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Hi everybody,
I'm an international student. I have BS in Computer Engineering - Hardware and MA in General Psychology,
1. What research areas do you think I can apply for PhD programs? or have better chances in them? Cognitive psychology? Neuroscience? Personality? ...
2. What can I do to receive a scholarship or some other awards?
Thanks you in advance for helping me.
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What are your career goals and interests? It is odd to apply to programs just because you might have a better chance of getting in. Also note that completing a Ph.D. in those areas (cognitive psych, neuroscience, etc.) will not allow you to practice as a clinical psychologist.
That said, if your interest is in research and you have a strong interest in one of the areas you mentioned, your computer engineering background could be a plus.
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Actually, I want to be a university professor, and since my BS is irrelevant, I have heard that I can not continue my education in clinical psychology. My thesis was related to identity styles and coping strategies, so the main area of my interest seems to be personality. My papers are also related to this area. Therefore, do you think I can receive an offer of admission in personality and my BS in computer is not a negative point?
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What's your research experience like? Did you do an empirical thesis for your M.A.? Any other relevant research projects or experiences? I think this will be the most important factor (in addition to your M.A. grades and letters of recommendation).
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My thesis was not experimental. I collected the data by 6 questionnaires and analyzed the data with a quantitative method (structural model)
Let me tell you more about my resume,
I participated in several workshops, including Sex Therapy, Clinical Interview, Grief Therapy and Suicide Management & Intervention and I gained several certificates.
my GPA 19.38/20 MA-- first rank
GPA 15.03 B.Sc
GRE 300
I have a patent related to my computer engineering
During the M.A. course, I conducted several researches, including research on Darvin’s Theory of Evolution, methods of research as well as essay writing, and the origins of motivation as a literature review. I also worked as a trainee with the exceptional children, particularly with autistic cases, for several weeks as a case study.
2 papers will be published soon
Now what are my chances? and do you have any suggestions?
Thank you in advance
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Your grades look good. GRE scores are only average and might be worth re-taking, but this probably won't make or break your application. You're going to want exceptional letters of reference. Your research experience sounds okay-- the thesis will be a plus. The lit reviews and such probably won't make a difference and I wouldn't talk about them in your application.
When you say "2 papers will be published soon", what do you mean? Have they undergone peer-review, been accepted, and are now in press? Or are you still finishing writing and hoping to submit for publication soon?
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I am still writing my papers, and the last edition would be ready in less than a month. A reliable source told me that they are acceptable, besides, they are part of my thesis score and the published papers are a must in order to complete my thesis score (my thesis divided into two parts: thesis score and paper score). The papers will be published in ISI journals with IF 0.5 or 0.6, Is it ok?
Since my B.Sc is irrelevant, do I need to take GRE subject?
And I am still confused whether my resume is strong enough or not. And if not, what should I do?
Thanks,
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Those impact factors are quite low. Why have you decided to submit there, instead of trying for journals with more typical impact factors (1.0 to 2.5)?
Reputable publications would significantly help your application. You're probably in decent shape to apply now; you do have a chance of getting in. However, there are additional things that might help:
1) Submit those papers to mainstream journals, assuming the papers themselves are good quality.
2) Come up with focused research interests-- what about Personality research interests you? Which labs and faculty members would you like to work with? Tie your past experiences in with your current interests to tell a story.
3) Take and do well on the subject GRE.
4) Re-take and do much better on the general GRE.
5) If you don't get in this year, look for opportunities to gain more research experience, including reputable publications.
Good luck!
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