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It came from clinical programs and specific professors. There is of course individual variability in the weight specific programs and professors will place on the GRE sections, but what I was told in interviews and by the professor I was accepted by is that statistics grades are a stronger indicator of quantitative skills than the GRE quant score.

Many programs only look at your last two years of courses, particularly in your major, so don't worry if your first year is throwing you off. If you're applying ONLY to clinical programs, the overwhelming feedback I received was that the quant score is the least important, but it doesn't hurt to boost it, do your best. Research experience is key, so stay involved in your research projects or try to gain more experience prior to your application, in case you end up having to apply more than once (it's extremely competitive). Good luck!

If you have something that is becoming a manuscript for a publication, that is the biggest thing on your list. Doesn't matter what it is, sounds like you have a strong research profile. An honours thesis is a universally recognized way of stating you spent eight or more months on an independent research project, but you have more than that, so don't worry about the actual honours aspect. Most programs state 'honours degree OR equivalent' and your experience seems more than equivalent. If you are concerned, you can always contact specific programs' admission offices to get their perspective as well.

Hi there, As you are moving to Victoria, BC, I do not recommend setting up a new bank account or cell phone plans in Toronto, very far away and they may not be able to give you a local phone number. You also won't have a go to branch for your bank that you trust. Also, if you plan on TAing or anything it'd be much more helpful to set all that up on location, which you won't be expected to do until August or so. I live in Alberta, and am with Telus, and personally think they have good service. Another option in Victoria, BC is Virgin Mobile (a friend of mine went to school out there and was very pleased with their service). Also, if you're moving out there for the long haul (Master's and PhD) there is likely no downside to signing a phone contract. Edit: There is another thread on IHOG in this particular forum about the permit info, hopefully it can help! Good luck

I was not able to register for my October subject test last year until July, just keep checking back and you'll definitely get a spot. The Psych Subject Test was by no means full when I wrote it, they have all the subject tests (Chemistry, Psyc, Math etc.) in one writing session, hence the annoyingly few test dates per year. Good luck!!

I'm glad you spoke with him, I know taking out loans isn't that appealing but paying them off properly does help your credit rating! That sounds like good supplementary funding so that's one positive factor. I understand that you feel like this may be your only chance and applying again is very stressful, but it is better to think long-term and not do anything in a rush or based on fear, you will make a good decision no matter what, good luck

Wow, that is a very difficult situation and I understand that you're in a really hard place. I think that talking to your partner and both professors about your options is a good idea, and also if you can get any opinions from other individuals about what living in the less enjoyable town but with a great advisor is like, because you'll be spending most of your time on research anyways so if it's a few years out of your life and is the only thing holding you back then that shouldn't be a huge issue. Funding and your partner are also things to consider, but the supervisor-supervisee fit and the program are the top two above all of these external factors. Additionally, the faculty member you're speaking with at this 'public ivy' is expressing interest in working on projects with you which is good, but do you want to spend a year with an uncertainty? They may just want to work on projects with you and then once you apply the process is not entirely in their hands, the application process involves so many people and if you only like that particular lab and supervisor it may be problematic to put all your eggs in one basket in that case. Also, can you defer your application for a year with the professor you already know? I'm not aware of that being a routine process except under extenuating circumstances. Good luck with everything! I know receiving rejections is very challenging, but people don't know you from another piece of paper and one interview also isn't indicative of your entire student potential so don't let these random people get you down Either way, you have two options to achieve goals, one seems a bit more certain than another but it's up to you to weigh the factors based on what you think you can handle for the next few years!

I haven't heard anything from Victoria (clinical) but I heard they're pretty slow (late March) according to studentdoctor and past admissions info on the results section here. Rejected unofficially from Sask already but again for clinical, not sure how much overlap there is in decision making times.

Late summer/early fall, most professors have just gotten organized with the students they just brought in around spring, a lot of people didn't even know in the Fall if they'd be taking people.

I'd have to agree as well, while the research shouldn't be so completely out of your interest area that you wouldn't want to study it, working with a supportive supervisor is far more important. It's akin to a great professor teaching a boring subject, the right person can make anything interesting and productive, especially if you're putting in as much effort as possible. They both count, but supervisor > research for sure. Good luck with your decision!

As long as you don't copy and paste the exact same greeting or email I don't see why it'd be considered strange, good luck!

I personally would wait for them to contact you. I had two interviews with separate faculty members at Ryerson and both said they'd get back to me in March, however it is not entirely their decision when to get back to people, they have to go through the discussions with the admissions committees and extend first round offers etc so I think being patient and sticking to your original agreement is best (ex: mine was that they'd be in touch with me). If it helps, I haven't heard anything since the interviews in February but I'm still hopeful!

Shouldn't affect your chances, skype and phone interviews are common when long distance is an issue. As long as you present yourself as well as you would in person, they'll see you as a viable candidate. Good luck!

Yes, Ready to Review just means they're looking it over, some very very top applicants can hold up the system sometimes (ex: I've known candidates in past years who held acceptance offers at all programs they applied to and all individuals were waiting to see which school they'd choose before moving on), darn those annoyances

They were acceptances, but just because you haven't heard doesn't mean you're out! Good luck

Depending on the program, this is common and not necessary indicative of your standing compared to other individuals who were also invited to be interviewed. It does however place you above people who were NOT invited for interview!

Several individuals I know have received rejections and acceptances from: 1. Waterloo, Saskatchewan, SFU, York, Calgary Interviews: 1. Saskatchewan, Western Ontario, SFU, Ryerson, Calgary FYI some of these are based on funding/profs so don't apply to everyone

Definitely I/O, though there is far less of a focus on money and finances versus job performance, motivation, decision making so make sure you know how much you want to concentrate on the I/O and interpersonal aspects, try visiting a few of the I/O specific program websites. I know the big ones in Canada are Guelph, University of Western Ontario, and University of Calgary. USA I don't so much know. Good luck!

I was contacted by Ryerson for an interview a few weeks ago, also heard from Saskatchewan but only regarding my funding status. Still nothing from several other schools, it's still pretty early for a lot of the Canadian ones, but I know a few people who got contacted by Western Ontario and SFU already. Good luck everyone!

Okay, I'll try not to worry so much what's done is done I suppose, and now I wait..

It depends how far below you're talking, and if you can view the stats of previous applicants who were admitted on the website of the programs that require it that should help. In psychology the scores on the subject test are only required by some programs (I took it since a few of mine required it) but most professors I've spoken to said they don't place much weight on it. It'd most likely be a case by case basis, so hopefully you can find some information on what kind of scores applicants from previous years had (usually posted on website).

Totally disagree, in my department there are people of varying attractiveness levels. Don't let that of all things get to you it isn't one of the qualifications!

Thanks for the feedback, I have read some other topics on here about similar issues and there seems to be a lot of conflicting info on whether it's good to try and give another SI (in my case the deadlines have spanned for weeks so for a few it'd be really obvious), and some say that departments will actually show both to admissions, and other people have had theirs replaced. Either way I'm mainly embarrassed, but I hope it's the kind of thing that can be read logically..

Hello, I've been applying to clinical psychology graduate programs, which have notoriously low acceptance rates, even as grad programs go. I have worked meticulously on my applications for the last several months, and was editing my sixth statement of purpose/intent when I noticed I had referred to the scholarship I applied to as 'Canadian Health Institute of Health Research' instead of 'Canadian Institute of Health Research.' I've probably read this statement at least 100 times and had it edited by my current supervisor (I must have added the error after I added his track changes, as it was not present in my first draft or the track changes draft). I can't believe I made such a stupid error, but I have a question from those who have been accepted. What kind of error is this, and is it a kiss of death? It is neither a grammatical or spelling error, and I guess I thought it flowed enough to not catch it either, which I'm really upset about since it seems so careless now. Will this be a kiss of death for the five schools I already sent it to? I guess I'm glad I caught it for the remaining two, but this is a huge blow to my confidence about being accepted. Any thoughts or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated! - C