Applying to Grad School
Top-ranked graduate programs in psychology are extremely competitive to get into (think 10% acceptance rates or less). Many ambitious students will focus on getting great grades in class and being hard-working undergraduate research assistants. While... 
Applying to Grad School
A lot of psychology applicants want to stand out in their Statement of Purpose. Some of them go about it in entirely the wrong way. Avant garde formats, third-person narration, writing the whole thing as a story: none of these are going to impress an admissions... 
Applying to Grad School
You made it. You have acceptances in hand, and now you’re the one with options. These schools want you. The question is which one you actually want to attend. This is one of the most important decisions of your academic career, and it deserves more than a gut... 
Applying to Grad School
Note (updated 2026): ETS restructured the GRE General Test in September 2023. The test is now significantly shorter (about two hours, down from nearly four), and some format-specific details in this post reflect the older version. The math content, problem types, and... 
