Psychology Grad Programs - How do I measure up?

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<p>I was hoping to get some feedback on whether or not my credentials are competitive for the following programs. If anyone who has been admitted to these programs or has knowledge of these programs could provide some insight, it would be greatly appreciated!</p>

<p>SUNY New Paltz - MA Psychology
University at Buffalo - MA Psychology
Stony Brook - PhD Social/Health Psychology
Syracuse University - PhD Social Psychology
UC Riverside - PhD Social Psychology
UC Irvine - PhD Social Psychology
University of New Haven - MA Community Psychology
Adelphi University - MA Psychology
American University - MA Psychology
SUNY Brockport - MA Psychology</p>

<p>Credentials:</p>

<p>Undergrad Overall GPA: 3.88
Undergrad Psychology GPA: 4.00</p>

<p>GRE Verbal: 540
GRE Quantitative: 730
GRE Analytical Writing: 4.0</p>

<ul>
<li>1 1/2 years research experience - presented and was a finalist at college's annual research show</li>
<li>Internship in Health Education Office - authored a proposal for a project that earned a grant and presented project at college's annual research show</li>
<li>Teaching Assistant for Personality Theory and Research Methods I</li>
</ul>

<p>Other Involvement:
Resident Advisor for 3 semesters
Tour Guide for 5 semesters
Orientation Leader for 1 summer</p>

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<p>To whomever is reading this, I want to thank you in advance!</p>

<p>I am a psychology student at a mediocre college in NY (St. Thomas Aquinas College) with a GRE score of 1310 (Verbal - 590, Quantitative - 720) and a cumulative GPA of 4.0. As it stands, I have an two internships for NYU - one of which is in the Center for Advanced Brain Imaging (CABI for short) and the other involves testing Alzheimer’s patients. I am wondering where my credentials put me compared to others and whether or not I will likely get accepted to the school to which I am applying. The list is as follows:</p>

<p>University of Southern California
Brown University
University of Miami
Vanderbilt University
New York University
Rutgers University (New Brunswick)
Tufts University
Boston University
Duke University</p>

<p>Again, if you have any input at all, that would be greatly appreciated! :D</p>