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  1. PsycUndergrad
    Your bio research definitely won’t go to waste! Like the previous poster said, you can discuss the skills that you learned by doing research, which are really more important than the topic. The fact that you have publications shows that you know how to do research. Also, your bio research might be applicable to certain areas of psychology, such as psychoneuroimmunology, health psychology, etc. I know many people in clinical programs doing research where biology experience would be relevant. There’s no set amount of psych research required to be competitive. I would guess at least a year to show that you’re committed to psych, and to give you some time to hopefully get some posters.
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    It’s definitely a hard decision! Luckily you have lots of time to consider your situation and decide if you think retaking is worth it.
  3. PsycUndergrad
    I think it’s worth retaking since your GPA is on the lower side. It doesn’t have to be a huge time commitment since you aren’t applying for awhile- you should be able to raise your score by studying lightly over the next year or two. It sounds like you have some great experience, and you should prioritize pubs for sure, but raising your GRE will only help you. Good luck
  4. PsycUndergrad
    I would retake it if at all possible. Most programs have cut-offs around the 70th percentile or higher. This is often true even if they don’t mention it on their website, or state that they don’t have an official cut-off score. You’re a very strong applicant otherwise, so some schools might be willing to overlook it. You might want to apply to schools that get fewer applications because they might be able to look at applications more closely vs. screening out everyone under a certain percentile.
  5. PsycUndergrad
    I think it depends on the type of research you want to do. If you’re interested in clinical research, clinical populations, etc. then you might want to consider the clinical PhD. For example, I know someone who is primarily research-focused but studies interventions in a particular population, which would be difficult to do without her clinical education and license. If your research is not clinical, then there is no reason to apply to clinical programs.
  6. PsycUndergrad
    I’m a Canadian student who looked into both Canadian and American PhD programs. Canadian clinical programs are very similar to American programs. There are no major differences in the application procedures, and the programs typically have the same content you would see in the US. I think the US, you apply to PhD, even if you get a master’s along the way. In Canada, master’s and PhD are technically separate programs, and you apply to the MA first. But you are expected to continue onto the PhD at the same school, and applying is basically a formality. For internship, we also apply to APPIC and go through the match process. I’m not sure about post-doc since the licensing requirements, etc. vary so much between states/provinces, but I do know people who have gone to the US from Canada and vice versa. Funding is a little different and could be a potential issue for you. Typically, we do not get a tuition waiver, and instead pay tuition ourselves. This is not a big deal since it’s much cheaper than the US ($5-10k/year). But as an international student, your tuition would be much higher than that, and you wouldn’t be eligible for the major external fellowships. So it would be More expensive to fund you than a Canadian student.
  7. PsycUndergrad
    By U of T, do you mean Toronto? I don’t know if you’d be able to go back and complete an honours thesis (in my experience, honours programs are competitive and you need to apply early in undergrad), but you might be able to go back and complete research courses like directed studies, etc. Your best bet is to contact the department, or other universities in the area, to see what your options are. Unfortunately, many Canadian programs require an honours thesis or equivalent courses. If I were you, I would look for RA jobs at local universities or hospitals, or even volunteer part time if necessary (this is what I did after graduating). This might help you get some posters, and potentially pubs if you’re there long enough. Most importantly, working as an RA should help you gain relevant experience and refine your interests. Research is the most important part of your application, and you want to have solid experience (I.e. not just data entry or running participants) and a clear idea of what you want to study. Your GPA/GRE look good, so I think you’re soon your way to becoming a competitive applicant with some more experience. Best of luck
  8. PsycUndergrad
    Ah, makes sense! I believe applications for post docs are also through APPIC, so that’s likely what he was thinking of. I won’t be applying for internship for awhile. I’m not sure if coming from a US program will affect your chances, but you’ll have a better shot if you’re a Canadian citizen than international applicants. I would recommend taking a look at the APPIC stats because they have a ton of information on previous application cycles.
  9. PsycUndergrad
    I’m not even sure what your mentor is suggesting or why he thinks it would be a good option, since Canadian students also apply through APPIC and complete a predoctoral internship. It’s typically a requirement for graduation and most jobs. It sounds like he might have some outdated information. You could certainly apply to Canadian internship sites, but I definitely would not skip your internship to work in a private practice.
  10. PsycUndergrad
    I was planning on applying in my final year of undergrad but decided to wait a year. I didn’t have enough research experience and wasn’t sure what area I wanted to focus on. During my year off, I was able to present/publish and refine my interests. I would not have been accepted straight out of undergrad so I’m glad I waited a year. My friend actually postponed twice. First, for the same reasons as me, and then again the following year because she had started a new, demanding job a few months before the application period. It worked out well, and she gained a lot of valuable experience that likely improved her applications.
  11. PsycUndergrad
    It’s worth applying if the lab is a good fit and you’d be okay with going there. Having a faculty member who wants to accept you is the most important thing. I applied to dal and all applicants need to be approved by the clinical admissions committee, but I wouldn’t worry about that.
  12. PsycUndergrad
    Hey guys, quick question from a potential applicant. Do institutions have specific allocations for the doctoral CGS? I know they have a certain number they can forward, but once in the national competition are there limits of how many per school can receive the award?
  13. PsycUndergrad
    By U of T, do you mean University of Toronto? Like the others mentioned, most Canadian clinical psych programs require an honours thesis/independent research courses. If you haven’t graduated yet, I would strongly recommend doing this because not having this experience will put you at a disadvantage for many Canadian programs. Definitely start volunteering in lab now, but it might be in your best interest to take a year or two off to work in a lab prior to applying. Research experience is probably the most important part of your application, and taking the time to get some quality experience will really help. It will also make it much easier to identify and articulate your specific interests. Good luck!
  14. PsycUndergrad
    My friend was accepted to the child track. I don’t know if it was an official offer or from her POI though.
  15. PsycUndergrad
    That seems strange to me... the tri-council awards are usually considered more prestigious and are worth slightly more. I thought that OGS was easier to get at most schools. Maybe it’s more competitive since people from all disciplines can apply instead of just social sciences/humanities? Or people just apply to OGS because they think it’s less competitive? I would for sure apply for OGS. You never know how funding decisions will turn out, and applying for more awards increases your chances of getting some funding. As far as I know, the decisions are separate for the awards so applying to both doesn’t affect your chances.
  16. PsycUndergrad
    SSHRC decisions have been made at my institution, but students obviously won’t get official notification until April 1st. For anyone who is already in a program, you can ask try asking someone in your department or school of grad studies if you’re curious- the faculty usually find out the results much earlier than the applicants.
  17. PsycUndergrad
    A friend of mine was accepted to the child stream at Windsor. Not sure who her POI was, though.
  18. PsycUndergrad
    I would hold off on emailing because it isn’t likely to help your chances. You already demonstrated that you’re interested by sending thank you emails, and you obviously came across well if you got to the second stage of interviews. I know it’s hard, but academia is full of (anxiety-inducing) waiting and you don’t want to seem impatient. Just try to wait it out and hopefully you’ll have good news soon
  19. PsycUndergrad
    Yeah, it’s hard to know what’s going on there since the interviews are done individually. It seems like some faculty don’t even interview applicants until very shortly before the committee meeting, so don’t lose hope yet!
  20. PsycUndergrad
    According to a friend there, the meeting was last week of February/first week of March last year. You’ll likely hear back by early March.
  21. PsycUndergrad
    I believe Western’s interview day is this week so I expect all invites are out. I also know of at least one person with an interview at Memorial.
  22. PsycUndergrad
    If it helps at all, I expect that her POI is probably someone doing health psychology-related research.
  23. PsycUndergrad
    I don’t know her POI, sorry!
  24. PsycUndergrad
    My labmate had an interview with Regina. I think she was contacted by her POI there but I’m not sure.
  25. PsycUndergrad
    If it helps, Western’s interview day is in February and I would be very surprised if they had already send out invites since they have a later application deadline. I would expect to hear back closer to February if you’re invited to interview. Also, I mentioned this earlier in the thread, I believe the Concordia interview days are just for a small number of faculty members (5-6?), and everyone else conducts their interviews throughout February. Finally, I believe McGill tends to be later as well. I know it’s hard, but don’t give up yet
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