2026 Assessment Throwdown Application Deadline
Deadline: July 31, 2026
The Assessment Throwdown is for doctoral trainees in clinical, counseling, or school psychology to show off their assessment skills and knowledge and receive feedback from assessment experts in a welcoming, nonjudgmental, and fun atmosphere!
Round 1
Read a clinical assessment vignette and answer prompts about case conceptualization. Entries will be reviewed for consideration of advancing to the live competition. Fill out the entry form below:
Round 2 - October 15, 7pm (eastern)
In this LIVE online competition the top three entrants will review and conceptualize a vignette and be rated by assessment experts.
Registration Information Forthcoming
PRIZES!
All finalists: 1 yr SPA Membership
First Place: $400, Free 2027 SPA Convention Registration, and $500 Travel Stipend
2 Runners up: $100 each
Thank you to the Assessment Section of Division 12 of APA, as well as SPA's Education and Training Interest Group, for co-sponsoring this event.