Category: Student Resources
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How Long Does It Take To Become A Clinical Psychologist

Introduction The road to a clinical psychologist is a long one. Folks who are interested in the career may be curious about exactly how long it takes to become a fully autonomous practicing clinician. The answer is pretty darn long – especially for the traditional PhD route. There are quite a few educational and…
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Salary Of A PhD Student In Clinical Psychology: Ways To Increase Your Income

A career in clinical psychology can be fulfilling – you can provide therapy to patients, conduct research, teach courses at a university, mentor students at an earlier place in their career, and provide consultation on a number of different topics. It’s a surprisingly flexible degree. Getting through graduate school, however, can be a somewhat different…
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5 Things To Consider Before Pursuing A PhD In Clinical Psychology

Introduction Clinical psychology can be a very rewarding and dynamic career. Because of the numerous roles that a clinical psychologist can engage in, there are many opportunities to cultivate a specific career that is interesting and meaningful to you. For example, clinical psychologists can engage in direct clinical work with patients, conduct research, provide…
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How To Tell If You Are A Competitive Applicant For Clinical Psychology PhD Programs

Clinical psychology PhD programs are quite competitive, with acceptance rates ranging between 5 to 10 percent. Because of these somewhat abysmal numbers, prospective students are often concerned about whether their academic and relevant experiences are up to par with the standards required of admission committees. The information on university websites is also somewhat vague in…
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How To Prepare For A Career In Clinical Psychology As An Undergraduate Student

My experience on this topic At the time of writing this post, I am currently a PhD Student in an accredited Clinical Psychology Program. I did my undergrad in Psychology, and I also happened to have written a guide to applying to clinical psychology elsewhere. This article provides information on what you can do to…
