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  • Birthday 05/23/1990

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    Greece
  • Application Season
    2015 Fall
  • Program
    Clinical Psychology/Neuropsychology

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  1. I would like to thank both of you for your replies. I have pm'd you.
  2. I am interested in research and clinical assessment. I would say it goes something like 70% research and 30% clinical assessment. I will certainly look into EU scholarships when I reapply to PhD programs. I knew that the application process was competitive, but I didn't know that being an international student would put me at such a disadvantage. I don't see you as a "glass-half-empty" kind of person. I would say you are more of a realistic kind of person and I appreciate that. First of all I am thinking of pursuing an MA from the UK, because the quality of the programs is greater than that of the ones in Greece. I am favouring the 2 year part-time option because I think it will increase my chances of getting an interview when I reapply to PhD programs. I don't know why you mentioned the licensure issues? If I was not that focused on research, would getting an MA from the UK and a PhD from the USA pose any problems with licensure? As far as doing both my MA and PhD in the UK goes, that will be my back up plan.
  3. The reason why I am think UK is because of the costs. Masters programs are not funded as far as I am concerned? Since Greece is a member of the EU, I will pay the same tuition fees as someone who is from the UK. Overall, the cost is much lower if I attend a program in the UK, than if I attend one in the USA/Canada. As far as time is concerned, which option do you think is better? Full time one year masters program, or part time two year masters program?
  4. Thank you very much for your reply! So in your opinion, pursuing a masters degree would not be a good option? There are scarce opportunities for funding for educational purposes by the government of local agencies in Greece.
  5. Well my signature pretty much talks for itself. I am waiting on four more programs to hear back from, but I am pretty sure I will be rejected from them as well. I am an international student from Greece. My stats are not that bad, I thought I would get at least on interview. My GPA is 4.00, and my GRE scores are V: 163, Q: 152, AW: 5.0. I have 3 years of research experience with the topic of my honors thesis being directly relevant to what I would like to conduct research on during a PhD program. I have no poster presentations, or publications, because of specific circumstances that have to do with the educational system in Greece (they only happen after you graduate). I graduated in July, so I am working on a publication right now. My back up plan is to apply to Masters programs in England and then reapply to PhD programs in the USA in one or two years. Does that sound like a solid plan? I will gain more research experience, increase my technical expertise, and I will probably get a publication or two. My main concern is whether to attend a full time one year masters program, or a part time two years masters program. The first option means that I will start my program in September 2015 and graduate in September 2016. It also means that I will be applying to PhD programs for the Fall 2016 cycle with not a much more improved CV. The second option means that I will graduate in September 2017 and apply to PhD programs for the Fall 2017 cycle with a somewhat improved CV. Which option do you think is better? Do you think I will get accepted into a masters program? All input will be greatly appreciated.
  6. I emailed my POI today. Told me that interview invites were extended last week.
  7. Six rejections so far. 8 more schools to go. I am feeling desperate.
  8. 95% sure that I will get rejected from all of my prospective schools. I am almost halfway there...

  9. Two rejections so far. Gaaah

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    2. kara.spinney

      kara.spinney

      Two rejections so far for me as well.

    3. Threeboysmom

      Threeboysmom

      Rejection hurts. It wasn't until I recieved my first rejection letter that I realized how much I wanted this. Keep looking forward, don't give up.

    4. Schizo-Neuro enthusiast

      Schizo-Neuro enthusiast

      Thank you people for your kind words! I too have realized how much I want this. Kara, we are all in this together! Iphi, you are right I just need the one! I would appreciate it if it came sooner rather than later! :P

  10. I am one of the rejections (is there even one acceptance from WUSTL?).
  11. I want to know this as well. Are international applicants notified later than USA based applicants?
  12. International applicant here. Playing the waiting game. So far I have had one rejection from Yale.
  13. Intolerable stress. I want to hear (well read) some good news.

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    2. FinallyAccepted

      FinallyAccepted

      Yeah, I just got a call with the area code of the school I want to go to (in a not-to-far-away city). Turns out my news specs are ready...

      Dang.

    3. Schizo-Neuro enthusiast

      Schizo-Neuro enthusiast

      Hang in there! We are all in the same boat!

    4. kara.spinney

      kara.spinney

      I completely understand how you feel. I got two rejections yesterday, and haven't heard anything from any other schools. I'm just hoping the rejections aren't going to become a trend.

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