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I hope everyone got in to their target program!

Yes, include any peer-reviewed publications in your CV. No, it is not frowned upon. An "easy" journal pub is better than no pub. It still shows your research and technical writing skills. I would exclude any non-peer reviewed journal pubs, though.

Hey, Regarding your question of whether or not having a MA/MS degree is advantageous, it really depends on the program! I know some programs view applicants with existing graduate degrees (in the same field) as a sign of commitment and ability to succeed. Others, however, may view it as a burden in that they may want students with a "fresh" blueprint (e.g. no pre-existing graduate school framework). Although I am not in your specific field of study, out of all the schools I applied to this cycle - it was pretty much a 50/50 split in terms of whether or not the committee viewed a MA/MS degree as a positive attribute. You will need to reach out to programs on an individual basis - most faculty members will answer in a relatively honest manner. In terms of what may have held you back this cycle, it seems like your 58th percentile quant score may very well be it. Although not a terrible score per say, considering how competitive graduate programs in psychology have become over the past years, you should probably aim for at least an 80th percentile score. I know taking the GRE is awful, but it may be worthwhile for you to retake it with added emphasis on the quant section.

Still nothing here.

Congrats on the acceptances. I think it's important to look at the context - Columbia carries no weight in the IO community (in terms of "prestige"). No more than Roosevelt, which is a new and relatively unknown IO program.

It looks like UMSL reached out to people who made their shortlist and SLU sent out interview weekend invites.

Hey Mike, to be blunt - your 7 years of mental health work experience will not get you very far in I/O. In fact, I would say a 22 year old with a higher GRE score may have a better shot. Don't rely on just your work experience - make sure you emphasize your interest in I/O and why you would be a great fit for the program(s) in your personal statement.

Depends on your POI. I don't think Salas is taking anyone this year.