George Mason University

GMU is a large, diverse school in a great location. Its proximity to DC means that there are lots of internship and job opportunities (for both during and after college), as well as professors who are at the tops of their fields and offer fantastic networking. GMU isn't your typical small-town college campus - you have on-campus housing, but you also have a ton of off-campus options, and there is a lot to do nearby since it's in a suburban location outside of a major city. The university has continued... Read More to grow (both in size and in reputation) - this means that degrees earned there are increasing in value. When I say that I went to GMU, people recognize the name and are impressed. Overall, I couldn't have made a better choice.

As an Accelerated Masters student (currently still an undergraduate but taking graduate courses) I must say that this program is wonderful! At all times I feel that I am being challenged to become a better student and [future] psychologist. My professors are extremely knowledgeable and even though I am still an undergraduate student, they do not expect any less from me than they do from my peers. The pros of my program certainly exceed the cons, which I honestly cannot even think of. The only con... Read More I would have to say would be the choice in concentrations. At other universities, a concentration that is more geared towards development is offered versus in this program, it is not. Besides that, all thumbs up for the Educational Psychology program at GMU!

Mason has provided me with a unique experience that I believe that I wouldn't find anywhere else. At first, I was completely overwhelmed with meeting new colleagues and professors. I wasn't quite sure where I would fit in. A few weeks in, I was working in the lab and felt a part of the team. The workload has been tough but manageable, and teaching has been a pleasurable experience (even though some graduate students from other programs would easily disagree with me). Overall, I am very happy with... Read More choosing Mason, and I can't wait to see what kind of projects I'll get myself into next year.

The psychology graduate program has been an amazing experience and I definitely feel that I made the right choice in moving to northern VA. Although my program concentration is small, it still offers a range of classes and has the support of a larger program, which was essential when I was choosing a program. Beyond my program, professors are always willing to incorporate additional students into their labs and because of my initiative and professors' willingness to help, I have found myself with... Read More a new cadre of friends and future colleagues.