honeyrue
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28 minutes ago, brighteyes said:
Just sitting here.. still waiting to hear back from NCSU (my #1). I haven't been rejected, but I've heard literal radio silence. I presume rejection, but I'd like the official notice before accepting an offer at my #2 school. I emailed the grad coordinator, she said she would reach out to the chair and get back to me.. then she never emailed me back. Feeling restless. Just send me the rejection already!
Do we think maybe I'm sitting in waitlist purgatory since I haven't been rejected yet this late in the game? I have heard from all other PhD program I've applied to at this point.
Did you interview? I'd say if you did not interview, then you could safely presume rejection. However - if you interviewed, congratulations and hopefully they'll reach out soon! So stressful!
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To the Harvard clinical psychology poster, do you mind DMing your PoI initials? Congrats!
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Hi all, I need advice. I am supposed to stay overnight with a graduate student today into tomorrow before the interview. The graduate student just let me know that she is sick. I have a very weak immune system and cannot afford to get sick, as when I do it typically evolves into hospitalization-needed sickness. Is there a nice way to back out of staying with her and grab a hotel? Is it too short of notice? Will this offend her or look bad to the program? Should I just suck it up and hope I don’t get sick? Heeelllppp!!
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22 hours ago, selhomossany said:
Great day all,
I need help cos I don't know where to start. I am a computer engineer been working in management for more than ten years, however I have always been passionate about psychology and have attended a lot of courses and diplomas since college. Now, I want to take psychology more professionally, I want to study to become a Cognitive Behavior Therapist, just dont know where to start. Do I have to start from an undergraduate study or is there a different path?
Appreciating your replies
CBT is a typically considered technique or a perspective in therapy that you can become trained and competent in. If you'd like to become a licensed and practicing therapist and use that perspective, there are a few different options. This is a pretty nice article that outlines some routes you can take to achieve your goal, depending on what you're interested in. You do not need an undergraduate degree in psychology to pursue this goal, but you will need to get a higher mental health-related degree (such as a PhD, a MSW, LMHC, or LPCC).
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1 hour ago, paraent said:
8 publications is practically unheard of before grad school, right?? Either clinical psych is just so crazy stats-focused that your GRE leaves you ineligible most places or there’s a problem with the kinds of PIs you’re picking or your approach to personal statements/LORs has some problem. If you’re just coming out of undergrad that might be a factor too I suppose. It seems likely that you can get a paid postbac position with the stats you have that can enhance your app, so maybe check those out and don’t worry about masters programs (I’d actually recommend avoiding masters programs to *anyone* who can snag a paid research position but maybe clinical psych really is just super stats-obsessed and this advise is only for people interested in research.)
Anyway if anyone’s interested in BU’s timeline, BostonU extended an unofficial on-campus interview offer to me yesterday; official ones seem set to go out next week. Date is around March 9?
Was this for Boston University's clinical psychology program? If so... hmmm, this is really interesting news. It was my understanding that all clinical psychology interview invites had been sent to chosen applicants around the end of January. Did you hear from your POIs or the DCT? I am trying to decide whether I should get my hopes back up or not for a chance at my dream school.
*side note... sorry for the ungodly amount of questions here... BU is my top pick!
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4 hours ago, ninjasub2 said:
Is it necessary for girls to wear a jacket to interviews?
Not necessary, but is it common, especially for clinical psychology programs. Of all of my interviews thus far, only one individual did not wear a suit jacket or blazer. I think it is SO IMPORTANT to wear whatever you're most comfortable in and feel your best in... but I will say that the one individual who did not wear a blazer definitely looked a bit out of place sitting next to those of us who wore a blazer.
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28 minutes ago, 9 of cups said:
Hello,
When RSVPing for an interview, it was offered that I could interview with multiple faculty.
I had identified a POI, but wonder if interivewing with more folks might increase my chances.
However, I don't want to slight the POI i've been having brief correspondance with.
What do folks thing I should do? Just interview with my intital POI, or interview with other faculty who might also fit the bill
I'd always recommend meeting with other professors. I don't think your POI would feel slighted at all; it's actually common for applicants to meet with many faculty members during interviews. If you're worried about your POI taking it offensively (though they should not), you can always phrase it as forward to speaking with other faculty to better help shape your understanding of the program and program culture by hearing different perspectives. It's also nice to hear about other novel work being produced there.
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36 minutes ago, Oluwachristabel said:
I just had a skype interview that lasted 30 mins. 15 minutes of them asking me questions and 15 minutes of me asking them questions.
I'm scared that's not a good sign. We got along okay but I don't know if 30 mins was good enough to make a good impression.
People usually have half day interviews and I can't even stay on the call for 1 hour.......
p.s: It was for a Counseling Phd.
I don't think that was bad at all! Most Skype interviews seem to be around 30 minutes or so in length. Most in-person interviews don't last much longer than that, either (typically, you are in multiple short interviews throughout the day, spending about 30 mins to an hour each with various professionals). You're fine, don't stress.
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3 hours ago, jlmk42 said:
Me as well, please? Congrats as well!!
Same, please! Congratulations!
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20 hours ago, Psyhopeful said:
My interview is this weekend. I leave Thursday if the polar vortex lets me, and I’m sick! Serious head cold. I’m panicking. Not sure how I’m going to make it through and seem like an ideal candidate!
This happened to me on my first ever application round. All I can say is: SLEEP! If possible, take off work or other responsibilities to get some good rest. That will make or break if you get better.
Try not to stress. I'd highly recommend you go see a doctor/hit up urgent care to get some medication (I wish I was able to do this when it happened to me. Z-Packs -as bad as they are for antibiotic immunity and as much as I hate relying on medication - are true lifesavers. My cold came on around 1am the night before the interview, so, I unfortunately did not have time/it would not have made a difference in such a short amount of time). Pack medication, tissues, cough drops, and TONS hand sanitizer in your bag (if you carry one).
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27 minutes ago, jamesmp said:
UMass Boston sent an email sometime last week saying that if you're invited for an interview you will receive an email or phone call around February 1st
Thanks for the update! I need to check my spam folder to see where that email may have went.
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34 minutes ago, jlmk42 said:
anyone hear back from Umass Boston at all? I emailed the clinical coordinator, but have not heard back
... Im trying so hard to be patient!!
Keep me updated if you hear anything! It's been crickets for me, as well. They originally said we would hear back ~sometime~ after the 15th of January but that has long since passed!
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@ UT Austin poster... congrats! If you feel comfortable, please email POI!
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11 minutes ago, colo19 said:
Anyone still waiting to hear back from UNC Greensboro who received that info session email this morning saying "Join us February 4th!" How deceiving! ?
I believe UNCG has finished extending their invites
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12 minutes ago, ommm232 said:
Hardvard PI’s initials are JB
Thank you so much for the response, and congratulations again to your friend!
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4 hours ago, ommm232 said:
My friend was contacted last week from a Clinical professor and did a preliminary phone interview this morning! I think everyone is just getting around to doing that at Harvard.
Does your friend feel comfortable sharing POI initials? I am dying with anxiety over here!! Congratulations to your friend, regardless!
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10 minutes ago, KeepItCaffeinated said:
Anyone have any info about interview invites for UC Boulder or Penn State?
A colleague of mine received a Penn State interview a week and a half or so ago!
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For the Boston U poster - congratulations! If you do not mind sharing your POI, please PM me!
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4 minutes ago, HowDoesThatMakeYouFeel said:
I never received the mass email, is this worrisome?
I'm not sure... Did you apply for the clinical track? Could the email have possibly been sent to your spam or junk folder? The email was from the assistant director of the clinical program, sent on December 1st. She also sent a follow-up mass email on December 11th to assure applicants that the committee had not started reviewing applications still at that point in time, but that every single application would be reviewed.
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1 minute ago, Letitbedone said:
UMass Boston sent out a mass blast in December that they would send out invites on Dec 15 or after.
For UMass Boston's clinical psychology program, their email blast stated that invited interviewees will receive a phone call or an email "after January 15th". They were delayed this year due to a new applicant interface that caused issued with uploading documents/submitting recommendation letter links.
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To the individual on the Results page with an Emory clinical psychology invite - congratulations! If you see this and feel comfortable sharing your POI, please let me know! I'm dyin' over here!
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19 hours ago, imonfire98 said:
what is a padfolio and what do you put in it?
It's similar to a portfolio - it's a nice, thick case which typically holds a legal pad/notepad, pens, other papers. In my experience, padfolios seem to have more pockets and room to hold things (like pens, calculators, snacks...) than a portfolio.
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16 minutes ago, buckeyepsych said:
same pls
Ditto!!
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I plan on bringing a large-ish black leather tote. I'll carry my padfolio with copies of my CV, pens, water, some snacks, tissues, phone charger, ibuprofen & deodorant! I think if your large tote/messenger bag/laptop bag is clean, not damaged or garrishly colored, it shouldn't be a big deal either way. I have seen people bring nice, clean muted-colored backpacks before (this is an especially understandable option for individuals who may not want to use a tote bag our purse) and no one seemed to care.
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I've not made a topic before, and I can't find anything here on this topic - so hopefully this is the right spot!
Is anyone familiar with the process of a U.S. trained clinical psychologist (i.e., someone who received their doctorate degree in clinical psychology from an APA accredited program) moving to work in Europe, either in academia or in practice?