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The inventory I used is like the following diagram (names are obviously made up): Scale Subscale food (contains sub-subscales fruits, veggies, and meat) Subscale drink (contains sub-subscales juice and alcohol) Basically, the sub-subscales contain the actual items/questions that were administered, the sub-subscales are grouped into subscales, which make up the total scale. My question is, I know how to calculate the reliability of the sub-subscales in SPSS, but I don't know if for calculating the reliability of the subscales, should I 1) Include only the sub-subscales as items (e.g., fruits, veggies and meat for the subscale food) 2) Include all the items that measure the sub-subscales (e.g., items that measure fruit, items that measure veggies plus items that measure meat) I was also wondering the same thing about the reliability for the entire scale, do I include just the subscales or the actual items that measure all sub-subscales? Please don't hesitate to ask me to clarify anything. Thank you in advance for your help!

It really sounds like you are in a tough situation, and it is unfortunate that some of these things you mentioned were not apparent when you made your selection of the program. From what I understand, here are some options (please know that these are mere suggestions based on the info you provided, and there could be other options that I am unaware of): 1) Switch advisors Pro: you do not have to switch your program, and you can get similar training you intended to get when you started the program; this is a good option if there are other advisors doing research you are interested in; I would talk to maybe your department head/ombus person, whoever is in charge of this process Con: you have to let your advisor know, and you will see this person probably multiple times during the rest of your degree; also some professors may be hesitant to take you in fear of breaking a good relationship with their colleague 2) Get a co-supervisor Pro: you do not have to go through the hassle of switching your supervisor or program; again this is useful if there is someone else doing research you are interested in Con: no co-supervisor will fully eliminate all of the struggles you are currently facing with your current advisor 3) Switch programs Pro: the chances of you bumping into your advisor is slim; I would do this if there are other aspects of the program you are unsatisfied with and/or there is no other potential advisor in your program; there is an option of doing this after you finish the requirements for your masters degree, so you at least get a degree for it Con: most of the courses you took at your initial program probably won't transfer, and also during the interview for your new programs, people will question why you switched programs in the first place; some advisors may be wary of this as they may take it as sign of your lack of fit for the program (unless you will be applying to a slightly different program) This is a tough process. I hope my comment is helpful and I wish you the best of luck!

I'm starting a program in the fall that is distanced from me 26 hours by car and 6-10 hours by plane. I will be traveling across the border (I am an international student). I'm currently deciding between flying there and buying things there vs. buying things ahead of time and driving there (or, I could buy things ahead of time and mail it while I fly). Things I need to buy include most kitchenware and small appliances (lamps, microwave, etc.) bedsheets/duvets, and a laser printer. I plan to arrive at around August 10th. Starting/moving for grad school is both exciting and nerve-wracking. Any advice on how to travel to grad school is greatly appreciated!

First of all thanks for creating this thread! My question is, I've already thanked and gave gifts to my recommenders after the recommendations were submitted. But I'm wondering if I should thank them again now that I have decided to go to a specific program. What should I say besides thank you and the name of the program I chose?

For most people, volunteering at the distress center is enough, especially for research oriented clinical psychology phD programs. Research experience is definitely more important, but you do need some clinical-related experience.

Just wondering if the SSHRC doctoral award is portable to the US? I read about the eligibility and conditions on their website but I could not see this information. Are there other awards besides the Tricouncil ones that we may be eligible for? Thanks so much for your help!

There are different ways to respond to this situation. Based on what you said I think it is best to let your POI know that you have an offer but that the school you are waiting on is your top choice and why. Whether you want to do the full disclosure route (give the name of the other school you have an offer from) depends on if you feel comfortable doing so and if that school is a prestigious program. With that being said, not saying where your offer is from shouldn't affect their decision making. Good luck!

I am a Canadian citizen who has gotten offers for clinical psychology PhD programs in Canada and the US. I understand that one major setback for attending US programs is my ineligibility for funding as well as VA internships. For funding I am offered 21k per year, and for internships I can come back to Canada. I am wondering 1) what differences does attending a US program vs. a Canadian program make in helping me achieve my goal of an academic career and 2) if there are any other factors (besides funding and internship) I should consider. Thank you for your input and good luck in your studies/applications!

Hang in there! It is definitely a good sign!

Thank you so much for your advice! I will definitely try to get more information on practicum locations and tips from students who practiced at those sites.

To the applicants who are accepted at Ryerson: congratulations! Will you be so kind as to PM me your POI? Thank you!

To the person who is waitlisted at Binghamton: congrats! Can you please PM me your POI? Thank you!

Did you get interviews at any of these schools? If you have gotten a lot of interviews but no offers then I would work on interview preparation and social skills rather than your credentials.

A clinical psychology program that has good research fit has offered me a spot. The problem is that they have lower than average funding that is only guaranteed for only 3 years (although I've been told that almost all students receive funding for 4 years). This is especially an issue for me because I am not a US citizen so I wouldn't be able eligible for external funding. I’ve been told that sometimes schools are willing to match their stipend when you have competitive offers, which I currently do. Is this something that is doable and if so how (and who) should I ask?

Thanks for your advice! This is a question that I will definitely go over with my POI. Do you have any thoughts on the lack of in house and local community clinics?

I have received a clinical psychology PhD offer and I have some questions regarding this offer. If you are a current student and is interested in sharing some thoughts, please kindly message me and thank you!

I received an offer from a clinical psychology PhD program in the US and I have concerns regarding the program and mentor. Any advice you might have is greatly appreciated! Please also feel free to ask me for clarifications. This is a separate school from my previous post. 1) My potential supervisor used to conduct research I am interested in but will now focus on another line of research that I am less interested in. How heavily should I weigh this factor in making my decision?2) The program has no in house clinic and most community locations are a couple of hours drive, and practicum starts in second year, when students still have course work. How big is this of an issue? How many clinical hours do most programs expect on a weekly basis?3) The clinical psychology program is 5 years old, so there are no students that have graduated from the clinical program yet. I was thinking I can call and ask about how current 5th years are doing (in terms of internships, etc.) but I don’t know if this is a good idea and if there is a better way.

Thanks for your amazing advice! 1) This is a US program (I've updated this in the post). There doesn't seem to be a break in his academic position, but I don't know and don't know how to ask about paternity leave, illness and sabbaticals. I am definitely considering asking him where he is headed in terms of career pursuit. 2) Those are great questions! I will construct some questions and ask my POI or the department. 3) The funding will be mostly TA and tuition remission. I can definitely ask what he has been up to and if he has applied for any grants and maybe ask the students about this as well.

Thanks, but I've already spoken with them and only heard positive things. I am considering talking to these graduate students again but I would probably have to make up some more specific questions. Most graduate students are very reluctant to say anything negative about their mentor.

Thank you for your advice! I forgot to mention that the POI currently has no grants (I edited my original post to include this). I have also checked out his publications, but it looks like his 5th year student only has 1 publication so far. So I'm concerned that the lack of grants has negatively impacted his students' publication opportunities. None of his students had greater than 4 publications while working with him.

I received an offer from an US clinical psychology PhD program and I have some areas of concern. Any constructive advice is highly appreciated! 1) POI has been an associate professor for a long time, and I know people who are full professors but have been in the field for a shorter time, because promotion depends on productivity in research and teaching, I was wondering how important this is and how this might affect my career. 2) The average graduation time for the program is more than 7 years, I was told that this is due to funding and clinical hours. How big is this an issue and is it common for clinical psychology? Could there be other reasons? 3) The POI currently has no research grants, and I was wondering why this might be and if this will reduce my research and publication opportunities. Please don't hesitate to ask me to clarify anything! Good luck in your graduate applications!

To the person who was accepted at Waterloo. Congratulations! Can you please PM me your POI? Thank you!

I haven't heard from them yet. Don't lose hope and maybe follow up with your POI!

Hey clinical psychology applicants! I hope your interviews are going well! I have a question regarding post interview interaction that I was wondering if I can get some advice on. I am a high alternate at a school that is high on my list and I am currently holding an offer at another school that isn't as high on my list, mostly due to funding reasons. My POI at the school where I am a high alternate has asked me which school gave me an offer and I'm just wondering what are some factors I should consider before responding to her question. Thank you so much for your help and good luck with your applications!

Since interview offers have been rolling in and the admissions results offers limited information, I thought it might be helpful to start an acceptance thread. This allows allows people to PM each other about POI and other details. If people dislike this thread I can definitely remove it. It may be helpful to follow this format: School Name: Date Interviewed: Date of Acceptance Notification Notified via: