Psychology and Social Work Resources

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Plan your psychology school pathway

SDN helps psychology applicants compare graduate psychology programs, prepare applications and interviews, understand psychology training, and connect with psychology students, psychologists, and mental health professionals in the SDN community.

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Applicant Path

1. Choose a Path Compare schools and focus on the education path that fits where you are now. 2. Study the Process Use guides and articles to prepare for applications, interviews, and admissions decisions. 3. Compare and Discuss Pair structured school research with perspective from applicants, students, and advisors. 4. Ask an Advisor Ask a confidential question and receive guidance from SDN verified expert advisors. Always human, always free. 5. Work with a Coach Work one-on-one with a professional pre-health coach when you need structured application support.

Psychology and Mental Health Profession Resources

Planning & Assessment

Activity Finder
Find extracurricular activities: clinical jobs, volunteering, research, and shadowing

School Database
Learn all about psychology schools

Psychologist and MSW Q&A
Interviews with psychologists across practice types

How to Choose a Post Baccalaureate or Special Masters Program (SMP)
Factors to consider for post-baccalaureate and special master’s programs

Applications & Interviews

Interview Feedback
Review interview experiences shared by applicants

Test Prep & Resources

Casper/PREview Community
Discuss Casper, PREview, and other situational judgment tests

Review2
Testing center reviews from other applicants

Advising and Coaching

Ask an Advisor

Ask a confidential question in the SDN Forums and receive free guidance from SDN verified expert advisors. Donations help keep this service available to every student.

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Work with a Coach

Work one-on-one with a professional pre-health coach for structured application support. Coaching is donation-based so students can contribute according to their ability.

Work with a Coach

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Interview Feedback

How Can I Prepare for Psychology School Interviews?

Discover details about interview and student experiences at psychology schools reported by students after their interviews.

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Psychology and Mental Health Articles

SDN articles in this hub cover psychology programs, social work pathways, counseling, mental health training, service programs, and professional perspectives.

Psychology Community Discussions

Share your experiences and talk about the admissions process with fellow psychology students on the SDN Community Forums.

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