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    Fall 2018 Waitlist Thread

    in Psychology Forum

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    20 minutes ago, CounselingPsychApp2018 said:

    So this is probably a dumb question..

    But since 4/15 is on a Sunday, will faculty be working to accommodate last minute decisions? Is there a chance we could hear from places we've been waitlisted over the weekend? 

    CUDPC says when April 15th happens on a weekend, people have until midnight the following Monday to decide.......here's to another 24 hours of potential waiting!!

     

    http://cudcp.wildapricot.org/Resources/Documents/CUDCP Policy on Graduate Program Offers and Acceptances (FULL version).pdf

    Let’s just TALK about it...

    in Waiting it Out

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    6 minutes ago, worried2018 said:

    One of the schools I'm waitlisted for are one spring break for a week starting today. Does that mean there won't be any decisions made during this time? . after the break that's a week left until April15th then... oh gosh... 

    It depends, I used to work in an admissions office that did  not close for Spring break. It probably comes down to if whoever the point person is for notifying you (DCT, POI, Admissions Coordinator) is off for the week. 

    Fall 2018 Waitlist Thread

    in Psychology Forum

    Posted

    9 hours ago, Becks_Psych said:

    2 years ago I was waitlisted and never made it off the list. This year I was in the same position again and didn't think the outcome would be any different, which was slightly disheartening. But today I got a phone call that I was accepted off the waitlist, and it made all the agony and waiting worth it. Sometimes you'll make it off the waitlist, sometimes you won't. But you just have to keep trying. Life is short and there's only so much time to do what you want to do. So if this is your passion and what you see yourself doing, don't give up! Keep fighting and pushing forward with the confidence that you are good enough!

    Congratulations! and thank you for sharing, it really is uplifting and motivating to hear these stories :) 

    Let’s just TALK about it...

    in Waiting it Out

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    Sorry if this is an inappropriate use for this forum but I need to talk about it!!!

    I'm wondering if anyone has had a similar experience and can alleviate my anxiety~
     
    I recently visited a program and interviewed with two POIs.
    The first one told me that she thought we are a match mid way through the interview and asked if I was leaning more towards her or the other POI. I told her I felt we are a match too, but I felt the need to meet the other professor before I could really know who I would best work with. She respected that.
    I met with the second POI, who right off the bat before interviewing me at all asked me if I was more interested in working with her or the other POI. I told her I was very interested in the other professor's lab but wanted the opportunity to speak with her. She described her specific current research goals with me and I said that it seemed like the other professor was a closer match. She did not interview me at all. According to other applicants this professor did not ask them about who they preferred to work with and they all had normal interviews. 
    I don't know how to feel about this! Why did the second professor blow me off? It seems like either a really good sign or a really bad sign and I cannot stop thinking about it. 
     
    Thanks in advance for any input, solidarity and support are so so important. 

    Fall 2018 Clinical Psych Interview Invites

    in Psychology Forum

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    11 hours ago, ClinicalPsych94 said:

    I was invited to interview at 5 of the 9 programs I applied to, but I'm feeling dejected after this whole process. I have yet to hear back from a few schools, but the odds don't seem to be in my favor in terms of number of interviewees vs. spots available. Does anyone have any advice for becoming a better applicant next cycle? Or advice in terms of back-up career options other applicants have considered? Or general advise on how to manage feeling broken down that so much hard work and waiting may result in nothing? I don't mean to be a downer, I'm so grateful to have gotten the opportunity to interview in the first place, but it's a grueling process. 

    I think unfortunately it is true that it sometimes is just luck. I had a professor tell me that I was "a perfect fit" for a program and "exactly what they needed" and I got wait listed. Of course the credentials (GPA, GREs, experience, presentations, pubs, etc.) are very important, but I've gotten feedback that those are just for narrowing things down. The Applicants that get chosen are those who know how to hold a compelling, articulate, but most importantly, authentic conversation during the interview. In my first couple interviews I had the problem of getting too nervous and becoming rigid and losing my flexibility and authenticity a bit. If you're in an interview, they're already impressed with you as a student. You don't have to sell your smarts, you have to sell the rest of you! This of course may just be my experience (I've only interviewed at 5 schools as well) but all the feedback I've gotten has told me that when it comes down to the top 20 or so best applicants, the ones who were easy to talk to are the stand outs, all credentials aside. 

    This process sucks. Its a real blow to the ego. Remember you are AMAZING for being motivated enough to put yourself through this and for getting interview invites in the first place! 

    Also, when this process has me down, I really enjoy this thread. Full of good laughs and relatable content :)

     

    Fall 2018 Clinical Psych Interview Invites

    in Psychology Forum

    Posted

    I'm wondering if anyone has had a similar experience and can alleviate my anxiety~
     
    I recently visited a program and interviewed with two POIs.
    The first one told me that she thought we are a match mid way through the interview and asked if I was leaning more towards her or the other POI. I told her I felt we are a match too, but I felt the need to meet the other professor before I could really know who I would best work with. She respected that.
    I met with the second POI, who right off the bat before interviewing me at all asked me if I was more interested in working with her or the other POI. I told her I was very interested in the other professor's lab but wanted the opportunity to speak with her. She described her specific current research goals with me and I said that it seemed like the other professor was a closer match. She did not interview me at all. According to other applicants this professor did not ask them about who they preferred to work with and they all had normal interviews.
    I don't know how to feel about this! Did I just harm my chances of getting into the program?

    Fall 2018 Clinical Psych Interview Invites

    in Psychology Forum

    Posted

    12 hours ago, 2ndTimeHopeful said:

    I have been invited to an upcoming interview day. The invitation states that I will be interviewed by two faculty members. They did not specify which professors would be conducting the interviews. I was well prepared for my previous interviews but not sure what to do for this one. Do I need to familiarize myself with every professor on staff or just focus on my requested POI’s even though I’m not sure if I will be meeting with them. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you. 

    In my experience the interviewer won't expect you to know details about their work. When I have have had interviews with 'surprise' people my interests/goals/background seemed to be more important to them. It doesn't hurt to talk about your interest in your POI as well because they can bring that back to the admissions committee. Hope this helps and good luck!!!

    Fall 2018 Clinical Psych Interview Invites

    in Psychology Forum

    Posted

    13 hours ago, ML8 said:

    Hi! I know they have one more interview day on Thursday 15th and then convene on March 8th or 9th to make decisions. The student I met on my interview day told me its a lengthy process, where they need to present your "write ups/assessments" from your interviewer to the admissions committee and then they decide. It sounds like a very unbiased process - I was very impressed. 

    As for the interview itself, it was very thought-provoking and challenging but I enjoyed it. I was so terribly nervous because it was my first interview, and its my first choice that i didn't respond the way I would have liked and dont feel I presented my best self, but I cant go back in time.  What was yours like? Do you feel like you got a better sense for the program?

    That is EXACTLY how I felt! It was my first interview too! I truly felt I was overprepared in all the wrong ways and I can't stop thinking about very specific things I said that I wish I articulated differently.

    I was also very impressed by their process. They clearly make no decisions lightly, which is why you should feel great about getting the interview in the first place :) I absolutely loved the conversation I had with the faculty I interviewed with but I think the student I interviewed with might not be impressed. But you're right, its out of our hands now and I guess we'll just have to have faith in their democratic process.......

    Fall 2018 Clinical Psych Interview Invites

    in Psychology Forum

    Posted

    Hey everyone,
    I just received an invite from the University of Hartford to interview. However, two of their four possible interview dates had already passed when I received the invite. Is it possible there was an error and I somehow received the email late or is it normal that they would send an invite after they're already halfway done?
     
    Also, do you think it will be a problem if I can only attend one of the two days left? Really hoping they can accommodate...
    Thanks for the input! :)


    Interviews: CUNY, Suffolk U, Springfield College, U Hartford
    Rejections: Rutgers, Clark
    Acceptances: ???

    Fall 2018 Clinical Psych Interview Invites

    in Psychology Forum

    Posted

    7 minutes ago, SarahTonin said:

    Soooo has anyone heard anything from Harvard, Wisconsin-Madison, or Northwestern Weinberg between now and then last time I asked this question or are we all in limbo for now? They usually got back to applicants by now, so I guess assume rejection if I hear nothing by the end of this week?

    I feel like all the forums I follow have gone dead hahah. The silence and uncertainty are killing me!

    Fall 2018 Clinical Psych Interview Invites

    in Psychology Forum

    Posted

    9 hours ago, psynerd said:

    Does any one know when rutgers psyd program starts to send interview invites?

    i know that their application was due not so long ago, but I’m wondering if it’ll be some time soon!

    thank you :)

    I believe they review applications until the end of January, so its possible to hear something next week but more likely the first week of February. Good luck! 

    Fall 2018 Clinical Psych Interview Invites

    in Psychology Forum

    Posted

    11 minutes ago, dr. bubbles said:

    Hey, I did not receive an invite, but by looking at the results page it looks like interviews went out for Dr. Heidi Levitt, and Dr. Paul Nestor, and potentially other unnamed PI's.

    thanks and congrats on your interviews! i don't want to give up on Umass but their notification deadline is tomorrow...:unsure:

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