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Title Applying to graduate school in psychology : advice from successful students and prominent psychologists / edited by Amanda C. Kracen and Ian J. Wallace.

Imprint Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, c2008.

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Location Call No. OPAC Message Status
 Axe 3rd Floor Stacks  150.711 Ap58 2008    ---  Available
Edition 1st ed.
Description xx, 235 p. ; 26 cm.
Contents An overview of the field of psychology / Hector Y Adames -- A snapshot of psychology: the personal and professional benefits I've enjoyed / Gerald P. Koocher -- Life as a psychology graduate student / Hayal Z. Kackar -- Graduate school: advice for all times / Elizabeth F. Loftus -- Financial considerations in pursuing a graduate degree in psychology / Ian J. Wallace -- My financial considerations: the varied hats I've worn / Melba J. T. Vasquez -- Finding a fit / Alison B. Breland -- What to look for in a graduate mentor: ten qualities to find a fit / Robert J. Sternberg -- The application process / Kristine M. Molina -- The application process from a faculty member's perspective: how I evaluate applications / Clara E. Hill -- Bolstering an application / Sangeet S. Khemlani -- Bolstering a career: the supports and satisfactions of networking / David G. Myers -- Campus visits and interviewing / Darby E. Saxbe -- Admissions interviews from a faculty member's perspective: the challenge of honest self-presentation / Hector. F. Meyers -- Fielding offers and making a final decision / Amanda C. Kracen -- Making decisions: my reflections on graduate school and career choices / Roy F. Baumeister -- What happens if...alternatives for unsuccessful applicants / Frank J. Corigliano -- My journey overcoming barriers: identifying alternatives and pursuing passions / James O. Prochaska.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (p. 209-212) and index.
Subject Psychology -- Study and teaching (Graduate)
Added Author Kracen, Amanda C.
Wallace, Ian J.
ISBN 9781433803451
1433803453

 
    
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