Obtain a bachelor's degree, preferably in psychology. Graduate schools require a bachelor's degree. Consult the schools of your choice to determine their admissions criteria.
Maintain a good grade point average while earning your bachelor's degree to give yourself the best chance of acceptance in a graduate program.
Take the Graduate Record Examinations and pass with a satisfactory score. Not all graduate admissions offices require a GRE score, but many do. Look at the requirements for admission to the graduate programs you're interested in to see if they require GRE scores.
Choose a division of psychology. If you are passionate about one area of study within psychology, look for a program that will cater to your passion.
Apply to graduate programs that interest you.
Keep up with the work in your graduate psychology program, including classes; field work or internships; and the thesis, if required.