Education Counseling Psychology Admissions
AdmissionsApplication Deadlines and OptionsApplications for admission are accepted beginning September 2, 2011 for admission for the 2011-2012 Academic Year. You may apply *Early Decision or Regular Decision. Twenty-five students typically enter the program each year, including some who qualify for the Standard Curriculum and others from an array of different academic and professional backgrounds who qualify for the Two-Plus Curriculum. All admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis and most applicants are notified within a month of the deadline. Program slots tend to fill quickly so we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
*Early DecisionIf you are certain that Northwestern is where you want to enroll, we encourage you to apply under our Early Decision plan. As with all traditional Early Decision plans, you agree to withdraw all applications at other colleges and enroll at Northwestern if admitted.
If you are admitted under Early Decision and apply for a financial scholarship or assistantship, you will be notified of your award decision around the time of your acceptance.
We admit qualified applicants in the Early Decision applicant pool first. Those applicants who apply Early Decision but are not admitted will be placed in the Regular Decision applicant pool upon request by the applicant.
Regular DecisionApplicants who miss Early Decision deadlines or who are applying to other colleges should apply under Regular Decision. Regular Decision applicants are admitted after Early Decision slots are filled. Late AdmissionsIf applicant slots are still available after Early Decision and Regular Decision applicants are admitted to the program, Late Admissions applicants will be considered.
Required Materials
The following items are required by the relevant deadlines to complete an application to the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology Program:
Instructions for APPLICATION PART 1: 1. Online application to The Graduate School through Apply Yourself Complete an online application through Apply Yourself accessed through TGS Web site at http://www.tgs.northwestern.edu/admission/index.html.
2. Apply Yourself application fee of $75.00 Pay the Apply Yourself application fee of $75.00 by credit card at application submission.
3. Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores or Official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores. Submit official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores directly from Educational Testing Service to Northwestern University using institution code #1565 and object code 01. We require Verbal and Quantitative scores for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) taken within the past five years; the GRE psychology, analytic and written tests are not required. If applicable, applicants must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) taken within the last two years.
4. Upload scanned versions of official transcripts online in Apply Yourself. We require a transcript for every institution attended since secondary school and a transcript must be submitted for every institution listed in Apply Yourself.
5. Submit letters of recommendation online in Apply Yourself. We require a minimum of two letters of recommendation addressing the applicant's ability to do scholarly work. There is no official form to accompany this letter.
Instructions for APPLICATION PART 2:
Deidre Hicks, Education Coordinator
6. Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology Program Specific Application
7. Resume or Vita
8. The following four supplemental essays of a minimum of one page each which can be written separately or combined into one essay with sub-headings, and consist of the following: a. brief autobiographical statement
9. Recent photo of yourself
10. The Application for Scholarships and Assistantships
Applicants admitted to the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology Program will first be informed of conditional admission. The Family Institute requires all applicants who have received conditional admission to either the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology Program or the Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy Program to complete an online background check to determine criminal history. Having an adverse criminal history finding does not necessarily preclude admission. Determinations are considered on a case-by-case basis. In the event that information from the background report is utilized in whole or in part in making an adverse decision with regard to an applicant's admission, before making the adverse decision, the Institute will provide the student with a copy of the consumer report and a written description of his or her rights under the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act. If the report indicates no criminal history, the applicant will receive formal notice of admission to the program.
It is the policy of The Family Institute at Northwestern University not to discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, age, sex, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, non-disqualifying disability or veteran/military status in matters of admissions, employment, or services. Services include all clinical services, educational programs or research activities the Institute operates. The staff, faculty, and Board of Directors of The Family Institute are fully committed to function in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding non-discrimination. Any alleged violations of this policy or questions regarding the law with respect to nondiscrimination should be directed to the Vice President for Quality Assurance and Evaluation, as well as to the Office of the Provost, Rebecca Crown Center, Evanston, Illinois 60208-1101, phone (847) 491-5117; Office of the Equal Opportunity Officer and Handicap Services Coordinator, 720 University Place, Evanston, Illinois 60208-1147, phone (847) 491-7458.
Northwestern University reserves the right to change any statement concerning, but not limited to, rules, policies, tuition, fees, curricula, and courses.
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CPSY Program Specific Application 11-12.pdf
