Applying for Further Education
Applications for further education (including post-graduate college programs and university graduate programs) typically require considerable preparation - it's never too early to start planning! This page includes some resources that you might find helpful as you begin thinking about your next steps after the undergraduate degree. If you have suggestions regarding other resources that you think would be valuable to include here, please feel free to contact me at tmartini@brocku.ca
General Resources Related to Post-graduate Education
American Psychological Association General Resources
www.apa.org/apags/resources/index.aspx
www.apa.org/education/grad/faqs.aspx
www.apa.org/ed/precollege/psn/2014/01/search-graduate.aspx
www.apa.org/apags/resources/index.aspx
www.apa.org/education/grad/faqs.aspx
www.apa.org/ed/precollege/psn/2014/01/search-graduate.aspx
- Be sure to click on the "worksheet" link in the third paragraph of this article for a list of useful things to consider when deciding about a post-graduate program
- Provides a clear distinction between PsyD and PhD doctoral degrees in psychology
Planning for Post-graduate Education
Long-term planning to prepare for graduate school during your undergraduate degree
Layne, 2013
How to ask a faculty members for a favour (e.g., for an interview, to consider collaboration with you)
https://chroniclevitae.com/news/1351-asking-faculty-for-a-favor
Layne, 2013
- Focuses on steps to take throughout your undergraduate degree to put yourself in a strong position to apply for further education
- Geared toward people interested in psychology graduate programs, though much of what's written could be applied to other programs
- Links to information about the training and opportunities offered by specific graduate programs (e.g., forensic, cognitive, developmental psychology)
- Suggestions about finding a graduate program that is a good "fit" for you
- Strategies for the graduate school application process and writing the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
How to ask a faculty members for a favour (e.g., for an interview, to consider collaboration with you)
https://chroniclevitae.com/news/1351-asking-faculty-for-a-favor
Applications for Post-graduate Education
American Psychological Association General Resources
www.apa.org/education/grad/applying.aspx
Avoiding the "Kisses of Death" in post-graduate applications
Appleby & Appleby, 2006 (summary)
How to ask a faculty member for a recommendation (e.g., for an application for post-graduate programs/scholarship)
http://chronicle.com/article/How-to-Ask-for-a/235968
www.universityaffairs.ca/career-advice/career-advice-article/how-to-ask-for-a-reference-letter/
www.apa.org/education/grad/applying.aspx
Avoiding the "Kisses of Death" in post-graduate applications
Appleby & Appleby, 2006 (summary)
How to ask a faculty member for a recommendation (e.g., for an application for post-graduate programs/scholarship)
http://chronicle.com/article/How-to-Ask-for-a/235968
www.universityaffairs.ca/career-advice/career-advice-article/how-to-ask-for-a-reference-letter/
