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GRADUATE STUDENT SERVICES 3318 TOLMAN HALL, BERKELEY, CA 94270-1652 510-642-1382 psychgradinfo@berkeley.edu
GRADUATE ADMISSION & FELLOWSHIPS – 2012-2013
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS & CHECKLIST
INSTRUCTIONS
Please carefully read the application instructions in their entirety. These instructions should clarify several important steps of the application process for admission to our Ph.D. program.
Our application deadline is WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2011. The application, all letters of recommendation, and official exam scores must be submitted through the online UC Berkeley Graduate Application System no later than November 30, 2011, 11:59 p.m. supplemental materials may be uploaded using the University’s Online Application.
It may be useful to take the time to review the Graduate Division’s tips for strengthening your application prior to beginning the application process: .
Complete the Graduate Application for Admission and Fellowships.
The instructions for creating an online account and a link to the UC Berkeley Graduate online
application are available at: .
EMESTER AND EAR: Select Fall 2012 for the semester and year for your application. We will not accept applications for Spring 2013.
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EPARTMENT AND EGREE ROGRAM: For the department and degree program, all applicants should
select PSYCHOLOGY (PH.D.).
PSYCHOLOGY (CWO) is for applicants who want to apply for course work only
(CWO) which is for applicants who choose to study for one semester or one year and do not want
to pursue the Ph.D. Please note that CWO applicants must meet the same requirements as
applicants to the Ph.D. program and may be in competition with these applicants for quota
spaces. If CWO interests you, we strongly recommend that you visit
(see the last question under “The Admissions
Process”) for more information.
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MPHASIS: Enter the area of emphasis to which you are applying. You may apply to only one area of
emphasis. The five areas of emphasis in the department are listed below:
Behavioral Neuroscience ()
Change, Plasticity and Development ()
Clinical Science ()
Cognition, Brain and Behavior ()
Social/Personality ()
GRADUATE STUDENT SERVICES 3318 TOLMAN HALL, BERKELEY, CA 94270-1652 510-642-1382 psychgradinfo@berkeley.edu
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: Please review the research interests of the faculty in the
area of emphasis to which you are applying. List at least two (and at most four) Psychology faculty
members whose research is of particular interest to you. List the faculty members in order of
preference. For each faculty member you list, please provide a short explanation about why you
selected that faculty member. This is a crucial part of the application process; applications that do not
provide at least two faculty interests will not be considered. You do not need to complete the Faculty
Contact section.
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non-English speaking country (e.g., People’s Republic of China) or region (e.g., Quebec), you are
required to take the TOEFL in order to satisfy the English Language Proficiency requirement for
admission to our graduate program. If you took the TOEFL before June 2010, you are required to take
the TOEFL again even if your scores were reported to UC Berkeley. The minimum score required is:
68 for the Internet-based test 230 for the computer-based test 570 for the paper-based test
If you completed one year of full-time study at a U.S. university or college and earned an average grade
of B- or higher AND were not studying a language, you are exempt from the TOEFL requirement. If you
are required to take the TOEFL, the department recommends that you take the TOEFL no later than
October 23, 2011. To have your official TOEFL scores sent to us, (a
department/major code is not necessary).
International Applicants: Please visit the Graduate Division webpage for more information:
If you took the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam instead of the TOEFL,
please inform the department at and have your official Test Report Form
sent to us.
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RADUATE ECORD XAMINATION We require all applicants to take the GRE General Test but do
not have a minimum score requirement. WeEducational Testing Services (ETS). To have your official scores for the GRE General Test sent to us,
use the and the
This requirement applies to all applicants, even if you have completed a master’s degree program or
are in a master’s degree program that did not require the GRE General Test for admission. We do not
accept GRE General Test scores taken before October 2006. If you took the test before October 2006,
we require that you to take it again. We do not require the GRE Subject Test in Psychology.
Unofficial scores are useful to us as well, so please enter your unofficial scores in the online application
if you take the test before you apply.
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RADE OINT VERAGE Domestic Applicants: Calculate the requested GPAs (described below) only for courses taken under the
A-F, four-point grading system. If you completed courses through a different grading system, do not
include these courses in your GPA calculations.
NIVERSITY OF ALIFORNIA ERKELEY EPARTMENT OF SYCHOLOGY GRADUATE STUDENT SERVICES 3318 TOLMAN HALL, BERKELEY, CA 94270-1652 510-642-1382 psychgradinfo@berkeley.edu
Cumulative (overall) – All undergraduate courses inclusive of undergraduate courses taken at
institutions other than the one in which you completed or will complete your undergraduate
degree.
After First 2 Years – Courses taken after the first 2 years of your undergraduate program.
Upper Division Work – All courses designed for junior and senior undergraduates (or 3rd and
4th year undergraduates). Upper division courses usually have one prerequisite course or
more and are denoted by a range of course numbers. (e.g., at UCB, upper division courses
are numbered 100-199). Please check your university’s course catalog or contact your
university’s registrar if you are not sure which of your courses are considered upper division.
In Your Major – Courses taken to satisfy a degree requirement after being admitted to your
major; this excludes courses taken to satisfy prerequisites for admission to the major.
Cumulative (overall) – All graduate courses inclusive of graduate courses taken at institutions
other than the one in which you completed or will complete your graduate degree.
International Applicants: You are not required to calculate any GPA or to enter GPA information.
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TATEMENT OF URPOSEfound at: . The Statement of Purpose is
required and is a very important part of your application. It is usually about 1.5 to 2 pages in length,
single-spaced, typed. Please describe the following in your statement of purpose:
Your interest area in psychology; past research work and research interests for the future.
You can include relevant coursework or reading, as they helped to generate your interests.
Applied work experience: volunteer or paid work experience in a mental health or human
services agency. (Required for Clinical Science applicants).
Reasons for applying to UCB, including faculty member(s) with whom you wish to work.
Plans for your future profession.
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ERSONAL ISTORY TATEMENT Complete the Personal History Statement: Graduate Division
instructions can be found at: . The
Personal History Statement is required and is an essential part of your application; it should stand alone
and not repeat of your Statement of Purpose. In your Personal History Statement, please describe how
your personal background informs your decision to pursue a graduate degree. Please include
information about:
How you have overcome barriers to access in higher education;
Evidence of how you have come to understand the barriers faced by others;
Evidence of your academic service to advance equitable access to higher education for
women, racial minorities, and individuals from other groups that have been historically
underrepresented in higher education;
Evidence of your research focusing on underserved populations or related issues of inequality;
Evidence of your leadership among underserved populations.
NIVERSITY OF ALIFORNIA ERKELEY EPARTMENT OF SYCHOLOGY GRADUATE STUDENT SERVICES 3318 TOLMAN HALL, BERKELEY, CA 94270-1652 510-642-1382 psychgradinfo@berkeley.edu
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At least two of your recommenders should be psychology faculty members or advanced psychology
section whether you waive your right or do not waive your right to examine each letter. ----- -----
Domestic Applicants: The Domestic Student Fellowship section is to be completed if you are a U.S.
citizen or permanent resident and want to be considered for any fellowship or award offered by the
Graduate Division or Department of Psychology.
International Applicants: The International Student Fellowships section should be completed if you are
an international applicant and want to be considered for financial assistance from UC Berkeley.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): If you advance to the second round of the review of
applications AND are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, we encourage you to submit the FAFSA by
the end of April 2012.
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For the first round of application review, you will need to upload scanned copies of official transcripts
(preferred) or unofficial grade reports (accepted) from all undergraduate and graduate institutions you
have attended through the University’s Online Application.
Official transcripts from all college and graduate level institutions attended after high school are
enroll in program.
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Upload a copy of your C.V. Please do not include a picture of yourself.
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Submit Your Application and Pay Your Application Fee no later than November 30, 2011.
You should receive an email to confirm that your application was submitted. If you do not receive an
email after you submit your application from the UC Berkeley Graduate Application System, please log
on to your application account and check that any required information is not missing and review the
instructions for submitting your application.
Please see page 5 for the Application Timeline & Important Dates and page 6 for the Application Checklist.
GRADUATE STUDENT SERVICES 3318 TOLMAN HALL, BERKELEY, CA 94270-1652 510-642-1382 psychgradinfo@berkeley.edu
APPLICATION TIMELINE & IMPORTANT DATES
GRADUATE ADMISSIONS – FALL 2012
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Friday, January 20, 2012
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Friday, February 3, 2012 Applicants Who Have Not Received an Invitation by This
Date Should Assume They Have Not Been Invited to Our
Visitors’ Day*
Visitors’ Day – Department-wide Events
Visitors’ Day – Area-specific Events
Letters Sent to Applicants Admitted to the Program
Begin Sending Letters to Applicants Not Admitted to the
Program*
Applicant Acceptance Deadline Applicants RSVP Invitations Extended for Visitors’ Day Admissions Committee begins Application Review Application Deadline Thursday, February 16, 2012 Friday, February 17, 2012 Friday, March 2, 2012 Friday, March 16, 2012 Monday, April 16, 2012
Please Note:
* Given that the Psychology Department receives between 600 to 700 applications each year, we are unable to
respond to inquiries regarding not receiving an invitation to Visitors’ Day, not receiving admission to the
program, and/or how to improve one’s application.
GRADUATE STUDENT SERVICES 3318 TOLMAN HALL, BERKELEY, CA 94270-1652 510-642-1382 psychgradinfo@berkeley.edu
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
This checklist is for you to use to ensure that you have completed each section, if applicable, of the graduate
application for admission to our Ph.D. program. Please do not upload or forward the checklist to the Department.
_____ Degree Program – Psychology
_____ Degree – Ph.D. (or CWO for course work only)
_____ Emphasis – Behavioral Neuroscience; Change, Plasticity and Development; Clinical Science; Cognition,
Brain, and Behavior; or Social/Personality
_____ Academic Interests – Faculty Interest (List 2-4 with reasons)
_____ Statement of Purpose
_____ Personal History Statement
_____ Letters of Recommendation (3 Recommenders)
_____ C.V.
_____ Grade Point Average (GPA)
(1) Cumulative GPA (1) Cumulative GPA your first 2 years (3) GPA for upper division courses (4) GPA for courses in your major
_____ Transcripts (Upload Only)
_____ Graduate Record Examination (GRE) - General Test (No scores before October 2006)
Took the GRE General Test
Requested official scores be sent to UC Berkeley
(Institution Code: 4833, Department/Major Code: 2016)
_____ Test Of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – If Applicable (No scores before June 2010)
Took the TOEFL
Requested official scores be sent to UC Berkeley
(Institution Code: 4833, Department/Major Code: N/A)
_____ Domestic or International Fellowship section
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