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Abstract: . . . importance). GPA and GRE also had mean scores above 2.00. Because of this overlap, these four nonobjective activities/criteria and the two additional criteria are important in preparing for graduate education in forensic psychology . Conclusion We hope that this research provides undergraduate advisors with some empirical information to address student questions and concerns about preparation for graduate study in forensic psychology . Perhaps the most important results to glean from this research and share with students are the ones that are consistent. This . . . . . . activities/criteria and the two additional criteria are important in preparing for graduate education in forensic psychology . Conclusion We hope that this research provides undergraduate advisors with some empirical information to address student questions and concerns about preparation for graduate study in forensic psychology . Perhaps the most important results to glean from this research and share with students are the ones that are consistent. This first result is that Research Methods, Statistics, Experimental Psychology , and Abnormal Psychology . . . . . . A. (1985). Advising beginning psychology majors for graduate school. Teaching of Psychology , 12 , 194198. Author Note We thank Randolph Smith for his insights into the data analysis and assistance with manuscript editing. We also thank Amy Buddie and Sharon Pearcey for assisting with the data analysis. . . . . . . ls.org/students/careers%20in%20psychology.pdf Page 12 12 Lawson, T. J. (1995). Gaining admission into graduate programs in psychology : An update. Teaching of Psychology , 22 , 225227. Smith, R. A. (1985). Advising beginning psychology majors for graduate school. Teaching of Psychology , 12 , 194198. Author Note We thank Randolph Smith for his insights into the data analysis and assistance with manuscript editing. We also thank Amy Buddie and Sharon Pearcey for assisting with the data analysis. . . . . . . Psychology appear to be standard requirements for those wanting to enter graduate school in forensic psychology . Second, letters of recommendation, the statement of goals and objectives, an interview, and previous research activity are important for gaining admission into graduate training. Third, the students GPA and GRE scores are important in gaining admission as well. The fourth result, that may not be as obvious, concerns time management. Specifically, advisors may recommend to students that they spend less time in extracurricular activities and clinically . . . --3000,5,300,3119,32844
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