[Fall 2018 CANADIAN clinical psychology]

Has anyone heard from McGill (clinical psych) or Concordia?

[Fall 2018 Canadian Application Prep]

Does anyone know if Ryerson requires GRE? It doesn't seem like it from the website. http://www.ryerson.ca/psychology/programs/graduate/admission-requirements/ 

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55 minutes ago, Neposydko said:

Oh ok! I guess your undergrad was at a French university? 

I'm asking for the GPA because universities like to look at the grades that you got in your pre-required psych classes, since those are more indicative of your performance in the grad program later on. In fact, some even mention that they look exclusively at the psych GPA. So maybe your relevant GPA is actually way higher than 3.7? 

Regardless, the universities will take into account your psych classes, so maybe that increases your GPA?

Yes, I studied in French at uOttawa. Hmm that is interesting! My psych classes will for sure improve my GPA if that is the case. The only reason it is lower is from all the chemistry courses I took. Thanks for your input! Really appreciate it

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3 minutes ago, Neposydko said:

Hello!

Your research specs do look great! I think this is a big strength in your application for sure. Is your GPA your Health Sciences program GPA, or the one you're getting for your online psych courses? 

Also, McGill does require the General GRE for their Clinical Program applications :/ Here is the link to the requirements: https://www.mcgill.ca/psychology/graduate/prospective-students/admission-requirements-procedures

 

The GPA is from my Health Sci degree, not sure how I would calculate for the extra courses... wouldn't I just add them to the tally of other classes? Would appreciate some help in this area. 

McGill does not require GRE if your first language is French (which mine is!)

 

 

[Fall 2018 Canadian Application Prep]

Hello all,

I'm applying to McGill (have a supervisor lined up), UQAM and Concordia in Clinical Psych. First time applying so any advice would be useful.

I have a somewhat unconventional background: I have a bachelor of Health Sciences. But I'm doing online Athabasca courses to get all my psych credits required by L'Ordres des psychologues du Québec.

GPA is 3.7 which I worry is too low.

I have lots of work and volunteer experience in health and mental health, and I now work as an RA on a youth mental health project (very big and prestigious). I have a publication in molecular biology, but I will be presenting at a conference in October on a psych related topic so I feel my research chops are okay.

Not doing GRE because it's not required where I'm applying. 

Any input would be great, and I thought I would share my background so that others might do the same, I find it helps to get an idea of what's normal/where everyone is at.

Thanks!