Beginner’s Guide to College Success http://www.beginnersguidetocollegesuccess.com This blog was constructed to help students succeed in college. For most students (in the United States and abroad), the transition to college is extremely challenging. A Beginner’s Guide to College Success is written to help students and others (e.g., parents, counselors) navigate through the challenges of college.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Guide to Financial Aid for Psychology Students: https://www.psychology.org/resources/financial-aid/ For most students, the price of college tuition is a daunting challenge. With student loan debt continuing to grow, it is more important than ever that students are aware of all of the financial aid options available to them. The goal of Psychology.org is to further the field of psychology by helping students make better financial decisions.
Conferences
Psychology Organizations and Conferences http://www.socialpsychology.org/psych.htm Psychology organizations that students join to learn more about topics of interest and build resumes. Many groups offer a discounted membership to “student affiliate.” Most of the time, members will receive journals, newsletters, conference materials, and other mailings.
Journals
Psychology Journals http://journalseek.net/psyc.htm Fully searchable, completely categorized database of psychology journals, includes descriptions, ISSNs, abbreviations, and homepage links.
Eigenfactors: Ranking and Mapping Scientific Knowledge http://eigenfactor.org The Eigenfactor score is a rating of the total importance of a scientific journal. If you are not sure whether a journal is reliable or not, check out its ranking and quality here.
Careers
Psychology Major Job Guide http://www.learnpsychology.org/psychology-major-job-guide/ This guide explains the importance of psychology degrees on the bachelor’s level and offers instruction to potential students on what they can do with their degree after graduation.
Psychology Careers http://www.psychology.org/careers/ Founded in 1997 by Dr. William Palya of Jacksonville State University. The site provides some tools for students to prepare for and to reach their professional goals.
Explore Psychology Jobs HTTP://psychologyjobs.com/
This website offers comprehensive information on psychology degrees, career paths, and salary details, helping you decide if psychology is the right field for you and how to advance your career with your degree.
