The Psychology PhD

Feb 01 2023 11 ep. 30 mins 82
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As current PhD students, we created this podcast because we know that applying to graduate programs in psychology can be bewildering. We remember asking ourselves questions like: Is a graduate degree in psychology right for me? If so, what kind of program should I choose? How do I develop competitive application materials? And is there anyone else like me in these programs? If you‘re wondering about the same things, you‘ve landed in the right place! We‘re glad you‘re here. As you explore the podcast, please keep in mind that all content applies to U.S.-based programs in particular. Please also note that unfortunately we are not able to provide individualized guidance or feedback. Special thanks to the Columbia Psychology DEI Working Group for their valuable input on this series.

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Interview with Margaux Wienk | Season 2, Episode 5

Feb 01 2023 37 mins  
In this season of The Psychology PhD, we are chatting with students in our program to provide a glimpse into their unique backgrounds and experiences prior to pursuing a PhD. For this episode, we meet Margaux Wienk, a fourth-year PhD student advised by Dr. Valerie Purdie Greenaway. General Links: Watch episode on YouTube Subscribe to our YouTube channel Join our email list Visit ou

Interview with Hannah Tarder-Stoll | Season 2, Episode 4

Dec 01 2022 26 mins  
In this season of The Psychology PhD, we are chatting with students in our program to provide a glimpse into their unique backgrounds and experiences prior to pursuing a PhD. For this episode, we meet Hannah Tarder-Stoll, a fifth-year PhD student advised by Drs. Mariam Aly and Chris Baldassano. General Links: Watch episode on YouTube Subscribe to our YouTube channel Join our email

Interview with Emily Nakkawita | Season 2, Episode 3

Apr 15 2022 43 mins  
In this season of The Psychology PhD, we are chatting with students in our program to provide a glimpse into their unique backgrounds and experiences prior to pursuing a PhD. For this episode, we meet Emily Nakkawita, a fourth-year PhD student advised by Dr. Tory Higgins. General Links: Watch episode on YouTube Subscribe to our YouTube channel Join our email list Visit our homepage

Interview with Manasi Jayakumar | Season 2, Episode 2

Mar 15 2022 36 mins  
In this season of The Psychology PhD, we are chatting with students in our program to provide a glimpse into their unique backgrounds and experiences prior to pursuing a PhD. For this particular episode, we meet Manasi Jayakumar, a fourth-year PhD student advised by Dr. Mariam Aly. General Links: Watch episode on YouTube Subscribe to our YouTube channel Join our email list Visit o

Interview with Anna Vannucci | Season 2, Episode 1

Feb 15 2022 51 mins  
Welcome to Season 2 of The Psychology PhD! As grad students in the Columbia University psychology department, we hope to provide you with some insight into graduate studies in psychology, from applying to programs to learning about day-to-day life as a PhD student. Season 2 features conversations with students in our program that provide a glimpse into their unique backgrounds and

Preparing for Interviews | Season 1, Episode 6

Dec 15 2021 26 mins  
This is the final episode of Season 1, which covers the process of applying to PhD programs in experimental psychology. In this particular episode, we discuss what you can expect from PhD program interviews and how you can prepare for them. We cover six main topics. First, what is the purpose of program interviews? Second, what are some general tips for interviews? Third, how can y

Writing Your Statement of Purpose | Season 1, Episode 5

Nov 16 2021 29 mins  
In this episode, we discuss what exactly a statement of purpose is and how you should develop yours for PhD program applications. We cover four main topics. First, what is the purpose of a statement of purpose (no pun intended)? Second, what is the typical structure of such a statement? Third, how can you develop a cohesive narrative that ties together all of the content in your st

Research Experience and Recommendation Letters | Season 1, Episode 4

Oct 15 2021 27 mins  
In this episode, we discuss research experience in experimental psychology and how to request letters of recommendation for PhD program applications from your research supervisors (or other potential letter writers). We cover four main topics. First, what does research experience look like in this field? Second, what are the similarities and differences between undergraduate, postb

CVs and Resumes | Season 1, Episode 3

Sep 15 2021 25 mins  
In this episode, we discuss how to develop CVs and resumes for PhD programs in experimental psychology (or anything else you’re interested in applying to). We cover three main topics. First, what exactly is a CV? Second, how is a CV different from a resume? And third, how should you design and structure yours? General Links: Watch episode on YouTube Subscribe to our YouTube chann

Getting Organized for PhD Program Applications | Season 1, Episode 2

Aug 14 2021 15 mins  
In this episode, we discuss the process of getting organized to apply to PhD programs in experimental psychology. We cover four main topics. First, how do you know when you’re ready to apply? Second, what factors might you take into consideration when choosing programs to apply to? Third, what does the timing of the application process look like at a high level? And fourth, how s