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    Fall 2017 Clinical Psychology Applicants

    in Psychology Forum

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    47 minutes ago, blonderoast said:

    Wow, UConn lost funding this year and my POI is no longer taking students (after initially very strongly saying they would be able to). I wish they could've figured that out before I spent money going to interview... knowing that you would've gotten in in a normal year is almost worse than a straight up rejection.

    Can I ask who your POI is?

    Fall 2017 Clinical Psychology Applicants

    in Psychology Forum

    Posted · Edited by justbreathe

    40 minutes ago, Display_Name_ said:

    Hi guys,

    Sorry if this isn't the appropriate place to post this, but I have my first interview in 3 days with my top choice school and I'm kind of freaking out. Does anyone have any last-minute preparation tips or suggestions on how to relax before/during interviews? Any and all advice welcome.

    Thanks in advance!

    The things that helped me the most:

    1) Whenever you find yourself getting caught up in anxiety, nervousness, etc. try to redirect it to excitement. Being excited is much more enjoyable than being a giant stress ball. :) Plus, I found that it was much easier for me to channel all that energy more positively than try to totally calm myself down altogether. 

    2) Remember that just as much as they're interviewing you, you're interviewing them, too. Right now they're your top choice program, but interview weekend is your chance to *really* learn if they're more than just a good fit on paper. 

    3) As hard as it sounds...have fun!!! My mentor told me that before I left for my interview at my top choice program, and I thought she was kinda crazy. It wasn't until after my interviews were over and I had time to kill in the city that I realized how right she was. Yeah, it's super awkward meeting your competition--but it doesn't have to be. Enjoy yourself! You wouldn't have been invited to interview if you weren't qualified or a good fit "on paper." Now is the time for everyone to figure out if it's where you should be spending the next 5-6 years. In the beginning, I was so caught up in the more "academic fit," but then realized that there's so much more to it than that. 

     

    Good luck! :)

     

    Edit: I suppose #3 is more relevant if you're interviewing at a program that, once you get in, tends to be more collaborative in nature rather than competitive...

    Fall 2017 Clinical Psychology Applicants

    in Psychology Forum

    Posted

    1 hour ago, psychpride9 said:

    Does anyone know if UHawaii at Manoa is done extending Skype interview invites? I know one person heard back from one of the PIs I applied to work with. It's the last school I'm waiting to hear back from.

    I'm waiting to hear back from them, too. I know of two POI's that have already extended interview invites, but I don't know about the rest, or even if the POI's that already have, might do more later? It's confusing/complicated since they only require Skype interviews!

    Fall 2017 Clinical Psychology Applicants

    in Psychology Forum

    Posted

    4 minutes ago, WaitingWishing2017 said:

    I saw that on the results page. I didn't receive an email of any sort. Tried to check the application page and there was nothing there either. Super confused as well 

    I know UConn has a waitlist for interviews, but seeing as how they're next Wednesday and Friday, I'm just really not sure what's going on!

    PhD in Clinical Psychology Wanted

    in Psychology Forum

    Posted

    5 hours ago, cat1taylor said:

    Hello,

    I recently graduated from my undergraduate studies in December with my bachelor of science in psychology.  I have some research experience and independent research experience as well.  My GRE scores need to be better, but with this time off I am going to be focusing on bringing those scores up, but I am also wondering if I am making the right decision.  I recently received a job offer to be an early childhood behavior coach through a program that assists children with autism.  I am going to be receiving ABA training and I will be a BCaBA once I am certified.  It is a full time job and I will be assigned my own children that I work with individually once I am trained.  Since I do want a doctorate in clinical psychology and want to continue to work in the mental health field, is this a step in the right direction with taking this job offer? I know that research is key, but I am planning to try and volunteer and get more research experience once I am settled into this new job.  Is this job going to be more than just something to put on my resume?  Is it really going to help me get in a good PhD program?  because by then I will have been working there for over a year.

    Please let me know all of your all's opinions, and even questions if any! 

    Thanks so much.

    I'd definitely recommend getting a lab manager or research coordinator position instead, if you can... I'd be worried that a full-time applied clinical position will make you look far more interested in clinical work than research, and hurt your chances of getting into a PhD program. 

    Fall 2017 Clinical Psychology Applicants

    in Psychology Forum

    Posted

    3 minutes ago, NeisserThanILook said:

    Thanks for the reply! I was also thinking I should wait at least another week (which would make it 3 weeks), it's just so hard not knowing haha. 

    Yeah of course! I totally understand--I just had my interview at my top choice program today, and cannot comprehend what I will do if more than about two weeks go by and I haven't heard anything haha

    Fall 2017 Clinical Psychology Applicants

    in Psychology Forum

    Posted

    36 minutes ago, NeisserThanILook said:

    At what point after interviews is it appropriate to contact the program regarding admissions decisions? And who would be the best person to contact (POI, DCT, other administrator)?

    If it were me, I think I would try to wait about 3 weeks, especially since it's still only January.

    Fall 2017 Clinical Psychology Applicants

    in Psychology Forum

    Posted

    3 minutes ago, benji1008 said:

    I just got back from my first interview and it was SO much less scary than I anticipated. No one asked me any of the questions that I had prepped for. They pretty much said "if you are here, we already know everything we need to know about you-we just want to see if it feels like a good fit" 

    so if you are anxiously preparing for your interviews, take a breath and relax :) 

    Ahhhhh thank you so much!!! I've read so many questions people have been asked--terrifying ones--and have compiled a list and am freaking out about it all... I'm gonna try to chill out a little more, now. :)

    Fall 2017 Clinical Psychology Applicants

    in Psychology Forum

    Posted

    1 hour ago, seachief said:

    Could the people who have heard from the following possibly PM me their POI? 

    • Michigan State University
    • University of Connecticut
    • Marquette University
    • Virginia Tech

    Thank you so much! The suspense is killing me--I just want to know if I should hold on to any hope at this point!

    Me too about UCONN, please! 

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