Admissions

Mental Health Counseling Program Apply Online

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Please see the bottom of the application form if you wish to obtain cover letters (waiver forms) for recommendations.

Application Guidelines

Thank you for your interest in the PGSP Mental Health Counseling Master's Degree Program.  Should you have questions regarding this Program or this application process please feel free to contact the Admissions Office toll free at (800) 818-6136.

Application Fee

A nonrefundable application fee of $40.00 must be mailed separately in order to complete your application. Checks or money orders should be made payable to "Palo Alto University".

Official Transcripts

Transcripts from all postsecondary institutions attended, even if a degree was not awarded, must be mailed to the Admissions Office. Only official, sealed transcripts obtained from the Registrar's office of each of these institutions are acceptable. Admissions decisions that are made based on submission of unofficial transcripts will only be provisional until official transcripts are received.

Letters of Recommendation

Three letters of recommendation from academic or professional references should be mailed directly to the PAU admissions office.

Palo Alto University
Admissions Office
1791 Arastradero Road
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Personal Information
Current Contact Information
Permanent Address (if different)
Optional Information
The information below is optional. It is requested for statistical purposes only and will be kept confidential.
Educational Background
List all colleges attended since high school and all degrees conferred. If you do not have a degree, indicate the total number of units completed at each college. If you are currently working towards a degree, please indicate the degree you expect to earn,and the expected date, in parentheses. If you participated in an exchange program while attending one of the listed institutions, please do not list that program separately.
Institutions Attended

Please list paid jobs you have held in the last 5 years.
Position/Job Title Employer (Duration) From - To

Please use the space above for your Statement of Interest. What are your interests in Mental Health Counseling and your career goals? How will this program help you to meet those goals? We recommend you write your statement in another program (such as Word) and cut and paste your final document in the space above.

This document is your formal statement of interest and will be weighed heavily in the admissions process.

Recommendations
Please list below the names and addresses of the three persons from whom you have requested a recommendation. These references should be able to speak to your ability and/or potential for both research and clinical work. Whenever possible they should be faculty members in psychology or practicing professional in psychology.
I understand that official transcripts of credit earned at other institutions and other documents which have been presented for admission or evaluation become the property of PAU and/or the PAU – STANFORD Psy.D. CONSORTIUM, and are not returned to the applicant.
 
I certify that the information recorded in this application, the transcripts provided, and all other application materials submitted are correct and complete. By submitting this application, I agree to abide by and be subject to the rules and regulations at PAU and/or the PAU – STANFORD Psy.D. CONSORTIUM.
1791 Arastradero Road
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(800) 818-6136
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