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Did anyone get an upgrade from a PGSD to a CGSD?

Congrats to the winners! I got notified on Friday as well - PGS-D3.

Anyone else in the process of applying?

Sorry, I hadn't seen that you found the answer before my post! You have a better change at CGS-D now that you've gotten CGS-M so don't count yourself out! Congrats!!

"In order to take advantage of the full value and duration of the award, award recipients who are already enrolled in their program of study are encouraged to take up their award on the earliest available start date; otherwise, it is possible that they may complete their degree before the end of the award. In this case, they will be required to terminate the award (refer to the section Termination of Award)." http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/Guides-Guides/CGSMAward-BESCMaward_eng.asp, under "Start Date"

I think I've read somewhere that you should accept in May if you're already enrolled in graduate school.

Waitlisted...

For the CCV, where did you guys put your volunteer research experience (i.e. your RA experiences in labs where you weren't paid)?

Yep, for the psychology program.

^ I believe offers already went out. A friend of mine received her offer.

I got the same response from my POI at one school after they said they were taking on someone *facepalm*.

Is anyone going to the Queen's open house next week?

Could the person who received the wait list notification from their POI at the University of Toronto (Developmental Psych) please PM me? Thanks!

There's also this article that's relevant: Stenstrom, D. M., Curtis, M., & Iyer, R. (2013). School Rankings, Department Rankings, and Individual Accomplishments What Factors Predict Obtaining Employment After the PhD?. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 8(2), 208-217

+1. This is what I have heard/know as well.

They wouldn't have called you in for an interview if your application wasn't strong in the first place otherwise, it'd just be a waste of everyone's time. I didn't for this particular school because I know why I didn't get the offer. It was a lack of fit with the research. But I would definitely advise you to ask for feedback. It will give you things to work on for when you have to interview and deal with other schools.

My first notification was a post-interview rejection. After that, my irrational mind also said I wouldn't get in anywhere. However, a week later I got my first acceptance from another school . So, try not to let it get to you since there are many factors that determine whether or not you'll receive an offer. Often times, it has nothing to do with you. It's really not over till it's over.

Is this only for the clinical program?

In the same boat as you RE: U of T. Attended their interview day (for Psychology) on Jan 23 and have not heard anything since.

I've had interviews with McGill's experimental, but I'm sure the clinical program has a different timeline.

I think I'm going to go insane from this radio silence.

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Waiting to hear back from U of T after the interview day. I don't know why I both checking my email on the weekend...I know better. I like that there are others out there like me, though . Solidarity.

Did anyone attend U of T's recruitment day today (experimental psych)?

Okay good, neither have I. It's nice to know there's someone in the same boat . I did have a lengthy discussion with my POI before I submitted my application though, and I felt it went well so I am trying not to worry. Maybe they are just slow.