PsyD Advice/ thoughts
Hi everyone! I’m looking for some honest feedback about my chances of getting into a PsyD program, ideally in California.
I’m currently an undergraduate student, and throughout all four years of college I’ve been involved in research in two labs at the same time (one psychology lab and one biochemistry lab).
Outside of research, I’ve volunteered in hospice, nursing homes, on a crisis line, and as a 7 Cups listener. I also work with neurodivergent children as a learning specialist and am currently working as a behavioral technician.
Academically, I’m a TA for one of my psychology classes (and was a group leader for the course last semester). The professor I TA for is an LMSW, and the class focuses on the psychotherapy modality ISTDP. My psychology GPA is about a 3.9, and my overall GPA is around a 3.79 (possibly a little higher).
I’d really love to go straight into a PsyD program after undergrad, preferably in California. Based on this, do you think I’d be a competitive applicant? What parts of my application are strengths, and what would you recommend I work on before applying?
I’d really appreciate any honest advice. Thanks!