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    Fall 2017 Clinical Psychology Applicants

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    3 minutes ago, HopefullyDr said:

    I am so confused (and also frustrated). At the beginning of application season, I got two interview invitations fairly quickly and then was offered admission to my second choice. This gave me some confidence about the my applications, but I've received more rejections. I am feeling insecure and, although I am thrilled that I was accepted into a program, I am wondering if I have tricked a school into accepting me. If I only am being wanted at one school, am I actually qualified for obtaining a Ph.D? I still have to wait for a few schools to send decisions, but I am fairly certain that they will be rejection letters.

    Keep in mind that you can only attend one school, so one acceptance is really just as valuable as several! Another thing to keep in mind is that qualifications have much less to do than fit in these programs, so the programs that rejected you likely did not do so because they thought you were unqualified. =

    Congrats on the acceptance! It is an enormous accomplishment, and you should feel very proud!

    Fall 2017 Clinical Psychology Applicants

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    Posted · Edited by psych0627

    20 minutes ago, 8BitJourney said:

     

    Honestly I haven't had potential faculty specifically point out publications as much as 'increased productivity' which can encapsulate a lot of things. Are publications great? Of course, its the kicker, but some schools restrict undergrad contribution to articles or its just not possible at the time the applicant is in that lab. However, if you can show you've been productive in other ways (and have your Recommenders compliment this in their letters) you can still have a pretty strong case.

    Such as: helping with grant writing, organizing a manual or creating a fidelity checklist, changing how recruitment and retention/tracking is carried out, doing a school based research symposia or honors thesis (undergrads are generally broke and may not be able to get a travel award/funding), going from an RA to a coordinator, applying for a fellowship (just saying you applied can put you in a good light). These can all help to show maturity and growth as a future researcher.

    I totally agree with these points. I've also found that all my interview offers have come from schools where I have very very closely related research experience (working at an academic hospital, not undergrad) to my POI. My future research interests seem to matter much less than my proven past experiences, which makes sense.

    I had some lovely email exchanges this Fall with POIs from schools where my research interests matched theirs pretty darn closely (but not exactly), and they strongly encouraged me to apply. Unfortunately, I didn't receive interviews from these programs. I followed up with a few of the professors, and they were gracious enough to explain that the only reason I didn't get an interview offer was because some other applicants had more closely related experiences in areas the lab is currently exploring. I'm really glad I know why things didn't work out, and the reasoning is completely understandable and wise from the POVs of the POIs, but I wish I had known how closely research experience match mattered before applying (if only for the application fees!) 

    Fall 2017 Clinical Psychology Applicants

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    2 hours ago, Psyched56 said:

    Another weather related inquiry - people interviewing at northern and potentially snowy schools (women) how are you handling the footwear situation? Should I bring shoes and change or just nix heels and wear flats?

    Also, what kind of bag is everyone bringing around? Should I invest in a briefcase? I normally use backpacks/tote bags. Thanks!

    I am also contemplating the footwear situation. I'm a female wearing a pantsuit, so dress boots will look wrong with the cut of my pants. I'm planning to wear snow boots (pants tucked in) traveling by subway to my upcoming interview in NY and change into dress flats once inside since the interview will not require any walking outside. I think I'll also bring a plastic shopping bag to leave my boots in during the interview so they don't defrost snow all over the floor of the psychology department :) 

    As for a bag, I'm bringing my trusty black fake leather tote bag/ large purse that I use for work and is big enough to hold my interview folio, water bottle, snack, wallet, etc. If I didn't have a bag like this, I would probably just bring a purse and carry my folio.

    Sort of wishing I had applied to more schools in warmer climates right now, haha. Best of luck to everyone during this stormy time

    Fall 2017 Clinical Psychology Applicants

    in Psychology Forum

    Posted · Edited by psych0627

    2 hours ago, DrHope said:

    Thank you to responses I received on my earlier post. Everyone I've talked to says "get more research" or "get on a publication" but how does one go about doing those things? I am obviously not in school anymore and work a full time job that has nothing to do with psychology just to pay bills. I just don't know the process of getting on research projects or publications when I'm not living close to a school that has professors doing clinical research. This is all a very new process for me so Any and all feedback welcomed. 

    Hi there! A few years ago I was in perhaps a similar position as you (working in non psych job, 4 years out of undergrad, realizing clinical psychology was my professional calling,) and I decided to switch jobs in order to get more direct research experience and opportunities for publication. This meant moving and working as a clinical research coordinator at a hospital for PIs who do behavioral and mental health research. I am fortunate to now live in a major city with several big teaching hospitals, so these types of jobs are abundant, but one could also gain similar research experience working for an actively researching psychology professor at a university or even a small college. I also know that the VA and community mental health centers/clinics are involved in research, and therefore likely hire RAs. I know switching jobs is a huge deal (or it was to me!), but I think fully committing myself professionally to pursuing clinical psych research even before applying has helped my application process thus far. Best of luck to you! 

    Fall 2017 Clinical Psychology Applicants

    in Psychology Forum

    Posted · Edited by fuzzylogician
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    22 hours ago, byn said:

    He/she is most likely a troll, with no offer from Harvard. Just randomly changed their username now to @YES!!!. I wouldn't even take his/her comments on here seriously whatsoever- Read back to earliest posts and take a look for yourself. 

    @byn thanks for this. I was suspecting the same, and I just looked back at the prior conversation/argument that I hadn't previously read- yikes  :(

    Fall 2017 Clinical Psychology Applicants

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    6 minutes ago, ClinicalPSY said:

    Hi. Harvard invitations are still alive. If you don't hear anything till the middle of next week then it's probably not good news, but even the unofficial notifications of admissions are still going out and will be happening till Feb 15 so, definitely, hang in there and keep hoping for the best :)

    Thanks for the resonse. Could you please message me your POI's initials since he/she already offered you admission? It would help to know if we had the same POI. Thanks and best of luck to you too! 

    Fall 2017 Clinical Psychology Applicants

    in Psychology Forum

    Posted · Edited by psych0627

    On 2/5/2017 at 4:24 PM, ClinicalPSY said:

    Thanks 8Bit :) I also have a offer of admission from Harvard as well. But it is from my POI. He has asked me to wait for the official letter from the department to reach me. I guess once all the offers are in, I will be able to see where I would like best to be (fit, stipend, school). But yes, it's a good place to be in right now :)  

    @ClinicalPSY Posters here and on the Harvard conversation are curious about which POI(s) have given out offers already. Are you the 2/3 acceptance on the results board? Would you be okay sending me and @WhereamI your POI's initials? Thanks.

    Harvard 2017 Psych Applicants

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    31 minutes ago, 8BitJourney said:

    I haven't heard from JW either :/ love his work but it's a hella competitive program.

    Right, I am definitely keeping my expectations low. I was just wondering if anyone here had been offered an interview from him already so I could lose the last of my hope... best of luck to you!

    Fall 2017 Clinical Psychology Applicants

    in Psychology Forum

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    11 hours ago, elle01 said:

    I received an invite to interview for Yeshiva University's Clinical Psychology (Health Emphasis) PhD program. The day is from 11:45am-3pm. They made no mention of lunch being part of this, so should I assume there is none? Or should I email and ask, if that's not weird? Does anyone else invited (or interviewed in the past) have more insight? Thanks! 

    I also got this email and will be attending this interview. I'm planning on eating a large meal around 11am and bringing a snack. I don't want to presume that they will be providing us lunch, and I don't feel comfortable asking them, so either I'll be pleasantly surprised or hungrier than usual at 3pm. The two interviews I had last week didn't provide lunch at lunchtime, so my assumption is no, but let me know if you gain any additional insight! 

    Fall 2017 Clinical Psychology Applicants

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    As an FYI to others who are waiting for UMB's clinical psych PhD interviews, I received an email today (seemed like a mass email, but I'm unsure) explaining that their admissions committee meets later than other programs. The email said the interview days are 2/13 and 2/17 and they would contact us via phone or email at least 2 weeks prior if we are selected to interview. Best of luck to everyone

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