by Lynn Friedman | Sep 1, 2015 | Psychology undergraduates - Tips
This article, Psychology graduate school essay, was previously written to guide my undergraduates at Carnegie Mellon UniversityWhy do graduate school admissions committees ask for essays? Contrary to popular belief, their intention is not to add to the torture-some,...
by Lynn Friedman | Sep 1, 2015 | Psychology undergraduates - Tips
Psychology research cover letter This psychology research cover, aimed at obtaining a clinical research position, was previously published at Washington DC, psychologist, Dr. Lynn Friedman’s, Carnegie Mellon’s Psychology, blog. Dear Dr. Smith: For many...
by Lynn Friedman | Aug 31, 2015 | Psychology undergraduates - Tips
This article, Pursuing graduate school in clinical psychology: Obtain research experience, was originally written as part of a website for my Carnegie Mellon psychology undergraduates Research experience is essential for those pursuing graduate school in clinical...
by Lynn Friedman | Aug 31, 2015 | psychologist washington dc, Psychology undergraduates - Tips
How does one go about obtaining letters of reference from faculty? Anyone applying to graduate school or seeking employment may need references. But, how does one approach faculty for this important role? And, how does one select faculty for this task? In answering...
by Lynn Friedman | Aug 31, 2015 | Psychology undergraduates - Tips
Good grades, extensive research experience, clinical exposure, superb references are not enough, good GRE’s are often an essential ingredient in making a competitive graduate school application. If you haven’t done well on standardized tests in the past,...
by Lynn Friedman | Aug 31, 2015 | Psychology undergraduates - Tips
For psychology majors getting to know faculty isn’t easy. This is especially true if you attend a major state university in which most courses are taught by graduate students or adjunct faculty. Nevertheless, doing so is crucial to your professional success....
