School: UCSD/SDSUArea/Degree: Clinical Psychology, PhDRationalization: Average GRE scores, not competitive enough, "over 400 applicants for a maximum of 15 spots"Comment: Was definitely a reach, I just wish I knew the reality of how much of a reach it was prior to this process (this is my first application cycle).Coping tactics: Running a half marathon next week! Also, focusing on the 2 PsyD offers I have and considering taking this route (while I am very interested in research and fully funded programs/ programs with stipends for obvious reasons, I will still have some opportunities to conduct research as a PsyD student.)
School: Drexel UniversityArea/Degree: Clinical Psychology, PhDRationalization: Same as aboveComment: Bummed because POI and I had very similar interests, and the neuropsychology emphasis was especially appealing.Coping tactics: Same as above
School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of MedicineArea/Degree: Clinical Psychology, PhDRationalization: Quoted from rejection email: "Given that we must turn down over 97% of the applications we receive..." enough said.Comment: Although not the perfect fit for me, POI was related close enough to my research interests and I was excited to further expand my knowledge of this field.Coping tactics: Same as above; considering 15 month master's option here (but most likely not as its roughly $46,000 down the drain)