1. The verbal portion contains much more difficult words than the SAT. The math is supposed to be easier, but unless you've taken math classes in the last few years you may be quite rusty at math. There is also a portion where you have to write a short essay. It is all computer adaptive. Take a look at the official GRE site, and also get yourself a GRE practice book. Also, since you are in the psychology field, there is a psychology subject GRE that many grad school may require. Check if the ones you are planning to apply to require it. That one I can't tell you much about, because it's not my field. (Though psychology was my minor in undergrad.)
2. The summer before your last year of classes is a good time to take the General GRE. Check the GRE website for when the subject one is offered, subject tests are usually offered much less often then general ones.
3. That is a very field specific question, and I don't know for your field. I do know in psychology in general lots of people go straight to the PhD.
4. I think I've mostly said what there is to say about the GREs, other than the computer adaptive format is really annoying in some ways. If you don't get the first five or so questions on each section right you won't get a high score. Be sure to practice with sample computer adaptive tests, not just paper ones. The GRE website has software called powerprep you can download, though it often doesn't work on people's computers. Nothing to add about the PhD, other than be sure to apply to a few MA programs too if you want to be sure of going somewhere. If you're willing to reapply after a year spent doing something else, then skip that step. However, even applying to a mix of PhD and MA programs doesn't insure admission. Realize that you may not get in anywhere, and that may not be because you're not qualified, it may be for any number of reasons. Not trying to scare you, just pointing out that that grad school application process is very unpredictable.
5. You seem to be doing the right things. If you could boost your GPA, that would of course help, but your GPA is decent as is. An internship might help if you have time for it. I imagine doing a senior thesis will involve you doing research, and that is very good.
Good luck!
(EDIT: Sorry, I accidentally posted the same comment twice, so I deleted the excess one.)
2. The summer before your last year of classes is a good time to take the General GRE. Check the GRE website for when the subject one is offered, subject tests are usually offered much less often then general ones.
3. That is a very field specific question, and I don't know for your field. I do know in psychology in general lots of people go straight to the PhD.
4. I think I've mostly said what there is to say about the GREs, other than the computer adaptive format is really annoying in some ways. If you don't get the first five or so questions on each section right you won't get a high score. Be sure to practice with sample computer adaptive tests, not just paper ones. The GRE website has software called powerprep you can download, though it often doesn't work on people's computers. Nothing to add about the PhD, other than be sure to apply to a few MA programs too if you want to be sure of going somewhere. If you're willing to reapply after a year spent doing something else, then skip that step. However, even applying to a mix of PhD and MA programs doesn't insure admission. Realize that you may not get in anywhere, and that may not be because you're not qualified, it may be for any number of reasons. Not trying to scare you, just pointing out that that grad school application process is very unpredictable.
5. You seem to be doing the right things. If you could boost your GPA, that would of course help, but your GPA is decent as is. An internship might help if you have time for it. I imagine doing a senior thesis will involve you doing research, and that is very good.
Good luck!
(EDIT: Sorry, I accidentally posted the same comment twice, so I deleted the excess one.)
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