Charting Your Course

Evelyn Jagpat, Psy.D.     09/17/2016

As you go forth on your path to passing your psychology oral exam, getting licensed and practicing independently, I wonder. As ultimate master of your own destiny, are you charting your course intentionally? Usually, it can feel like other people and institutions have been directing your professional journey thus far and in many ways, this is a reality. At this stage of your career, however, you have the wonderful opportunity to decide what you want your journey to look like and what your destination will be. In truth, plans can change or your destination can take on a different look than originally envisioned, however, that is just a reality of life in general. This does not make it any less necessary to be mindful about taking the reins of your career in your own hands.

So how do you get started or in most cases, how do you do that check in to see if you are on course and where you want to be, towards intentionally planning your professional future? Do this self-check. (more…)

Dr. Evelyn Jagpat

In this article we continue to examine common problems encountered by candidates during their Psychology Oral Exam.  In my work with candidates I helped to prepare for the Oral Exam, I found that some very common pitfalls include, not having a positive attitude, being too concise and brief in response to questions and not knowing how to appropriately respond to multiple levels of critical issues.  Let us take a closer look at each of these. (more…)

Evelyn Jagpat Psy.D.

Now that the sun has radiantly possessed the Texas sky once more and Spring is officially on, you may suddenly feel a burst of fresh new energy and enthusiasm.  What better time to use this momentum to set a plan into action to proactively start studying for your Texas Psychology Oral Exam.  Being proactive means just that.  It means actively taking charge and taking the challenge on.  But just how does one get started doing this?  Many often ask me, “Just how do I get started studying for my Orals?  What is the best approach?” (more…)

By Dr. Evelyn Jagpat

If the  day of your Psychology Oral Exam is approaching and you find you are nervous, don’t be shocked.  Nerves are par for the course.  It is quite natural for anyone in your situation to experience nerves, especially as the big day approaches.  Instead of denying your experience, or wishing it will simply go away naturally, you will find it is better to choose to manage it proactively instead.  Here are some pointers which will help you calm your Psychology Oral Exam nerves (more…)