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What credentials are needed to apply to the clinical psychology program? A complete application must include at least 3 letters of recommendation, transcripts, GRE scores and a personal statement. We recommend including a CV/resume. |
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What is the deadline for applications? All application materials must be received by the University by December 1st. The application must be submitted on-line. It is in your best interest to submit the online application well in advance of the deadline so as to avoid any technical problems or time zone differences. You should request your GRE scores as far in advance of the deadline as possible. Scores from tests taken in November will likely not arrive by our deadline. ETS will not report scores taken more than 5 years ago. Please do not direct any application materials to the Department of Psychology. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. |
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Is there a minimum GRE score or GPA required? No. All applications are reviewed by at least one faculty member regardless of how low or high you score on the GRE or your GPA. Please refer to the section titled “Who Should Apply” for more information. |
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Can I schedule an individual meeting or phone conversation with a faculty member? Unfortunately, due to the volume of prospective applicants who wish to meet individually with clinical faculty members, we are unable to accommodate such requests. |
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Can I apply to the Ph.D. program if I have not received a M.A.? Yes. All students enrolled in the clinical doctoral program will follow the same curriculum and will be expected to take 20 courses at Boston University whether they have received Master’s degreed previously. Students without Master’s degrees will earn a Master’s en route to the doctorate. |
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Are there any special steps international students must take to ensure their application is properly processed and reviewed? Please visit http://www.bu.edu/cas/admissions/graduate/international/ for information specific to international applicants. |
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Can I transfer credits earned from another graduate program to the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program at Boston University? Transfer credits requests are considered once an applicant is accepted and enrolls as a student. There is no guarantee that the courses you have taken at another college or university will transfer. If transfer credits are accepted, you will be asked to take substitute courses to complement your experience at BU. Therefore, it is unlikely that successfully transferred courses will reduce your time in the program. |
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How much does graduate education cost and what is the availability of financial aid and/or scholarships? We try to provide funding, but it is not guaranteed for a student’s entire enrollment at BU. However, for the past 5 years, all of our students who have requested funding have had tuition remission and a stipend for the first 3 years of the program. Many students have been funded for 4+ years. The majority of funding of either teaching fellowships or research assistantships but there are a few university sponsored scholarships as well. Outstanding applicants are nominated for those by the admissions committee. Please see the following site for specific financial information: http://www.bu.edu/bulletins/grs/item04.html#anchor1 |
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Approximately how many/what percentage of applicants are accepted per academic year? Less than 10% of applicants are accepted every year. |
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Is the GRE Subject Test required? The GRE Subject Test is not required but it is recommended. We will review scores if provided, but you will not be penalized if you do not take the exam. |