Apply To The School Psychology (MA/CAGS) Program

Thank you for considering the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology (MSPP) programs. Applicants are considered on their overall potential for successful performance in graduate level coursework as well as the potential “fit” with our programs and fields of study.

In the links below you will find application information to the MA/CAGS School Psychology program. Transcripts and official test scores should be sent to the MSPP Admissions Office to arrive on or before the set deadline. All other materials must be supplied electronically through your online application account.

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Pre-Requisites

Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.

Pre-Requisite Courses
Basic coursework or work with volunteer experience in psychology or education.

Academic achievement at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels (Although there is no cut-off GPA requirement, 3.0 (of 4.0) is expected).

> Required Application Materials

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For MA/CAGS/PsyD Applicants

Entry is at the MA/CAGS level, continuing on for the PsyD in School Psychology—a 116 credit program.

In order to be correctly identified, these applicants are required to:

1. Select the School Psychology (MA/CAGS) program, not the PsyD in School Psychology Program on the online application.
2. Indicate on the Autobiographical Statement upper right hand corner of every page: “Applying to the School Psychology MA/CAGS/PsyD Program.”

Please be aware that under this option:

• Applicants must submit official General GRE scores and
• application deadline, interviews, confirmation, and offer acceptance deadline dates are the same as the School Psychology MA/CAGS Program.

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Application Forms

Apply Online use this link to fill out and submit your application online.

Send supporting materials such as transcripts and official General GRE scores to:

MSPP Admissions/School Psychology
221 Rivermoor Street
Boston, MA 02132
Or fax: 617-477-2010, Attention: Admissions

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Times and Deadlines for 2010/2011 Admission

Application Deadline
for General & Late Consideration: Admission for 2010 is closed.

Interviews
for General Consideration: Saturday, March 13, 2010.

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Concurrent Application to the MSPP PsyD Program or MA in Counseling Psychology Program

Other graduate programs at MSPP involve distinctly different graduate experiences and career opportunities.  It is possible, however, that your interests fall within the realm of more than one program.  Application may be submitted to more than one program, in which case each application will be evaluated separately.  If applying to more than one program, each application should be submitted by its respective deadline.  The application review process for each program is separate, including the interview.

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Selection of Candidates

Completed application packets are thoroughly reviewed by members of the MSPP faculty. Qualified applicants will be invited for an interview. Applicants who are not in our general geographic area may opt to schedule a telephone interview. Each component of the application is an important part of the process. Although cutoff scores are not strictly applied, an undergraduate and/or graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher is expected. Applicants are welcome to submit GRE scores in order to present another indication of their strengths and abilities although the GRE is not required it is highly recommended. Applicants who are non-native speakers of English may be required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) to provide evidence of their level of English as it is spoken and written in North America. TOEFL combined scores (listening, structure and written expression, speaking and reading) will ideally be over 637 (paper-based), 270 (computer based) or 110 (internet based).

Updated 7/8/10