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Aspiring Shrink

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  1. is in middle of moving to the big apple

  2. I know the tuition is ridiculous. Do you have other acceptances or are you waiting it out?
  3. Thank you that is very helpful. I was actually wondering about that, it doesn't seem like a suit type of school, but I do want to make a good impression. What were most people wearing?
  4. Are you going to the admitted student orientation? Is there anything I should know going in? What's the general dress code? What do you know about The New School's Psychology program?
  5. Hi, I have been accepted to the Psychology program (MA). I received a letter in the mail on Monday (3/15). Does anyone have any info to share about the program? What is it like? Is it hard to get into the PhD program? What's the general demographic? I don't know much about the program, though I love the location and the fact that it is liberal and diverse. I wish you all the best of luck and hope to see you in the Fall. -A. Shrink
  6. I have applied to NYU and CUNY and haven't been contacted since I have submitted my applications in December. No interview no wait-list. Do you think I have any chance of getting in or are they just too busy (or rude) to let me know that I was rejected?
  7. I am reluctant to contact a few schools who haven't yet responded. From what I'm seeing most of the applicants who requests a status update seems to get rejected. Now I don't think that they reject accepted students based on their inquiry, but I wonder if they view inquiries as annoying and perhaps an easy way to lessen the great amount of applicants by removing them from the big pile, just because they had a question. Or on a more rational note, most the people that need to inquire are more likely to get rejected being that they weren't accepted for the first round. Am I crazy? Does anyone else notice the pattern?
  8. Given the financial benefits and the fact that they really want you, I would choose #2. However if #1 is your dream school and you will be satisfied with an MA and might regret not going there for the rest of your life, that ain't worth all the money in the world. Good luck!
  9. Hello, Luckily, I have been accepted into two programs, a developmental psychology PhD program at FIU (though I can get my MA in mental health counseling) and a general psych. MA program that leads to a clinical psych. PhD, at The New School (students must complete an MA in general psych at this program before applying to the PhD program, though acceptance isn't guaranteed (3/4 chance)). Now the issue is that I would like to get a PhD clinical psychology. Although I enjoy research and teaching, I would like to get strong cliicl training. Although I am not very familiar with the program, The New School ranks higher than FIU, but it is much more expensive and it doesn't guarantee acceptance to the PhD program (and I don't know how far a MA in general psych will get me). Either way I'm going to have to hustle; with a PhD in development I am going to have to work hard to obtain clinical training and at The New School I'm going to have to work hard to get into the PhD program. Then of course there are issues about relocating to NYC finding jobs/housing/schools for my family, but what I need to zero in on first is, which the program or risk worth investing in. What are your thoughts on the matter? Have you had any experience in either of the two programs? Do you have any general advice about the training or funding? Thank you for hearing me out and I wish the best of luck to you all. -Aspiring Shrink
  10. Though aggravating, it doesn't necessarily mean rejection. Did you apply for an MA or PhD? MA programs sometimes give responses later Some schools are swamped with apps and haven't had time to sort through them all. But if you haven't heard a thing yet, I don't think it would be rude for you to call the office or email the POI and inquire about the status of your application. Let us know how things work out. Good luck, A. Shrink
  11. congrats. you will change the world

  12. HORRIBLE!!! I was in a similar situation, though not nearly as painful. Where I took a sizable pay cut in my salary so that I could take the time to do research with a POI at a school I was applying to. Turns out the day after I submitted my application, she tells me that he's not taking on any students for this coming year.
  13. Great question: There are many hoops you need to jump through. The first hoop is numbers, being that there are many more applicants than spots, the colleges sift through the applications based on GPA, GRE. If you make the cut then you have to have a good statement, strong letters of support and research (for psychology). After that it's really about making connections, networking. If you have been in contact with a professor over the course of six months and then they see your name in the application folder you have a much better chance of being noticed. I wish I would have been more proactive in this sense. Good luck and please let me know how things work out. -A.S.
  14. Hello,

    What schools have you applied/rejected/accepted/interview/waiting?

  15. Although I am truly grateful for the one acceptance I have so far, (and I get turned off by those members who have acceptances from Yale, Princeton and Harvard and are freaking out because they can't make up their mind, you know who you are), but I need to know where I am accepted and rejected, I don't really care that much, but the uncertainty is miserable.

  16. Did anyone apply to the Developmental PhD program at Steinhardt? Any new? Do they interview? When do they usually get back to applicants? Do they need my phone number again?
  17. There is no problem mentioning non-academic factors that draw you to the program in fact I've read that interviewing appreciate it. However, I would be careful not to mention them as primary factors. For example you might say "I find your program at UM to be a perfect fit as numerous professors focus their research on x,y and z. Also it is in a beautiful city full of sunshine and natural beauty which I find conducive to my studies etc." as opposed to saying "I really hope to get in to UCLA because my parole officer won't let me leave the state" Good luck!
  18. Hi I may be the person you're looking for. I was accepted to FIU Lifespan Development program, you can go on the site and click "application status" on the left, if you were accepted then there would be a green check next to the application submission info. that says admitted. If not call the office 305-348-2881 Good luck and please let me know how it works out.
  19. Hello future Developmental shrink here, I got into FIU, which I am excited about. I am waiting to hear from NYU-Steinhardt. Did anyone hear anything from them? If you did please let me know. Good luck everyone
  20. Two rejections stinks, but I wouldn't give up hope just yet. Anyway if you do get an interview, what they generally want to know is the following: Why you? Why here? Can you handle it? If accepted, will you come? Although questions come in many forms, this is what they want to know. They also want to know that you are a team player, have a sense of humor and work hard. One annoying question, yet important, is what are your weaknesses? and don't say, none Good luck and please let us know how it works out.
  21. I agree with KAM, send out thank you email within week of interview.
  22. I agree, especially if you have to travel for the interview

  23. Hello, I am in the same boat, nearly 30, 2 kids. The advice I received was to use information that is pertinent to the interview. You don't need to mention it unless you feel that it will work to your advantage. However if you are asked about your persona/family life I see no reason to hide any information. What I would do is think of a way to respond with a positive spin i.e. "my wife and kids would be thrilled to move to Colorado given the beautiful nature etc" or "Being married with children, while studying and working helped me hone my multitasking skills so I am eager to undertake this next challenge" Best of luck,
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