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  1. higaisha
    hoping responses to optional GRE scores follows the trend from biomed (e.g., https://vanderbiltbiomedg.com/2019/09/21/is-optional-really-optional-for-submitting-gre-scores/)
  2. higaisha
    So as you may know, a lot of programs are going to waive mandatory GRE requirements (e.g., this sheet with all American schools who are waiving GREs, credits to @PsychApplicant2), making scores optional to submit this cycle (i.e., for 2021 admissions). GRE scores are used as a screening measure for most schools to get past initial review and onto being considered for interviews. In absence of that initial screening measure, will GPA be more highly weighted? Will GREs be used as an final step to compare several applicants already closely matched on research fit? Emphasis on GREs differs by program and by PI, so as others have discussed here, the absence of a GRE submission doesn't mean that your application will be evaluated GRE blind. Choosing to/not to submit a score may be more of a strategic decision than anything. Discuss below what this means for your application, and whether or not you plan to submit GRE scores. Personally--I'm on the fence. My GRE was not good, and i'd like to re-write, but if all schools eventually do make it optional, taking time to rewrite would be better spent writing pubs. I'd be banking on my CV to override the lack of GRE score--and this is a bit risky.
  3. higaisha
    UCLA and UC-B are making GREs optional this cycle.
  4. higaisha
    Pretty excited to hear more programs dropping the GRE, if not temporarily then permanently.
  5. higaisha
    for UofT its confirmed for experimental, unclear about UTSC. Highly doubt it'll affect OISE unless they make an independent announcement, as they're in different departments.
  6. higaisha
    UofT is waiving GRE this year, not sure if it applies to UTSC but experimental people should be having a party atm lol
  7. higaisha
    smh that is dumb
  8. higaisha
    UCLA cancelled their mandatory psych GRE requirement, hoping other canadian schools will follow suit.
  9. higaisha
    This was pleasant, thank you
  10. higaisha
    You seem like a good candidate for Canadian schools, I wouldn't count yourself out just yet! Lots of strong experiences.
  11. higaisha
    mid-late august yielded a decent hit rate last time, if anything, they'll let you know when to follow up if they're unsure as to whether they'll be taking on a student or not.
  12. higaisha
    second time applying, eyeing UTSC, Queen's, UBC, and maybe Western/Ryerson. Also need to redo my jacked up GRE LOL, not sure how long it'll be online but guess I should get to studying asap.
  13. higaisha
    Hoping to apply too, will be my second cycle (last applied outta undergrad for fall 2019). Midway through my first year at a full time research position; into personality x psychopathology and assessment. Will need to rewrite my GREs because they sucked LMAO. Canadian aiming for some (very) research heavy R1s (dunno who's accepting yet), but who knows what the situation will be like with American schools taking on internationals.
  14. higaisha
    I'm intending on applying, and I'm curious as to what will happen post-covid (universities may end up losing money, if this trickles down to individual departments, maybe less funded spots? GREs waived in some programs in biomedical sciences--will that touch clinical psych? GRE is now moved online, so will that be a barrier or an advantage for folks? will more people apply? less people apply?) but at this point, who knows.
  15. higaisha
    I put mine in the same place, I did a page break and then my refs. You guys might want to start a central cgs-m questions thread, sounds helpful.
  16. higaisha
    I wouldn't focus so much on your own amazing theory (we all have them) because PIs usually don't care at this stage. I second other posters in maybe fitting in one of your ideas into a professors existing line of research, you're there to learn from them and develop your own ideas as you progress.
  17. higaisha
    The programs you listed take on more internationals than others I've seen. I know at our department, there was only one international student (that I knew of), and our clinical program basically didn't consider any internationals despite the fact that it wasn't stated on the website. US is much more international friendly--but departmental politics also make a difference as to whether they'll take one (both here and US). I'd say its more trouble than its worth for most CA programs to take on an international student, but you won't know until you apply.
  18. higaisha
    I can't think of anything outside of fulbright
  19. higaisha
    Generally fair to say its cumulative, but note that GPA conversions vary by the school grading scheme. In Canada, its a mix of cGPA, last two years, and occasionally last year.
  20. higaisha
    Informative--thanks!
  21. higaisha
    Howdy all, I'm wondering what the odds are getting into a R1 clinical psych program without 2 years postbacc/full-time coordinator work. I'm continuing in two labs at the moment, so I'm still actively RA-ing, but its not paid or full time. I'm freshly graduated, so one year short of the good ol' 2 year mark which seems to be the trend (looking at recent admissions). Odds are impossible to guess, but I'd like to hear from people who got in from a similar position, or without a 2 year position like that, and maybe what aspects of our application compensated for the absence of a full-time research position. Thanks!
  22. higaisha
    Trying to figure out if I want to apply this year again. Interested in UTSC, UBC, UVic, Queens and SFU, pending on who's taking students.
  23. higaisha
    Im in a similar position to you, and what I've come to realize is that clinical isn't a race; extra time won't really harm your application when your time is spent well. Again, depends on your goals and the schools you're applying to, but I think taking an extra year to get pubs and conferences done + full time research work will make you super competitive for sure.
  24. higaisha
    Canada isn't as hard on GREs, I've seen people admitted to clinical masters with scores below yours. Your scores are pretty decent.
  25. higaisha
    Ah, seems like staying at UNL is worth it if there's someone else at the department you'd like to work with. Starting from scratch seems complicated, dropping out and sending yourself back a year doesn't really make sense unless you don't see yourself at UNL. Moving once you have a masters might lead one to wonder why you 'dropped out' of a phd program, but your circumstances are unique and I'm sure you can explain it well (theres people who do it, uncommon though as attrition is pretty low for phds).
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