Gaining admission to grad school isn’t exactly quantum physics, but there is a science that successful students follow to prevent their application from ending up in the rejection pile. If you’re applying to grad school in psychology, chances are that you are familiar with the following words: Smart, intelligent, stellar, and exceptional, and hey, maybe you’ve even been fortune enough to have been called a nerd a time or two. Trust me, it’s OK. I’ve heard the same thing more than once myself. Or maybe you’re not exactly used to the “smart kid” treatment. Maybe you just have a natural talent and passion for counseling others – and being a psychologist is your dream.