Dr. Kai Schnabel Cortina

Professor

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Biography

Kai Schnabel Cortina is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Michigan, specializing in cognitive psychosocial development during adolescence. Holding a Ph.D. from the Free University Berlin, he has established a strong research portfolio focused on the school-to-work transition and the application of multivariate longitudinal methods. Cortina has contributed significantly to understanding how adolescents navigate critical developmental challenges. His work is widely recognized and he has taken on the role of Developmental Area Chair, emphasizing his leadership in the field.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science