namarie
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I think I saw that the Teacher's College at Columbia University has a master's in clinical psych that doesn't require a psych background. If you're interested, look at the FAQs for the program. I think I saw the information there.
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Is your schizophrenia well managed with some sort of medication/therapy? I read a biography "The Center Cannot Hold" by Elyn Saks, who made it through law school with schizophrenia. She had struggles, but she is now able to teach law at a university in California.
I wouldn't give up your dream of a PhD. But I would take the time to really get to know your stressors, and make sure that your illness is as well-managed as possible. What makes you feel at ease, and what were events that may have preceded your first episode? Personally, I struggle with bipolar, and being able to handle the stress of grad school is a concern.
Never forget that it is possible, it just might be a little harder for us than for other people. Good luck, and keep us posted!
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1 hour ago, iloveOM said:
At first, congratulation on your admission. In my view, I think that it's worth explaining. First, it is your top choice; second, even if they do not accept any changes, you have tried every thing you can do. Just one email and you can have a clear direction of what to do next. Good luck!
Thanks! I was leaning in that direction but wanted someone else's advice.
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I have been accepted to a dream program at King's College London. The program and research match my interests perfectly. I have also been applying for scholarships to help cover the cost of tuition. Unfortunately, I was blindsided by a request for a $3,000 deposit by the end of April. I knew a program may request a deposit to hold a place, but I never thought it would be that much money. I'm not sure how I could possibly pay this, as neither I nor my family have that kind of money laying around.
I'm thinking of writing a letter explaining how the deposit is a make or break situation for me. I love the program and the research opportunities, and it is my top choice. I would be able to pay the tuition, as I have applied for scholarships and I have the ability to apply for loans, but at this point in time I don't have $3,000. Do you think it's worth explaining my situation to them and seeing if they decrease or waive the deposit? Or should I just cut my losses and move on?
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I have nearly a 20 point difference between my verbal and quant scores too. It's embarrassing, and it's something I'm worried about too. :/
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3 hours ago, neuro_queen said:
My poster/thesis is on adolescent cannabinoid exposure and the effect it has on memory in adult rats (this is the simple description, lol). What topic will you be presenting?
That sounds awesome! I'll definitely come see you!
I'm presenting a paper on attention and how rapid scene changes can effect your ability to attend/concentrate. A couple researchers looked at attention with Spongebob a few years ago, and we decided to try and improve upon their study.
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3 hours ago, BritAlysse said:
Whoever got the phone interview from Alabama, would you mind PMing me who your POI is? I applied for the child track too
Congrats btw!!
I'm wondering the same thing!!
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9 minutes ago, lola4 said:
I was just reading on the results page (http://thegradcafe.com/survey/index.php?q=psychology) and it looks like one or two have heard from U of Alabama T.
Not sure what this means for us yet...
I know, I'm trying not to feel devastated, but it's hard.
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2 minutes ago, emhopefulme said:
Seems like the few of us here have not heard from U of Albama T. I guess we will just have to wait... Stay positive!
May we all get late Christmas presents!
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Just now, emhopefulme said:
Same here. It just says that the application has been sent to the dept for review. According to last year's posting, it should be anytime now or mid Jan. The stress of waiting is indeed killing me too... :/
Yes, mine has said that since mid-December! I really hope it comes soon. When I looked through last year's results it seemed like there weren't a ton of postings for UA? Can't exactly say seeing those postings helped the stress though!
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6 minutes ago, Applicant 1746 said:
I'm sorry to hear this! But, I like your approach a lot and will definitely do my best to remember this in the coming months.
Can I ask how you went about finding out why you were rejected?
I saw people on here who were saying they had received invitations from the program. I emailed the psych department inquiring about my application, and the head of the admissions committee responded saying that I had been rejected. We traded a couple of emails, and she was very nice. Obviously didn't change the sting of rejection, but it was helpful to have someone kindly explain why I was rejected instead of ignoring me or worse.
I hope you receive good news soon!!
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I've only had one so far (to my top choice), and I was really sad. I did cry a little, but I realized that there were other schools I was still waiting on. After hearing why I was rejected, it helped me come up with a plan to become a stronger applicant in case I have to do this all over again. I think the biggest thing is letting yourself be sad or hurt for a short time. Rejection is never easy, and it is okay to be upset. Just don't dwell on it! Find something that makes you happy, and focus on that. Best of luck to you!!
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I think this is a great idea!
School: University of Georgia
Area: Clinical Psych
Rationalization: Adcom didn't feel my research interests matched theirs
Comments: I was really bummed (this was my top choice), but life goes on. This was my first rejection, so I'm hoping it doesn't set the tone for the rest of the season.
Coping: I cried a little, hugged my mom, and wrote a letter (that I never sent) explaining why I thought I was a good choice. It was therapeutic in a way and helped me move on.
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9 minutes ago, Psych_Major0123 said:
I also applied to Alabama and haven't heard anything yet!
I hope we hear something soon! The stress is killing me!
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3 hours ago, emhopefulme said:
Anyone out there who applied to the clinical psych program in University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa) and University of Louisville?
Have you guys receive anything from the schools?
I applied to Alabama and still haven't heard anything. The status bar at the top of my application page still says 'evaluation'. I'm not sure if that's a good thing or not.
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I would ask how they like the program/school and the surrounding area. I had a friend who was very concerned about the town the university was in, and asked the grad students the more 'personal' questions you can't really ask the professor. I might also ask them about the amount of help/support they receive from their fellow students and professors. I would want to know that I'm going into a supportive and healthy environment. And without getting too personal/specific (and if you feel comfortable asking), maybe ask about their funding opportunities? I knew a grad student who was told they would have full funding, but ended up having to turn down the offer because of a lack of funding. Best of luck to you!
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I can't drink any alcohol (too many stomach problems), but I'm spending my time waiting by working, completing my research project, getting ready for a conference, and watching too much Netflix.
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On 12/22/2015 at 8:13 AM, neuro_queen said:
I will be presenting a poster on my thesis research! I personally would have loved to go to APS in Chicago (our lab had a poster there this year in NYC), but SEPA was guaranteed funding for all of us.
Congrats! My university won't provide funding for me since I'm an alumni now, but I have a couple months to save up the money to go. May I ask what your thesis topic is? I'd live to come look at your poster!
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16 hours ago, neuro_queen said:
I will be at SEPA in New Orleans as well! We would have submitted for APS but it's after I graduate from my master's program and funding is iffy.
That's awesome! I wouldn't have minded submitting to other conferences, but my professor really wanted SEPA. If that didn't work out we would have gone to RMPA. Are you presenting a paper or poster?
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I got accepted to present at SEPA in New Orleans. I'm pretty excited, but since I just graduated undergrad I can't get funding from the univ. So I have no idea how I'm going to pay for a trip, but here's hoping it all works out!
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Not disqualify based on GRE scores
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Submitted two applications. One due Nov. 15th, the other was due today. I've been anxiously waiting ever since I submitted for the Nov. 15th deadline, as that school happens to be my top choice. The waiting is driving me crazy, and it doesn't help when I know there are still more weeks to wait!
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I know this is super late, but I just found this post. I didn't major in SLP, but I did major in Psych at WCU. I know that WCU has a great relationship with the surrounding school districts, so I bet you would have the opportunity to gain experience in your desired area. The faculty is always willing to help you, I've seen many of them go out of their way to help a student. I've also heard positive things about the grad school overall.
Sorry this is so late! I hope this helps (if you haven't already made your decision). Best of luck!