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One of the most significant and revealing aspects of your graduate education will be discerning your theoretical orientation. As you progress through your graduate training, you will take a course – or many courses – that will explain …

Social media matters – even in grad school. If you are thinking about earning a master’s degree in psychology, or any field, you need to closely examine your online presence. Based on a Kaplan Test Prep survey of 38 of the top 50 colleges according …

As Christopher Peterson so eloquently explained, “If positive psychology teaches us anything, it is that all of us are a mixture of strengths and weaknesses. No one has it all, and no one lacks it all.” While traditional psychology …

Are you thinking about taking some time off after you walk across the stage to receive your bachelor’s degree? Many students take a break from their studies for a number of reasons. However, this break doesn’t mean you’re not just …

The Graduate Record Examination, or GRE, is a necessary rite-of-passage for many students attempting to gain access to a master’s degree program in psychology. The test provides a general measure of your ability to excel in graduate study, and …

Ever wonder what the difference is between psychologists and psychiatrists? Maybe you have a bachelor’s degree in psychology and you are not sure which destination you’re interested in as a career. Or, maybe you need mental health …

Congratulations! You have just been invited to interview at one of your top choice master’s degree programs in psychology! Getting an interview means that this school is, at least, mildly interested in you and your application. Go ahead and …

Are you considering majoring in psychology? Getting a degree in psychology is a rewarding choice for many students around the world. Not only are psychology majors granted the unique opportunity to improve the lives of those around them, they can …

If you are interested in pursuing higher education in the field of psychology, there is, at least, one common denominator to gaining entrance into your preferred graduate program: the GRE. Whether this is your first time around, or you’re …

Enrolling in graduate school for psychology deepens your knowledge and skills in the field and increases your earning potential within a host of career paths. For example, according to U.S. News & World Report, the median earnings for those with …

Let’s face it. Sometimes, graduate school is your whole life. You disappear into those hallowed halls and emerge about two years later with greater career prospects and a deeper appreciation for writing and research. And, sometimes, your …

You did it. You made extra good grades, you fostered relationships with undergraduate faculty in order to get blush-worthy recommendation letter, you maximized on any and every opportunity to get additional training and experience in psychology that …

The world outside of psychology has forever been intrigued with exactly what clinicians within the field do. Assumptions run amok regarding awesome powers of mind-reading and other science fictional techniques. If you’re a psychology student, …

Licensed professional counselors (LPCs) are professionals who administer psychotherapy services to a number of populations. Depending on the state of licensure, this designation may also be known as licensed mental health counselors (LMHCs). LPCs …

Want a way to create a dynamic career that opens various doors? If you are thinking about earning a master’s degree in psychology, you should also consider the option of earning additional training in another area. Getting graduate training in …