clinical_psych_hopeful
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On 3/10/2019 at 11:27 AM, catalysis said:
war eagle! anyone going to auburn in fall 19?
War eagle! I am!
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On 3/14/2019 at 10:16 PM, girlsailors said:
Formally accepted my offer from Teachers College, Columbia University today! I'm so excited
Yay! So excited for you!!
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On 2/10/2019 at 4:50 PM, lilly24 said:
If anyone goes to Uconn, Florida State, or Auburn I would love to hear your opinions of the schools/areas! I am having trouble narrowing down my choices.
I don't go to any of these schools, but I've visited UConn and Auburn. Here are my thoughts about the areas: UConn is a land-grant institution. It's a pretty area, but it felt very rural to me. It also gets quite cold in the winter. Auburn has a very college-town feel to it, with neighborhoods around and a cute downtown. Opelika, which is a few miles down the road, has bigger stores like Target, etc. It's also about a 2-hr drive to Atlanta, if you're craving big city things. Good luck deciding!
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A month 'till April 15th! Any other waitlisters freaking out a little? I'm hoping the best for us all! And hopefully we'll start to see more waitlist movement with the deadline approaching, and people accepting and declining offers.
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Congrats!!
Totally normal! I've had that happen a couple times, and they sent the letter later that day. But since you're POI said within the next week, try not to worry if it takes longer. It's real! You got in! You can believe it!
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First of all, congrats on your acceptances
It sounds like there are a number of things to consider!
Personally, I find that making a chart of pros and cons really, really helps with decision making. When I'm deciding between two, I think to divide my paper in fourths with the schools on top and pros/cons on the side of the paper. It can help to visually see how many pros and cons there are, and to see them side-by-side. It might help you see which pros are drawing you the most, or which cons detract you the most. For me, gut feeling and fit is also really important--where does it feel that you'll be happiest? Which program feels like it's "you"? Where are you most excited about the classes and professors? Which location would you enjoy the most? Good luck!!
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On 3/12/2019 at 10:48 AM, imonfire98 said:
just got accepted by the top choice from the waitlist!! plan to accept! don't lose hope guys!!!
YAY! So happy for you!! A good reminder that there is always hope!
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1 hour ago, InfiniteLoop said:
Hi guys,
Any thoughts on what is an appropriate way to thank your LOR writers? I'm thinking of writing a handwritten note and mailing it to them, but does anyone else do something more elaborate?
I'm all for hand-written notes! I think they're lovely, classy, and can mean a lot to people. When I gave my thank you for LORs, it was around the holidays in December, so I gave it along with little Christmas gifts--things like a box of tea and some chocolate. I've also heard of people giving things like a mug from the school that they'll be attending to LOR writers.
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1 hour ago, CHOUFLEUR said:
Needing some advice here... I have received an offer a little less than a month ago, and while talking with the POI I told him I would be able to decide if accepting the offer or not around mid-March, as I anticipated my last interview (last week of February) will have results by then. However, the last school I interviewed at turned out to have limited spots within the department and therefore the POI I applied to didn't even know if he could take a student this year, so the wait time can't be predicted. So should I tell the POI of the first school that I would need a little bit more time to wait on this second decision, or would that be inappropriate? Thanks!
I think you're totally okay!
Even though you told them that you'd make a decision by mid-March, you have until April 15th. I don't think it's be inappropriate to tell them you need more time to make a decision. I think the exception is, of course, if the program that you already have an offer from is you're first choice--in that case, I'd go ahead and accept and not wait on the other program. If the one you're waiting on is the one you prefer, then you could say something like: "Although I hoped to be able to make a decision by mid-March, I am still waiting to hear from another program. I am sorry to keep you and those on the waitlist waiting. I am still very interested in your program. I will be sure to give you an decision as soon as I am able to, by April 15th." You can be honest--they understand that this kind of thing happens!
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April 15th is about a month away now! ? Any other waitlisters freaking out a little?!
- Keyz, psychhealth101 and PsychM
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59 minutes ago, Katie B said:
I have an unofficial offer from a program and I would like to respond with my excitement/get an update on approval from the dean (the only thing stopping the offer from being official), but I don't want my excitement to come off as my accepting the offer if it comes because I still have one more interview to go. Does anyone have advice on this? Should I disclose the last interview?
Congrats on your acceptance!!! I don't think that they'll perceive your excitement as accepting the offer, unless you say that you're accepting the offer and sign paperwork. So I wouldn't worry about that! I might say something expressing your thanks and excitement, and then say something like "I will be sure to give you a decision by April 15th." Of course they know that, but throwing that in there makes it clear that you're not yet accepting. I don't think you need to disclose the other interview, because they'll assume that you have decisions to make or other interviews to still attend.
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40 minutes ago, Gradphd123 said:
Good Afternoon,
I was recently waitlisted post interview at my top choice.
I have confirmed I would like to stay on the waitlist. I would like to stay relevant in my POIs mind.
What would anyone suggest emailing for a status update?
Here's my opinion: My advisor recommended that I not contact my POI after the initial response to their waitlist email. Some POIs perceive it as pushy (and could cut you for that) because they can't do anything until they hear from the applicant who they offered the spot to. So, I personally wouldn't email them again. I think the one exception may be if you've been admitted to another program since being waitlisted at your top choice, and you could update your POI with that info/reiterate that they're your 1st choice/ask for an update for decision-making purposes (maybe). I know waiting isn't fun! Good luck!
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1 hour ago, LethalIntent024 said:
So currently I'm freaking out because I don't know what to think.
I applied to University of Florida's Clinical Psychology program with an emphasis in Neuropsychology and noticed someone received an offer of admission last Friday. I've been compulsively checking my email every 10 minutes for the last few days and have even reached out to PI's I'm interested in to see when I'd hear an official decision. Of course, no response yet. Should I expect a rejection? I've read some programs send out their offers in waves and that I could still be in the running but I'm not sure. If ANYONE has gone through this before, please give me clarity/closure lol
Just posted a response for you in the psychology applicants thread! Check it out. Try not to freak out just yet!
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54 minutes ago, LethalIntent024 said:
So currently I'm freaking out because I don't know what to think.
I applied to University of Florida's Clinical Psychology program with an emphasis in Neuropsychology and noticed someone received an offer of admission last Friday. I've been compulsively checking my email every 10 minutes for the last few days and have even reached out to PI's I'm interested in to see when I'd hear an official decision. Of course, no response yet. Should I expect a rejection? I've read some programs send out their offers in waves and that I could still be in the running but I'm not sure. If ANYONE has gone through this before, please give me clarity/closure lol
It's hard not to freak about this kind of thing, right? Sending positivity your way.
Did you interview with them? If so, here's what I would think about this all. Either: (1) Your POI is still decision making, and they haven't sent out an offer yet. Different faculty make decisions at different times, so the offers you saw could have been for different POIs. (2) Your POI has sent out an offer to their first choice applicant and you're waitlisted.
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2 hours ago, ASDadvocate said:
Thank you for your input! This is really helpful ?
You're so welcome! I'm glad!
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2 hours ago, ASDadvocate said:
Will be declining at James Madison University's Combined-Integrated Clinical and School Psychology PsyD. POI: TS. I feel like I connected very well to this POI but I have been admitted at another program that is a better fit for my interests and long-term goals. I'm hoping to say that in my email to the program director. But what should I say to the POI I interviewed with? I feel like I should also reach out to him to thank him for the opportunity as I feel he advocated for me.
I think that's totally reasonable to tell your POI too! They understand. If I was writing the email, I'd reiterate your gratitude and how hard of a decision it was for you (if that's true), and that you hope this will open up a spot for another student on the waitlist. Good luck! It can be hard telling POIs that you're declining their offer.
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19 minutes ago, SSXX said:
Does not getting a reply from your POI for the Thank-You email you sent to him/her after the interview mean anything? The waiting is killing me...
I second what Keyz said! My experience has been the same where sometimes POIs reply, and other times not. I've been waitlisted with a reply and with no reply. Try not to worry about it (though I know it's hard not to over-analyze everything while waiting)!
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I saw two people saying they were declining Auburn offers on the results page. Could you please message me your POI? Congrats on being accepted!
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1 hour ago, Surfinnyc said:
Waiting for the PHD
Ah, gotcha ? Good luck! Waiting is the absolute worst!!
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12 minutes ago, Surfinnyc said:
Anyone hear from Rutgers?
I saw a few people post about the Rutgers PsyD program on the results page. I'm not sure about the PhD program.
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4 hours ago, psychapplicant500 said:
If it has been 1 month since my interview, and I have not heard anything regarding my admission status, is it appropriate to email my POI? How would I phrase asking about my status?
Yes! I think it's totally appropriate. I would say something like: "Dear Dr. ________, I hope that this message finds you well! I am hoping to inquire about my status post-interview. I remain very interested in your research and attending _______ University. Thank you!"
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39 minutes ago, ny2ca said:
Interviews were February 8th— I’m wondering if anyone has heard back post-interview.
Re: UNC-CH
Ah, sorry. I was thinking you meant Charlotte. Good luck!
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I'll message you!