Personal Statement Letter- Clinical Psych

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Can we please get this thread going for tips on a "perfect" letter of intent for clinical psych doctoral program?

Appreciate all your input!

[HermoineG]

Its a good idea to have a thread for this.

• Tips that I received:
• o   DON’T retell your CV
• o   DO make it personal (i.e., it’s ok to have feelings)
• o   But DON’T make it too personal (i.e., not too many feelings)
• o   DO tell a story that includes: a. the start of your interest in the field b. your relevant research experience and where it’s lead you c. future goals d. specific interest in the program/faculty you’re applying to work with
• o   DON’T talk about “wanting to help people” as your motivation for applying
• o   DO tailor your statement to each program/potential mentor
• o   But DON’T reinvent the wheel each time
• DON’T retell your CV

Edited October 2, 2015 by PsychChick