Hi all,

I am interested in ultimately applying again to different PhD or PsyD programs in clinical or counseling psychology. From what I know, most of these programs tend to have deadlines in December/January, and that they tend to only begin in Fall semesters (any feedback regarding this “knowledge” of mine would be appreciated).

I have a winding path ahead of me with a lot of variables going on (just completed the first year of an APA accredited Combined PsyD program, but won’t be returning due to financial issues). I don’t know if/when I will even apply to doctoral programs again (it is still a dream/goal of mine), but wanted to find out what’s the latest I could still report my 3 GRE scores for most doctoral program applications/any other related considerations I may be overlooking.

I don’t want to go through studying/exam-taking again, and don’t believe I’ll be able to reproduce the combination of GRE General scores that I earned across the two test dates listed below. I also don’t want to retake the GRE Subject.

With all of the aforementioned in mind, when’s the latest I’ll be able to apply to most APA-accredited doctoral programs with the score dates below (earliest is September, 7 2016)? Any considerations that I'm overlooking?

Seems like the latest I’d be able to use these scores would be if applying for a Fall 2022 cycle (granted that the program only has the option to start in the Fall… which seems to be the case for most of these programs), but even then, would I be able to report my September 7, 2016 score? Would the application for the program even be open in time for me to send the score report during its period of validity (that score would be invalid on September 6, 2021)?

Just want some help understanding considerations that I may be unaware of and a general idea of when my last shot would be to use these scores for the aforementioned programs.

The way I am currently seeing it, my last shot using these scores for most programs would be to apply for Fall of 2022 (not even fully sure of that).

Do any of these programs (APA accredited only) begin in the Spring?

From the ETS website: “For tests taken on or after July 1, 2016, scores are reportable for five years following your test date. For example, scores for a test taken on July 3, 2018, are reportable through July 2, 2023.”

My score dates:

GRE General

September 7, 2016. Valid for reporting until September 6, 2021. November 18, 2016. Valid for reporting until November, 17 2021.

GRE Subject

October, 29 2016. Valid for reporting until October, 28 2021.

Thanks so much. Any insight would be appreciated for blindspots/considerations that I may have overlooked/be overlooking. I apologize if I didn’t word my questions or what I need help with too well. Please comment with your own questions asking for clarification from me if necessary. Again — any responses will be highly appreciated. All the best.