pgt2018
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I would agree that connections play a large role in the application process. I know of (many) successful applicants in the past/current cycle who did not have 20 pubs, subpar GPAs, etc, but have given their soul to well-established POIs in the field for the past however many years prior to applying.
i think ultimately as a POI, it is very difficult to pick a grad student from hundreds of deeply committed/passionate and, if I may say, overqualified candidates. Even if someone looks AMAZING on paper and the credentials are second to none, he/she may still be a psychopath who you won't want to deal with for the next 5 years. So ultimately you fall on the LOR assessments and if that LOR writer is someone that you already know and whose opinion you deeply respect, then clearly you are more likely to judge this candidate favorably.
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I’ve received several invitations to interview/recruitment weekends and wondering if I should ask specific questions about the interview day itself e.g. who I’ll be meeting (other than your POI), interview format, what I should expect to present / talk about, etc.
Most schools have an admin person taking care of interview weekend, but one school in particular has their grad students handle interview wknd. Most of the info they send out seems to be very generic so I want to get more details for prep.
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14 hours ago, Psyhopeful said:
Would the person who got the invite to Michigan’s interview weekend be willing to share their POI initials with me in a PM please? Also, congratulations!
same here (if you dont mind PMing me)!! i've been waiting to hear from them as well...congrats!!!
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anyone heard from michigan or minnesota ICD yet?
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is it considered poor form to contact POI or grad admission department to check on your application status if you haven't heard from them? I'm wondering if my application got missed somehow.
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11 hours ago, Psyhopeful said:
I got my travel arrangements email the other day, so I would guess that maybe they’re done with the invites. I was also told when I was called last week that they had voted to invite me. Sorry.
Did you happen to hear how many were invited so far? Or do all of the faculty invite someone? I’ve only seen 3 here in the results section.
Thanks for sharing, that’s helpful. It definitely gave me a peace of mind so now I can focus on the invites I’ve already received. It does sting though, especially after I had (what I thought was) a very good discussion with the POI prior to application.
I really wish this process would allow for feedback so we know what we could improve on and have it be a learning experience.
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is it safe to assume that i won't be receiving an interview invite from UCLA at this point? seems that many of the developmental POIs have extended their interview invitations (and i heard elsewhere that the committee had voted on who to invite). i dont know if i should still holding on to hope or start setting my expectation elsewhere...
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hey guys, joining the conversation. my top choice just extended an invitation but i have already committed to another school that i am also considering (preliminary - accepted 2 days ago; no tickets purchased yet). will it hurt my chances if i ask to reschedule for my top choice school?
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20 hours ago, DevelopingThoughts said:
Just had an informal chat with POI from Michigan, she wouldn’t tell me when notifications go out but there isn’t an interview weekend for Michigan, just a recruitment weekend (this goes ditto for University of Minnesota)
Well at least we know the apps have trickled down to the PIs.
Have you heard anything re: Minnesota?
And that UCLA post in the results page really freaked me out, I wonder if that’s an official interview notice (because I haven’t heard anything from them at all since my Skype call with POI pre-app).
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4 hours ago, DevSci said:
UPDATE: Crazy timing, just 5 mins after posing, I got a call from UCI -- they explained the situation and invited me to the interview on Jan 13-14. ?
lol that's so bizarre. so are you STILL going to have a call with that POI who texted you?? is this a standard practice? what if you didnt have a texting plan? i have so many questions! lol
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i just thought of a better/more interesting way to conceptualize my personal statement(s) but it's too late because everything has been submitted!! UGH. i wish i never thought of it.
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Got my first email for a Skype interview today!!! It was so unexpected (It hasn’t even crossed my mind today).
Any advice on how to prep? Ive spoken to many POIs prior to application but I feel a little more nervous now because I get the impression that this is a bit more official.
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tomorrow is Friday though! so im holding on hope...
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did all of you speak to POIs prior to applying?
i spoke to several POIs either over the phone/skype and i dont know if its common for them to ask for another phone/skype call before making a decision. i'm nervous as other people are already getting notice for an interview...
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12 hours ago, DevelopingThoughts said:
Also it’s pretty well known in Dev Psych that most programs don’t interview - that is if you get invited to campus you’re basically in!
Such a stark contrast to clinical psych you must feel bad for them haha
i would actually prefer for them to interview me! it gives you one more opportunity to "make your case" instead of just on paper. i feel that i do a better job selling myself in person.
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im glad someone started this up! i think there was an old dev psych thread but it died down. how is everyone holding up with the waiting period?
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31 minutes ago, brainwrangler said:
I had recurring dreams about quitting science to become a dairy farmer. Maybe it's a sign.
Good luck to everyone! I'm trying to keep my mind on work, but it's been tough (posting this from the lab...). I've got a screening interview tomorrow and need to pester some programs about what they did with my transcripts/GRE scores, so I'm not totally out of the woods yet.
LOL this is the best. i was thinking about what i would do if i don't get into any programs this year and a career change might be nice.
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2 hours ago, DevelopingThoughts said:
To be clear, I’m applying to dev psych programs which may be faster then other specialities
just wondering - did the admission office contact you or the PI directly? and did you speak to this PI prior to application?
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2 hours ago, davidfreire20 said:
Honestly same I keep getting emails with “Here’s your ID to check the status of your application that’s under review” and I’m like stop it just email me when there’s an interview update
Lol I’m just getting these today. Happy to hear anything at all.
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25 minutes ago, DevelopingThoughts said:
Posted this on the results page, but got an email from Yale for a skype interview!
congrats!!! thats amazing!
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2 hours ago, higaisha said:
Anyone sending their POIs an email after they submit? Last time I was in contact with most was in August, think it'd be nice to remind them to keep an eye out for my app.
I did and all of them responded back with a thanks with an update! or looking forward to reviewing it!
so I think it won't hurt. personally, I think it adds a human touch.
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4 minutes ago, HAC said:
Hey does anyone know how flexible schools are with interviews? Do schools typically allow Skype interviews or are they very strict about in-person interviews?
From what I understand, Skype interviews varies according to the PIs. For in-person interviews, schools may be willing to schedule around you. The ones that are less flexible may have already posted on their websites when interviews are going to be held.
Fall 2019 Developmental Psychology Thread
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i'm sort of in the same boat with you. i've gotten accepted to one of my top choices but i've decided to still go to all my interviews. reason being (1) as @Psyhopeful said, you never know if this school is going to be a better environment or a better fit. it's good to keep an open mind. (2) visiting other schools may bring up questions or things that you never thought of before for e.g. what if the second school is able to offer you an amazing funding package or has this resource that you never thought existed before? that knowledge can also help you later on, when you decide on things to consider for your post-doc (3) networking opportunity!! you will have a chance to meet with renowned faculty in your field and that in itself is an opportunity you should never pass up. you are also going to meet fellow prospectives that you can network and learn from - these are people that later on you will meet at conferences anyway so its good to start your networking from now!