Student Resources
A curated set of resources for anyone considering graduate school in psychology — what the paths look like, how to get research experience, and how to put an application together. Gathered because the advice is scattered and a lot of it is behind people you do not know yet.
Thinking about graduate school?
Graduate programs in psychology vary widely. I have curated a set of resources that I think may help.
Overview of Graduate School Options
A recorded presentation by Karey L. O’Hara, Ph.D.
Exploring your options
- American Psychology-Law Society (AP-LS) Student Resources
- AP-LS Guide to Graduate Programs in Forensic and Legal Psychology — 7th edition, revised 2025
- Uncensored Advice for Applying to Graduate School in Clinical Psychology (M. Prinstein, PhD) — PDF
- Advice for prospective students (J. Schleider, PhD, Lab for Scalable Mental Health)
- So you want to go to clinical psychology grad school? …Or something? (J. Schleider, PhD)
- Clinical Psych PhD Programs — interactive map
Getting research experience
- Post-Graduate Research Positions in Psychology — a regularly updated listing
Finding support
Mentorship programs for students from backgrounds underrepresented in psychology.
Application guidance
- Open Access Tips & Materials for Clinical Psych PhD Applications (M. Dobias, MA)
- Clinical Psychology Graduate School Personal Statement Examples (C. Rodriguez-Seijas, PhD & J. Schleider, PhD)
- Tips on writing an email of interest to potential graduate school advisors (S. Evans, PhD)
- Harvard Psychology’s PhD Resources and Online Tips Page (PRO-TiP)
- A Guide for Underrepresented Students Applying to Graduate Programs in Clinical Psychology — PDF
- Overall Guide for Clinical Psychology PhD (Hamilton Lab & Science Simplified Network)
- Selecting Mentors (A. De Los Reyes, PhD) — video
- The Psychology PhD podcast — Columbia University
- Psychin’ Out — podcast