Where can I find statistics for Ivy League schools in things such as median / mean GPA admitted, median GRE scores, percent of graduate students who

[M.M.]

Is there anywhere I could find a massive pool of this sort of information? I've found scattered questionable sources and it seems as if this would be the most beneficial place to ask. Thanks! Also, it's commonly thought that the LSAT requires a certain level of sheer intelligence to do well on, is the GRE the same way?

I'm currently a sophomore and am relatively new in exploring possible pursuits, so forgive my flooding of this forum and possible nooby questions.

[repatriate]

Some of the information you're after (mean, median scores) can be found in the APA's book Graduate School in Psychology http://www.apa.org/pubs/books/4270093.aspx

Generally speaking, placement statistics (jobs after graduation) are not standardized and you will need to get them from individual departments.

Some people have drawn correlations between IQ and GRE (e.g., http://www.iqcomparisonsite.com/GREIQ.aspx) but whether that means you need a high IQ to get a good score is another matter.

ETA: I want say that I don't think the GRE-->IQ estimators out there (there are several) are very useful or valid. My own GRE score gives an IQ estimate I think is much higher than my actual IQ, and I'd recommend not taking such things as anything more than a fun, and possibly flattering, gag. I'm sure that intelligence helps, but practice is one of the surest ways to raise test scores, and studying for the GRE will certainly help. All that to say: do not take a fatalistic view of your GRE score; many people's scores improve through practice and studying.

Edited September 23, 2010 by repatriate

[schoolpsych_hopeful]

I would also recommend the APA's guide book. There is also an online companion that is searchable, but is only accessible with a paid subscription: http://psycinfo.apa.org/gradstudy/?action=info. Your school may have already purchased a subscription, mine has one that all Psych students can use. Check with your academic affairs office.

It's really great that you're starting early! The best advice I can give you is to get as much research experience as possible, and talk to your professors about programs they would recommend.

[NewEmpiric]

I would also recommend the APA's guide book.

Indeed. http://www.apa.org/pubs/books/4270093.aspx

It also helps to look at all of the websites for the departments you're interested in. For example, I made a list of the top 100 psychology schools from USNews (let us set aside how accurate these things are) and then went to each one's website. I searched around the website for admissions statistics and put everything into an excel spreadsheet. Note, only about 30% seem to publish admissions stats on the department website, but sometimes you'll get a really detailed one like Arizona: http://psychology.arizona.edu/programs/g_each.php?option=9.

This might sound like a pain, but it only took me an afternoon. It's been really helpful to have a rough rank ordered list that I can compare GRE scores against, etc.

[M.M.]

Some of the information you're after (mean, median scores) can be found in the APA's book Graduate School in Psychology http://www.apa.org/p...ks/4270093.aspx

Generally speaking, placement statistics (jobs after graduation) are not standardized and you will need to get them from individual departments.

Some people have drawn correlations between IQ and GRE (e.g., http://www.iqcompari....com/GREIQ.aspx) but whether that means you need a high IQ to get a good score is another matter.

ETA: I want say that I don't think the GRE-->IQ estimators out there (there are several) are very useful or valid. My own GRE score gives an IQ estimate I think is much higher than my actual IQ, and I'd recommend not taking such things as anything more than a fun, and possibly flattering, gag. I'm sure that intelligence helps, but practice is one of the surest ways to raise test scores, and studying for the GRE will certainly help. All that to say: do not take a fatalistic view of your GRE score; many people's scores improve through practice and studying.

Excellent news. I don't consider myself naturally very smart, but I know for sure that I have the drive and mental toughness to push through almost any obstacle that can be thrown at me.

I would also recommend the APA's guide book. There is also an online companion that is searchable, but is only accessible with a paid subscription: http://psycinfo.apa....y/?action=info. Your school may have already purchased a subscription, mine has one that all Psych students can use. Check with your academic affairs office.

It's really great that you're starting early! The best advice I can give you is to get as much research experience as possible, and talk to your professors about programs they would recommend.

Thank you very much. I'll ask the school about it. Would something like this be in a library or something I would retrieve from the department of Psychology, do you think?

Indeed. http://www.apa.org/p...ks/4270093.aspx

It also helps to look at all of the websites for the departments you're interested in. For example, I made a list of the top 100 psychology schools from USNews (let us set aside how accurate these things are) and then went to each one's website. I searched around the website for admissions statistics and put everything into an excel spreadsheet. Note, only about 30% seem to publish admissions stats on the department website, but sometimes you'll get a really detailed one like Arizona: http://psychology.ar...h.php?option=9.

This might sound like a pain, but it only took me an afternoon. It's been really helpful to have a rough rank ordered list that I can compare GRE scores against, etc.

Awesome!

All of you guys have been so much help. I wish there was a reputation system on this forum so I could give you something in return.

[schoolpsych_hopeful]

Thank you very much. I'll ask the school about it. Would something like this be in a library or something I would retrieve from the department of Psychology, do you think?

Hmm, good question. Since it's Psych specific, it would probably be available through the department. Although, it couldn't hurt to ask the library as well. I got access to mine through the Psychology advising office.