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    Fall 2017 Clinical Psychology Applicants

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    1 hour ago, Round2letsgo said:

    Anyone else experiencing internal guilt because they are holding on to an offer while they wait to see if they pop off another school's wait list? I know we have until April 15th before we have to make a decision but I feel bad knowing that other applicants are waiting for me to make a decision. I also would hate if these people who are wait listed might just accept another school's offer and then the school won't be able to accept someone in the fall! :unsure:

    I am in the same boat! 

    Fall 2017 Waitlist Thread

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    On 3/9/2017 at 7:27 PM, Sjbionia said:

    Does anyone know when movement starts to happen on the wait list? I have heard in mid-march people start making decisions which then affects wait listers. My top choice still has two offers out; I would like to give my second choice (that I received an offer from 2.5 weeks ago) a "yes" or "no" soon...I hate making them wait but I don't want to give a definite answer until I hear that my top choice has no offers out anymore. 

    I am in the same situation. I was rejected from my top choice, wait-listed at one of my second choices and accepted to the other. I am so happy to have an acceptance, but the research at the program I was wait-listed for is a little more aligned with my interests. I feel terrible holding on to the offer while waiting for an opening at another school.

    Fall 2017 Waitlist Thread

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    Ugh, I found out that I am wait-listed from my second choice and I have only been accepted into one program (my third choice). I am worried because I only found out I was on the list because I called the university to ask for a status update. This probably means that I am low on the list, right?

    Fall 2017 Clinical Psychology Applicants

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    18 hours ago, YES!!! said:

    Given how ruthless the scrutiny is at every school, you should absolutely banish the thought that you tricked anyone into giving you admission. This cycle the admissions process has apparently been brutal. There have been a greater number of applicants this year than ever before. So if someone has offered you admission, it is because they think you are the perfect fit for them. Nothing else. 
    And admission depends on so many factors that have nothing to do with your specific skill sets that I don't think anyone should take a rejection personally. You have got one. That's the exact number of places you can say yes to. So say yes and congratulate yourself. You have done the (almost) impossible :)

    Thank you so much for the kind words! I did not consider the possibility that the schools received more applications than prior years so that explains the level of intense competition. It blows my mind how competitive this field is and I am proud that I have made it this far. I think this process has made me doubt myself and I really hope that I get some confidence back come fall. Thanks again!

    Fall 2017 Clinical Psychology Applicants

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    21 minutes ago, PNIplz said:

    I had a similar experience, got two interview invites within an hour of each other on the same day and it's been radio silence from every other school I applied to. I got waitlisted at both...so...at least you have an offer! Also, don't forget how difficult these programs are to get into. Getting an offer at 1 is impressive. Congrats!

    Thank you for sharing. This experience is very taxing but I know that the career at the end will be worth it. I hope that one of the programs takes you off of the wait-list. Getting that far is more than most people! 

    Fall 2017 Clinical Psychology Applicants

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    11 minutes ago, psych0627 said:

    Keep in mind that you can only attend one school, so one acceptance is really just as valuable as several! Another thing to keep in mind is that qualifications have much less to do than fit in these programs, so the programs that rejected you likely did not do so because they thought you were unqualified. =

    Congrats on the acceptance! It is an enormous accomplishment, and you should feel very proud!

    Thank you so much for the kind words. I really appreciate it. Best of luck in your applications!

    Fall 2017 Clinical Psychology Applicants

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    I am so confused (and also frustrated). At the beginning of application season, I got two interview invitations fairly quickly and then was offered admission to my second choice. This gave me some confidence about the my applications, but I've received more rejections. I am feeling insecure and, although I am thrilled that I was accepted into a program, I am wondering if I have tricked a school into accepting me. If I only am being wanted at one school, am I actually qualified for obtaining a Ph.D? I still have to wait for a few schools to send decisions, but I am fairly certain that they will be rejection letters.

    Fall 2017 Clinical Psychology Applicants

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    16 hours ago, juhidee119 said:

    Couple of schools I'm waiting for hear back from and not sure if I should hold out hope anymore. I checked the results page and didn't see much for them. Anyone have the scoop on these? (sorry if any are repeats from someone else): 

    - U of Montana

    - Utah State combined program

    - U of Utah (counseling) 

    -Lasalle U (I think their dates are much later, but does anyone have an idea how late? Just trying to plan my trips) 

     

    Thanks in advance! 

    I am also waiting for Utah State and Utah's counseling program. From another thread it seemed like Utah State's interview weekend is in the next couple of weeks, so I am assuming a rejection from them. I called the University of Utah and they said that notifications will be going out this week. 

    Rejection Thread (Fall 2017 applicants)

    in Psychology Forum

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    School: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    Area/Degree: Clinical
    Rationalization: Too many applicants for few spots
    Comment: I really hoped I would get an interview so it kind of stings, but it wasn't my top choice
    Coping tactics: Focusing on upcoming interview and my new job

    I also think I was rejected from University of Houston because I did not receive an interview invitation. 

     

    Fall 2017 Clinical Psychology Applicants

    in Psychology Forum

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    13 minutes ago, benji1008 said:

    Sorry, I know this is annoying but me too please!

    I have heard back and gotten interviews everywhere I applied except Denver, which was one of my top choices. Another school offered me an interview during Denver's interview weekend and I'm not sure if I should accept...I am trying to decide if I should call the office and check on the status, or just wait. Do you guys think it would be super annoying if I called the office?

    I am considering doing the same thing. It looks like last year, invitations were send out around 01/15-01/20 so I am going to try to keep waiting. I don't want to be annoying either, haha. If you decide to call, though, would you mind sharing information on here ;)? Congrats on receiving so many interviews! I am still waiting to hear from seven schools. 

    Fall 2017 Clinical Psychology Applicants

    in Psychology Forum

    Posted

    1 hour ago, FacelessMage said:

    Thanks! I'm fortunate that all but 1 of the original 5 interviews I got invited for (not counting the 2 I got today) will do it over phone or Skype. I just wish the interviews were held on weekends, would be a lot easier for travel. 

    Definitely. I only have two interviews to prepare for but one is out of state and I am waiting to hear from other schools before I confirm -- I don't know how travel/work will work out for me just yet-- and I am hoping they will be accommodating if I need to do an interview over Skype or the phone! Best of luck :)

    Fall 2017 Clinical Psychology Applicants

    in Psychology Forum

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    23 minutes ago, FacelessMage said:

    That's the struggle I'm facing. I'm starting this new job on January 30....my first interview is the 3rd. I'm already taking 3 days off in my first 2 weeks to interview for PhD programs (which they don't know about) and I very much can't afford to take anymore off because this job is my fallback option if I get rejected from everywhere. I won't have this problem if I stayed in my current job since my boss was one of my references. 

    Hopefully the interviews go well and you can at least find out right away if you've been accepted. I wish you the best of luck in balancing work and school!

    Fall 2017 Clinical Psychology Applicants

    in Psychology Forum

    Posted

    1 hour ago, whatsaname said:

    I can certainly relate to this and feeling overwhelmed! Taking the time off from work repeatedly is stressful in itself but then having to do my job in less days a week adds to the feeling of being overwhelmed. At least it should all be over in 4-6 weeks?

    I'm looking forward to this being over, haha. I was recently made two job offers and telling them off the bat that I need days off is kind of awkward. Soon we will feel sweet relief :)

    Fall 2017 Clinical Psychology Applicants

    in Psychology Forum

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    7 minutes ago, HappyLab said:

    Looks like George Mason PhD Clinical Psychology interview invitations went out on Jan 5th... but I haven't received any notice. Bad sign, or should I still keep my fingers crossed?

    I'm an international (Canadian) applicant, so part of me is hoping they are sending out international emails at a different time... Or even that they are doing it by supervisor... Any hope?

    I'm trying to give myself a week from when other people have been sent interviews before panicking. Some schools send out interviews in waves and some send them all at once. Good luck!

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