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Jaslia

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  1. Hi idgy24, I just wanted to give you my two cents as someone who got into a clinical psychology Ph.D. program straight from undergrad on her first try. I definitely think you have a shot. You've got great clinical experience. You've got two semesters of research experience...you'll be fine. I spoke to a professor who has been tenured at my university for over 30 years and he told me that there are two absolutely decisive factors in any application: Your personal statement (be passionate about your subject, illustrate why this particular program would be the perfect fit, and showcase how your research interests and those of certain professor(s) in the program mesh...be specific). And the other important aspect of an application is a glowing letter of recommendation...just one is enough. I know it's nerve-wracking...but keep trying. I know people who just didn't even try although they had just as good a shot as I did...but they were convinced they wouldn't get in. I have three semesters of research experience. Wrote an honors thesis and presented at three conference. However, I didn't have any clinical experience. I didn't have teaching experience. I didn't even work a job while I was in school. Out of roughly 100 applicants only a handful got in and I was one of them. It all comes down to how good a fit you are to that particular program. Research them. Write the professor and ask them about their current interests, their latest published papers, etc. Don't be scared to reach out...they probably won't remember your name unless you remind them who you are and whether you do that or not is up to you.
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