Prospective Ph.D. Students
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Dr. Schleider will not be reviewing applications to admit new PhD students for the Fall 2027 matriculation (either the Clinical Psychology Program or the Health Sciences Integrated PhD programs). General information and guidance about applying to doctoral programs in clinical psychology can be found below.

For general information and guidance about applying to doctoral programs in clinical psychology, see:
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• Mitch's Uncensored Advice for Applying to Graduate School in Clinical Psychology, provided by Dr. Mitch Prinstein, UNC Chapel Hill. A staple for those considering applying to graduate school in clinical psychology, from determining your best-fit career path to deciding between offers from Clinical PhD programs!

 

• Getting Into Psych Grad School, provided by the Council of University Directors in Clinical Psychology. Fantastic guide from Directors of Clinical Training at Clinical Psychology PhD programs across the country. 

 

• Open Access Tips/Materials for Clinical Psych PhD Applicants, provided by Mallory Dobias, B.S. A collection of open-access pointers, timelines, and materials—from sample e-mails to prospective advisors to 'before' and 'after' personal statements—from a PhD student in our lab!

 

• Master Calendar: 'Notify By' and Interview dates, U.S. Clinical PhD programs. Updated annually by Directors of Clinical Training at U.S. Clinical Psychology PhD programs.

 

• So You Want to Go to Clinical Psych Grad School? ...Or Something? Slides from a lecture I made for Stony Brook undergraduates on considering careers in clinical psychology and allied disciplines. Includes info about different career options and degrees; preparing to apply for PhD programs; and how to obtain research and clinical experience.

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• Examples of Clinical Psychology Personal Statements. This document includes a number of real examples (including mine!) of personal statements written for applications to clinical psychology PhD programs.