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CONGRATS!!!!

I applied to Queens and a lot of other programs for clinical but I'm thinking my application wasn't strong enough for clinical because I've already been rejected by a few but some schools were interested in my application and contacted asking if I was interested in pursuing an experimental program. I received an unofficial acceptance from Queens (non-clincial program) about a week ago and I'm still waiting to hear from UOttawa for clinical and was interviewed by a bunch of other places for consideration for nonclincial programs. Don't know how the timing for interviews and acceptance works differently for experimental or non-clincial programs.

I graduated from UManitoba and interviewed with them last year. PM me if you have any questions about interviews!

@Piagets#1Fan thank you for the update! I emailed my POI too but they haven’t responded and it’s been over a week now... I’m wondering if I should follow-up? @Clinicalpsyc12 good luck! I applied to UOttawa last year with 2 publications and wasn’t even interviewed... but there a lot of factors that go into the application. I’m Anglophone and applied for the English stream. Out of the 3 people I listed, 1 was told they couldn’t accept even though they wanted me, and my second choice really wanted me but I didn’t list them as #1 so they didn’t even get to see my application. And I was told that the rank order is really important too

I applied to UOttawa's English stream and haven't heard anything yet either

I'm pretty sure programs can start reviewing any completed applications before their "hard" deadline while they wait for "incomplete" applications to receive all documents they're waiting on.

I'm interested in both! Adult and youth/adolescent development! Not too interested in child development though

@dougie It was super easy for me to decide which schools I would select for the CGS-M because I'm only applying to 4 that are not in Ontario. All other schools are in Ontario so I only had to decide on 1that I either may not apply to or I will apply without trying for funding.

Absolutely! Last year my background was very similar to what I posted above. The only thing I did differently is increase my GRE score (but not by much) and I have continued working to get more publications. I will also be applying to much more schoools than I did last year (I applied to 5, compared to 12 this year). I do not recommend applying to this many schools unless you have the time to perfect each and every application, and only if you think you have a real chance of being accepted. This year, the only reason I'm applying to so many schools is that almost every POI I contacted has replied to me saying they are interested in my background and research interests, and if my application reaches them, they would be interested in connecting with me for an interview. I'm taking my chance with all of them. I would say as important as GPA and GRE scores are, they are not considered nearly as highly as relationship with POI's and similar research interests. I applied to a school where my GPA and GRE scores were below the program average (and maybe even just below the cutoff), but I still got an interview. I was even told that my interview was excellent, but unfortunately I was still not accepted. The POI I applied to work with suggested I focus more on getting another publication rather than increase my GRE scores or GPA considering I was still interviewed. I decided to work on both. Also, TRY TO GET FUNDING!! This is an extremely important part of the application so I highly encourage everyone to apply for Tri-Council (CIHR, SSHRC, NSERC) if you can, and the OGS for any universities in Ontario. I applied for a CIHR last year and didn't get one at any of the institutions I applied to and I believe this is a major reason why I was not accepted. This year they changed some things too - you can only list 3 schools instead of 5 to receive funding for. The first round of applications is always tough. If you get in on your first attempt then that's great! But if you don't, then it can be used as an excellent learning experience for any attempts made in the future. It takes most applicants at least 2-3 attempts before they are accepted, and I expected this for myself as well considering my GPA and GRE scores are not as high as my peers. But I'm confident I will get accepted now that I learned a lot from my experiences last year.

Hi Everyone! Great to see this thread! I'm also applying to Masters and PhD programs for 2019. Here's my background: This will be my 2nd time applying for MA/MSc and PhD programs. Overall Undergrad GPA: 3.7 / 4.5, final 2 years of study: 4.0 / 4.5 (most schools will only consider your last 2 years of study) GRE Scores: Not great but not bad either, not retaking Research: 2 publications, 2-3 more in progress will be submitted before application deadlines (hopefully). Lot's of volunteer experience in research labs and clinical experience in the community. Didn't attend many conferences: 6 presentations Schools I'm applying to (there's lots): Queens, Ryerson, UOttawa, York, Wilfrid Laurier, SFU, New Brunswick, UBC Okanagan, Dalhousie, Guelph, Windsor, Victoria Good luck everyone!

Already starting to freak out about upcoming applications!!! Just booked my GRE - I write the general on September 5th and waiting on results from the Psych GRE. Best of luck to you all!

Thank you for or the he clarification! I guess I'm not bypassing the Masters

I'm just looking for clarification... I'm very confused by "direct entry" PhD programs. I've seen a lot of people say that they will be applying to PhD programs after doing their undergrad, but most of the schools I looked at said you can only apply "directly to the PhD program" if you've completed a Masters degree. I only have my undergrad degree and will be applying to MA programs this year but I have full intentions of completing a PhD in clinical psych. If I can apply directly to do a PhD and skip the MA then that would be great! However, I also heard that this only really happens for exceptional students... My CV is stellar but my numbers (GPA/GRE) are not super competitive so in the end I'll probably still need to apply to MA programs anyways. Can someone clarify this for me just so I get a better understanding of it?

I keep thinking the same thing, that my application would be great if not for my GRE scores. I'm not very good at standardized tests so I have to put a lot of effort in to do well. The first time I wrote it was even worse. My verbal score stayed the same but my quant and AWA scores significantly improved from a 3.5 and 144 to what I have now. If I keep it up I'm sure I can show at least some improvement but I'm a bit shocked with how bad I did on verbal the second time.

Thank you for the input Right now I'll focus on the psych GRE and then try again for the general after April

I will be applying to 10 clinical psych programs across Canada this fall to hopefully start in the fall of 2018, and I think I have a good application but my GRE scores are pretty low. I'm wondering if my scores are competitive enough to get in anywhere and would really aprreciate some feedback. I have a lot of research experience and tons of clinical experience, conference presentations, 1 publication for revise and resubmit and working on 2 more manuscripts we plan to submit for publication, and I can get some great reference letters... so I think the rest of my application will look good (hopefully). I haven't taken the Psych GRE yet and I've taken the general 2 times but I'm considering taking it a 3rd to at least improve on my verbal score. GRE: V-149 Q-152 A-4.5 Cumulative GPA: 3.72 (4.5 scale) Last 60 Credit Hours GPA: 4.0 (4.5 scale)

I found the book super helpful even without the use of SPSS. Any Field does a great job of explaining the stats in his book rather than just teaching you how to find certain data in SPSS. He's funny and makes it interesting to read. However, I have an ebook copy so it's especially easy for me to ctrl+F to find something specific that I'm looking for. I don't know what PSPP or JASP is, but Field also has a book for using R that I have as well but I haven't read through it yet. I want to learn how to use R and loved Field's SPSS book a lot so I figured his R book would be great too. We'll see I guess

I also kept all of my old stats textbooks from my undergrad, and I found Andy Field's books really helpful. Although Field's books are specific for using programs like SPSS, he does a great job explaining stats and makes it sound fun so it's not a bore or super dreadful to read through. Hope that helps

I'm also curious when a good time to start contacting POIs would be. I was considering starting as early as the summer around July or August, but have gotten mixed feedback. Some have said starting early is a good idea if I know who I want to contact already, but others have said emailing before September may be jumping the gun a bit.

I'm right there with you! Applying to Clinical psych across Canada, writing the Psych GRE in April and haven't scheduled the general GRE yet

Thank you for the great and detailed response! After seeing and hearing about many of the rapid policy changes occurring in the U.S. right now, I'm only finding more and more reasons to apply exclusively across Canada.

Going through a similar experience myself. I graduated with a CGPA of 3.7 (on a 4.5 scale, so closer to 3.2 or 3.3. on a 4.0 scale) and my last 60 credit hours are about the same GPA. I graduated in May 2016 and took an extra semester of courses at the same university to boost my GPA a bit. I spoke to my advisor and many other psychology faculty members and graduate students at my institution as well as other institutions in Canada and the U.S. Overall I've received mixed feedback. I've been told by many psych faculty and grad students that my GPA is fine as long as I can get high GRE scores, and that I definitely have a high chance of getting into a clinical program because I have a lot of research experience in different labs, departments outside of psychology and in community-based organizations. If you have solid GRE scores and good reference letters I'd say you're a pretty competitive applicant and definitely have a chance! Also one of the best indicators of having a high likelihood of getting in is communication with professors you're interested in working with. If you're really good at communicating your interest in their research and lab, and keep in contact while showing continued interest (especially showing interest in how you can incorporate your own research ideas into current projects), you'll do great! Good luck! Hopefully I'll see you in the future! I'm also interested in applying to clinical programs across Ontario

I posted this in the psychology board but I'll try my luck here as well. I'm a recent psychology undergrad student who will be applying for clinical psych this year, and until recently I was only considering applying to Canadian universities. Now I'm also considering American universities as well, but I'm skeptical about what the transition would be like if I was accepted anywhere. I avoided American schools because I'm diabetic and really appreciate Canada's health care system, tuition rates in America are much higher than Canada, and I have a partner who can't travel to the U.S. I'm wondering if other Canadian students have had similar experiences or skepticisms and could tell me more about your experience going from Canada to the U.S. to study.

I'm a recent psychology undergrad student living in Manitoba applying for clinical psych programs this year, Dec. 2017 and was only considering applying to Canadian universities for grad school, but I'm now considering options in America as well. I was avoiding American schools because of higher tuition rates, being type 1 diabetic (Canada has great health care), having a partner who can't travel to the states, and now the recent political circumstances of the U.S. Have any other Canadian students moved to America for grad school and had difficulty (or ease) with the transition?

This is my grading scale Letter Grade Grade Point Value A+ 4.5 Exceptional A 4.0 Excellent B+ 3.5 Very Good B 3.0 Good C+ 2.5 Satisfactory C 2.0 Adequate D 1.0 Marginal F 0.0 Failure P Null Pass