yellowmint

Star struck

Best quote of the month. Thank you. I lmfao'ed. Made my crappy day so much better (I just got a very painful rejection....). Anyway, you must be a great candidate because you got into Urbana psychology - congrats!

Cod fish

Not quite the same but I can relate to those passive-aggressive post interview urges which I also don't act on out of self preservation. But it is a bit fustrating. And that's why there is beer. And friends.

Have you applied there? Are you a current student? I'm grateful for any information from anyone. PM me or post here. Thanks!

Hooters shirt, plus skates. Keeping it classy.

Adult store

Double IPA. Best thing. Ever. I'm kind of a beer snob.

Kitchen sink

Tax evasion

I don't think the clinical gives you an advantage in these situations. I don't think it makes a difference whether you're clinical or experimental, unless the job description specifies the type of psychologist wanted.

It is helpful if you have a low undergrad GPA and need to demonstrate you can do graduate level work. Or if you need to defer your loans ...If your gpa is fine, your plan B sounds better.

Haven't heard a thing either. Based on my email to my POI I think they were more limited on funding this year.

No, it wouldn't have to be a private loan. It can be a federal loan.

I'm applying to psychology - I got it printed on resume paper at Office Max - cost me only a few dollars. I didn't want to spend $20+ to Buy a thing of resume paper and print at home. I've had three interviews and haven't been asked for a copy of my CV yet. But, I still bring it just in case...

Wild oats

I've actually seen a ton of people get experience shadowing clinicians without having personal connections. I've done it myself. I've also worked with clinical samples on our research projects. And, I agree, if you can get such experience that is great. But you have to be at a school where such research is going on - there are some schools where clinical profs aren't collecting data from clinical samples. It is actually easier to get experience shadowing clinicians, in most cases. Your recommenders can also speak to your clinical potential, in part through attesting to your emotional maturity, stability, etc. Essentially, are you interpersonally normal? Or do you have poor boundaries? Are you able to remain professional in professional settings? If you're behaving toward your adviser as you do with your friend when you are tipsy at the bar, then no clinical experience can compensate for this sort of interpersonal weirdness.

Them: "Well, after you get your PhD in psychology, you'll be able to give me therapy and prescribe me meds so I don't have to pay for it." Me: "I'm studying developmental psychology, not clinical. I can't do therapy and I certainly couldn't prescribe, even if I did. Also, you're my friend, so that'd weird to be your therapist." Other gems: "Are you psychoanalyzing me?" "So how do you do research - like do you go out places and people watch?" "Oh so you want to be a therapist!?!"

Collecting data from a clinical sample is research experience, not clinical experience. Clinical experience involves things like shadowing clinicians. While such experience doesn't hurt an application, it isn't as important as research experience and thus if you're trying to get the most bang for your buck in a short period of time, focus on research, not clinical work. Every clinical psychology professor I know echoes this sentiment. So that's why I say it - not just an arbitrary thing I pulled out of my hat.

I still think one thing to consider is that you're only applying to very competitive tier 1 research schools - perhaps there's improvement to be had with scores, LORs, or whatever, but I think you should consider applying to a few tier 2 research schools next time.

Do you think one of your LORs might be a problem? I know it seems like a silly question....Otherwise, fit....also why not apply to some R2 schools?

1) I like the intro to psych youtube videos someone else mentioned...the PSYC GRE won't get you in and won't keep you out, though. 2) Even with perfect scores, you'd stand a chance of an across the board rejection because clinical is so competitive. Nevertheless, the higher the better - 80th percentile on each section, minimum, would be my suggestion. 3) No, despite popular opinion, clinical experience doesn't get you far. Scratch this and focus on research. Clinical psychology is about research. 4) Varies by situation...I've worked closely with my mentor and it has never been a point of discussion - we just did it (published).

Nope, I wouldn't do it.

OH GOD IT IS NORMAL

What makes you think your POIs will remember you? What makes it so embarrassing? How much have you personalized the prospect of being rejected across the board? What makes you think your mentor would be embarrassed by you? You wouldn't worry about what other people think of you, if you knew how little they do. Not an insult, just a reminder. I have empathy for you. It sucks. But it is also quite common to get rejected across the board your first time, especially if you only apply to nine highly competitive research schools. You got an interview with UT which means you're probably a good candidate. SPSP is a great networking opportunity if you don't in this year.