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Michelle
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What would look best on my application?
I want to major in psychology. What colleges are best in that major and what and how does it look like to get into those colleges? Im going to play volleyball, does that help beef out my application? What internships would be best?
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Arianne Munoz
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Which colleges excel in that major, and what does the process of getting into those colleges entail? ---- The initial step would be to conduct a Google search to identify the top-ranking universities for that major and explore their offerings. Consider the opinions of actual students who have attended these institutions.
Will participating in volleyball improve my application? ---- Engaging in extracurricular activities, such as clubs or sports teams, is always beneficial for your application. Utilize any affiliations you have.
Which internships are most suitable? ---- I cannot provide a definitive answer for this. However, a Google search can offer a helpful list of potential internships to consider.
Will participating in volleyball improve my application? ---- Engaging in extracurricular activities, such as clubs or sports teams, is always beneficial for your application. Utilize any affiliations you have.
Which internships are most suitable? ---- I cannot provide a definitive answer for this. However, a Google search can offer a helpful list of potential internships to consider.
Cari Boster
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Psychology is a great career field, with various different areas of focus. When looking into which school you may be interested in attending, but sure to consider a few different things: 1) how far from home do I want to be, or do I want to spread my wings (this can be especially important during the Freshman year)? 2) How much is tuition? 3) Does the school offer any options for minor degrees that I would be interested in?
Extracurricular activities are only a bonus, but make sure they are important to you; don't use those activities as "fluff" on your resume/college entry applications, etc. And remember that there are activities other than sports that may work more closely to your minor and/or major; look into being a peer or volunteer counselor, find a part time job/job shadow in human resources. These extracurriculars will also look great on your resume when you're ready to find your ideal position!
As for internships, the possibilities are vast - school psychology, child development, behavioral research, forensic psychology. Do some research so you have an idea of what each area involves, and if you don't think it'll be a fit for you personal, look at the next option. Don't settle on the first area or two that you see - while it may sound like your "dream career" at first, it's always good to have a backup plan in case things change or you just want to broaden your horizons even more.
Extracurricular activities are only a bonus, but make sure they are important to you; don't use those activities as "fluff" on your resume/college entry applications, etc. And remember that there are activities other than sports that may work more closely to your minor and/or major; look into being a peer or volunteer counselor, find a part time job/job shadow in human resources. These extracurriculars will also look great on your resume when you're ready to find your ideal position!
As for internships, the possibilities are vast - school psychology, child development, behavioral research, forensic psychology. Do some research so you have an idea of what each area involves, and if you don't think it'll be a fit for you personal, look at the next option. Don't settle on the first area or two that you see - while it may sound like your "dream career" at first, it's always good to have a backup plan in case things change or you just want to broaden your horizons even more.
Ben Parker
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Psychology can be a great major - the classes are filled with interesting content and it can lead to a variety of careers post-graduation. 'Best' can mean a lot of different things though. You might want to ask yourself what about psychology is interesting to you? Would you prefer a program that consists of different fields of psychology study (social, clinical, school, sports, behavioral)? You could search different rankings (US News & World, Times Higher Ed, Niche) to a list of schools/programs or contact schools that are interesting to you and inquire about their specific programs. Your guidance counselor may be a good resource as well.
Playing sports in high school definitely helps , but maybe think about additional activities you could participate in for a well-rounded application (internships, volunteering, academic clubs). For internships, talk to your counselor and see what programs could be available through your high school. There isn't a single best option but trying a few things at a health clinic, school, etc. can expose you to the different fields of study within psychology to see what you're interested in and like.
Playing sports in high school definitely helps , but maybe think about additional activities you could participate in for a well-rounded application (internships, volunteering, academic clubs). For internships, talk to your counselor and see what programs could be available through your high school. There isn't a single best option but trying a few things at a health clinic, school, etc. can expose you to the different fields of study within psychology to see what you're interested in and like.
Emily K. Merritt
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Selecting Colleges by Major: Examine the variety of Psychology courses offered to see if they capture your interest. Contact the school to learn about research, internships, and post-graduation outcomes for Psychology majors. Speak with current students in the major about their experiences and, if possible, attend a lecture.
Boosting Your Application: Engage in a few extracurricular activities that genuinely interest you. Focus on 2-3 activities and pursue leadership roles when possible. As a high school student, finding psychology-related internships might be challenging. Instead, consider volunteering and gaining experience with the populations you'd like to work with in the future. Explore local hospitals for internship programs available to high school students.
Boosting Your Application: Engage in a few extracurricular activities that genuinely interest you. Focus on 2-3 activities and pursue leadership roles when possible. As a high school student, finding psychology-related internships might be challenging. Instead, consider volunteering and gaining experience with the populations you'd like to work with in the future. Explore local hospitals for internship programs available to high school students.