Try to take the exam sometime in the fall. When you have narrowed down your program list and have taken the GRE, you are now ready to apply. Contact programs to request an application and financial aid information, if necessary. Personal Interview - Plan ahead for costs that you may incur if a program requests a personal interview with you. Also note the division number after each description.
Clinical psychologists assess and treat people with psychological problems.
They may act as therapists for people who are experiencing normal psychological crises or for individuals suffering from chronic psychiatric disorders. Some clinical psychologists are generalists who work with a wide variety of populations, while others work with specific groups such as children, the elderly, or those with specific disorders. Clinical psychologists work in academic settings, hospitals, community health centers, or private practice. Counseling psychologists do many of the same things clinical psychologists do. However, counseling psychologists tend to focus more on persons with adjustment problems rather than on persons suffering from severe psychological disorders.