<p>My question is: If your D is lucky enough to have a close working relationship with a psych professor at her college, why would you think CC parents are a better resource than that (not to mention other profs in the department, with whom your D also probably has a good relationship)?</p>
<p>As the parent of a graduate student in another discipline, it has been my experience that virtually every bit of information and help--vital recommendations, contacts with faculty at graduate schools, direction in selecting schools best suited to his needs, even receipt of fellowships--all came from faculty at my son's college. He took a year off before grad school but put his apps in early in the autumn after he graduated; it worked out very well. I imagine it is the same with psychology and that your D should continhue to pursue, maintain, and strengthen her faculty contacts. Her area(s) of specialization will in large part determine what schools are best for grad study. Faculty members and university Web sites will also help her determine waht kind of preparation is needed in terms of courses, GRE, internships, and so on.</p>