How I got into my school psychology program
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- Опубликовано: 7 июн 2024
- HOW I GOT INTO GRAD SCHOOL FOR SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY
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I received several questions about my grad school program so I thought I would make it a series, starting off with the application process. In the future, I'll be going over what my course work looks like, the differences between a specialist degree and Ph.D., as well as why I decided to pursue this field.
I know that most graduate programs emphasize the importance of research, but since the master's/specialist program is more hands-on and technical, they typically favor experience over research (not saying that research is not important!). I just wanted to mention this since I didn't really touch upon it in the video.
Feel free to leave any questions or comments below! 
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So happy I found your channel! Thanks for all the info.
Thank you sooo much for this!
Hi Tiffany!
Last year when I stumbled upon your channel, I was in doubt of what career choice I wanted to pursue after my BA in psychology. I subscribed to your channel not knowing that you were going to post more videos of your school psychology life/program. I have been following you since. Anyway! I appreciate you!! I have watched all your videos up until now and I wanted to personally thank you for sharing your journey, as it too will be mine soon. I recently received an email stating that I have been accepted to a School Psychology Program in Cali!!! I am incredibly happy to share with you my news as you have been there for me every step of the way virtually. You are so encouraging and honest. I hope one day I can be the same to others.
Amber
Wow thank you so much for following my journey and CONGRATULATIONS on getting accepted to a school psych program! That's incredibly exciting and I can't wait to hear about your experience :D
Thanks for the video! 🙂
Hello Tiffany, i am glad that i found your channel! I am interested in psychology. I am an RN in Australia and migrated to Aus 5 years and kind of got lots of challenges dealing with multiculturalism and living as an immigrant and the like, which have affected me in a way positively as well as negatively. Thank you for sharing your experiences and please do more videos for people like me😍 it will greatly motivate me! Thanks and happy new year😀
Soyoon Kim hi!! Thanks so much for stopping by :) It must be really hard adjusting to a different lifestyle and culture, especially if you recently started working there.. Are you interested in pursuing the psychology field? Let me know what other videos you would like to see! 😁
Tiffany Lee thank you for your comment🤗😉😘 i do not think i am ready for uni to study psychology yet but I will definitely pursue it in 3 to 5 years time and it is a long term plan haha😂 it would be great if you could do a video like recommend books to help people like me who’s interested in psychology and who is not sure if they go for it. I am so glad you replied my comment 🤗🤗 🙏
Hi Tiffany, thank you for the videos regarding the profession and the schooling! I'm learning a lot from them :) I am currently a college graduate who's interested in applying for a school psychology program next fall. I was just unsure about how much experience I needed to make myself a competitive applicant. The programs I've been looking at seem to have vague expectations regarding experience with working with children and adolescents, and I don't really have a clear picture of the kind (and length) of work experience they prefer applicants to have. I have a good gpa and research experience in the psychology field, and I have some experience working with children. Right now, I work as a refugee foster care intern, and my job is to teach English and do recreational/meditation activities and exercises with refugee children and youth. I was a Sunday school teacher for about 3 years at my local church, and was a private tutor for students (elementary through high school) for 4 years. I don't know what else I should be doing during my break to prepare myself, other than to study for and take the gre. Should I seek jobs in school settings? If you can give me any suggestions regarding experience, it would be greatly appreciated :)
Hi Kaul! It sounds like you have a lot of experience under your belt already! You can definitely look for jobs in the school setting to get a sense of what the job would feel like. Some of my cohort are substitute teachers, prior teachers, research assistants and ABA therapists. Good luck!!
Super Helpful!!!
Hi! I'm from the UK and I'm a mature student looking to study BSc Psychology part-time while working in a school setting. Love your videos. :) Thanks for all the info
thanks so much for watching and good luck!
Hi tiff! I love all of your vids. One of the reasons why I feel in love with the career was thanks to your vids. I’m currently applying for school psych grad program and was wondering if you could take a look at my statement of intent. It’ll be a great privilege if a current school psych intern could give me some tips on applying for grad school. Thanks for taking the time to read this and hope you have a wonderful day ☺️
Jennifer Sung hey! Thanks so much for the kind words 🧡 feel free to send it to tiffanyjleee@gmail.com. I’ll definitely give you some feedback when I get a chance!
Thank you Tiffany!
thanks for watching!
All your videos have been super helpful and encouraging! Thank you! I’m currently an RBT looking into school psychology programs to apply to next year. Are there any recommendations or helpful tips from your experience preparing for the GRE? Thanks again :)
Hi Alejandra! I personally purchased a prep book and took about a month to study before taking the test. I read through the sections and timed myself on the entire test several times... Some of my friends have taken prep courses but it really depends on your current score and your goal!
Hi Tiffany! I got into a Master's Degree program for school psych this year and will be attending this Fall. Your videos have been tremendously helpful and encouraging :) sidenote: I love your curls! Did you do them on your own or at a salon?
Congrats!! Hope you have a great semester :D my curls are natural- lots of products, scrunching, and air drying
Thank you so much for making this video!! (: I am currently interested in applying to programs and graduated with a BS in clinical psychology last year. I’ve been working full time (in a job unrelated to children) but am hoping to use volunteer experience to apply to programs. Do you think volunteer experience is enough or should the experience be paid?
Hi! I can't speak for specific programs but I honestly think any experience is valuable, especially if you learn something from it. If you can show how you grew from that experience and how it relates to the field, I think it'd be a great asset to your resume and profile
💚 thank you.
So happy I found your channel, so honest! What type of position did you have working in the private school, I apologize if I missed it.
I started off as an art teacher and then moved my way up to the program coordinator and then program director. I was there for around 10 years total starting in high school. I provided consultation for teachers and parents and implemented various academic and behavioral interventions for students. It's definitely a unique experience but if you can work with children in any capacity, it'll help you out!
Hi Tiffany!
I love your videos and have been watching you for a while now. You’re super helpful!!
I’m interested in school psychology but I’m just worried I don’t have enough experience in the related field. Plus my GPA is around 3.0-3.2 range, I’m not sure if that’ll effect my application or not so I wanted your opinion. I was originally a biology major but I soon found out that it wasn’t for me and it effected my GPA. After I changed to psych my grades improved drastically so do you think it’ll render my chances of scoring an interview to a program?
Thanks
Hey Tram! While I think grades and test scores are important, I do believe your essay and work experience speaks volumes in your application. I was originally pre-med in undergrad and had some pretty bad grades my first few years of college. Then, when I switched to psychology, my grades changed drastically as well 😆 it's not too late to rack up some experience before you apply. i know it might be difficult with current circumstances but I don't think it'd be bad to try and seek out positions within a school setting (even it's virtual) or at a daycare or research facility. I think programs will also be more understanding of candidates this year and next. If you're personable and passionate about serving and working with children, I think you have a good shot.
Hi Tiffany! Can you give me advice on how to prepare for the interview? I know you said to review info on the NASP website, but do you know the best things for me to prepare for/what I most need to know? I love your channel!
Hey Ki'ara! I think the best advice is to be yourself and practice basic interview questions before you go in (i.e. tell me about yourself, why you want to pursue this field/what drew you to this field, how you dealt with a challenging situation). Additionally, it'll be important for YOU to interview the school and program to make sure it's a good fit for you :) ask some questions and get a good feel for the program. Hope this helps!
I’m currently in the process of applying and interviewing for grad schools for school psychology. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences and thoughts! Do you remember any questions you were asked during your interviews? Or tips for preparing what to say or mention? Thank you!
Kati Kochevar I think it really depends on the program that you’re applying to! My program wanted to make sure I was a good fit for the school and that I had previous experiences that related to the field. I would definitely research the specific schools that you’re applying to to see if there’s any specialty or area or professor that you may be able to relate to. Hope this helps!
Hello, I really enjoy your videos they are so informational! After undergrad, I’m doubling as educ and psychology, I was hoping to work for a little before applying for masters programs. I was wondering did u have to get certified to work as an ABA? If so how would you describe the process of getting certified?
Hi! I wasn't certified when I started working in ABA but I highly recommend becoming an RBT so you have some background and training before working with children. Some companies certify you after hiring which is nice! I took some coursework towards a BCaBA before starting school psychology. Those classes were intense but definitely helpful for learning theory and practice when you're working in the field
Thank you for these videos! I am a junior studying Special Education and I am already trying to plan for grad school. Right now I am trying to decide whether or not to teach for a few years or to go straight into grad school. What was your undergrad degree in?
Hi Bryanna! I think it's amazing that you're studying special education. I honestly believe that teaching before going into the program gives you invaluable experience and a unique perspective. I, unfortunately, did not have that kind of opportunity, but previous teachers in my cohort have a lot to offer during discussions and presentations. I have an undergraduate degree in psychology and a minor in business studies. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Hi Tiffany, thank you for this insightful video. I am in the beginning stages of preparing to go to grad school (application process). I am honestly a little stuck on my essays. The school I am applying to is asking for two essays, a personal and professional. I completed my personal essay with ease but cannot figure out where to begin with my professional essay. I was hoping that you may have some tips for me, it would be greatly appreciated.
P.S. I am planning to study Rehabilitation Psychology/Case Management. Thank you for what tips you can provide!
good luck! I used my previous professional experiences in my essay to support why I would be a good fit with my program :-)
Hi Tiffany! I just finished submitting my application for a school psych masters, and the school I applied to also requires interviews. Would you be able to make a video more about the interview process?
Other people have been asking as well. I would love to!
Hi Tiffany! I thought your vid was very helpful. I am also interested in school psychology and my major concern is the Gre since I'm not really good at standardized tests. How did you prep for the Gre and what books did you use? I currently have The Manhattan Prep strategic guide books for each subject and the official ETS books. Thank you kindly.
Hi Rosa! I used the Kaplan book back when I was preparing for it and went to the library a few times a week for a month to work on practice tests and questions. I found that doing an entire timed test was helpful to gauge my score and see what I needed help with. I didn't do super great but it also isn't the biggest part of the application so I was content. Hope this helps!
Thanks for sharing ❤️ wonder what research you had done before your application. How did you find this school and the program?
TBH I didn’t do that much research about the field and program. I stumbled upon it one day and applied to the program because it matched my prior experiences and strengths. It’s been really amazing learning about the field and I can’t wait to start working in the schools
Thanks so much for posting these videos! I’m pursing my BA with a major in psych and a minor in communication studies, with plans to apply to the school psych grad program at the University of Oregon!
Did you find it difficult to find the jobs you mentioned (ABA/private school) with only a bachelor’s in psych? I’m planning to get some experience in the education field before applying to grad programs but I’m worried about finding good/interesting jobs without having a background/education in teaching.
You can definitely find jobs as an ABA therapist where the company will pay for your RBT (registered behavior technician) training. It usually includes tests and observations but most companies require it these days which I think is great. You can also find jobs at preschools or substitute teaching! Any job with children will boost your experience and resume 👍🏻👍🏻
Tiffany Lee Awesome, thank you! 💜
Thank you so much for uploading this! Is 2 years + 1 internship a ED.S.? I don’t know if the pay is worth it to get a PhD :/
Yes, it's typically considered an Ed.S. but for some it's a master's + certificate of advanced graduate studies (CAGS). If your end goal is to become a practitioner in a school, I'm not sure if it's worth it to get a Ph.D.
Your videos are very helpful, thank you! :) I am not sure if you can answer this but do you know if you can become a school psychologist without going in to the specific “school psychology program?” Like could I get a masters in psychology and some in background in education, and then still technically be a school psychologist? I don’t have a lot of school psychologist programs near me. Thank you!!
Hi Allison! You are required to get a degree from a school psychology program in order to become a school psychologist. The training program is a LOT more intensive than a bachelors in psychology. Some of my classmates moved from out of state and are planning to move back after they finish their internship. Hope this helps!
Hi Tiffany,
Just wondering if you could give specific examples of relevant experience or volunteer work that would be helpful for school psychology programs or that would look good on an app/resume when applying to programs? Like, should I try getting a position in public schools, research, etc..? Hope that makes sense.
Hey! This is a great question. Generally, any experience working with children will be great for your resume/essay. Some good examples are working as an IA in a special education classroom, substitute teaching, ABA therapy, and daycare/before or after school programs. Getting experience in an intensive in home setting could also give you good skills and knowledge clinically. For PhD programs, you may need more research experience in a lab since they expect you to do research in their program. Hope this helps!
Hi, I was recently accepted into the program; fall 19' at Fordham University. Please post more videos on your experiences. Job outlook and your internship experience. My only concern is finding work although there is said to be a job growth within the next few years. Here in NYC I only see private schools hiring. Anyway thx for sharing your experiences with us.
Victoria Checo you have plenty of opportunities in northern Virginia if you’re willing to move! According to NASP, outlook and growth look good. Thanks so much for your support and good luck on your program! I would love for us to connect 😊
@@TiffanyLee Unfortunately relocation is hard for this NYC girl. Most I'll consider is New Jersey haha and years from now California/Florida.. Sounds awesome I would love that !
Victoria Checo do private schools not hire certain people???
Wonderful video; Question, Do you recommend getting a Bachelor’s of arts or Sience I’m Psychology??
I've heard some people say that a BS is better but from my personal experience, I haven't seen a huge difference for school admission or jobs
Tiffany Lee Thank you. I just want to learn what I need, also obviously save money as well.
Hello! Thank you for your highly informative video! Would you consider working as a psychology tutor to be relevant experience for a school psychology program? Thanks!
I don't think it would hurt! Having a strong psych background definitely helps while going through grad school so admissions directors may perceive that as valuable experience. I also think working with children or in schools gives you good experience and perspective!
Hello Tiffany! Thank you so much for this video. This may be a little late, but do you have any advice for teachers who are interested in pursuing a Masters in School Psychology? ☺️
I think teachers who become school psychologists come with really special insight and experience compared to those without teaching background. If you didn't get your bachelor's in psychology, i would highly suggest researching specific program prerequisites to see if there are additional classes you need to take to fulfill the application requirement (some don't require this). I would also use your teaching experience as your strength since you have knowledge in classroom management (behavior) and academic interventions. During interviews, I suggest highlighting your strengths in the classroom in addition to your interest in supporting student mental health. I'm not a teacher so this may not be the best advice but hope this helps!
@@TiffanyLee This was very helpful! Thank you so much!!
Hi! I’ll be graduating from my psychology under grad program in May and I was just wondering what jobs you were able to get with your bachelors degree? It would be really helpful if you could let me know!!!! Love your videos! They are so helpful
Hi Jackie! TBH, it's not easy finding a full-time job with a bachelor's in psychology... But some of the few options I had were ABA therapy (find a place that will train you to be an RBT), substitute teacher/instructional aid, and daycare/preschool teacher. These will give you experience with children and psychology /education.
Tiffany Lee thank you!!!
Hi! Did you have to complete a masters before the specialist degree or was it combined? Thank you!
it's usually combined (3 years including internship). an EdS program will most likely let you graduate after internship while a program like mine gives you a master's first so you graduate after two years. We get an advanced graduate certificate after our third year which equates to an EdS. hope this helps!
I’m a third year undergraduate right now and I can’t figure out if I should apply for a school psychologist program right away or get a job as like a substitute teacher or something related to it first. Do you think it’s better to wait after graduation?
If you feel ready to apply (take your GRE, write your applications) then I don't think it's a bad idea to continue school but personally, I really enjoyed my time working after I graduated. I learned and grew a lot as a person while working and was able to bring in different perspective to my program.
I plan on going to George Mason once I finish my Associates at NOVA 😁
yay! they have amazing grad programs
I am currently trying to write personal statements/statements of purpose for the specialist programs. Any advice? I have many stories I could write about but I’m not sure what exactly what to discuss
Hey! I would include one or two of your stories that relate with the field of school psychology. Ideally, they should have impacted your perspective on the field and driven you to work with children. Anything that showcases your experience and heart for student success should be great!
Hi, Do you have a have an undergrad in psychology or education to be admitted into school psychology programs?
Generally, programs expect you to have a background in psychology but it depends on the school. I think having a degree in education is valuable in a school psychology program because it gives you perspective as a teacher. My school required some of my teacher friends to take a couple classes over the summer to meet the pre-requisites for the program.
I have an interview for a school psych program. Any tips??
Yay, congrats! Be yourself and make sure you practice questions and have some stories to tell about your experience. My interview included questions about why I wanted to pursue the field and what kind of experience I have with children. Hope everything goes well!
Do you have any information regarding online school psychology masters programs?
You should check out this page: www.online-psychology-degrees.org/faq/will-an-online-psychology-degree-allow-one-to-work-as-a-school-psychologist/
I would just make sure the program is NASP approved so you won't have to worry about accreditation and licensing later. Hope this helps!
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Do you think it's important to consider the location of the grad school/ where you want to work afterwards?
I think the location of the grad school you're considering is important depending on your priorities. If you want to live near home or family, that may impact your decisions whereas if funding is more important, you may considering moving farther away. With an NCSP, you can work anywhere so I wouldn't worry too much about the work afterwards unless you want practicum experience there during school.
Tiffany Lee Would you say that networking would play a big role in finding the right school for you? I love your vids by the way!!! They are legit the best 🥺
I don't think it's necessary but it can definitely help you to learn more about the school and gain more resources. I've seen faculty help with the admissions process and provide assistantship/job information so in general, yes. Thank you so much for watching!!
Tiffany Lee You’re seriously so awesome! Thanks a bunch for sharing your experiences and knowlege 💜
Is it possible to do a LSSP program part time or evenings?
YES!! There are programs that accommodate to working professionals and teachers so I would definitely browse the NASP site (under NASP approved programs) to find one that suits your schedule. There are also hybrid programs that allow you to work virtually for a portion of the semester.
What did you wear to your interview??
I would love to make a video on this! I wore slacks and a button down with a jacket.
is a masters program in educational psychology essentially the same as a school psychology masters program?
In the US, ed psych is generally more research heavy and focus on research related to education and learning like the efficacy of an intervention. School psychs are practitioners who work in schools directly with students and staff. I believe in other countries, however, school psychologists are referred to as educational psychologists so it could definitely be confusing
What did u do to prep for the gre?
I bought a GRE prep book and spent about two months studying. I think full-length practice tests are really helpful and help with time management!
How many schools did you apply to?
I only applied to one school but my friends and others I know applied to 2-3 programs. In hindsight, I should've applied to a couple more but I'm glad it worked out for me! What about you?
@@TiffanyLee OO okay so I have 7 schools on my list lol I was always told to apply to as many as I can and I felt 5 was too little and 10 too small. Is 7 too much?
5 was too little and 10 too much***
Im currently pursuing my bachelors in education( it includes some parts of psychology too) and i want to pursue my masters in psychology. Do you think thts possible as an international student?
Rhea M I definitely think it’s possible! You may need to do more research on job opportunities once you graduate, though, in case citizenship or a green card is not an option for you. You can always work for private institutions but that can sometimes be tricky
@@TiffanyLee thank u so much for clearing that up 💜
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