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Buskist (teaching of psychology, Auburn U.) and Burke (psychology, Carleton College) provide a guide to applying for graduate study in psychology. Each chapter contains the most common questions and answers about the basics of programs, choosing one, the GRE, the application process, the interview, admission, and the first year. Information is based on the authors' experiences, insight from first-year graduate students, and faculty colleagues. A timetable, sample vita, and sample letters of intent are included. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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The second edition of this highly successful book helps psychology students plan and prepare for graduate study at every step of the application process. Handy resource devoted to important, commonly asked questions and concise, to-the-point answers that bring students up to speed on the process of applying for graduate study. Features a series of specific questions and detailed answers about key elements of the application process. Provides additional practical tools in the Appendices such as a timetable for completing preparation, descriptions of the different concentrations in psychology, a worksheet for comparing graduate programs , and ranking information on graduate programs in psychology in US and Canada. Helps students make wise choices at critical points in preparing their application dossiers.
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