Graduate Study in Psychology, 2014 Edition 2014th Edition

I just got the book in the mail today and I can see that it has very good information to use when deciding which schools one should apply to. I like having an idea of what the acceptance rates, student profile, etc. are for different programs and I like this book because you have access to the information without being creepy and emailing the PH.D students in your department of choice (which I have done).Couple of down sides though:One: This book doesn't have very much information about Master's programs. I'm not really sure whether it's because fewer universities are offering Master's degrees of Psychology in their department or whether the APA operates under the almost universal idea that every psychology grad school applicant wants a Ph.D. Some programs I'm interested in DO have Master's but yet there is no information about them in the book.Two: If you want a degree that is a little atypical, you might not find information specific to that degree. I'm interested in Consumer Psychology and this book has no information about it for the schools I looked at. I even looked at NYU- A school that most DEFINITELY had a Consumer Psychology program- and couldn't find any information.I may or may not keep this book. If I keep it, I'll use the information to get a snapshot of what my chances of acceptance are for certain programs I'm interested. The information included is very well rounded and informative- I just wish there was more for the people who haven't decided between the Master's and Ph.D.

Let's be realistic about what this book is meant to do. First, it will not tell you anything about how to get into grad school (for example, what classes to take, if research is important for your program, etc.). Second, it will not list what researchers are present in which schools. What this book will do is be a starting point in the search for the schools you want to apply. I used to book to form a list of schools for which I wanted to do more research on. I went through the book (the states in which I wouldn't mind living) and made a list of programs that I would be interested in. The book helped me realize right away that I had no chance of getting into certain programs because of my GRE scores or that a school requires the Subject Test. It was a great starting guide and it helped me get organized in my search for schools.

This book is helpful because it offers all of the information needed about graduate programs in one place. While the information is all available on the individual program sites, this saves me from the tedious process of seeking it out.Still, there are three problems that I have with this book:1) It doesn't offer the most updated list of APA accredited programs. It indicates this information within the information for each school, but not in a concise list. This list is available online, but it would have been helpful to have it in the book.2) The admission statistics provided are from the 2014 cycle, not the 2015 application cycle. Most of the school website offer the most up to date admission statistics, which means I had to go to each site individual to find the most accurate information.3) This book is missing at least one program, maybe more. The APA website lists Catholic University of America as having an APA accredited Clinical Psychology program but I can't find it at all. I don't know about other schools.

I have looked at several editions of this book over the past few years and am always impressed by the amount of information it provides. This book does a great job of providing information on universities by state and by focus of study. It gives plenty of information to help potential graduate students make more informed choices. My only complaint is a small one. I would prefer if they added a way to look up specific degrees. Right now you have to look up each school to see the degrees or look it up by focus. If you wanted to earn an EdD for example, you would have to look through every school or subject listed. Not a big deal, but my only suggestion for improving this great book.

This is a must have for anyone considering getting a graduate degree in any field of psychology. I was at one time considering a PhD in clinical psychology. I've changed direction now, but I still don't regret buying the book. At the time, it was VERY helpful in identifying those schools that I would be interested in, and also which ones I would most likely be able to get in. Each school (even in Canada) with some sort of psychology degree is listed. You can read about which degrees are offered, if they're accredited or not (very important!), what the average GPA and GRE scores are of previous accepted applicants, the financial aid given, etc. I definitely referenced this book many times in the process. It's very helpful. I'd suggest anyone considering a grad psych degree, no matter what kind, to get this book!

It's okay. I didn't know much about psychology graduate school so I was hoping this would give me a little but of a better idea and it did a little bit. I didn't really like the layout but all the information is there. Also, and it's my fault but, the newer edition is coming out in August so I probably should have waited for the new one. You live and you learn.

This really had allot of information about the schools that it contained, but was very limited in terms of organization. It is organized by state, but at the graduate level my main concern (personally) is the programs/specialties offered. It was the only option as far as I can see, but it was a hassle to get through, and even then I feel like some schools were not included, so for all that effort I still was not completely sure.

I did not want to spend $20 on this manual since I tried to find it at the local library. However, now that I see what information they have compiled, I am amazed that they don't have to charge more, just to cover their costs.If you are considering a graduate degree in psychology, get this book, pay the $20...you will need this book and you will not regret the investment.