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Nayleen
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What are some of the best colleges to study psychology?
I am a freshman turning sophomore trying to become a child psychologist when I get older and I'm just looking for the best colleges to study psychology to build the best resume.
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mark vellucci
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Vancouver, Washington
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Hi Nayleen,
Having gone to a few graduate schools in my life, I believe the most important consideration in choosing one is making sure you feel comfortable with your decision. I strongly advise you NOT to go to a school because they have a great reputation or a prestigious name unless that is what you want. I have found that smaller programs were more to my liking because I was able to get more direct contact with my professors and ended up being more than just a "face in the crowd".
Cost should also be a consideration in choosing a school. Choose a school that fits your projected future budget, so that you won't become strapped by overwhelming student loan debt. State schools/universities are often a great choice for quality of education and reasonableness of tuition.
Feel free to speak with other students attending programs you are interested in attending. They can often give you the best sense of whether or not a particulars school feels right for you.
There's a great deal to think about regarding your question. Give yourself plenty of time to decide, and remember that if your first choice doesn't suit you, you can transfer (you may lose some credits in the process, but it also may be very well worth it).
Best of luck to you!!!
Mark V.
Having gone to a few graduate schools in my life, I believe the most important consideration in choosing one is making sure you feel comfortable with your decision. I strongly advise you NOT to go to a school because they have a great reputation or a prestigious name unless that is what you want. I have found that smaller programs were more to my liking because I was able to get more direct contact with my professors and ended up being more than just a "face in the crowd".
Cost should also be a consideration in choosing a school. Choose a school that fits your projected future budget, so that you won't become strapped by overwhelming student loan debt. State schools/universities are often a great choice for quality of education and reasonableness of tuition.
Feel free to speak with other students attending programs you are interested in attending. They can often give you the best sense of whether or not a particulars school feels right for you.
There's a great deal to think about regarding your question. Give yourself plenty of time to decide, and remember that if your first choice doesn't suit you, you can transfer (you may lose some credits in the process, but it also may be very well worth it).
Best of luck to you!!!
Mark V.
Alexandra Barkin
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San Rafael, California
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I agree with Mark's answer above, that there are many elements that contribute to a good "fit" for your choice of college, and that is probably the most important factor to consider. Most colleges have a general psychology major, and then you will be able to get more specialized training in graduate school.
That said, I attended Tufts University which you might consider for the following reasons: They are unique in that they are one of very few schools offering a specific Clinical Psychology major. So, I had undergraduate education that prepared me very well as a first step toward becoming a psychologist--as opposed to a more general psychology major that is not necessarily geared toward a clinical specialty. Tufts also has a very strong child development program, which could also be of interest to you and help set a strong foundation for graduate work in the child psychology field.
That said, I attended Tufts University which you might consider for the following reasons: They are unique in that they are one of very few schools offering a specific Clinical Psychology major. So, I had undergraduate education that prepared me very well as a first step toward becoming a psychologist--as opposed to a more general psychology major that is not necessarily geared toward a clinical specialty. Tufts also has a very strong child development program, which could also be of interest to you and help set a strong foundation for graduate work in the child psychology field.
Caitlin Regan
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Seton Hall University is where I received my school counseling and mental health counseling degrees. It is an excellent school and has an excellent psychology program. Professors are well educated, extremely experienced, and do a wonderful job at guiding you and providing their expertise. Highly recommended. They have both excellent in-person and online programs.