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  1. I was also a former econ PhD wannabe (never finished my application cycle because I panicked and realized I couldn't find POIs because I didn't want to do any of the research currently going on in the field!) What area of Social Psych are you most interested in? With your econ background, you would be a great match for I/O Psych if you haven't considered that before.
  2. Have you posted this on Reddit's /r/samplesize? You'll probably get some good replies there too.
  3. Yeaaaah Boston Happy to be moving back - did my undergrad at MIT, left to go live in Texas for a few years, and I really miss having a walkable city with awesome cuisine/culture/arts. I'll be living in Kendall Square - probably one of the THE most ridiculously expensive places in the city (1 bedrooms can run up to $3000 at some places!) I'm splitting a 2br with two other people (one person gets the living room), so we're paying about $1000/person.
  4. Hi all! I'm awaiting response from BU for fall 2015 but did want to drop in and say hi - I'm from Texas but did my undergrad in the area. I know a few of you guys who are from the south are worried about the adjustment, but it's not that drastic at all! I can also help with any questions regarding neighborhoods / apartment searching if needed. (Allston is very much undergrad city (due to cheap housing), so if you don't like noise I would look more towards Brighton )
  5. Just hopping into this thread to say hi! I was an MIT undergrad but 1) had a ton of grad school friends, 2) have lived in 4 of the graduate dorms (sublets, summers, etc.), 3) know the apartment scene around the area, and 4) love Boston! I can't answer questions about PhD programs specifically, but if you guys have questions about MIT and Boston in general I'd love to help. (And if any of y'all are an incoming econ PhD or Sloanie, welcome to my former departments!)
  6. Makes sense - wasn't trying to harp on you, haha! Just wanted to make sure OP knew that just because a program doesn't call itself an EdS doesn't mean that it isn't an equivalent. TBH, I've never heard of a CAGS or SSP getting funding, but that may also be a regional thing.
  7. Do you have specific geographic preference (i.e. do you want to be in the north, south, east, west, midwest, etc.?) I can speak to some programs in the south and northeast but nowhere else since I haven't looked elsewhere haha
  8. To clarify, the name of this degree varies by state - some states have different names for what is essentially an EdS equivalent. For example, the CAGS programs in New England or the SSP programs in the South. Basically, you need a 60-credit program with a year-long internship =P
  9. A big concern of mine is also the fact that I have some time-consuming hobbies / side passions that I want to make sure I have time for. I'm a former professional dancer who teaches at several schools in my city during the evenings (around the 6-8pm timeframe); it is such an integral part of my life that I refuse to give it up. My primary concern with I/O was the ability to find a job that didn't demand 60-hour weeks. I've worked in management consulting before, and no way would I go back. The job leaves you ZERO time to have a life. So the only other direction I could go with I/O would be in-house psych or human resources, but it seems the corporate world constantly requires more hours and efforts outside of the normal 9-to-5. Can anyone speak to the general workweek of a psychologist working for.... say, the VA or a community clinic? Do you get a general 40-hour workweek, and are you able to leave work at work? My IDEAL job with a counseling psych degree would be in a university counseling center, but I'm open to options. EDIT: Forgot to say thanks for your insight!
  10. Analysis paralysis isn't even severe enough of a phrase to describe what I've been going through lately. I've spent the past several months plagued with insomnia trying to figure out what I want to do with my career. Perhaps some of you could help me decide? =( Background/stats: - Graduated with B.S. in Economics and Management from a top-tier school, but poor ugrad GPA of 3.0 (school is known for grade deflation, but I know that's not a legit excuse) - Currently completing a second bachelor's in Psychology to rework my GPA, current GPA is 3.9 and is expected to finish around there - GRE is 163 Verbal, 164 Quant (94th percentile for each) BUT this was taken in 2013 so it will expire before I apply for PhD programs - Only one research experience, 2 years with Harvard Business School doing behavioral economics research (most applicable to I/O Psychology)... lots of statistical data analysis. Got very familiar with R and SAS haha - Worked in investment banking, management consulting, business development, marketing, public relations, and administrative/operations.... so I have quite a few contacts in the business world OPTION #1: I/O PSYCHOLOGY Rationale: It's near and dear to my heart. The previous industries that I've worked in (banking, consulting) are in drastic need of some reform in the areas of work-life balance, stress, workplace bullying, etc. I and many of my colleagues have been victim to poor practices, and I really want to help change the environment of these "high-performing" industries to something that also promotes mental wellness. Timeline: Masters degree fall 2016 - spring 2018, then straight to work. Pros: Quick finishing time (no license needed, so can work right away). I have business background and have worked with campus recruiting, internship program development, internal organization, etc. May be easier to find a job given my network is largely in the business world, not the clinical one. Cons: I'd like to go for a PhD eventually, but a PhD in I/O sounds boring. I don't want to be a scholar, I want to be a practitioner. But I also hear that PhDs get paid more and are given more autonomy...? Also, in my state (Texas), it seems most of the I/O grads end up in human resource management instead of true I/O work due to lack of jobs available... OPTION #2: COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY Rationale: Was my original plan when I entered college. Also near to my heart, as I have lost friends from mental health issues and have gone through tough times of my own. I've owned a freelance coaching business and enjoy helping others talk through and understand the psychological reasoning behind seemingly "crazy" sentiments. Timeline: Masters degree (in Counseling) fall 2016 - spring 2018 (to bump up GPA and get research experience), then PhD degree fall 2018 - whenever. Pros: Licensable path. Better work-life balance, esp in private practice (where I want to eventually end up). I enjoy the scholarly aspect of counseling psych more than I/O psych, so the PhD wouldn't be a total drag. Cons: It's going to be years before I can start practicing! I'm already 25, so it just feels like I'm delaying life by a lot. I also have a significant amount of debt (credit cards, not student loans, so they can't be deferred during school), and I want to start paying them off ASAP. If you were me, what would you choose and why?
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