Home page

What I Wish I Knew Before Applying to Grad School in Psychology and Counseling

Frames What I Wish I Knew Before Applying to Grad School in Psychology and Counseling

Description What I Wish I Knew Before Applying to Grad School in Psychology and Counseling

Comments What I Wish I Knew Before Applying to Grad School in Psychology and Counseling

Thank you for this video Comment from : Wood Dweller

I'm glad I checked that CACREP website I was freaking out for a second, cause the school that I literally have an interview with tomorrow, doesn't say anything about being CACREP accredited But according to the website it is Comment from : Ian Corley

Hello, I am enrolled in a Counseling Psychology MA that is accredited by MPCAC I believe there are only 5 states that I can not work as an LPC vs if I got CACREP Is this correct? Thank you Comment from : Carlo Kalisch-Cellai

What’s the deal with not having a full sneeze? Let that sneeze free! Anywho good video Comment from : Broke Miner

thank you so much, this is so helpful❤ Comment from : Lydia Hanson

If you're looking to get into a master's for school counseling, you will want either CACREP or CAEP For MFT, you want to make sure the program is COAMFTE accredited If you're wanting to be a mental health counselor, that's when you want to ensure the program is CACREP accredited Comment from : Michael Joseph

The APA accreditation is important for undergrad degrees? I'm thinking about doing an online program in the SNHU University and their BA Psychology is only accredited by the CACREP, thanks! Comment from : Camila Paz Millicovsky

That was so helpful, greatly appreciated! Comment from : Jenna Tomaszewski

This was somewhat helpful but the lack of energy and enthusiasm in the video made it very hard to watch Comment from : Millicent Forever

How did you take the GRE during undergrad? Comment from : Florian XYZed

Make sure it’s accredited in your state This happened to me I went to a school that had accreditations but not for NYS Comment from : aliceyank3

Thank you so much for this video! It was incredibly helpful! I was about to apply to a program that wasn't accredited by CACREP! Comment from : Paola Rocha

What a sweet precious ❤️ voice Comment from : Bessie Stephens

Any book recommendations for an individual working with adolescents in counseling Comment from : Mighty Zane

would you reccomend cacrep accreditation over mpcac? Comment from : Samantha Eidinger

You’re so sweet! Thanks for being willing to share this information:) Comment from : Candice Del Bosque

So unaccredited programs are just essentially scams??? Comment from : Tbear

you're amazing! thank you so much Comment from : KINS

Hi just wanted to ask if anyone knows that the CSULA's MS in Counseling (School-Based Family Counseling) is accredited? Comment from : Rea

Hey, your videos are so helpful! I am applying to a Clinical Psychology PsyD program currently I figured I'd ask if you would be willing to take a look at it before submitting my application I would really appreciate your critiques Please let me know :) Comment from : Briana Battle

I am applying to clinical psychology doctoral Psyd programs and I literally (today) just BOMBED MY GRE TEST 😭😩 I have not recieved my analytical writing score yet, but did AWFUL on the verbal/quant I barley had time to study due to work and being in school full time But, I do have a high current undergrad GPA (387) and have in field clinical experience, polished my statement of purpose, obtained three good letter of recommendations So I am PRAYING that those good factors will outweigh my horrible GRE scores 😔 Comment from : Kathy Figueroa

Thanks for sharing I am really considering a LMHC program I've already got an MS in a different field but i really feel a passion and a call for this I think Comment from : Omega Lord

NYU clinical psychology is not accredited… wow Comment from : Hansenberg

🕊 Comment from : Vladyslav

My program is APA accredited but not CACREP? Is this going to be a problem down the road? The other school I looked at because of CACREP accreditation is not accredited by APA Comment from : Laura Dirk

I’m curious if your interested in pursuing the psyd after your masters program Comment from : Giselle Garcia

So question, the school I wanna go to for my master's (Michigan school of professional psychology) is accredited by the APA and the higher learning commission of the north, but there's no cacrep I know that APA only applies to doctorates and I'm going for my master's, should I not go? Comment from : Marshawn Lunch

So question, the school I want to go to (Michigan school of professional psychology) is accredited by the APA and I know that only applies to doctoral programs but I'd be going for my master's, should I not go there? They aren't accredited by cacrep Comment from : Marshawn Lunch

Hello, should i prepare for GRE general test or GRE subject test for masters in psychology? Please reply Comment from : Kshitij Sontakke

My school did not require GRE for masters program Comment from : danielle

Hi my Girlfriend is debating between a few school choices at the moment We are currently in California and will be here for the next few years (she will be here long enough to get a masters in MFT), but we have goals to move to Florida down the roadbrShe’s basically narrowed it down to either North Central University (NCU) or CSU Northridge NCU is COAMFTE , and Northridge is COAMFTEbrNorthridge seems to be the more “established” program, but have you heard any positive/negative info on either program that would sway your decision in either direction? Comment from : Stuart Andrew

Unfortunately, I learned about CACREP too late I thought apa was the general standard and didn't think about it at all Incredibly heartbreaking So, trying to educate myself to put myself in a better position if I decide to try for the next level Hoping others catch this video Comment from : Steph

Do you have any tips for Canadian universities and do you think if I get a certificate from Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, can i also work in the US? Comment from : Haktan

Darrian, thank you so much for the info I'm wondering, if it's for master's of social work or master's in marriage and family therapy, is accreditation still important? Comment from : Yanqin Li

One aspect of the pandemic that really saved me stress was GRE scores being waived/ not mandatory, so I didn’t take it because like you said, who likes standardized tests?🤷‍♀️ I believe they are making it mandatory for next years round of applicants again at least for clinical mental health counseling on a Masters level But I did not take the GRE and still got into grad school through HARD undergrad work, involvement, and good interview skills! I think that’s one thing you should have mentioned was how daunting the interview process can be It certainly threw me off and I got rejected (fairly lol) from the first school I interviewed with So glad I applied to 5 Comment from : Alivia Johnson

Hi Darrian! This video was so helpful, thank you! I have just started researching possible grad schools and was wondering if it’s necessary to attend a CACREP accredited program if you’re going to be practicing in the same state as your program? I’m a bit confused because I don't see graduation from a CACREP program as a requirement to become a LMFT, so I guess I was wondering how necessary it is? A program i’m interested in (santa clara university’s MA in counseling psychology) states that it prepares students to become a licensed LMFT and is accredited by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, but not CACREP Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge! Comment from : Kendall

Thank you so much for this! You've made my life so much easier!!! Comment from : Jenesis Bronner

You are right, there's not alot of students that they accepted for my Masters in Clinical Mental Health degree I just got accepted and I am about to start my summer classes soon I am super nervous and excited at the same time Do you know why they let you take certain classes and you need to make a good grade before the fully accept you into the program? Thank you! Thank you so much for making these videos Comment from : God Ness

👏👏👏🎙 Comment from : Dr Loren

So glad I watched this I almost chose a Graduate program without APA accreditation That was close Thanks a lot!!!! Comment from : shawn Love

Ran into the accreditation problem Thankfully i noticed before i made my choice and picked the school that put me on the right track! Comment from : Taylor Owens

God you’re a dime 😍 Comment from : Dev free

Great info !! Comment from : Erick Zamora

Great to have book recommendations and explanations Also I agree with every bit of the GRE advice I am trying to go back to school three years after undergrad and kicking myself for not taking it back in undergrad Thank you Comment from : Ciara Steele

Thank you for this! You will make a great psychologist ❤️ Comment from : Jahnavi Pandya

Thank you so much for the information!! Do you have any idea on the licensure/accreditation for overseas programs? Can you bring those degrees and accreditation back to the states? Comment from : Macca9248

You have helped me a lot Thank 🙇 Comment from : Carol Walker

hi! i’m in the process of applying to graduate school now I want to get a masters first (i’m not ready to apply to a doctorate yet) would counseling psychology masters work when applying to clinical doctorate programs? Or should I only apply to clinical masters programs? Im having some difficulty finding clinical masters programs Comment from : Sophia Frontale

Sadly I see so many people get their PhD or masters in pysch but not in programs that are set up for actual licensure Comment from : Victoria Swift

Thank you! I too, being the eldest of siblings; had to figure everything out on my own I graduate Spring 2021 (next semester) with a BA in Psychology My school only offers two Master's programs that I'm interested in My school offers an MSW, and an MS in Counseling Psychology Idk what to choose?? :( any thoughts? Comment from : Sir Vive Pheonix

Any guide for Masters in I-O Psychology aspirations?? Comment from : anagha khot

Great information! Thank you Currently looking into grad school atm Will definitely pick up those books Comment from : Sun Luu

I’m in my third year of my program and they are barely getting their COAMFTE accreditation which means I can’t say I graduated from a COAMFTE program My advisors said it would be too late for me to jump on the new track I plan on moving from California to Washington and I am so lost as to what to do I’m wondering if I could transfer to an accredited program or do I have to start all over? Comment from : Grumpy Schnauzer

Hi! I'm a freshman undergraduate majoring in Psychology at Grand Canyon University I want to go on to get a Masters in Counseling I don't intend to go to GCU's master program as it's not accredited with CACREP but is the undergraduate program good? Does where you get your bachelor's matter when going for a Master's? GCU is regionally accredited Comment from : Crystal Diaz

Hi! I Ioved all the advice you gave, and I will definitely be purchasing these books I was wondering if you knew what programs would be best for me to choose for Grad Schoo? I want to do forensic psychology and work as a criminal psychologist, so I am having a hard time choosing what programs would be able to get me to that point! Any feedback is helpful! Comment from : Bria R

This was so so helpful! I appreciate you being thoughtful! Love the book recommendations! I’m getting these! Can you you recommend a book to study for the GRE? As well! I’m switching from business of 3 years to psychology and I’m an older student! But I do relationship coaching Do I said this makes more sense for me to go into counseling, marriage counseling that is, I’m glad I found your channel I’m looking for as resources and info on the first years of psychology how to prepare what to expect what should I focus more on what classes are the most difficult And finally what careers within psychology are paying better than others not as complicated and competitive Which are growing fast? Thanks just subscribed 😉👍 Comment from : Psychology Garden

I'm about to start my masters program online for counseling soon I checked the sites you gave us, but can't seem to search my school since it is online Any advice? Thanks! Comment from : Jaylinn Hansen

I am looking to apply for Azusa Pacific and Pepperdine University Does it matter if they're not accredited by CACREP because I plan to stay in California to get a license? Comment from : Mandy Huang

Thank you so much for this ♥️♥️♥️ Comment from : Self Integration Academy

I totally agree!! I applied for my master’s program on the university I graduated from, and got rejected I didn’t give up and applied to other universities and I did get accepted to another one, the one I’m currently in:) I was nervous to apply because I didn’t take my GRE, but thanks to the COVID I didn’t need my GRE scores and was admitted immediately:) In comparison to the other university, this one didn’t even interview me, so that led me to think that I am good enough to pursue my master’s through the hard work:) for anyone trying to apply for your master’s program, don’t apply just to one uni!!! There are many other ones who would love to have you!! Comment from : BunnyVal

Hey Darrian, is CACREP accreditation important if you’re going to the Columbia university for the MHC program? Comment from : Harmony

Thank you for this video it has been so helpful! I had a question if you happen to know the answer to it Should I go to a graduate school where I want to live and stay in? Since each state might have different requirements is it best to get my masters/PhD where I want to live live? Or since there’s a kind of different process to get your license does it not really matter? Thank you! Comment from : tiannaching31

Darrian! I have another question! So during your undergrad were you in any honors programs or assisted in labs? Also I heard you can skip grad school and go straight into working on getting your doctorate is that true? Comment from : Claudia

How did you study for the GRE? Comment from : Claudia

Related What I Wish I Knew Before Applying to Grad School in Psychology and Counseling videos

How to explain low GPA in grad school SoP or Personal Statement | Grad School with low GPA РѕС‚ : Bestman Academy Download Full Episodes | The Most Watched videos of all time

SUNY at Albany - 5 Things I Wish I Knew About Before Attending РѕС‚ : Go Beyond The Brochure Download Full Episodes | The Most Watched videos of all time

5 things I wish I knew before I bought my first tent РѕС‚ : Dan Becker Download Full Episodes | The Most Watched videos of all time

5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Retirement – My Early Retirement Regrets РѕС‚ : Invincible Money Download Full Episodes | The Most Watched videos of all time

What I wish I knew before buying my first fly rod РѕС‚ : Bow River Troutfitters Download Full Episodes | The Most Watched videos of all time

10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Crime Scene Investigator РѕС‚ : RHO Said It Download Full Episodes | The Most Watched videos of all time

What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Special Education Teacher | First Year Special Ed Teachers РѕС‚ : ActiviTeach Download Full Episodes | The Most Watched videos of all time

What I Wish I Knew Before Doing My Masters In Math РѕС‚ : BriTheMathGuy Download Full Episodes | The Most Watched videos of all time

5 things I wish I knew before becoming an OBGYN РѕС‚ : Alirod MD Download Full Episodes | The Most Watched videos of all time

Should You Become A PMU Artist In 2023? (+ What I Wish I Knew Before Starting!) РѕС‚ : BEAUTY BIZ DIARY Download Full Episodes | The Most Watched videos of all time