Jung&Psyched
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On 1/19/2019 at 9:57 AM, crysslaine said:
I know that a lot of programs don't send invites until late January, but I'm getting anxious! Has anyone heard from University of Vermont (clinical), Miami University (clinical), University of Tennessee-Knoxville, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, or University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
I got an invite from New Mexico State University just a few days ago. I also have interviews at Texas Tech and Ball State University coming up soon.. They both sent their invites in December.
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.
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On 1/11/2019 at 10:34 AM, WhatLikeItsHard said:
So, alas, I'm starting to think I won't get accepted this cycle, as 4/7 schools I applied to reached out to individuals already for interviews. For those that have interview offers, can you tell me VERY vaguely (i.e. You definitely don't need to say "I worked with ______ for three years at _____") about your work experiences, match with faculty, etc.?
I'm asking because I graduated with a fairly high GPA, have two years of research experience, two years of clinical experience, one year of teaching experience, a published paper, I was president of a mental health organization at my college, and I had thought both my research experiences methodology-wise and goal-wise fit well with faculty. But it seems like there is something lacking in my application, and I am trying to plan for how to address it for the next cycle.
Do you feel like you have depth in a subject instead of breadth? Do you feel a faculty member is interested in your work because it is similar to their own or because you may bring something new to the table? Any answers are welcome!! Thank you.
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.
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2 hours ago, sassyyetclassy said:
i had originally thought i had been rejected from virginia commonwealth bc I saw interview invites go out yesterday, but i woke up to an interview invitation this morning!! so excited and thankful!! if anyone wants to know the POI, feel free to DM me
I have friends that went to VCU and loved it, and Richmond is a super cool city! Good luck on your interview !
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4 minutes ago, spookycat said:
Thank you, I am completely over the moon - which is exactly why the thought of not wearing my ring is so sad to me! I don't want to pretend that I'm not engaged just to impress someone, thank you this is a very good insight!
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.
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2 minutes ago, wannabeschoolpsych said:
Oh my gosh I’m so glad that someone out there can understand what I’m going through hahaha. I’m doing the exact same thing. I just want to know! I’ll definitely PM you if I hear anything as well.
Thank you! I will do the same
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6 hours ago, spookycat said:
Hello all, I have a super specific problem/fear and appreciate any help I can get on the matter!
So I live in a state at an elevation of essentially 0, and am interviewing at a school which is an elevation of 7,000 feet (which is 2,000 feet higher than Denver). The problem is that I get altitude sickness, and am terrified of not having time for my body to adjust and ending up feeling sick/faint/whatever and not being at the top of my game for interviews. I'm considering flying in the night before the interviews (which start in the evening) so that I can have around 24 hours for my body to adjust and thus not faint or throw up on anyone.
What I'm worried about is that my POI will think I'm a crazy person for doing something like this, and/or that this will make things more difficult for them as they have offered me housing for the time period of the actual interviews. I would clearly not ask them to house me during this extra day and am more than willing to scrape together the money to have the extra night. But I'm also a bit worried they will think that this shows I'm not cut out for the geographical location.. Any thoughts/advice? Has anyone else had to account for altitude sickness at interviews?
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
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On 1/6/2019 at 1:40 AM, DaphneBanks said:
This is the most frustrating thing ever. I have a couple of nice blazers that used to fit, until I underwent a growth spurt in the chest area and now I do not have any blazers that fit. I cannot afford to buy another blazer, so I think that I am stuck with my backup outfit.
Does anyone think that a grad program would think badly of me if I wore a nice blouse from Talbots with a skirt and comfortable, yet dressy shoes? I am in a little bit of a bind and would really appreciate any advice. I would pretty much be wearing what I wear to Church and have worn to presentations before.
TIA
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!
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7 hours ago, TrustingTheProcess said:
To the person that said to not just get an outfit from Target and go for a more expensive suit from Macy's.. what does that mean exactly? My family is not very well off and I am already strapped for money just from applying to programs. I have always been a bargain shopper trying to get nice pieces from places like TJMaxx, but I am concerned that the lab might judge me for it? I am ready for the harsh reality if that is the case, I would just rather be prepared. My P.I. and all her grad students said wearing a suit for interviews is a must for clinical psych.
I am planning to wear a black tailored blazer, black ankle-length formal pants and a blouse from Express. Does anyone foresee a problem with this attire?
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
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44 minutes ago, wannabeschoolpsych said:
Hey everyone! I wanted to ask for feedback and advice... and I would be happy to hear from anyone! I applied to the School Psychology program at Northern Arizona University and received a mass email back in December 13 saying that the interview day would be January 25 and that they are “planning to notify everyone of their status by January 7.” I know the day isn’t completely over but just in case I don’t hear back tonight... What should I do? How long should I wait until I reach out to the program and ask about my status? Thanks for reading!
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!
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7 hours ago, aaustin said:
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Did your status update from "Application Complete - Ready to be Reviewed" to something else prior to getting an interview invite? I'm trying to figure out if they just haven't looked at mine yet or if I wasn't selected for an interview.
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!
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13 hours ago, SoldierOn said:
Oh how awesome, congrats to you too! Where are you interviewing?
And yes, I figured out a response thanking them for the interview and how I look forward to both the interview and discussing research interests with my POI. I agree, gracious and courteous is always the way to go.
Southern Mississippi!
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3 hours ago, SoldierOn said:
University of Mississippi (Clinical PhD)!
Given that this is my first application season I have also realized that I have no idea how to respond to one of these emails. Luckily I’m meeting with my lab’s Post-Doc today to talk about the interview process so hopefully she can help me out a bit.
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 !
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Wahoo, interview invite !! Happy Monday ??
- HAC and olddognewtricks
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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
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Wahoo!! Got an invite today to interview with Southern Mississippi!!
- cepl and futcounspsych
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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!
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On 11/16/2018 at 1:30 AM, sassyyetclassy said:
hey all!
i wanted to get the opinions of people who have lived in Knoxville/Tennessee/the South/Midwest (see i don’t even know what category Tennessee falls under haha) about my situation because i am feeling kind of conflicted.
a little bit about me: i am an asian, non-binary individual who at times presents in a “gender non conforming” way. i grew up in California and did my undergrad in California. however, i have experience living in/traveling to other states and have spent 2 summers in Austin, Texas and have briefly been in different states like Iowa, Pennsylvania, Colorado, and Georgia. i liked my time in all of these locations.
i wanted to ask if y’all think that someone with my background would have a hard time liking/adjusting to life in Tennessee. i do recognize the importance of dialogue and meeting people where they are at, but some of my friends have told me the first question you get asked in red states is what church you attend. i also have fairly “radical” and far left political views so i wonder if that will be an area of contention when it comes to interacting with peers/students/the general population. Also, I don’t have a car and folks have told me getting around in some states like Tennessee is hard without one, and I just wanted to confirm that.
i know i sound completely ignorant of how living in Tennessee must be, so I’d really appreciate anyone’s perspective for someone who has lived there before! I say this all because I am applying to UTK and their program sounds like an amazing fit, but it is the city and state itself I am worried about.
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!!
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21 hours ago, sassyyetclassy said:
it seems like less people are posting about applying to counseling psychology programs this year. am i the only one here? lmao
Me!! I applied to six counseling psych programs and only one clinical !
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23 minutes ago, LindsayRR6 said:
15 for me too and I agree, you may just end up loving the community and location more than you think! I'm also applying to Nebraska-Lincoln, just have to be optimistic about getting into anywhere, regardless of how strange the place may seem!
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 !
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2 hours ago, aaustin said:
Just wanted to add in a note that I applied to Southern Miss (counseling). I'm only applying to one psych program as I'm at an interesting point in my life where I know where I want to end up and can get there one of three ways. I'm also applying to a criminology phd program.
I'm basically only applying to the two PhDs that are exactly what I'm looking for and if I get in, I can figure out if I want to follow either one of those paths instead of the one I'm currently on.
If anyone's interested in more of my internal crisis, let me know
BEST OF LUCK TO EVERYONE!
I applied to Southern Miss too and it is probably my top choice! Fingers crossed we both get interviews !
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6 hours ago, pgt2018 said:
i would call them to check. i sent mine a couple of weeks ago and all my schools have them as "Verified".
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 !
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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!
Interview Attire?
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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. ?