title: The Importance of Research-A Student Perspective.
abstract: As students, we will focus on the importance of an objective ranking system, research, and mentorship to an applicant. We will address points raised in the (Behavior Analysis In Practice 8(1):7-15, 2015) article as well as debate the usefulness of proposed standards of objective ranking.
authors.affiliation: grid.252546.20000000122978753Department of Psychology, Auburn University, Magnolia Street and Duncan Drive and West Thatch Ave, Auburn, AL 36849 USA.
authors.forename: Rachel
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Arena
authors.affiliation: grid.252546.20000000122978753Department of Psychology, Auburn University, Magnolia Street and Duncan Drive and West Thatch Ave, Auburn, AL 36849 USA.
authors.forename: Sheridan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Chambers
authors.affiliation: grid.252546.20000000122978753Department of Psychology, Auburn University, Magnolia Street and Duncan Drive and West Thatch Ave, Auburn, AL 36849 USA.
authors.forename: Angelyn
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rhames
authors.affiliation: grid.252546.20000000122978753Department of Psychology, Auburn University, Magnolia Street and Duncan Drive and West Thatch Ave, Auburn, AL 36849 USA.
authors.forename: Katherine
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Donahoe
keywords: Graduate ranking; Graduate school; Graduate training; Research