Application Information for Ph.D. Students

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1 Application Information for Ph.D. Students Application Deadline: December 15, 2009 Application Fee: Is currently $65 but as of November 15, 2009 will increase to $75. Please submit to the Graduate College. University of Arizona Graduate College Admissions Administration 322 PO Box Tucson, AZ Application for Admission to Graduate Study 2. Application Fee 3. Graduate College Financial Guarantee (FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ONLY) When applying online please submit to the Psychology Department: 1503 E. University, Room 312 P.O. Box Official transcripts from each institution previously attended An application will not be reviewed until all transcripts, letters of recommendation and GRE scores are received. Therefore, applicants should complete the online application as early as possible to ensure consideration by the review committees. We suggest that you send unofficial copies of any materials (such as transcripts or GRE scores) that you may have. We will make a note in your file stating that the official documents are on their way and will update your application file as soon as the official documents have been received. Only complete applications will be considered for admission.

2 REQUEST FOR LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION Please address correspondence to: is applying for admission to the doctoral program in psychology at The University of Arizona. Please give us your evaluation of this applicant in a letter containing the information outlined below. We will accept your standard college rating form in lieu of the requested letter. 1. How well and under what circumstances have you known the applicant? 2. Please evaluate the applicant's academic performance and basic ability. Please explain if you feel that the student's grades do not reflect his or her ability and achievement. 3. Are there strengths and weaknesses in this applicant about which our selection committee should know when it evaluates the applicant? 4. What research experience has this applicant had? How would you evaluate this research experience and how would you feel about accepting the applicant for research under your direction? 5. For what areas of psychological work is this applicant best suited in your opinion? 6. How would your characterize the applicant's social and emotional adjustment to the demands of the educational community? Please enclose the form below, which indicates whether or not the applicant has waived his or her rights under the "Family Rights and Privacy Act," with your letter of recommendation. The signature below indicates the applicant's stand with respect to the privileges provided by the "Family Rights and Privacy Act." I hereby voluntarily waive my right of access, and that of my representatives, to the evaluation written in my behalf by. I hereby retain my right of access, and that of my representatives, to the evaluation written in my behalf by, so long as it is maintained in the records. _

3 REQUEST FOR LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION Please address correspondence to: is applying for admission to the doctoral program in psychology at The University of Arizona. Please give us your evaluation of this applicant in a letter containing the information outlined below. We will accept your standard college rating form in lieu of the requested letter. 1. How well and under what circumstances have you known the applicant? 2. Please evaluate the applicant's academic performance and basic ability. Please explain if you feel that the student's grades do not reflect his or her ability and achievement. 3. Are there strengths and weaknesses in this applicant about which our selection committee should know when it evaluates the applicant? 4. What research experience has this applicant had? How would you evaluate this research experience and how would you feel about accepting the applicant for research under your direction? 5. For what areas of psychological work is this applicant best suited in your opinion? 6. How would your characterize the applicant's social and emotional adjustment to the demands of the educational community? Please enclose the form below, which indicates whether or not the applicant has waived his or her rights under the "Family Rights and Privacy Act," with your letter of recommendation. The signature below indicates the applicant's stand with respect to the privileges provided by the "Family Rights and Privacy Act." I hereby voluntarily waive my right of access, and that of my representatives, to the evaluation written in my behalf by. I hereby retain my right of access, and that of my representatives, to the evaluation written in my behalf by, so long as it is maintained in the records. _

4 REQUEST FOR LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION Please address correspondence to: is applying for admission to the doctoral program in psychology at The University of Arizona. Please give us your evaluation of this applicant in a letter containing the information outlined below. We will accept your standard college rating form in lieu of the requested letter. 1. How well and under what circumstances have you known the applicant? 2. Please evaluate the applicant's academic performance and basic ability. Please explain if you feel that the student's grades do not reflect his or her ability and achievement. 3. Are there strengths and weaknesses in this applicant about which our selection committee should know when it evaluates the applicant? 4. What research experience has this applicant had? How would you evaluate this research experience and how would you feel about accepting the applicant for research under your direction? 5. For what areas of psychological work is this applicant best suited in your opinion? 6. How would your characterize the applicant's social and emotional adjustment to the demands of the educational community? Please enclose the form below, which indicates whether or not the applicant has waived his or her rights under the "Family Rights and Privacy Act," with your letter of recommendation. The signature below indicates the applicant's stand with respect to the privileges provided by the "Family Rights and Privacy Act." I hereby voluntarily waive my right of access, and that of my representatives, to the evaluation written in my behalf by. I hereby retain my right of access, and that of my representatives, to the evaluation written in my behalf by, so long as it is maintained in the records. _

5 Tucson AZ APPLICANT'S STATEMENT OF GOALS AND CAREER PLANS COVER PAGE Instructions to Applicant - We want to be certain that you enter the specific program which best suits your needs and that we assign the most appropriate faculty member as your first advisor if you join us. Therefore, please outline the nature of your career plans and define your scientific, professional and academic goals. Also describe why you believe that our program will help you? There is no limit on the amount that you write. Please attach this form to the front of your statement. Applicant Name (PRINT) Applicant s Signature Please check which Program you are applying to and please list the names of one or more faculty members that you feel are a good fit for your research interest: Clinical Psychology Cognition and Neural Systems (CNS) Ethology and Evolutionary Psychology (EEP) Psychology, Policy and Law (PPL) Joint Ph.D.-JD. Combined Major Social Psychology

6 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA APPLICATION FOR GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP/ASSOCIATESHIP IN THE DEPARTMENT OF Send this application directly to the head of the department in which you seek an appointment. Please list on a separate sheet courses for which you are currently enrolled and which will not therefore appear on your transcripts. : (Last name) (First Name) (Middle Name) Current Phone Number: Present Address Permanent Address: City, State & Zip: City, State & Zip: Place & of Birth: Authorized to Work in U.S.? Yes No List in order all institutions of college or university standing which you have attended: Name of Institution s Attended Degree Received Year Undergraduate Major Subject: Graduate Work to, Major Subject: Undergraduate Minor Subject: Minor Subject: Have you ever been on probation or found it necessary to withdraw temporarily for academic reasons? Yes No. If yes, explain in full on the back of this sheet. Numerical rank or percentile rank in graduating class: Advanced degree sought at : Proposed Major Subject: What is your specific interest in these fields (high school teaching, college teaching, academic research, government, business, industry, etc?) If both were available, would you prefer a teaching assistantship or a research assistantship? List titles of all publications (including thesis titles), giving full bibliographic references: List all teaching and other professional positions held to date, beginning with the most recent: Employer: Position: s: List all honors, scholarships, prizes, honorary societies, etc.:

7 Applicant s Signature: : Recruitment and Selection Process: Departments are expected to strive to hire the most qualified individuals for graduate appointments. When making a selection, departments should consider a candidate s past academic coursework, success in teaching, research and publication and relevant professional references. In support of s commitment to affirmative action, employing departments are expected to consider all eligible applications. is an EEO/AA employer.