A minimum score of 1000, Verbal plus Quantitative Scores, is usually required. Prepare for this exam either through books, tapes, or courses designated to help you increase your scores. There are many levels of research participation. Then approach professors and ask to assist in their research. Get involved in one or more research projects being conducted.
Some students bring ideas to a professor and they work together on the project.
At other times, you may join the professor in a project he or she in conducting. Potential end-products of research activity include presentation of the results at a state, regional, or national psychology convention or publication of the results in a psychology journal. Having either presentations or publications on your vita will enhance the likelihood of admission to graduate school. If you receive even one mediocre letter, it may damage your chance for admission into graduate school. All Psychology majors are encouraged to participate in the functions of the Psychology Club.