Blog - Bryce Gibbs PHD

A Brief Commentary on High Stakes Testing in the age of Covid-19

As a clinical psychologist in the age of this pandemic, one thing I’ve realized is, the necessary “shutting down” of many aspects of our society has significantly interfered with everyone’s lives. We all

04/07/2020

Is it just normal college stress or do I have an anxiety disorder?

College and graduate school are inherently stressful times in life. Often students are managing 4 or 5 separate courses, engaged in extracurricular activities, and have an active social life. Learning to structure one’s

01/11/2019

Generalized Anxiety Disorder in High Functioning College Students and Relief through Meditation

Anxiety is an inherent part of college for most high achieving students. To succeed in college and matriculate to graduate school a student typically must take heavy course loads per semester, maintain a

11/01/2018

Technology use and mental illness in college students

Finishing a degree, whether for undergraduate studies or a post graduate program, is among the greatest challenges many of us face in our lifetimes. While this comes easy for some, for others it

10/15/2018

Cheating is a rampant problem on college campuses

With every passing year, being admitted to a top tier college or graduate school becomes more difficult. The proverbial and sought after 4.0 no longer passes muster for high school students. With A.P.

10/09/2018

Unfair penalties for disabilities not diagnosed until adulthood

In the high stakes world of graduate school admission, getting a few additional points on an entrance exam like the GRE, LSAT, MCAT, or GMAT can make the difference between a lower tier

09/13/2018

Depression and mental health in college students

According to the World Health Organization, Major depressive Disorder affects over 300 million people worldwide and is the world’s leading causes of disability (http://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/depression). The National Institute of Mental Health noted that in

09/13/2018

The Medical College Admission Test “MCAT” Academic Accommodations for ADHD

The Medical College Admission Test or, MCAT, as it’s known, is the standardized test that purports to assess your readiness for medical school. Your MCAT score is a vital part of your academic package.

09/13/2018

Academic accommodations for ADHD on the The Law School Admissions Test “LSAT”

The Law School Admissions Test or, “LSAT”, is the standardized test thought to assess the intellectual and academic skills that are necessary to attain your Juris Doctorate (“JD”) and, hopefully, work as an

09/13/2018