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Applying for Grad School Exam Questions
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When applying to graduate school programs, you should not apply to a program unless you
meet all admissions criteria, because graduate admission committees do not consider your
strengths as compensation for your weaknesses (e.g., hav...
Applying for Grad School Exam Questions
And Answers 100% Pass
When applying to graduate school programs, you should not apply to a program unless you
meet all admissions criteria, because graduate admission committees do not consider your
strengths as compensation for your weaknesses (e.g., having strong research experience will
not offset low GRE scores). TRUE OR FALSE? - answer✔False
Table 4.1 shows the importance of various criteria in admissions decisions for master's and
doctoral programs. Which of the following criteria was most clearly rated as having medium
importance? - answer✔research experience for master's candidates
It is difficult to _____ raise the overall numerical value of a GPA. - answer✔significantly
Which of the following should be your primary goal regarding the information contained in your
letters of recommendation for graduate school applications? - answer✔You should ensure that
all information requested by the program from recommenders is covered across the
combination of your letters.
Many graduate programs give more weight to your academic performance in the second half of
your undergraduate career, rather than just your overall GPA. TRUE OR FALSE? - answer✔True
If you have mediocre grades, having excellent qualifications in other areas may compensate to
make you competitive for admission to graduate programs. The best compensations are to
have all of which of the following? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) - answer✔Having solid letters of
recommendation
Carefully writing and revising your personal statement
Perhaps the best advice regarding graduate school interviews is to: - answer✔go, if you're
invited
Which of the following is true of the new GRE test format? - answer✔there are real-life and
data interpretation questions
Which of the following are good ways to prepare for the GRE test? - answer✔allow many hours
over several weeks or months to study
consider obtaining at least one of the study guides available for the GREs
review the test taking tips on the ETS (Educational Testing Service) website
Your reading suggests that in deciding to re-take tests, like the GRE, you should be consistently
performing at least ___ percent higher on practice tests than you did on your last actual test
day. - answer✔15
Quality of your graduate application materials counts. Fill out a practice application form and
never hand-write your application. TRUE OR FALSE? - answer✔True
In reality, many graduate programs prefer that undergraduates complete coursework that is: -
answer✔more generalist in nature than specialized in specific areas
Graduate admissions committees do not consider laboratory-based courses in departments
outside of psychology (e.g., natural or biological sciences) as helpful to your undergraduate
training in psychological methods and theory. TRUE OR FALSE? - answer✔False
If you choose to seek experience that is relevant to your career goals, you are expected to
conduct yourself as a ______, whether you are being paid or not, which means being reliable,
enthusiastic, and assuming responsibility appropriately. - answer✔Professional
Psychology graduate admissions committees look favorably upon a variety of courses like those
in ______, because these kinds of courses signal your willingness and ability to engage in
scientific pursuits. - answer✔math
Letters of recommendation are one of the MOST important criteria used by graduate school
admissions committees to evaluate candidates. Part of your success with letters of
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