magda_madzia
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I’m currently applying to MFT masters programs in the Chicago area. This is a total career change for me (have been in finance for 13 years) and through my research, I feel like masters is the best way to start my education and get a better understanding of the potential paths to take. My ultimate goal is to go into private practice.
I have a few questions regarding this, as the more research I do, the more confused and overwhelmed I feel.
On school: does the school (name) matter?
I’ve received acceptance into Northwestern and am also interested in The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. I shot myself in the foot on not timing out the application process better given Northwestern offered a whole 5 days to accept. The program and faculty seems fantastic and exactly what I’m looking for in terms of exposure to the clinical aspects early on in the process. The downside is of course cost. I’ll be funding everything via small savings I have and school loans. The idea of ~140k loans against the potential salary is just scary.
The Chicago School is a reputable institution from my research. It’s a bit more of a flexible program and of course cheaper than Northwestern by about 50k.
I figure what you put into your studies makes the most impact regardless of the school but then again the clout of Northwestern and The Family Institute is hard to ignore.
Not to make this any longer of a question, but is there a path to go directly to a PHD program without the undergrad/research experience? Asking mostly because funding support is substantially stronger for doctorate programs.
Second question -
I’ve come to learn LMFT seems to be more limiting in comparison to LCP or LSW. I would consider a counseling program but social work/policy is not at all what I’m interested in yet seems to be the most flexible in employment opportunity. Is this accurate?
Thank you all for your time and guidance. Greatly appreciate it!
I have a few questions regarding this, as the more research I do, the more confused and overwhelmed I feel.
On school: does the school (name) matter?
I’ve received acceptance into Northwestern and am also interested in The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. I shot myself in the foot on not timing out the application process better given Northwestern offered a whole 5 days to accept. The program and faculty seems fantastic and exactly what I’m looking for in terms of exposure to the clinical aspects early on in the process. The downside is of course cost. I’ll be funding everything via small savings I have and school loans. The idea of ~140k loans against the potential salary is just scary.
The Chicago School is a reputable institution from my research. It’s a bit more of a flexible program and of course cheaper than Northwestern by about 50k.
I figure what you put into your studies makes the most impact regardless of the school but then again the clout of Northwestern and The Family Institute is hard to ignore.
Not to make this any longer of a question, but is there a path to go directly to a PHD program without the undergrad/research experience? Asking mostly because funding support is substantially stronger for doctorate programs.
Second question -
I’ve come to learn LMFT seems to be more limiting in comparison to LCP or LSW. I would consider a counseling program but social work/policy is not at all what I’m interested in yet seems to be the most flexible in employment opportunity. Is this accurate?
Thank you all for your time and guidance. Greatly appreciate it!
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