PGSP-Stanford Psy.D Consortium Admissions Requirements
Prerequisites
Coursework: In order to ensure a smooth transition into graduate study, we highly recommend 18 semester hrs (27 quarter hrs) of Psychology coursework including courses in: General Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Statistics, Biopsychology, and Developmental Psychology. Our assessment of your psychology background can also be demonstrated by your performance on the Psychology Subject GRE.
Clinical Experience: Although not required, strong preference is given to applicants with clinical experience.
Application Deadlines
Postmark deadline of January 15, 2008. Applications received after this date will be reviewed if there is space available in the incoming class.
Interview
Finalists will be extended invitations to interview at both PGSP and Stanford University from February 1 to March 15, 2008. Offers of admission will be made by phone on April 1, or shortly thereafter.
Application Checklist
1. Application Fee
The application fee is $50.00 for all programs. The application fee can be paid by a nonrefundable check or money order payable to Pacific Graduate School of Psychology.
2. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Please include a resume or CV that lists all employment, training, and any volunteer work relevant to the field of psychology as well as other full-time employment.
3. Official Transcripts
Transcripts from undergraduate and graduate institutions attended must be sent directly from the institution, even if a degree was not awarded.
4. GRE Test Scores
PGSP-Stanford PsyD Consortium: The GRE General test scores are required and Psychology Subject test scores are highly recommended. The PGSP institutional code for receipt of GRE scores is 4638.
5. Statement of Purpose
Please answer the following questions in your statement:
(Please type, double space, and maximum 1,000 words)
1. Brief autobiographical sketch, including what led to your interest in the practice of clinical psychology
2. Details of your goals and purpose in applying to the Pacific Graduate School of Psychology
3. Discussion of your future career goals as a clinical psychologist that answers the questions: why do I want to become a clinical psychologist and how will the PGSP program to which I am applying help me reach these goals?
4. Your strengths and accomplishments thus far that have prepared you for graduate psychology training; i.e., your professional development to this point, including course preparation for research projects, history of publications and presentations at professional conferences, and clinical training)
5. What qualities you possess that you think will be important assets as a practicing clinical psychologist
6. Letters of Recommendation
Please provide three (3) letters of recommendation from individuals who are familiar with your ability and/or potential for rigorous graduate study, clinical work, and/or research. Whenever possible, they should be faculty members in psychology or practicing professionals in psychology or other mental health discipline. Please use the Graduate Admission Reference Waiver Forms provided in addition to a personal letter. The waiver forms are necessary for processing your application and must be returned with each letter of recommendation.
7. International Students
For students whose first language is not English, a demonstrated proficiency in English is required for admission. PGSP recognizes the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) as measures of English language proficiency.
8. Application Form
You may request to receive an application packet in the mail here. You may also print out the application form and mail it to PGSP or file it directly on-line here. Mailed applications must be typed or printed legibly in ink and signed by the applicant. All application materials should be mailed to:
Office of Admissions
Pacific Graduate School of Psychology
405 Broadway
Redwood City, CA 94063
Candidate Selection
The Consortium aims to attract and educate students who are distinguished by their academic achievement, capacity for critical thinking, interpersonal skills, motivation to become exceptional clinicians, and commitment to service.
Preference is given to applicants who have demonstrated an interest in the field of psychology through relevant coursework and/or professional experiences, an overall undergraduate grade-point average of at least a 3.3, a graduate grade-point average of at least 3.5 (if applicable), an overall GRE score greater than 1150, and strong interpersonal skills as demonstrated in the admissions interview.
Average scores for our newest incoming students (Class of 2012) are 3.44 GPA; 1243 GRE.
Although the program uses these criteria to inform the student selection process, it also assumes that recruitment of a student body that is both highly qualified and diverse are both very important to the educational process. Thus, factors such as the quality of early educational environment, socioeconomic status, culture, race, ethnicity, and life or work experiences are also considered.
Admission Policy
If you are offered admission, the Pacific Graduate School of Psychology reserves the right to withdraw that offer of admission if:
1. You have misrepresented yourself in the application process;
2. We learn that you have engaged in behavior prior to matriculation that indicates a serious lack of judgment or integrity; or
3. You show a significant drop in academic performance or fail to graduate.
All applicants to, and students enrolled in, the program should be assured PGSP practices a nondiscrimination policy regarding disability, gender, military status, age, race, color, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origins in admission, employment, and in the administration of its program and activities. Any otherwise qualified student, or applicant, with a disability may request reasonable accommodation regarding the application process and services as a prospective or enrolled student.
Requests for accommodation of a disability should be submitted to the Vice President of Student Services, Pacific Graduate School of Psychology, 405 Broadway, Redwood City, California 94063; telephone 650-421-4800.