Main description:

*A steady seller and student favorite with over 150,000 in print, updated.
*Provides extensive information on over 300 APA-accredited programs.
*Savvy authors provide insider tips unavailable elsewhere, including critical data like acceptance rates and probability of financial assistance.
*Complete guide: highlights many online resources and provides targeted advice and a time line of action steps to take.
*Profiles allow students to browse by research areas, clinical opportunities, and program concentrations/tracks.

Contents:

Preface
1. Introducing Clinical and Counseling Psychology
2. Deciding between the Master's and Doctorate
3. Choosing the Ph.D. or Psy.D.
4. Preparing for Graduate School
5. Getting Started
6. Selecting Schools
7. Applying to Programs
8. Mastering the Interview
9. Making Final Decisions
Reports on Combined Psychology Programs
Reports on Clinical Psychology Programs
Reports on Counseling Psychology Programs
Appendix A. Time Line
Appendix B. Worksheet for Choosing Programs
Appendix C. Worksheet for Assessing Program Criteria
Appendix D. Worksheet for Making Final Choices
Appendix E. Research Areas
Appendix F. Specialty Clinics and Practica Sites
Appendix G. Program Concentrations and Tracks
References