William Buskist is Distinguished Professor in the Teaching of Psychology and Alumni Professor at Auburn University. Together with Steve Davis, he has edited two volumes on the teaching of psychology: The Teaching of Psychology: Essays in Honor of Wilbert J. McKeachie and Charles L. Brewer (2003) and Handbook of the Teaching of Psychology (Blackwell, 2006). Caroline Burke is Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Carleton College. Her teaching focus is in the areas of clinical/counseling psychology, gender, and human sexuality. In 2004, she received Auburn University’s College of Liberal Arts Instructional Excellence Award.

• Preface. Acknowledgments.1. Introduction: The Big Picture.2. Getting Started: Preparing for the Big Change.3. Choosing a Program: Navigating Your Way through the Maze.4. The GRE: The Test.5. The Application Process: Doing the Paperwork.6. The Interview: How to Make the Right Impression.7. Getting in or Not Getting in: Reality Strikes.8. The First Year: Thriving, Surviving, and Other Essentials.Suggested Additional Sources of Information.Glossary and Index.Appendix I: Timetable for Graduate Study Preparation.Appendix II: General Concentrations of Psychology in Graduate School.Appendix III: Outline for the Vita and Sample Vita.Appendix IV: Sample Letters of Intent

"A very readable and useable book that provides students with a world of information about graduate school, the graduate school application process, and surviving/thriving as a graduate student. This book’s unique format and readability will take much of the fear and intimidation out of the application process and place this volume in a category by itself." Steve Davis, Texas Wesleyan University "This book is a wonderful asset for any student interested in Psychology. It anticipates and answers students’ questions, including ones they may have not even known to ask. Kudos to the authors!" Susan Burns, Morningside College "Masterfully written and easy to read manual that is almost essential for any undergraduate looking to begin a career in experimental or clinical psychology."Canadian Psychology “This was an extremely easy book to read…an invaluable tool for the aspiring graduate student. I would certainly recommend it to any student…”RedOrbit.com