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SocialPsych2018 got a reaction from GameOFScience818 in Fall 2020 Psychology Acceptances
School: UC-Berkeley
Type of Program: Social Psych, PhD
Acceptance Date: Unofficial email from POI on 1/31, email from department head on 2/4, official notification on portal on 2/4
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SocialPsych2018 got a reaction from PianoPsych in Fall 2020 Psychology Acceptances
School: UC-Berkeley
Type of Program: Social Psych, PhD
Acceptance Date: Unofficial email from POI on 1/31, email from department head on 2/4, official notification on portal on 2/4
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SocialPsych2018 reacted to PsycUndergrad in Interview Tips!
I always asked some variation of “what is your favourite thing about the program/department?” I thought it was interesting because sometimes I got wildly different answers, while other times all the faculty gave the same answer (unintentionally).
Similarly, I like asking why I should choose that program. Faculty seem to like that question and I’ve always gotten good responses.
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SocialPsych2018 reacted to penguinqueen in Interview Attire
Here's my advice from someone who also interviewed for clinical programs last year. Wear what makes you comfortable. ABSOLUTELY be professional in your dress, but show ankles if you want, or don't if you'd rather not. Wear maroon pants if you love color! If a PI rejects you because of an exposed ankle, you wouldn't wanna work with them anyway.
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SocialPsych2018 got a reaction from xChrisx in Interview Tips!
Hi all! I had an interview last weekend, and my biggest piece of advice is: be ready to talk!
I expected interviews to be fairly structured but they were not at all. I had 5 in total, each 20 mins, and 2-3 of the profs had no questions for me. It was just kind of "So, what do you want to talk about?" or "What questions do you have for me?" Even my POI didn't have any questions! (We had skyped last month and she seemed to feel like she already knew what she needed to know!)
So have questions, or study ideas, or topics of conversation ready.
And for the profs that did ask questions, it was almost always "what research do you want to do?" so be prepared with a short speech about that, and be prepared for follow up questions and just generally to talk about your research ideas and interests.
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SocialPsych2018 got a reaction from EHL343 in Interview Tips!
Hi all! I had an interview last weekend, and my biggest piece of advice is: be ready to talk!
I expected interviews to be fairly structured but they were not at all. I had 5 in total, each 20 mins, and 2-3 of the profs had no questions for me. It was just kind of "So, what do you want to talk about?" or "What questions do you have for me?" Even my POI didn't have any questions! (We had skyped last month and she seemed to feel like she already knew what she needed to know!)
So have questions, or study ideas, or topics of conversation ready.
And for the profs that did ask questions, it was almost always "what research do you want to do?" so be prepared with a short speech about that, and be prepared for follow up questions and just generally to talk about your research ideas and interests.
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SocialPsych2018 got a reaction from QuinnH in Interview Tips!
Hi all! I had an interview last weekend, and my biggest piece of advice is: be ready to talk!
I expected interviews to be fairly structured but they were not at all. I had 5 in total, each 20 mins, and 2-3 of the profs had no questions for me. It was just kind of "So, what do you want to talk about?" or "What questions do you have for me?" Even my POI didn't have any questions! (We had skyped last month and she seemed to feel like she already knew what she needed to know!)
So have questions, or study ideas, or topics of conversation ready.
And for the profs that did ask questions, it was almost always "what research do you want to do?" so be prepared with a short speech about that, and be prepared for follow up questions and just generally to talk about your research ideas and interests.
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SocialPsych2018 got a reaction from Coffee_and_Psychology96 in Interview Tips!
Hi all! I had an interview last weekend, and my biggest piece of advice is: be ready to talk!
I expected interviews to be fairly structured but they were not at all. I had 5 in total, each 20 mins, and 2-3 of the profs had no questions for me. It was just kind of "So, what do you want to talk about?" or "What questions do you have for me?" Even my POI didn't have any questions! (We had skyped last month and she seemed to feel like she already knew what she needed to know!)
So have questions, or study ideas, or topics of conversation ready.
And for the profs that did ask questions, it was almost always "what research do you want to do?" so be prepared with a short speech about that, and be prepared for follow up questions and just generally to talk about your research ideas and interests.
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SocialPsych2018 got a reaction from PsyHike in Interview Tips!
Hi all! I had an interview last weekend, and my biggest piece of advice is: be ready to talk!
I expected interviews to be fairly structured but they were not at all. I had 5 in total, each 20 mins, and 2-3 of the profs had no questions for me. It was just kind of "So, what do you want to talk about?" or "What questions do you have for me?" Even my POI didn't have any questions! (We had skyped last month and she seemed to feel like she already knew what she needed to know!)
So have questions, or study ideas, or topics of conversation ready.
And for the profs that did ask questions, it was almost always "what research do you want to do?" so be prepared with a short speech about that, and be prepared for follow up questions and just generally to talk about your research ideas and interests.
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SocialPsych2018 got a reaction from psychpsychpsych in Interview Tips!
Hi all! I had an interview last weekend, and my biggest piece of advice is: be ready to talk!
I expected interviews to be fairly structured but they were not at all. I had 5 in total, each 20 mins, and 2-3 of the profs had no questions for me. It was just kind of "So, what do you want to talk about?" or "What questions do you have for me?" Even my POI didn't have any questions! (We had skyped last month and she seemed to feel like she already knew what she needed to know!)
So have questions, or study ideas, or topics of conversation ready.
And for the profs that did ask questions, it was almost always "what research do you want to do?" so be prepared with a short speech about that, and be prepared for follow up questions and just generally to talk about your research ideas and interests.
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SocialPsych2018 got a reaction from Madpudding in Interview Tips!
Hi all! I had an interview last weekend, and my biggest piece of advice is: be ready to talk!
I expected interviews to be fairly structured but they were not at all. I had 5 in total, each 20 mins, and 2-3 of the profs had no questions for me. It was just kind of "So, what do you want to talk about?" or "What questions do you have for me?" Even my POI didn't have any questions! (We had skyped last month and she seemed to feel like she already knew what she needed to know!)
So have questions, or study ideas, or topics of conversation ready.
And for the profs that did ask questions, it was almost always "what research do you want to do?" so be prepared with a short speech about that, and be prepared for follow up questions and just generally to talk about your research ideas and interests.
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SocialPsych2018 got a reaction from psychologygeek in Interview Tips!
Hi all! I had an interview last weekend, and my biggest piece of advice is: be ready to talk!
I expected interviews to be fairly structured but they were not at all. I had 5 in total, each 20 mins, and 2-3 of the profs had no questions for me. It was just kind of "So, what do you want to talk about?" or "What questions do you have for me?" Even my POI didn't have any questions! (We had skyped last month and she seemed to feel like she already knew what she needed to know!)
So have questions, or study ideas, or topics of conversation ready.
And for the profs that did ask questions, it was almost always "what research do you want to do?" so be prepared with a short speech about that, and be prepared for follow up questions and just generally to talk about your research ideas and interests.
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SocialPsych2018 reacted to PsychLu in Interview Tips!
Just had my first interview. I think it went well.
Things I didn't expect:
-How little time was interviewing. 2 1-on-1 interviews (30 minutes each) and the rest was talking to grad students, dinner social, round table discussions, a presentation, and campus tours.
-The awkwardness of talking to the clinical director and other administrative staff. It was really hard to come up with questions for them (and this was after a presentation about the program that already answered any question I had).
-How much I was grilled in one of my interviews. The prof was actually asking me about specific details from my POI's journal articles.
-How casual and comfortable the interview with my POI was!
-How honest and upfront the grad students were with me about funding, stipend, and my POI's positives and negatives.
-How interesting it was to talk to the other applicants. Also, how much time I spent around/socializing with the other applicants.
Suggestions:
-Bring blister band aids, even if you think you won't need them.
-Bring floss (you'll be eating and you don't want things stuck in your teeth after breakfast/lunch).
-Plan out your bathroom visits. I'm serious. Look at your schedule and decide when would be good times to go.
-If you have a break, plan to maybe call a loved one during that time. It will be a relief to talk to someone without having to worry about your image and the loved one can give you positive affirmation and words of support. So after your call, you can head back to the interview refreshed and in a better mood.
-Have a prepared list of questions to ask your POI, written down, that you can pull out and take notes on as your POI responds.
-Even if you've read them before, go over your POI's recent journal articles on your flight there so everything is fresh in your mind.
-Bring Tylenol pm, so if you're too nervous to sleep before interview day, you can knock yourself out.
-Have some prepared statements about hobbies. They shouldn't be rehearsed, but have a bullet list in your mind, because you will be surprised how often they become a talking point.
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SocialPsych2018 reacted to PsychPhdBound in *I is stressed* venting thread for Fall 2020 Applicants
Ugh, he sounds like someone who would be an awful advisor. This was an awful interview because of him, not you! You're amazing and brilliant and absolutely qualified to be in a PhD program. Doesn't sound like someone I'd want to work with for 5-6 years. I want to be somewhere where I'm appreciated, not that makes me cry during first impressions, but I know this is a very personal process.
About the letter, that is unfortunate if it's true (not that you're lying but that he might be exaggerating), but hopefully your LOR writer wouldn't have agreed to submit a letter if they didn't believe in you.
Try to stay strong but if you need some time to sit in the disappointment, then you take it! I'm in my own pit today :).
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SocialPsych2018 reacted to yeeboi in ~~Good Application Season 2020 Vibes~~
With the *I is stressed* venting thread being fairly active (which I appreciate greatly), I thought I'd start the antithesis of it: an "I feel capable and ready to go into my interview and I would like to share my positive thoughts to others" or "Things aren't working out exactly the way I want but it'll all be okay" or "I'm getting a ton of interviews and I just want to say I'm happy" thread.
Me personally, I'm feeling pretty excited about my interview. Obviously the nerves are still intact, but I'm in a good mood and very aware of how lucky I am to be in this position and to have had such wonderful opportunities in my life. Whatever happens this year, I know I should be happy with the work I put in--I think we all should!
If you're feeling positive, post some encouraging words here for others who may need a boost. The one rule is that I think we should refrain from bragging or trying to covertly one-up each other with our achievements. Post things you're proud of, obviously, but make sure it isn't to prove some sort of academic superiority.
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SocialPsych2018 got a reaction from FarShadey in Fall 2020 Social/Personality Psychology PhD
Got invited to skype interview @ U Hawaii. Feel free to DM me for POI.
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SocialPsych2018 got a reaction from PianoPsych in Fall 2020 Social/Personality Psychology PhD
Got invited to skype interview @ U Hawaii. Feel free to DM me for POI.
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SocialPsych2018 got a reaction from imemine in Fall 2020 Social/Personality Psychology PhD
Got invited to skype interview @ U Hawaii. Feel free to DM me for POI.
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SocialPsych2018 reacted to HIP613 in Fall 2020 Social/Personality Psychology PhD
My POI who I had been in contact with prior to apps emailed me last week and said they are meeting to make the short list the first week of Feb. and that they will have on campus invites in early Marchish
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SocialPsych2018 reacted to PokePsych in Interview Attire
at my interviews a lot of people were carrying backpacks. I wouldn't stress it too much.
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SocialPsych2018 got a reaction from mmmmcoffee in Interview Attire
I think I'm going to have to end up using a backpack... between my laptop, water bottle, notebook, and some sort of document holder. I'm not sure how else I could manage it all. I realize it's a bit informal, but it also seems like the only practical option.
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SocialPsych2018 reacted to PsychPhdBound in Fall 2020 Social/Personality Psychology PhD
Hopefully you sent a thank you email after your Skype, but I'd wait until Monday to follow-up. I've heard from a couple of my POI's over the weekend. I think for alot of them it's when they get caught up with emails. As we all know, while this is our entire world and everything we think about, it's just a tiny % of their jobs and isn't necessarily top of mind for them. Good luck!!
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SocialPsych2018 reacted to PsychPhdBound in Interview Attire
No, don't wear it. This process is meant to present the best versions of our actual selves, not for us to try and fit into some cultural expectations. I don't wear makeup (I'm a woman) and don't plan on changing that for my visits. This is my first time applying, but I was in my post-bacc program last year when applicants came for visiting day and you could TOTALLY tell who was uncomfortable in their clothes and who wasn't. Definitely look sharp and put together (I didn't see any jeans accept at the socials), but be yourself and wear comfortable shoes. I will be in nice wrap dresses for all of my visits, not packing a single blazer. But I'm also 37 and a little more at home in my sense of self than I know many other people are. It can be hard when you're in your early 20's (I don't know if you are) to feel confident enough to just be the shiniest version of yourself. But I'm sure you'll shine in so many ways, don't stress too much about the outfit!
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SocialPsych2018 reacted to andhowdoesthatmakeyoufeel in Interview Tips!
Sure!
This particular interview was fairly short with each PI. 15 minutes with professors I wasn't applying to work with, 30 minutes with my POI. In essence, they all asked "tell me about yourself, why are you here?" And then my POI just held a normal conversation. I wasn't quizzed on anything, no one asked about my previous research (except that I had done it, and in brief what my experience was). The only real question my POI asked me was "What would you say makes you happy?" which was interesting. They were very firm on the fact that they only want to work with pleasant people, and seemed fairly interested in who I was as a person.
You'll definitely be asking most of the questions if it's anything like mine was.
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SocialPsych2018 reacted to penguinqueen in Interview Tips!
This is a great opportunity to ask more questions about the atmosphere of the program, collaborations between professors, (if the rapport is good) ask how they feel students are doing under the PI you are interviewing with, life in the city, classes they teach, ask about their research interests. Ask about strengths/ weaknesses of the program. If they supervise practicum students, you could discuss clinical work, etc.