UIUC for Psychology? What are some other schools with strong undergrad psychology programs?

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<p>I've decided I want to major in psychology, and as a rising senior I'm going to be applying to colleges this upcoming year. I have a few picked out (UW Madison, University of Michigan, WashU), but I want to make sure that the school I go to will provide plenty of research and internship opportunities for undergraduates, possibly even starting freshman year if that's a thing, as well as a good track record of getting jobs for graduating students. I might go on to med school to become a psychiatrist, but I'm not really sure yet. I live in Illinois, and lately I've heard lots of good things about UIUC's psychology program, and now I'm wondering if that'd be a good option.</p>

<p>So I was wondering what schools with strong psychology programs would be matches for me, and then what would be some good safeties and reaches to look at as well.</p>

<p>Basic stats:
3.7 UWGPA
4.35 WGPA
Freshman year was my strongest with all As, sophomore and junior year had some more Bs than I'd like</p>

<p>President/Board member of a 2 service clubs, member of FNHS, part time job in addition to school</p>

<p>Most of my courses have been honors level so far, and senior year I'm taking all AP courses. I took AB calculus (5) and APUSH (4) this year.</p>

<p>I my calculus teacher will be writing me a rec, and I can get another one from a science teacher if needed. My counselor would also be able to write me one.</p>

<p>Essays should be decent.</p>

<p>No major hooks.</p>

<p>I'm sorry if I'm forgetting anything, but it's really late here and I probably should be sleeping. Please let me know if there's anything I forgot to add and I'll just edit it in. I really appreciate any and all suggestions - the more the merrier. Thanks!</p>

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<p>Go to the SuperMatch in the column on the left side of this page. Put in your information. Check out the suggestions. Play around with the preferences. Come back to us with a list if you need help choosing schools.</p>

<p>Here’s one ranking of u/g programs, but you can pretty much go anywhere you can afford:</p>

<p><a href=“http://education-portal.com/best_undergraduate_psychology_programs.html”>http://education-portal.com/best_undergraduate_psychology_programs.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Where you do psych is not all that important to employers or grad or professional schools. That you get some research experience is. </p>

<p>have you run the net price calculator to determine what UIUC will cost your family? any other schools? Have you a commitment from your parents, a firm number, that they will pay for four years? Until you get this info, none of this other stuff matters a lick because you cannot go anywhere you cannot afford.</p>

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<p>UIUC, UM and UW all have top Psy programs. Based on what I have heard UW has the most UG oriented program with many top rated teaching faculty. All have strong research programs.</p>

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<p>Most schools have good psychology programs. They may be particularly strong in a certain area of psychology, for example, U of Minn is known for the twin studies. Compare the costs of schools of interest. Graduate or medical school is essential for a good career prospect if you major in psychology.</p>

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<p>Check out Clark University. Strong in psychology and guarantees you research experience as part of their “contract”. Apply early if you want to compete for the LEAP scholarship.</p>