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1. Applying to Graduate School: American Psychological Association (Website)

Description: The American Psychological Association provides answers to frequently asked questions, a sample grad school application timeline, and dos and don’ts for graduate school applications. Other topics, such as characteristics graduate programs look for in applicants, securing stand-out letters of recommendation, and funding graduate education, are also addressed.

2. Careers in Psychology: Clinical Psychology Jobs (YouTube Video)

Description: A licensed mental health counselor discusses the various settings in which a clinical psychologist might work. Such settings include forensic units, schools, and private practices.

3. Obtaining a License: Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (Website)

Description: The Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards provides information on the requirements for licensure as a clinical psychologist. Of particular interest is the link “ASPPB Guide for Faculty and Students: Entry Requirements for the Professional Practice of Psychology,” which includes a detailed listing of the domains of study for graduate training in clinical psychology. To find this click on “EPPP Applicants/Students,” then “Licensure Information” and finally “Entry Requirements.”

4. APAGS Actions 2000-2010 Related to the Internship Crisis

Description: This website within the APA website details steps taken to address the internship crisis.