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You would have to talk to the program directly to get the best answer. However, as long as you are graduating before the start of the fall term, it shouldn't be an issue, as you are not delaying your acceptance. 

A lot of programs have cut-offs of 3.5, so that may be a snag. If you get high GRE scores, that can counterbalance it a bit. You can also apply for some masters degrees, as an MA gpa will show you can do graduate level work. 
Also, if you're applying for PhD programs in clinical psych, I would strongly caution you against geographically limiting yourself. The statistical odds of getting into an individual program are about 1-2%, with an overall probability of about 8%-10%. It is very competitive. The biggest admissions factor is often research fit. If you start geographically limiting yourself, you decrease your odds of admission. You can always go back to California once you complete your educational requirements. California and NYC seem to be some of the most sought-after programs with significantly more applicants each year than other solid programs away from these areas. 

A lot of programs have cut-offs of 3.5, so that may be a snag. If you get high GRE scores, that can counterbalance it a bit. You can also apply for some masters degrees, as an MA gpa will show you can do graduate level work. 
Also, if you're applying for PhD programs in clinical psych, I would strongly caution you against geographically limiting yourself. The statistical odds of getting into an individual program are about 1-2%, with an overall probability of about 8%-10%. It is very competitive. The biggest admissions factor is often research fit. If you start geographically limiting yourself, you decrease your odds of admission. You can always go back to California once you complete your educational requirements. California and NYC seem to be some of the most sought-after programs with significantly more applicants each year than other solid programs away from these areas. 

You would have to talk to the program directly to get the best answer. However, as long as you are graduating before the start of the fall term, it shouldn't be an issue, as you are not delaying your acceptance. 

Gotcha. I think if you're interested in getting a PhD in the future, B may be a better option anyway just because it's more in-line with your research interests and will probably set you up for successful PhD applications. 

Something along the lines of "thank you for the opportunity to interview with your program. I was hoping you could provide some feedback on how I can improve my application for the following cycle."

@Adelaide9216 First things first, I am really proud of the person you are right now; independent, knowledgeable, confident and humble. I think not fitting in is what distinguishes you and will also distinguish your partner from all the other men out there whom you will definitely find in the future. Don't beat yourself for not yet finding a partner and continue to do what you love doing. I have realized after being in a relationship that self-love is so much more important than loving your significant other. Also, don't consider love and career as mutually exclusive. Keep patience and you will not have to give up on either one of them.   

I don't think I said that it is selfish for people to carefully consider their offers nor did I state that anywhere on this forum. I only questioned your assumption that it 'does not matter' when you get of the waitlist - because let's be honest - other than the psychological stress that can't be good (aren't we all psychologists here?!), going to grad school massively impacts people's lives and the sooner people know what they're up to the better...  I think it's only wise to consider one's offers very very carefully and think a bit about them - I think that sentiment is shared by everyone here. If you end up in a situation where you're waitlisted for your number one and because of that cannot commit to another program until the last moment - also fair game. And sure, people need time to weight their options and they should take their time. However, there is no point in holding on onto your 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc. offer for no other reason than just having them. I think that is also the reason why the 'rule of thumb' is to not hold on to more than two offers at a time when you made up your mind (preferably even less). As soon as you decide you have better alternatives, free up the spot for somebody else. Schools will also greatly appreciate it (for all the obvious reasons, they may also be missing out on candidates because they did not wait on the waitlist till the last minute for various reasons, etc. Plus it shows respect and enthusiasm). So simply don't wait till the last minute to decide simply because you can. 

While some faculty may look at the low undergrad GPA as a negative, most probably won't care as you have a high masters GPA (indicating you can do graduate level work) and a high GRE. You are definitely not the 1st person to bomb undergrad and then get it together later in life, and you won't be the last. 

Research experience and products (posters/pubs) will mean more than your undergrad GPA. If you don't have any as of yet, it may be better for you to spend extra time getting research experience and applying in 2021, as i don't know how much you'll be able to accomplish in the time before 2020 apps are due. 

Last year, I interviewed around that date and heard back about a month later. 

I got rejected from what was supposed to be my dream program, but that after visiting and having many conversations with my POI, I actually felt really conflicted about. I loved everyone I met in the department, but did not feel so comfortable with my POI and their style of working and just some other hints that raised tiny red flags. So in a weird way, I’m relieved? I think I would’ve felt that the strength of the program would’ve made me feel like I had to choose it and just endure. Some of the other professors and grad students told me point blank that I might be better off elsewhere and I really appreciated that honesty. One even told me flat out that one of my other offers is the better choice! So, I’m not sad like I thought I would be. And my POi actually wrote me a very kind email with some very helpful tips about my thesis project and wished me well. Plus another professor emailed to say they’d still like to work with me wherever I end up. So all in all, it was a great rejection all around, go figure!
This just goes to show you that it’s a really good idea to be as candid as you feel comfortable being, and to ask good questions, because finding out your dream school isn’t actually your dream school can be a good thing, and still work out in the end. I am much less stressed now!

I got accepted into my top choice!!!!!!!! With a fellowship!!!!!!

A. Not having an MA doesn't mean you are behind or belong any less than the other people in your cohort. You got accepted, meaning you belong. Also, if everyone else came in with previous grad school experience and you didn't, I think that shows your innate abilities even more so because you were still clearly able to impress the admissions committee. 
B. You've been in school for a week. Give yourself some more time to make friends. As you said, you're trying to figure things out and adjust to your new surroundings. I would imagine the rest of your cohort is probably in the same boat. Get used to your neighborhood, your classes, your daily workload, etc. Friendships should hopefully develop over time. 
C. Chances are, people don't think you stick out as much as you think. Social anxiety often leads a person to believe that everyone is staring at them when they aren't. As a general rule, you also don't really want to talk about your research in class unless it is directly related to the discussion at hand and moves along the conversation. So if your research is different, you may be able to provide a different incite into the topic at hand. 
Just remember, PhD cohorts are small. If you got in, that's because you are intelligent and bring somerhing unique and special to the program. Also, given that you're in LA (I'm assuming you mean Los Angeles) there was probably pretty stiff competition for your spot. 
It's scary uprooting your life and starting over. Just try to go with the flow and enjoy your new experiences as they come. Get to know the people in your department, as well as grad students in other departments. Making friends in grad school isn't really the same as when you're 18 and a college freshman. Sometimes it takes more time to develop a bond.
Good luck!

Agreed. Unfortunately, rejection is just the name of the game in this field. Once you finally get accepted, you then get rejected from externship sites, internship sites, journals, post-docs....
You definitely need to get used the feeling and learn how to persevere. 

You don't need to feel obligated to any 1 program. It's the name of the game, and they will understand. If the opportunities at both programs are on par, as a *slightly* older individual, I would weigh the financial aspect very heavily. While 5-7 years is a lot of time, it is also not the rest of your life. If you can get a quality education doing the kind of work you want to do in an environment you feel comfortable in while still being able to pay off debts and become a home owner, you will A. Be less stressed in the program because you don't have to worry about pinching pennies to pay rent and forgoing going out with friends, etc. B. Setting yourself up for a strong future and in a position to move wherever it is that you want to move to (as long as there are job opportunities of course) after you graduate. 
Edit: I just want to stress that there is no right or wrong answer in this situation. You need to do whatever you feel is best for you, and that can be different for different people. 

This is such great advice. I got rejected from all but one school the first time I applied. I knew that school wasn’t the right choice for me, but I went anyway because I was so sad and dejected. I made it for a year before withdrawing and deciding I was NOT going to be a psychologist. I became a bartender, a buyer for a clothing store, and then became a social worker (which I loved tbh). Anyway, TEN years later, I’m reapplying. I haven’t gotten in anywhere at this point, but my outlook is so different. It is such a crazy, competitive, unfair, sometimes nonsense, heartbreaking process. Don’t get me wrong, I’ll be sad if I don’t get in (SO SAD), but I have learned more about myself and what I want personally and professionally over the last ten years than I would have if I had just gotten in. I’ve moved a ton, made a family, made mistakes, learned, helped people, helped myself, and came back to psychology because I love it & I’m going to keep on trying even if it doesn’t work out for me this time. Your worth isn’t defined by this, even though it may feel that way. You are more than this and you may be so surprised by all you can accomplish by taking some more time before going to a program. You have your WHOLE LIFE to be a psychologist. It will always be there whether it begins this year, next, or in ten (hi!), or twenty, or whatever!! Rejection hurts. But as someone who was so hurt that I literally needed a break from the field, I can tell you that it heals, and I truly feel like in my case, it was for the best (corny AF but true!). Give yourself a hug, put on a great movie (Crazy Rich Asians is a great feel good movie), pour yourself some wine, and remind yourself that you are a rockstar no matter what. 

Uniqlo has stores in the US too! I live in the northeast and my coat is from them. I love them!

I started using a lit review table to organize all my articles for certain projects. My advisor recommended it to me. Something like this this. You can change the columns to fit your needs. This was just the best example Google Search offered. 
Also, I will highlight/annotate the article as I read (whether in paper or PDF form) and then enter the information into the table when I'm done with it because I want the table to capture some of the more global concepts. 

As @ringoandme stated, most portals have a checklist and other measures to ensure nothing is missing from the applicant package. 
This process often makes people paranoid. While you can email graduate admissions, I would advise against it unless you really really think that you forgot to upload something. Once you submit, all you can do is wait for a notification of some kind from the school. 

My dude with the 4 offers who posted in the results section (particularly for Duke).I had two and let go of one in a day. One of the programs I REALLY loved and still had to say no. 
Don’t be a dick. There are people waiting to hear back, potentially from the same places. 
Also if you’re trolling, stop being an a**hole. 
I hope you’re not trying to be a therapist cause the lack of empathy is frightening. 
 

CCNY is part of the CUNY Grad Center, which is an R1. They are balanced, but definitely emphasize research. 
Also, most programs in the NY metro area are either psychodynamic or integrated (CBT and psychodynamic). A good chunk of the externship training sites are also psychodynamic. 

Sure -- if you know you're not going to go based on another offer, then it's best to withdraw your application or decline the interview asap. The 4 places I'm interviewing are pretty evenly matched (with different but significant drawbacks to each). I've been admitted to 2 and could see wrestling with them for awhile if I'm admitted to all 4.

It means the program has accepted you but the administration needs to approve your application (dean's office usually has final say but they typically go with the program's recommendations). 

Agreed. It can definitely be...different. I feel like there is a lot of really good information to be gleaned though. I'm only a 1st year but I feel like I have come in with a lot of information that people get through experience by reading through SDN.