

[Marisa94]

I’m applying to both PsyD and PhD programs. Ideally I would like to get into a PhD program, but I’m not sure if I will so I want to apply to some PsyD programs just in case. I’m just wondering If I was asked in an interview why I’m applying to both PsyD and PhD programs how I would address this question. I don’t want it to seem like I’m not focused and I don’t know what I want.

[MarineBluePsy]

Well you aren't required to disclose where else you applied.  Many programs ask this on applications, but you can leave it blank.  In interviews you can say that you've applied to Clinical Psychology programs that offer training in whatever area you wish to focus on and not specify if they're PhD or PsyD.  The you can shift the conversation to what you hope to do in your career.

[juilletmercredi]

Yes, there's no way that most programs would know that you are applying to PsyD programs as well as PhD programs, and you don't have to tell them.