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Dried beans are also cheaper so that's a plus.  Because dried beans take way longer to cook regardless I find that sometimes I need to let the beans slow cook for a bit first and then add everything else, so you'll have to experiment until you find the right method.  I've heard some people soak them overnight first and then add them to slow cooker recipes, which is something I haven't tried but doesn't seem too inconvenient. 

You should apply again next round! And probably to a few more programs! I've applied twice now... last year I applied to 15, interviewed at 2 and ultimately didn't get in.
This year I applied to 10, interviewed at 3, and have been offered acceptance at 1 so far. 
Don't be discouraged! Start your research for next round now... study & retake the GRE (even though I didn't) any higher scores will help! And maybe have an old professor look over your SOP for next round!  I also took masters level courses and continued my research and I think that it definitely helps! Be persistent! The POI who accepted me I applied to and interviewed with last year and it worked out this round! 
Clinical psych application process is really hard and it takes many people multiple rounds to get in! 

This site has some good ones: http://ohmyveggies.com/50-vegetarian-slow-cooker-recipes/
I'm also not a vegetarian, but sometimes I like to mix it up.  I've also found that most meat included crockpot recipes can easily be substituted for your choice of non-meat protein.

I'd add getting a crockpot and actually using it.  I'm amazed at all the meals I'm able to create and the leftovers really come in handy during busier weeks.  Also casserole dishes that are freezer/oven/microwave safe.  You can throw in all the raw ingredients to be frozen until you need it, then defrost and straight into the oven for dinner.
I also saved a ton of money switching to natural cleaners.  Vinegar and baking soda make my house much cleaner than any of those commercial products I spent tons on and they leave a clean smell rather than a chemical one.  An unexpected bonus was that I got sick less which meant not spending money on over the counter meds or extra doctor visits.
Hmmm what else....I don't pay for tv service.  I find plenty of free stuff online and don't care if I have to wait a week after the episode aired to see it.

Impossible!  Watch all the Oscar noms, start hitting the indie and foreign films.......

I'd add getting a crockpot and actually using it.  I'm amazed at all the meals I'm able to create and the leftovers really come in handy during busier weeks.  Also casserole dishes that are freezer/oven/microwave safe.  You can throw in all the raw ingredients to be frozen until you need it, then defrost and straight into the oven for dinner.
I also saved a ton of money switching to natural cleaners.  Vinegar and baking soda make my house much cleaner than any of those commercial products I spent tons on and they leave a clean smell rather than a chemical one.  An unexpected bonus was that I got sick less which meant not spending money on over the counter meds or extra doctor visits.
Hmmm what else....I don't pay for tv service.  I find plenty of free stuff online and don't care if I have to wait a week after the episode aired to see it.

Ditto. I understand if they're still making a decision of course, but if they've made decisions and are not going to extend an invitation an email would be nice. Cross it off our lists. 

It might help to think of it like a preview of what traveling with your classmates to conferences will be like.  Often students split hotel rooms and may end up having meals or socializing together by default.  You don't have to do this of course, but you may be assumed antisocial or odd if you're adamant about not doing it.
Even though you are local and likely familiar with the area I'd recommend staying with a student.  As others have said it cuts down on your costs, saves you time, and you get more informal opportunities to learn about the program and see how you can live on your stipend.  With that said, don't be shy about expressing you're tired and need to call it a night.

If you know you won't be happy there and you think so lowly of the school, don't go there and take that spot from someone who actually wants to be there. 

What is terrible was the rude behavior that graduate student displayed in front of you and everyone else.  If no one felt that he/she was out of line and changed the subject then perhaps that isn't the kind of environment you want to be in.  Plenty of applicants have no idea what their dissertation will be on and even if they do know that doesn't mean it's original, can get past IRB, or can be done in a reasonable amount of time.  I think knowing where your interests lie and what you want to explore next is a good start and you want to be in a program that sees that potential in you to do more with the training they can offer you.

I'd say if you take any prescription meds then have a watch or timer set for whatever time in your timezone you take them so you don't get off track.  It is very easy to overdose because the time change confuses you.
Things I did include......
Hydrating the night before flying to prevent majorly dry skin and fatigue Cutting back on sodium because flying also can make you bloated and puffy.  Plus interview days may mean lots of hotel/airport food which can be high in salt. Stayed on my time zone whenever possible.  The way my interviews were structured I had no problem attending all activities without disrupting the sleep schedule I have for my time zone.  Eating was a little more challenging, but it helped to have snacks in my purse. I took extra vitamins each day I flew, had hand sanitizer, and didn't go anywhere near those plane bathrooms  I also had fiber supplements if I couldn't go or needed to stop going so much, a stomach ache supplement, and something for gas just in case Brought a neck pillow and blanket on the plane and wore compression socks Minimal caffeine and ate extra servings of fruits and veggies whenever possible I also stretched and walked often to ease my muscles after being cramped in airline seats or the constant sitting on interview days The day after it was all over I sat in my house on my rear refusing to do much of anything and didn't care who was peeved by my selfishness

I currently work full-time and still volunteer in a lab at a local university. I would reach out to lab managers and POIs at local universities and see if they are taking any volunteer RAs to gain research experience if the PhD is really the route you are interested in. If you're only interested in becoming a clinician, then I agree with the above poster that a PsyD program would probably be a better fit.

What is terrible was the rude behavior that graduate student displayed in front of you and everyone else.  If no one felt that he/she was out of line and changed the subject then perhaps that isn't the kind of environment you want to be in.  Plenty of applicants have no idea what their dissertation will be on and even if they do know that doesn't mean it's original, can get past IRB, or can be done in a reasonable amount of time.  I think knowing where your interests lie and what you want to explore next is a good start and you want to be in a program that sees that potential in you to do more with the training they can offer you.

What is terrible was the rude behavior that graduate student displayed in front of you and everyone else.  If no one felt that he/she was out of line and changed the subject then perhaps that isn't the kind of environment you want to be in.  Plenty of applicants have no idea what their dissertation will be on and even if they do know that doesn't mean it's original, can get past IRB, or can be done in a reasonable amount of time.  I think knowing where your interests lie and what you want to explore next is a good start and you want to be in a program that sees that potential in you to do more with the training they can offer you.

What is terrible was the rude behavior that graduate student displayed in front of you and everyone else.  If no one felt that he/she was out of line and changed the subject then perhaps that isn't the kind of environment you want to be in.  Plenty of applicants have no idea what their dissertation will be on and even if they do know that doesn't mean it's original, can get past IRB, or can be done in a reasonable amount of time.  I think knowing where your interests lie and what you want to explore next is a good start and you want to be in a program that sees that potential in you to do more with the training they can offer you.

What is terrible was the rude behavior that graduate student displayed in front of you and everyone else.  If no one felt that he/she was out of line and changed the subject then perhaps that isn't the kind of environment you want to be in.  Plenty of applicants have no idea what their dissertation will be on and even if they do know that doesn't mean it's original, can get past IRB, or can be done in a reasonable amount of time.  I think knowing where your interests lie and what you want to explore next is a good start and you want to be in a program that sees that potential in you to do more with the training they can offer you.

What is terrible was the rude behavior that graduate student displayed in front of you and everyone else.  If no one felt that he/she was out of line and changed the subject then perhaps that isn't the kind of environment you want to be in.  Plenty of applicants have no idea what their dissertation will be on and even if they do know that doesn't mean it's original, can get past IRB, or can be done in a reasonable amount of time.  I think knowing where your interests lie and what you want to explore next is a good start and you want to be in a program that sees that potential in you to do more with the training they can offer you.

What is terrible was the rude behavior that graduate student displayed in front of you and everyone else.  If no one felt that he/she was out of line and changed the subject then perhaps that isn't the kind of environment you want to be in.  Plenty of applicants have no idea what their dissertation will be on and even if they do know that doesn't mean it's original, can get past IRB, or can be done in a reasonable amount of time.  I think knowing where your interests lie and what you want to explore next is a good start and you want to be in a program that sees that potential in you to do more with the training they can offer you.

One thing I have found helpful when talking to POIs is to ask more specific questions. Most people ask something along the lines of "what is your mentoring style?" But that is a very abstract question. I have found it helpful to ask specifics that tell you about their style (ex. How often do you meet with students? Do you take a hands on or off approach and does that change as students get further along in their time here? What is your approach to starting new projects?). This way you are sure to get answers that are relevant to your decision making. 

I attended my first interview weekend, and had a disappointing experience that has led me to remove this university from my list. I say disappointing because previously this program was my second choice, one that I would be very happy to be admitted to.
 Unfortunately, the interview weekend provided me with a deep understanding of what people mean when they talk about "departmental fit." I didn't really get it before; I just assumed that if a PI does research that I like and they seem nice enough personality-wise, then the university is a fit. Nope. It goes much further than that. 

I think people overestimate how much time they spend working: you still need to be a human being. It is true that going to a top 10 + having a great POI that places you could be great for your career, but only if oyu are happy working there. You still need to produce great work, nothing makes up for that, and in my opinion being happy helps you do that more than most things. 

I think I'm surprised that I'm not more anxious.  I just feel very zen right now, like everything is going to work out the way its supposed to.  One of the places I interviewed will be making decisions next week and even that hasn't sent me into a tailspin.  Regardless of what happens I know I put my absolute best out there in terms of my application materials, interviewing, and showing who I am and where I'm headed.

I think I'm surprised that I'm not more anxious.  I just feel very zen right now, like everything is going to work out the way its supposed to.  One of the places I interviewed will be making decisions next week and even that hasn't sent me into a tailspin.  Regardless of what happens I know I put my absolute best out there in terms of my application materials, interviewing, and showing who I am and where I'm headed.

@piglet33 It's amazing the trouble that institutions will give you over the most common sense stuff. So my mother is a professor at a large state school, and she has a Masters, which was sufficient to become tenured faculty in her field. Last semester she decided she wanted to go back to get her PhD, which is provided by the Uni, with time off to continue her education. But she had to go back and take 2 undergrad math courses to be eligible. 
And boy did the the undergrad college admissions give her all kinds of hell. "We can't admit you without SAT scores from 20+ years ago" and "We need the transcript of the community college you went to at 17 for one semester even though you already have your Masters and are faculty here." 
The best was "Since you don't have proof of your childhood immunizations... you can't come to class if there's a sickness" And she asked them.... "Does that mean I get to skip teaching the class I am a Professor for too?" That one stumped them. 

A good friend of mine said something that I found really helpful which was "you go where you're wanted."  A school that rejects you with or without an interview doesn't want you and there is no point in trying to force yourself into some place where you aren't wanted.  There are other schools and one of them will want you and you're likely better off there anyway.