Applying to Graduate School

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Graduate psychology programs can have different admission requirements, training specializations, and financial resources. Find the program that is the best fit for you.

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FAQ: Graduate education

Find answers to commonly asked questions about pursuing graduate education in psychology.
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FAQ: Online education

Learn more about how the advantages and disadvantages of online education in psychology.
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FAQ: PSYCAS application process

Understand what to expect from the PSYCAS application process if your graduate program uses this service.

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Finding fit: A roadmap to graduate school

Webinar series that breaks down the graduate program application process.

Researching psychology graduate programs

Search and compare admissions information for more than 900 masters and doctoral programs.

Paying for graduate school

Funding for dissertations, graduate school, and research can come from many sources.

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PSYCAS

Apply to multiple graduate psychology programs with a single application.

PSYCAS participating programs

List of all graduate psychology programs that currently accept PSYCAS applications.

PSYCAS application instructions

Get an overview of the PSYCAS application process and learn about important deadlines.
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Training and webinars

Advice and tips from experts on navigating the application process.

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Becoming a psychological scientist

The application process for doctoral programs for psychological science has several steps. This eight-part video series offers advice for navigating the process, discusses important considerations for selecting a program, and highlights resources for funding your graduate education.

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Strategies for applying to psychology graduate school

Expert panelists discuss how prospective students can strategically approach the graduate school application process and highlight APA resources to help students find and apply to the program that best meets their professional goals.

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Preparing and applying for graduate school in psychology

This series of 12 videos takes prospective graduate students step-by-step through the preparation, application, interview, and admission processes. The presenters combine decades of advising experience and research findings with evidence-based and anxiety-reducing strategies for mastering each step.

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Graduate Study in Psychology, 2019 Edition

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You’ve applied to graduate school and been accepted...now what?

Explore APA’s resources to help students succeed in graduate school, including tools for academic success, information about how to get involved as a student, and helpful resources guides.