Grad School Guru

Emailing a potential advisor is important when you're applying to a Ph.D. program. Here are some tips on how to do it effectively.

How clinical interviews differ from those in other areas of psychology and how to prepare.

Career

Applying to Graduate School For Career Changers Part 2

Laura E. Buffardi Ph.D. on October 1, 2013

For career changers: How to gain clinical and research experience before applying to graduate school in psychology.

For career changers: How to gain clinical and research experience before applying to graduate school in psychology.

Career

Applying to Graduate School For Career Changers, Part 1

Laura E. Buffardi Ph.D. on April 12, 2013

How to apply to graduate school in psychology for those without a psychology background.

How to apply to graduate school in psychology for those without a psychology background.

Career

Insider Interview: An Expert’s Thoughts on Changing Careers

Laura E. Buffardi Ph.D. on February 1, 2013

Changing careers is intimidating and risky. Do you have what it takes?

Changing careers is intimidating and risky. Do you have what it takes?

Career

Insider Interview with a Current Master's Student

Laura E. Buffardi Ph.D. on December 12, 2012

"You get out of grad school what you put into it." What to expect and how to prepare.

"You get out of grad school what you put into it." What to expect and how to prepare.

Health

Decline in Graduate School Enrollment

Laura E. Buffardi Ph.D. on October 5, 2012

Recently released statistics suggest a “perfect storm” of factors for increases in the competitiveness of graduate admissions.

Recently released statistics suggest a “perfect storm” of factors for increases in the competitiveness of graduate admissions.

Psych Careers

Video Interview: Applying to Masters Programs in Psychology

Laura E. Buffardi Ph.D. on June 8, 2012

Answers to important questions about applying to masters degree programs in Psychology.

Answers to important questions about applying to masters degree programs in Psychology.

Career

The Value of Relevant Experience

Laura E. Buffardi Ph.D. on December 28, 2011

Thinking about applying to grad school in 2012? Getting experience in the field before you apply will benefit your educational and career goals

Thinking about applying to grad school in 2012? Getting experience in the field before you apply will benefit your educational and career goals

Motivation

Insider Interview with Ph.D. Admissions Committee Chair

Laura E. Buffardi Ph.D. on November 18, 2011

A *must read* for those applying to Ph.D. programs

A *must read* for those applying to Ph.D. programs

Sport and Competition

Ph.D. Applications: Go the Extra Mile

Laura E. Buffardi Ph.D. on October 17, 2011

A lesser-known way to stand out in Ph.D. program applications.

A lesser-known way to stand out in Ph.D. program applications.

Wisdom

Birth, Death, Taxes, and Standardized Testing

Laura E. Buffardi Ph.D. on August 30, 2011

Preparing for and taking the GRE

Preparing for and taking the GRE

Motivation

Interviewing Part 3: The bottom line

Laura E. Buffardi Ph.D. on June 16, 2011

Sizing up the program while you’re getting sized up.

Sizing up the program while you’re getting sized up.

What to say and ask during a graduate school interview.

Motivation

Interviewing, Part 1: The Basics

Laura E. Buffardi Ph.D. on April 12, 2011

Looking good on paper is only the first hurdle.

Looking good on paper is only the first hurdle.

Anxiety

Decision Time

Laura E. Buffardi Ph.D. on February 14, 2011

Applications are in... now what?

Applications are in... now what?

Motivation

Masters versus PhD

Laura E. Buffardi Ph.D. on January 31, 2011

Insider info about the role of Masters degree and PhD students at Universities

Insider info about the role of Masters degree and PhD students at Universities

Altruism

Kisses of Death

Laura E. Buffardi Ph.D. on December 17, 2010

Things that will lead to the rejection of an otherwise strong applicant.

Things that will lead to the rejection of an otherwise strong applicant.

Memory

My Number One Response to Your E-mails

Laura E. Buffardi Ph.D. on December 9, 2010

The most important factor in graduate school admissions.

The most important factor in graduate school admissions.

Psych Careers

Hiding Out from Today’s Job Market in Grad School

Laura E. Buffardi Ph.D. on November 26, 2010

Admissions offices get very busy when jobs are scarce. What does this mean for your application?

Admissions offices get very busy when jobs are scarce. What does this mean for your application?