FAQ About Becoming a Psychologist/Neuropsychologist | Dr. Ivorie Lou

Hello psychology lovers! I've been getting A LOT of questions on IG about becoming a psychologist, so I compiled a list of those questions and created this video. Please keep in mind that the information I’m providing is based on my knowledge and experience and may not reflect the experiences of others. I hope this is helpful! Check out my other videos where I talk about my journey to become a psychologist (links below). Good luck with your journeys!

Questions Covered:
1. What’s the most important thing to consider when choosing your PsyD program? 1:02
2. Do you need a certain GRE score to get into grad school? 2:40
3. Should I apply for a PhD or PsyD program? 3:09
4. Funding? 3:54
5. Do I have to have an undergrad degree in psychology to become a psychologist? 4:47
6. Should I get my master’s degree before applying to doctoral programs? 5:50
7. How do you find a mentor? 7:31
8. How do you find time to exercise in grad school? 11:02
9. To be a neuropsychologist, does your program need to have a neuropsychology track? 12:43
10. Do you work alongside neurosurgeons? 17:08
11. What the the gaps related to diversity and support for POC? 18:00
12. What struggles do you face as a black woman in neuropsychology? 20:17


Houston Conference Guidelines: https://uh.edu/hns/hc.html

My Journey Part 1:    • My Journey to Become a Psychologist Part 1...  
My Journey Part 2:    • My Journey to Become a Psychologist Part 2...  

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