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  1. dancedementia
    Not to be THAT person but... you're accepted! They can't un-accept you just because your research interests change, so I wouldn't worry At a PsyD program too, I find that professors are very encouraging of folks to broaden their scope and be open to new things. It seems like you have a good reason for pivoting to BPD research, so I don't think you would be faulted for that! Good luck though - very tough population to study because they do tend to play the "perfect patient, I'll tell you want you want to hear to get you out of my hair" card. I once worked at the Gunderson (McLean's BPD residential), and even as someone with a cluster B myself, I found myself at the end of my empathy rope sometimes!
  2. dancedementia
    Oh haha! That makes sense now
  3. dancedementia
    Do you mind sharing who your POI is?
  4. dancedementia
    I haven't even heard anything from Suffolk. Yikes. This doesn't bode well
  5. dancedementia
    Just got rejected from my top choice (Northeastern). I got the news at my job, in-between counseling appointments. I had to excuse myself to go ugly cry in the bathroom. This sucks.
  6. dancedementia
    Short version: You'd be looking at PsyD programs if you want the clinical experience Long version: Get a copy of the Insider's Guide to Clinical and Counseling Psychology Programs. It rates each program on a scale of 1-7, with 1 being heavy emphasis on clinical and 7 being heavy emphasis on research. You can judge programs on that scale.
  7. dancedementia
    Suffolk poster on the results page - who was your POI? That's a super fast turnaround time!
  8. dancedementia
    I would upvote this x100 if I could. This is such a mood.
  9. dancedementia
    Ughhhh. Why would a program say they would have results out by the end of last week if they're not going to make it happen? My mind is just constantly going to the worst case scenario.
  10. dancedementia
    I interviewed there, I also have three co-workers/acquaintances who went through the program and used to live in Boston. PM me!
  11. dancedementia
    Any way you can apply to the fellowship without accepting the offer? I did that for one of my programs and was offered a scholarship if I choose to attend. That way all your bases are covered.
  12. dancedementia
    Another day another opportunity for radio silenceeeee. Please let today be the day I hear back from NEU, PLEASE.
  13. dancedementia
    I'm in an similar boat. Some Stuff (tm) happened during this interview cycle that put me into the position of REALLY needing a fully funded program. Initially I was going to be happy with partial funding + taking out loans, but that's not the case anymore. All three of my current offers are not funded, and of the fully-funded programs I applied to, three rejected me and two have been radio silence since interview day. Sighh
  14. dancedementia
    Had my last interview this weekend. (Thank goodness. I'm so sick of travel.) Now to play the waiting game.
  15. dancedementia
    It depends on the program. I suggest you get a copy of The Insider's Guide to Clinical and Counseling Psychology Programs. There, a list of all APA programs is ID'ed on a scale of 1 to 7 - 1 being purely clinically oriented and 7 being very research oriented. There are absolutely PsyD programs that lean research (e.g. Rutgers, Baylor) where you must have experience to get in. And then there are programs that are very clinical and do not expect you to have research experience at all. That said, many folks who apply - because of the competitive nature of this field - do have some sort of research experience.
  16. dancedementia
    88% match is not bad at all, btw. Since you're doing a PsyD, I would think about the quality of the clinical experiences that you will get. Midwestern has a nice neuro focus and seems to focus on integrated and community work. One huge difference is that LaSalle is VERY CBT focused (the main reason I didn't apply there), so if that's not your thing, you might not feel super comfortable there. Philly obviously has more opportunities to collaborate with teaching hospitals because of all the major universities in the area (UPenn, Drexel, etc). Quality of life is important, but it is also worth it to remember that after your initial training, you can apply for internship, postdoc, and employment in a locale that works better for you. Spending 4 years for good training can lead to greater choice and opportunity post-graduation.
  17. dancedementia
    My three offers are all unfunded, so I'm still waiting for money :(( my top choice(s) haven't gotten back to me.
  18. dancedementia
    I feel this so hard. I literally jump every time my phone rings.
  19. dancedementia
    Has anyone heard back from Northeastern yet?
  20. dancedementia
    Gut feeling > location (but this was already made during applications when I only applied for schools in the three cities I wanted to live in, haha) > funding > POI fit > research fit > other students. Beauty is not really a consideration for me - some of my top schools have hideous af buildings and are smack dab in the middle of urban sprawl. That said, I did REALLY love the way Chestnut Hill College looked - it looks like a British boarding school, for lack of better words.
  21. dancedementia
    Don't sweat the small stuff. I'd say this is perfectly fine. Personally I'd wear black flats to match the color of your outfit, but flats are just as fine as heels. Good luck!
  22. dancedementia
    I asked my psych to up my anxiolytics because this process is causing my hair to literally fall out. Ughhhh.
  23. dancedementia
    Everyone else has given you great advice so I don't have anything to add, but I just had to LOL at this. I've run into some bizarre interests of professors before but this takes the cake.
  24. dancedementia
    Ahhh, that program is AMAZING. Lots of research productivity and I've heard great things about the faculty there. I ultimately decided not to apply because I knew I wouldn't be competitive, but I'm so happy for you.
  25. dancedementia
    The main university is an R1 but Teachers College is an R2.... ikr? ? I've never put much stock into the ranking bs. As long as in you're in the general tier of a good research institution (e.g. if it's a choice between Harvard and Lamar University, then duh), the minutiae shouldn't matter.
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