Interested in graduate school for I/O psychology and need advice.
Hello everyone! I am a recent Spring 2014 graduate. I am interested in applying preferably to a PHD program (over a Masters) this year for I/O psych. I graduated with a B.A. in psychology, minor in marketing with a 3.67 GPA. While at the university, I was a mentor with 2 different organizations, part of a business fraternity where I held a position, worked part time all 4 years at an office on campus and studied abroad for a semester in Europe. I do not have research experience but am expected to volunteer at a lab on campus this summer and also have a high chance of being accepted into an I/O internship with a consulting firm in Atlanta. I do have some strong relationships with some of my junior and senior year professors. I think they would help me with my recommendations. Some of my professors have agreed to speak with me regarding grad school options even though I/O is not offered at the university I attended. I plan to meet with them separately over the course of the summer to get their advice and suggestions regarding graduate school. I am studying for the GRE this summer and will take it in August. I took a free course offered at my university for this exam, which has aided some of my studying techniques. I am not worried about the writing or quantitative part of the exam but do have concerns with the verbal section. Based on your experience, research etc. would I be competitive enough to apply to a Masters or PhD program? I do not know where I fall in comparison next to applicants that have been accepted into programs which worries me. Any advice or tips you guys could share would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Posted May 29, 2014, 8:58 PM UTC