artsy16

There's no database, but professors in similar research areas know each other. Conferences and such don't happen just for the purposes of sharing ones own research. As an extreme example, my advisor told me that when he was applying, one POI called him and told him that he wasn't accepted due to research fit, but that he had been in touch with several other faculty at schools my advisor applied to (he never told the POI or the program what schools he applied to) and knew for a fact that my advisor was getting offers from these other faculty (and he did). As I said, even if it doesn't "backfire", it's best practice not to volunteer a lie.

I think lying about having other offers could potentially backfire, and even if it doesn't, it's just not true so why do it. You can just email and ask your status in a couple of days if you haven't heard anything. I've done this multiple times and I've always gotten a quick reply.

Each day that goes by I grow a little more jealous of those who have at least one acceptance in hand. Especially when someone I met at an Interview Day (or two) texts me to tell me they received an acceptance call and to watch out for one my way (that so far hasn't come). Sigh.

Understandable to feel that way, but it's the answer to your question. Would you feel differently if the answer was "Yes, you're likely to get rejected from everywhere based on those 4 rejections?" This process is really tough/sucks, and there's not much we as applicants can do about it besides put ourselves out there and hope for the best. Good luck.

I agree. I have 3 waitlists, and each time I've had to contact the schools to ask my status (since I knew acceptances were sent out). I got similar replies from each, saying "you have a good chance of getting an offer, we just can't extend you one quite yet". So I feel that they may have been holding off on telling applicants they're waitlisted, and instead waiting (a reasonable amount of time) and extending them an offer as soon as the first accepted applicants turn them down. To OP: being accepted or rejected from one school has no bearing on your chances of getting into another.

Can the recent UF counseling person PM me? UF is also my top choice, but I'm waitlisted. Would like to compare POIs if you feel comfortable, just so I can know my chances of getting off the waitlist. Thanks and congrats!

It may not be an issue for you and your therapist, but the other people in your work environment (in this case, the department faculty and staff) have a say in this. Although codes of ethics don't have hard and fast rules for EVERYTHING, you and your therapist's interpretation aren't the only ones that matter in this situation. This could be uncomfortable for others around you, too, even though they aren't directly involved (same goes for legal guidelines for harassment--something may not feel like harassment for the people involved, but can still be classified as such if others feel uncomfortable or unsafe).

You need some kind of visa to hold employment in (most likely) every country. And non-citizens can't hold government/federal jobs. This site has all the information you need https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/employment/temporary.html

Thank you! I have wine, netflix, and family today. I'm all set for now. Trying not to freak out and remember that the more waitlists I'm on, the more likely it is that I'll get off of one. I just have to hang in there and wait longer than others. *grabs more wine*

Just found out I'm on yet ANOTHER waitlist (that makes 3). Slightly comforting to know that at least I wasn't outright rejected since they don't put everyone on the waitlist, but what gives?????? They all say I have a "good chance" of receiving an offer, but I hope I get off at least one of them. I wasn't even thinking about admissions until I got that email today!

I feel that rising_star's comment is unnecessarily harsh. Being rejected doesn't mean you are a weak candidate. Lots of factors go into admissions, and "fit" is way more important than we realize. Schools get lots of applications for only a handful of spots--many "top candidates" are rejected simply because there aren't enough spots. Without knowing your stats, experiences, and interests (I'm not asking for them, btw), it's hard to say anything about your fit with a certain program or if you maybe haven't done something a program prefers (like a master's or something). Being rejected from one program doesn't mean you'll be rejected from another, unless you are underprepared for graduate school. You can always contact a school and ask if there's an approximate time applicants should hear back--unless they have stated this on their site or in a previous email. Good luck! This process is very stressful.

I gave my boss two weeks and it was like they turned into a different person. Well, more like a monster. Rude, not returning calls/emails, etc. Very immature and unprofessional. It really angered me, but also upset me because it came out of nowhere and I considered myself a good, dedicated employee (I was the only one who never took time off, never called out last minute, etc). And we had a great relationship up until then, they even wrote me a LOR for grad school. I'm not mad or upset anymore, but it was a lesson for me to not overextend myself in the workplace, and to no longer be surprised when/if I see a horrible side of a boss/manager after putting in a leave, or requesting much needed personal/sick time. It's one of those things that you /know/ is a possibility, have heard it happen to friends/family, but it doesn't really become real until it happens to you.

Waitlist. Again. Damn.

Welp, nothing from the two programs that told me I would hear today. Of course it's a long weekend, too.

Yesterday I really shut down after finding out I didn't get into my top school, went to bed so early just so I wouldn't be sad and awake. I'm glad I had a paper due today, or else I might've stayed in bed and moped all day. Tomorrow is a big day, I'll hear if I'm waitlisted or rejected from my top choice (my POI notified the person who was accepted yesterday, but is still finalizing their waitlist choices) and I'll hear if I'm definitively waitlisted at my second top choice (found out last week I'm waitlisted but have a "good chance" of getting accepted, I believe it's a funding issue?). Won't hear from a third school until maybe early next week, and the fourth school, who knows. They sent acceptances early this week. I have another interview coming up later in the month that I planned to cancel if I got into my top choice(s). Looks like I may have to shell out an exorbitant amount of money for a last minute plane ticket. Still have my fingers crossed for good news tomorrow. Hoping money falls into my POIs' laps!

Super bummed. Did not get into my top choice.

I wasn't as nervous or anxious during this process as I thought I'd be. What helps me not freak out is telling myself all the things I've accomplished in such a short life, what I like about myself, etc. Easier said than done, though. This strategy will be put to the test this week, as I'll be hearing from all 4 schools I've interviewed with starting as early as tomorrow, and definitely all by Friday (have 1 more interview later this month, but will cancel if I hear good news this week). I'm also waiting to hear if I got this summer job, which pays $7-8k (definitely will help with grad school moving expenses! Also new dog expenses ).

Me too please!

Could the person who posted the South Carolina Clinical acceptance please PM me? Also congrats!

Could the person who posted the South Carolina Clinical acceptance please PM me? Also congrats!

Wait listed from one of my top programs the one I posted about recently. Bummed.

I read it is as "professor of interest" mainly because I would never use POI in any other context lol

I got an email from the POI at my top choice school saying their students would love to have me in the lab, and that the POI thinks I would make a great mentee. Haven't heard word from the program yet (but they gave us an approximate time frame and they still have ample time). Here's hoping that was a hint at an acceptance.

There are lots of practice oriented PhD programs in clinical and counseling psychology. If you like and value research alongside practice, you can succeed and be happy in a PhD program. PsyDs aren't the de facto answer--students still have to do a thesis and dissertation. I have little research experience compared to other applicants, partly because I am an undergrad and partly because I deliberately chose to spend my free time doing clinical work. I applied to 7 counseling and clinical programs and have interviews at 5. Clearly, wanting to go into practice as a career didn't hurt me, as I stated that explicitly in my applications and in interviews. Check with program websites. Some programs say "if you want to go into practice, this program isn't a good fit so don't apply" and some say "no matter if you want to go into research or practice, you need to have an appreciation for both and will do well here if you do" (an example of the former is Harvard's clinical psych program. An example of the latter is UT-Knoxville's counseling program. Counseling psych programs tend to be more flexible and lean toward practice.) Depending on the program, you have more autonomy to craft your grad school experience.

My feelings also. We'll just have to wait and see! One POI yesterday said explicitly, "we don't need to talk about your application, this is more of a confirmatory meeting". Which put me at ease, BUT STILL!!