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Here are some of the common topics and questions often asked that you need to be considering regarding graduate school in the behavioral and social sciences. We can help answer these questions:

Do I need to go to graduate school to become a therapist or counselor?

What is the best undergraduate major to get into graduate school?

Is it important to double-major?

Are there certain minors that are more helpful than others?

What GPA to I need to get into graduate school?

What GRE score do I need to get into graduate school?

How do I get the best letters of recommendation?

Why is it best to take at least a few small classes with writing and oral presentation requirements?

Why should I regularly talk with my professors?

Do I need to have therapy or counseling experience in order to get into graduate school?

Do I need experience in research to apply to graduate school?

When is it too late to decided on going to graduate school?

What can I do if my GPA or GRE scores are too low to get into graduate school?

Should I take a gap year after getting my undergraduate degree?

Should I get a Master's degree first and then get my Ph.D. or just go directly to a Ph.D. program?

How do I find graduate schools?

How many graduate schools should I apply to?

What should my resume look like?

How much does it cost to go to graduate school?

Is it true that some graduate programs will pay me?

What is the typical debt incurred by going to graduate school?

What is the difference between a psychologist, social worker, licensed professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, and psychiatrist?

What is the difference between a clinical psychologist and a counseling psychologist?

How are a counseling psychologist and a licensed professional counselor different?

What is the difference between a Ph.D. and Psy.D. in psychology?

What is the difference between an M.D. and a Ph.D.?

What is the difference between an MSW, LCSW, and LMSW in social work?

What is the difference between an LPC and LMFT?

Can a psychologist do marriage and family therapy?

Can a psychologist prescribe medication?

Does a psychiatrist do psychotherapy?

Do social workers do therapy or are they mainly case workers?

If I want to do testing (e.g., IQ, personality testing), which profession should I choose?

How long does it take to get a Ph.D.?

How long does it take it get a Master's degree?

After I earn my graduate degree, do I need to get licensed to be a therapist?

Do I need an internship or other supervised experience to get licensed?

How long after I get my Master's or Ph.D. does it take to get licensed?

How much do psychologists, social workers, LPCs, LMFTs, and psychiatrists make?

What opportunities are available to people with graduate degrees in mental health professions besides therapy or counseling?