Jung&Psyched

Do you all think that counseling psych programs will be as formal as clinical? I have a couple nice shirt options to wear with either a knee length professional skit or nice dress pants and heels. I just despise wearing blazers and feel like I will be uncomfortable the whole time. ?

I saw quite a few people posting that they got interviews at UNL back in December I applied there as well, but am pretty certain at this point I can safely say I will not be extended an offer to interview there.

As other mentioned above, being open to a variety of schools and locations I think is really important. Pretty much none of the schools I initially thought I would be applying ended up being where I applied. I purchased the APA Graduate Study in Psychology book and it was immensely helpful in helping me determine programs that I had competitive scores and experience for...and those that were, realistically, out of my reach with my credentials.

I have friends that went to VCU and loved it, and Richmond is a super cool city! Good luck on your interview !

I would agree with the above advice as well. I am married, and will certainly wear my rings to interviews. The reality is, my husband is a very big part of my life and there is a good chance I will get pregnant at some point during my graduate career. I don't want to be somewhere that is going to act ugly towards me when they find out I'm married or if I want to start a family. Show off that beautiful ring and find a school that is going to support YOU in both your personal and professional life.

Thank you! I will do the same

I don't think they will judge you at all for this, it's something pretty beyond your control, and something that a lot of people experience when they move to higher elevations. Make sure you drink a lot of water the week leading up the interview, as that is what will help you the most with adjusting to altitude! It can also be helpful if there is any way to spend your first night at a less high altitude (but higher than you are used to). The obviously depends on where you are flying into, but what would be ideal would be to stay your first night somewhere that is 4000-5000 ft and then your second night at the full altitude and then have your interview the 3rd day. However, I know that is a lot of extra time! That gradual progression does help your body adjust though! Good luck

If there is a wealthy area in your town/city, I would go to whichever goodwill is closest to the ritzy area and see what they have. I have found brand new name brand dress pants and blazers at the one in my city in the bougie area for like $4-$6. No one will know it is second hand, and I know for me I have found better brands at that goodwill than I would ever be able to afford at regular price ! Its worth a try :). If you have a Clothes Mentor nearby, they are also a good place to check for business clothes!

f your lab judges you for suit quality, probably not the kind of people you want to work with! Your outfit sounds perfect, I really don't think most people can tell the difference, or will care if your outfit cost $40 or $200. Just look neat and professional and be confident

I am waiting to hear back from them as well! Every time i got an email notification today I would leap to my phone thinking it would be them ?. Guess we will have to be patient and hope that they send something out this week!

Nope! I just checked and my application still says "ready to be reviewed" ?. So I guess the status on their application portal doesn't mean anything!

Southern Mississippi!

CONGRATS! I just responded thanking them for the opportunity to interview and confirming that I will attend. My POI was on the email also so I responded to her suggestion to contact other members of the lab and stated that I was looking forward to learning more about the program and meeting faculty on interview day. Just be gracious and courteous I doubt they have time to nitpick exactly what you say as a response !

Counseling psych at Southern Miss ! Very excited about this program and thrilled to have the opportunity to interview!

Wahoo, interview invite !! Happy Monday ??

School: University of Southern Mississippi Type: Counseling Psychology PhD Date of invite: 12/10/18 Type of invite: Mass email, followed by email from POI Interview date(s): Feb 8, 2018

Wahoo!! Got an invite today to interview with Southern Mississippi!!

Thanks for starting this thread ! I applied to counseling psych programs at Southern Miss, Texas Womans, Nebraska, Central Arkansas, Auburn, and Northern Arizona. Fingers crossed we will have some interviews to post about soon!

My applications aren't even showing that they are being reviewed yet ??

I've been to Knoxville a number of times, so here is my perspective on the times I have been, as well as the couple people I know who went to UTK. I think within the general population you may feel a little out of place in Knoxville, compared to other cities in TN (i.e nashville and Chattanooga) I feel like Knoxville is a little behind the times and more "country". Lots of giant pick up trucks full of avid football fans racing down the highway at 95mph. That being said, the area around UTK and downtown is a pretty different demographic and I have heard all positive things about the community at UTK. When I have stayed downtown people are very friendly, there are a lot of breweries and little restaurants. I've heard the student population at UTK is more liberal leaning, and UTK has so many excellent grad programs that it draws students from all over. I grew up in a red state, and only got the "where do you go to church" question when I moved out to a rural area; I don't think you will encounter that much someplace like Knoxville (but I do think you will find the large majority of the population does attend church). I do think getting around Knoxville would be tough without a car Nearby there is great hiking and you are near some beautiful mountains! You can get to Asheville and Chattanooga in under 2 hours, and Nashville in like 2.5; so some good places to explore. Knoxville def isn't my favorite TN city, but it has some positive points and if the program is something you are interested in, I think it would be worth applying!!

Me!! I applied to six counseling psych programs and only one clinical !

I'm also applying to UNL. Initially I wasn't thrilled about the location, but the more I looked into it, it actually sounds like a neat little city. I also have a few friends from the midwest that have all good things to say about Lincoln Just a positive thought if any of us end up in Nebraska !

I applied to Southern Miss too and it is probably my top choice! Fingers crossed we both get interviews !

I would call the admission office and follow up. I had one that happened with and it turned out that GRE scores had been filed with a different grad dept and not attached to my file ! They were quickly found, and my worries of my GRE scores not arriving on time were relieved !

I work with a number of MSWs and MFTs, and I would say try to stick it out in the MSW program. There are way more job opportunities (at least in my state), more available individuals to supervise your clinical hours, and you will probably get paid more after you get licensed. I have a friend that is an MFT in a southern state and she can't even accept certain insurances because of being and MFT vs MSW. I would definitely work with your adviser to see if you can get clinically focused practicums and see if there are clinical electives that you can take. I do think the MFTs that I work with have slightly stronger therapeutic skills after graduating, but it evens out as you are working on your clinical hours and gaining more experience and training through CEUs. Best of luck!