Customer Comments:
 Very informative. A must. October 31, 2005
15 out of 15 found this comment useful.
Well, I pretty much have all I need to know.
I'm a college junior right now and I have been wondering about going to grad school but really didn't know much about how to get in or what I needed to get in. All I knew before this book was, I wanted to go, and these are the schools I want to go to. Believe me, it's way more complicated than that. The very best thing about this book for Psychology majors, like myself, is that the book is provided by the American Psychological Association. To me, there is no better source than hearing what you need to do straight from the APA.
The book doesn't just talk about what you need to do to get into grad school it also tells you, in detail, how you should do it, which very important. But wait a minute, maybe your not 100% sure about even going to grad school, don't worry, this book breaks it down for you. It goes over what will be expected from you, from most school depending on the program, and helps you to understand what type of work to expect, how much work to expect and how much free time to dedicate to your studies. Basically providing you with enough information to make the decision for yourself, "Is grad school right for me".
There is no doubt in my mind that if you are a Psychology major who is planning to go to grad school this book will help and inform you. It definitely set me in the right direction to make sure I get into grad school.
Great Grad School Book August 17, 2005
2 out of 2 found this comment useful.
I bought this book based on the excellent reviews by former readers, and they held true. I am a sophomore psychology major, and this book is absolutely awesome. It's preparing me ahead of time for what I need to know for getting into graduate school in the future. What I liked best about the book is 1) the APA is sensitive to issues of special groups of students, such as students with disabilities, ethnic and racial minorities, and women. Since I happen to be both of the latter, I found this information grealy appreciated and helpful. 2) the APA doesn't assume that all readers are going into doctoral programs and includes advice for students going into master's programs, highlighting both the positives and negatives of going to both kinds of programs. It also provides a detailed timeline for applying to both kinds of prgrams. Awesome book; I'd recommend it to any psychology student (or one in a related field) interested in going into graduate school in any field of psychology.
 Decent guide, but not the best...not even for Psych students August 20, 2004
10 out of 11 found this comment useful.
This is one of the better books on getting into grad school, but its not the best. For the most part, it talks about things that most students will have figured out themselves by their senior year. There are a few extra tidbits, though, so I'd recommend buying it along with the book by Mumby. There are some similarities between the two books, but Mumby's book will tell you about some things that would never occur to you. In my case, the extra insights are what made the difference when I was applying to grad school (I got into a Psychology MA program). I don't advise wasting your money on most of the other books.
Get this Book to Get In! August 6, 2003
It is essential to have some type of preparation materials if you are applying to graduate programs in psychology. Areas such as clinical psychology are extremely competitive and the application process can be a long and arduous task.This book is useful long before you ever start applying to programs. It gives pointers on how to prepare yourself as a candidate (even years in advance). However, even if you only have a few months before you start applying this book can still be of use. It gives practical tips and checklists on what you need to do. I highly recommend it to those who are even remotely contemplating graduate school!
The Stress Reliever July 4, 2002
18 out of 19 found this comment useful.
I called it that because this book had the answers to the questions I had when no one else did. It goes through what you should consider when applying to a program, and helps you to decide what it is you'd like to study (or at least reviews your possibilities for you; the different areas, etc.). Next, the book reviews the application process itself, from how to make contact with your potential advisor, to how to write your personal statement, and ask for letters of recommendation from your professors. This book was extremely helpful in covering the little details that you should consider and those things which you may have never had to do before (such as ask for letters of recommendation, or even how to decide the best prof to ask). The book next goes over the acceptance/decline/decision part of the process, which I found very helpful. When you're stressed over making a decision or how to decline an offer, this book tells you what to expect and calms you down because you're aware of this information. I highly recommend this book because it reviews the application process from start to finish, and because most of us haven't applied to grad school before, it allows you to feel a little more confident in knowing what you need to do, etc., rather than applying "blind".
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