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Recent Applicant Data
For questions concerning the application procedure or requirements for admission to the doctoral program in clinical psychology,please contact the Graduate Advisor : Alia Allen at aallen@wayne.edu
These annual statistics for admitted students may be misleading, because we accept a number of foreign students and other special students for whom certain GRE scores may not be a valid predictor of success in our graduate program. In general, GRE scores of successful applicants GRE are above 600 and the 75th percentile on all areas of the test. The average undergraduate GPA of students admitted to the program typically ranges from 3.6 to 3.8 on a 4.0 scale.
Both the GRE scores and GPA certainly influence the overall picture of the application but no single factor rules out a candidate, unless the factor is clearly out of line with the expected performance. A strong science background, both in psychology and the other sciences, and a strong math background help a candidate.
Research experience is weighed heavily in the decision making process. The WSU Clinical Psychology Program follows the scientist-practitioner model of training. Students accepted to the program typically have demonstrated interest and experience in research.
Student match with our program's philosophy and with faculty research programs also is an important consideration. Potential applicants should consider the interests and expertise of our faculty and compare them to their own educational goals. Even the best student would be ill served if accepted to a program without mentors who could facilitate and share their interests. Our primary and adjunct faculty cover a broad range of theoretical orientations toward clinical practice.
Most students find ample opportunities to match their clinical interests with clinical placements available at WSU. However, students with strong and specific clinical interests would be prudent to ensure that these opportunities are available at any program to which they apply.
Letters of recommendation provide us with valuable information about a student's past level of achievement, as well as their potential for excellence in academic and clinical settings, and their emotional maturity to become a clinician.
To view data about recent applicants click here.
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