(General/All) Psychology Applicants for Fall 2021

[hopelessoptimist]

I noticed that there was no general thread-- feel free to post here no matter which subfield/specialization you're planning on applying to!

Good luck to everyone with applications, and stay safe out there ?

[Schy]

I'm applying to a Behavior Analysis PhD program and they officially posted on their website that the GRE is NOT needed. I have never been happier and I truly feel like a weight has been lifted off of my shoulders hhaaha. My research interests include contingency management as an intervention for substance users, behavioral economics, and a new interested in Organizational behavior management! 

[hopelessoptimist]

I'm applying to cognitive programs, and my main research interests are interdisciplinary: neuropsych, psycholinguistics, and some social psych. 

[Nmoyers]

I’m applying to general psychology programs for Fall21. Currently working at a residential eating disorder program which makes applying + gre studying difficult 

[Jessica2020]

I am going to apply for Fall 2021 PhD Psychology in Canada and USA. My research interest is in the neuropsychology of aging. Particularly, I am interested to study the impact of healthy and pathological aging brain on memory processes and the strategies to improve brain function in order to reduce the risk of developing amnesic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI) or Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) in older adults.

Does anyone know some universities in Canada and USA that have supervisors with research interests aligned with mine?

Cheers,

Jessica

[Bald Academic]

I am applying to Social/Personality programs.

[SoundofSilence]

On 9/30/2020 at 2:30 PM, Jessica2020 said:

I am going to apply for Fall 2021 PhD Psychology in Canada and USA. My research interest is in the neuropsychology of aging. Particularly, I am interested to study the impact of healthy and pathological aging brain on memory processes and the strategies to improve brain function in order to reduce the risk of developing amnesic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI) or Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) in older adults.

Does anyone know some universities in Canada and USA that have supervisors with research interests aligned with mine?

Cheers,

Jessica

Hello,

I know that U of Manitoba and UVic (Canada)  have several labs with neuropsychology of aging themes in their clinical programs, as well as York (they have a neuropsych track as well). I'm sure there are others - maybe start looking at programs that offer a neuropsych track?

Hope this helps!

[Jessica2020]

On 10/2/2020 at 5:32 PM, SoundofSilence said:

Hello,

I know that U of Manitoba and UVic (Canada)  have several labs with neuropsychology of aging themes in their clinical programs, as well as York (they have a neuropsych track as well). I'm sure there are others - maybe start looking at programs that offer a neuropsych track?

Hope this helps!

I will try to do that! thanks a lot!

[Annie_HGSE]

I just graduated from Harvard in May  Most of the PhD programs I am considering are in applied psychology, but I am also looking at social/personality psychology programs! 

If anyone has any suggestions on applied psych programs that would be amazing, particularly programs that are more or less funded!! I'm already considering NYU, Northwestern, TC Columbia, BC Lynch School, BU, UVA, UChicago and UW. 

Edited October 11, 2020 by Annie_HGSE

[LostPsych]

Hi! I'm applying to PhD programs in both Cognitive Psychology and Educational Psychology. Most schools are not requiring GRE scores but some schools say it is encouraged. I have taken the GRE (multiple times) and don't have the best scores. Should I still send them to the schools that are only suggesting you submit them?

[BeatriceWillow]

Hi! I'm applying to PhD programs in Clinical Psychology. Excited about the relaxed GRE requirements, I think it'll be really beneficial in helping to get more applicants who just don't do well on standardized tests get their foot in the door. 

[La Cosmopolitan]

On 10/14/2020 at 3:03 PM, LostPsych said:

Hi! I'm applying to PhD programs in both Cognitive Psychology and Educational Psychology. Most schools are not requiring GRE scores but some schools say it is encouraged. I have taken the GRE (multiple times) and don't have the best scores. Should I still send them to the schools that are only suggesting you submit them?

I would say no. I watched Mitch Prinstein's youtube video (I think someone linked to it here) and he said he wouldn't recommend sending them unless you are something like 76th percentile or above. Unless they will add something really positive to your application, don't send them.

[nelska]

I'm applying to MA Forensic (and Legal) Psy programs.