General Advice + Getting Started in Psych

[rceleste]

hi ! I am looking to pursue a career in clinical psychology (eventually a PhD or Psyd), but I don't have a B.A. in Psych or any research experience in the field. I graduated from UCLA with a B.A. in English with a strong GPA, but I'm wondering how best to pivot into this field. I would love to apply directly to Phd or Psyd programs, but I know they're incredibly competitive, and my impression is that they are basically impossible to get into without psych research experience. Would my best option be to get my MA in psych and get research experience that way and then apply to PhD programs from this? If so, any advice for applying to these programs? Thank you!!