Addendum:

I forgot to answer the last of Angela's questions from her comment to my last blog, regarding how hard it is to get into UMB. (By the way, I answered her question about hotels via email, so please leave a comment if anyone wants more information on staying near campus). So, I'm not exactly sure how to answer the question about being accepted into the program. You do need to take the GRE as part of the application process, and you should have at least an average score, if the admission process is still the same as it was a few years ago. (Remember, you can keep taking the GRE to better your score). I'm not sure exactly what score they're looking for, and I honestly don't even remember what my score was, but I don't consider myself a genius or even close to a genius, so don't let the GRE score thing scare you. Of course, they consider a lot of other things too, such as what your goals are, your life and professional experience, and what you can bring to the program. The application requirements include a few essays, college transcripts, GRE scores, and letters of recommendation. I think you can actually apply online from the UMB website, but you can check that out. The program is very small, and from what I see, approximately 7 people start the program each year. I don't know how many people are turned away, but I didn't have a hard time being accepted with a master's degree from Temple, experience as a mental health clinician, and acceptable GRE scores. So, in other words, I encourage you to apply and see what happens. If you have specific questions about the application process, I encourage you to contact Donna Harrington, the department chair. Ann :)