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    Vanilla Bean got a reaction from psyomatcha in Research Funded Masters Programs?   
    My masters program was funded! Message me if you want to know more, it has not been mentioned in the thread so far but I don't want to possibly reveal my identity so I just tell people to message me lol. 
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    Vanilla Bean reacted to ClinPsy01 in Coronavirus & Academia 2020   
    As a faculty member, this week has been overwhelming and chaotic for us all. Given how scared and uncertain students (and faculty) have felt this week, having recently learned of the existence of GradCafe it occurred to me that hearing from a faculty member might be helpful to some of you and so I planned to start a post expressing my support. However, upon seeing this thread, I wanted to address the initial poster's concern first and then share my thoughts (albeit - I am just one perspective).
    My university, like so many, has moved to online-only instruction until mid-April, at minimum. I teach a graduate cognitive assessment class. Even if it were possible to teach test administration online (which I doubt anyone could do well - I certainly cannot), my students have to share some test kits with each other plus given the interactive nature of cognitive testing, it would be impossible for my students to administer a test battery and not touch objects that the testee also touches. #WAISIVCOVID19Outbreak is not the hashtag I want to follow my students or I, because we have an obligation to, above all else, do no harm. The skills-based aspect of my course will be on hold until we can resume in-person instruction. That means I, and my students, will need to be flexible regarding making up the missed classes, but I am willing to give up part of my summer to make sure my students are prepared in the way they need to be.
    Let's hope that we're out of the woods by August! That said, as current students, prospective students, and students who will be entering a program in Fall 2020 - it is not your job to worry about how the COVID-19 crisis will affect your education. I understand may of you will worry, and that's okay - but your professors are and will do everything they can to make sure your education continues as planned.
    All that said, I hope everyone is okay. For those of you who had to leave campus abruptly, I am sorry. For those of you who had spring-break plans cancelled, I am sorry. For anyone who is scared - you are not alone. For anyone who is angry about this disruption - you are not alone. I can only imagine how hard it must be to be a student or future student right now. Most (I want to believe all of ) your professors are doing the best they can. I realize that may not feel like enough, but it's the best we can do right now. Please take care of yourselves and if you are feeling anxious about the fall, do reach out to current faculty or POIs. We're here.
     
     
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    Vanilla Bean got a reaction from -Resilience- in Fall 2020 Psychology Acceptances   
    School: Saint Louis University 
    Type of Program: Experimental Psychology 
    Acceptance Date: Email from PI as well as an official email was sent Wednesday, March 4!
    I've decided to accept this offer, so if you're also attending please feel free to reach out. ?
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    Vanilla Bean reacted to springxsummer in Coronavirus & Academia 2020   
    I don't want to catastrophize, or to sound selfish, but I would be very sad to see my program be moved to be online/ cancelled given all of the work that I've invested into this. I'm sure I'm not alone in that.
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    Vanilla Bean reacted to clinicalpsyhopeful in Coronavirus & Academia 2020   
    On a related note, I am so glad our interviews (at least for most folks) were earlier this year. Not being able to visit the schools and meet people face to face would have been a bummer!
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    Vanilla Bean reacted to PsychPhdBound in Coronavirus & Academia 2020   
    I think at this point it's still really early and we should all do our best to not fall down the speculation rabbit hole. If it's still a problem come summer I'm sure plans will be made, but there is no use borrowing worry and stoking the "what if" panic. We're psychologists, let's rise above the fear contagion :).
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    Vanilla Bean reacted to hopefulphd90 in Coronavirus & Academia 2020   
    Hey All,
    I might be a little ridiculous but has anyone been thinking about the Coronavirus and how it may affect the start of Fall 2020 for those who have been admitted to programs? Especially, those of us who are looking to travel to different states  
    I’m of course hoping that this virus is contained before August but there’s a part of me like what if it isn’t? Are we going to be starting out programs via online teaching & Zoom meetings?
    I’ve seen so many conferences cancelled or rescheduled over the past few weeks. It’s making me wonder...
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    Vanilla Bean got a reaction from PsychPhdBound in Fall 2020 - Where are you going?   
    Saint Louis University's Experimental Psychology Ph.D. program in the Social Psychology concentration! 
    Message me if you're also attending and want to connect. ?
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    Vanilla Bean reacted to PsychPhdBound in Harvard EdM in MBE or NYU MA in Psychology   
    In the first option you said you'd have to apply for PhD programs before the end of your first semester but that's not true. You could do the program and then work for a year or two as an RA in one of the many labs you mentioned that are doing interesting work. There is no rule stating you must apply immediately.
     
    Also, it would be worth looking into just doing RA positions for a few years and getting some first author posters/presentations/papers. That would be way cheaper then a master's (in fact you'd be paid) and it means SOOO much on grad school applications, assuming you're productive during that time. I have heard numerous stories of people having lots of success using this strategy, especially since many PhD programs make you "redo" your Masters in their program.
    I'd reach out to your mentors and see what they think. You could also reach out to people you think you'd be interesting in working with and see what they value. I had alot of success doing that and was steered toward a one year post-bacc RA position instead of a master's and I'm SOO grateful I went that route. Way cheaper then a master's and I got into my top choice PhD program (top 5 program).
    Whatever you do, just do it well! Good luck!!
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    Vanilla Bean reacted to PsychPhdBound in Hi. Please Read ( Need Suggestions/Guidance with programs)   
    Do a literature review using Google Scholar to identify the PI's doing research that you find interesting. Then, one you've come up with that list, check out their programs to see who is in a department that fits your goals. For example, some people I found were in Clinical and I wanted to apply to Social/Developmental programs so I removed them. Do not apply to schools just based on their ranking, it's all about research fit. Then once you have that list, over the summer or in early fall, email the PI's and ask if they will be accepting students in the upcoming cycle. Treat this email as part of the interview process (not too long, very professional, and brief sentence or two about why you think it's a good fit). Then one your hear back you'll have your list. Good luck!
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    Vanilla Bean reacted to Yep in Hi. Please Read ( Need Suggestions/Guidance with programs)   
    The best advice I can give is don’t look particularly at schools. You won’t get interviews that way.
    i highly suggest focusing on finding faculty in various programs and finding match. Your research fit is VERY Important. You have to refine it and get it to a detailed focus and find faculty that match well are have ket features that you can adapt to your research interest.
    you sound new to this and that’s exciting. Please take time figuring out what programs are looking for in a applicant. If you need further help, just let me know. I’m glad to help while I’m waiting to move to my new program (counseling psych PHD)
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    Vanilla Bean got a reaction from Cascadia in Fall 2020 Psychology Acceptances   
    School: Saint Louis University 
    Type of Program: Experimental Psychology 
    Acceptance Date: Email from PI as well as an official email was sent Wednesday, March 4!
    I've decided to accept this offer, so if you're also attending please feel free to reach out. ?
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    Vanilla Bean got a reaction from Cascadia in Fall 2020 - Where are you going?   
    Saint Louis University's Experimental Psychology Ph.D. program in the Social Psychology concentration! 
    Message me if you're also attending and want to connect. ?
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    Vanilla Bean got a reaction from Giovanni’s room in Fall 2020 - Where are you going?   
    Saint Louis University's Experimental Psychology Ph.D. program in the Social Psychology concentration! 
    Message me if you're also attending and want to connect. ?
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    Vanilla Bean got a reaction from PianoPsych in Fall 2020 Psychology Acceptances   
    School: Saint Louis University 
    Type of Program: Experimental Psychology 
    Acceptance Date: Email from PI as well as an official email was sent Wednesday, March 4!
    I've decided to accept this offer, so if you're also attending please feel free to reach out. ?
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    Vanilla Bean got a reaction from -Resilience- in Fall 2020 - Where are you going?   
    Saint Louis University's Experimental Psychology Ph.D. program in the Social Psychology concentration! 
    Message me if you're also attending and want to connect. ?
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    Vanilla Bean got a reaction from 1stimeroverhere in Fall 2020 Psychology Acceptances   
    School: Saint Louis University 
    Type of Program: Experimental Psychology 
    Acceptance Date: Email from PI as well as an official email was sent Wednesday, March 4!
    I've decided to accept this offer, so if you're also attending please feel free to reach out. ?
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    Vanilla Bean reacted to Psychedbeyondrepair in Waitlist Thread 2020   
    I completely understand the reason for this post. Being waitlisted is like this eternal limbo that hurts. I was also waitlisted from a school I felt was perfect and now I’m worried that will be the result of my other interviews. Breathe through it.
    I also relate to this hopelessness feeling of not being sure you want to do this next semester. I say, lets get through April and we’ll figure it out after. Sending positive vibes.
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    Vanilla Bean reacted to Psych1st in Fall 2020 Psychology Acceptances   
    Etiquette wise you're really only supposed to hold onto 1 at a time. So if you get a second offer, you should choose between those and let one go. But if you have one, they give you until April so you can make sure it's the right offer for you and you can get your financial information first. It's probably good to let them know something even if it's just that you will get back to them asap when you have your decision. Communication never hurts congrats! 
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    Vanilla Bean reacted to PsychPhdBound in Fall 2020 Psychology Acceptances   
    Yes, hopefully people won't horde offers. I know they are nice to hold onto but someone is out there waiting to love the one you're going to turn down. So make their day :).
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    Vanilla Bean reacted to GH1D in Fall 2020 Psychology Acceptances   
    I wouldn't worry too much about "hoarding" offers. It's your life, not anyone else's, so don't make any choices until you are ready. Obviously, if you know that you won't accept an offer, its best to let it go sooner rather than later. But, if you have multiple good offers, keep them until you've made a decision that you are comfortable with. All programs (in the U.S.) will give you until April 15th, so if you make a decision in March that should give programs enough time to reach out to their waitlists. In fact, this is exactly why there are waitlists, so that you can have time to make decisions without it harming others.
    And with my offers none of the committees have asked me to commit sooner than April 15th, just to let them know as soon as I know. I've just told them thank you and that I will be strongly considering their offer.
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    Vanilla Bean reacted to Musicalowl in Fall 2020 Psychology Acceptances   
    School: Eastern Michigan University
    Program: Clinical Psychology 
    Acceptance Date and Notification: March 6th. Email from the DCT -- Accepted off the waitlist.
     
    I truly felt that I found my 'fit' here and and I am so incredibly excited. Waiting to hear from one other school but I am pretty set on EMU. Go Eagles!!
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    Vanilla Bean reacted to Giovanni’s room in Fall 2020 - Where are you going?   
    As the acceptances continue to roll in and you are contemplating which school to choose, I thought it was time we had a thread of our final choices - that way we can celebrate each other and get in contact with our incoming cohort!
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    Vanilla Bean reacted to imemine in Fall 2020 - Where are you going?   
    UT Austin - Social & Personality PhD ?
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    Vanilla Bean reacted to GameOFScience818 in Fall 2020 - Where are you going?   
    UCSD - Experimental Psychology (Developmental) !!
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