Why pursue a
master’s in psychology?
Earning your master’s in psychology opens doors to careers in forensic psychology, clinical work, mental health counseling, social work, research, and more. This advanced degree provides the skills and credentials you need to advance your career, and our graduate admissions coaches are ready to guide you on your journey.
Elevate your psychology
master’s application
Engage in one-on-one advising sessions with your Prepory graduate admissions coach. Your coach will develop a tailored strategy to assist you throughout every stage of your psychology master's degree admissions process.
Receive a thorough evaluation of your academic performance, research experience, and professional background, with a focus on your psychology-related experiences. Based on your assesment, you’ll work to strengthen your profile to stand out to the admissions committee.
Work closely with your admissions coach to identify psychology master’s programs that best match your career goals and are the right fit for you. Explore programs like NYU Steinhardt’s MA in Mental Health Counseling, Johns Hopkins' MS in Counseling, and Columbia Teachers College’s MA in Psychology in Education.
First, determine with your graduate admissions coach if the GRE is required for your target programs. From there, develop a personalized plan to excel and achieve a competitive score.
Write a compelling statement of purpose with the guidance of your coach. Highlight your research interests, clinical experience, and professional achievements, making a strong case to admissions committees.
With the guidance of your Prepory coach, craft a compelling psychology-focused resume that showcases your strengths and sets you apart as a top candidate.
Participate in mock interview sessions with your coach to practice articulating your research experience, discussing case studies, and answering scenario-based questions confidently.
Identify ideal recommenders with your graduate admissions coach. Together, you’ll strategize your requests to ensure your recommendations authentically vouch for your expertise, interpersonal skills, and commitment to the field of psychology.
Once you've received your acceptance letters, evaluate your options alongside your coach and choose the psychology master’s program that best aligns with your academic and career goals.
Crafting your stand-out
statement of purpose
Your statement of purpose is crucial in your application to psychology graduate programs. It’s your chance to demonstrate your passion for psychology, highlight your relevant experience, and outline how you plan to contribute to the field in your future career.
Through our psychology master’s admissions counseling program, you can submit an unlimited number of written application materials to our team of Writing Specialists. Our specialists will provide you with objective professional critiques to help you take your writing to the next level.
Guidance from seasoned graduate admissions consultants
Our team includes former admissions officers, faculty members, researchers, and graduates from the nation’s top universities—many of whom hold advanced degrees in psychology from some of the world’s most prestigious institutions. With this deep expertise, our coaches provide you with the insider knowledge and proven strategies needed to craft a truly standout application.
Each consultant undergoes annual training to stay abreast of the latest admissions trends, ensuring you receive the most current insights and data-driven guidance. As NACAC members, our coaches uphold the highest standards in admissions counseling.
FAQs for psychology graduate applicants
Yes, a master's in psychology is worth it for those pursuing careers in mental health, research, or academia. This degree provides the qualifications needed for roles like licensed therapist or clinical psychologist and significantly increases earning potential. It also deepens your understanding of human behavior, preparing you for impactful work in various settings.
With a master’s in psychology, you can pursue careers in counseling, therapy, or clinical psychology. You can also work in specialized areas like forensic psychology, educational psychology, and organizational consulting. Many graduates enter academic research or leadership roles in mental health services, leveraging their expertise to help others.
Yes, many master's programs in psychology accept students without an undergraduate degree in psychology. However, you may need to complete prerequisite courses in core psychological concepts before starting the program, depending on the school’s requirements.
Some psychology master’s programs require the GRE, while others offer GRE-optional or waived options. Your Prepory coach will help you review program requirements and decide if taking the GRE could strengthen your application.
Through one-on-one advising sessions, students meet with their graduate admissions coach to receive individualized counseling following their personalized syllabus and program milestones. Students work together with their coach to brainstorm, curate, and form their application collateral. These 60-minute advising sessions occur through Zoom video conferences.
Students can submit their statement of purpose, research proposal, resume, CV, diversity statement, and all other required supplemental writing materials for comprehensive feedback from our team of essay review experts. Our Writing Team will review their materials and provide grammatical, structural, organizational, and content feedback within three (3) business days. The written materials can be submitted as many times as needed.
Ready to secure your spot in a top master’s in psychology program?
Our graduate admissions counselors are here to help you craft a standout application to your dream psychology master’s program. Book your initial consultation to get started.
Please note that a parent or guardian must be on the consultation for high school students.
