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I think you should be fine. I believe it takes five days for the schools to get the scores according to ETS. If you sent your scores on the day of the test, it should have arrived or even about to arrive by now. Plus you still have 2 weeks before then.

Hey all, I am having difficulty condensing my personal statement to about 300-500 words and needed someone to help me condense and offer any great feedback. Anyone willing to help me?

Hey all, I'm wondering if anyone who is currently applying or has applied to the University of Maryland(Baltimore ) program knows if the 300-500 word statement of purpose applies to this program.

Maybe that would be best and people won't get bogged on here. Other can be added if they wanted to be.

Hey ya'll, Can I jump onto this SOP exchange too. I also have a research interest in trauma. I would be willing to exchange SOPs too.

Hey, Question for all those reapplying. Do you have to resubmit all of your materials again especially your LORs?

I had a quick question for you all. Are you using APA standard double space and 12 point font size for your personal statements?

Hey all, I would also like some help and advice on my personal statement. Any constructive criticism are welcome. https://docs.google.com/document/d/14nOIigPLnU-WlpkpI9nB-rJKvkyHQCTI6lp-wGao6II/edit# Thank you

I also have 13 schools on my list. I think I would apply to more if it wasn't costing an upwards of almost 2000 dollars for applications. I do think 13 is more than enough and I am excited for the schools I have selected. I even had to stop myself from adding more to the list once I hit 13. I am going to go back next month and look through all the professors to make sure I am actually interested in all the schools and be objective about it and see if I need to cut any schools out.

Hey Psygeek, What was the safety school abroad that you applied to?

I also know that most programs require the subject test, if you do not have a background in psychology. I do agree that you will be well received but probably might need to take the subject test.

Hey, I also keep adjusting my schools and revisiting the list over and over. PhD: Northern Illinois, University of Wisconsin, University of Toledo, University of Nebraska, John Jay College, Utah state University, UCSD, U Missouri – St Louis, University of Nebraska, University of Memphis, University of Maryland Baltimore, University of Colorado. Above is what I have so far and I haven't looked much into psyD as I need funding and do not think I want to take any loans to spend that long in school. I trying to find funded programs in this area. Also, like you mentioned APA internship rates are ridiculous for PsyD programs that I have seen. Have you emailed any of you POIs?

Hey all, This is what I have so far. I am giving this application season a try and seeing how it goes. I have very little hope as I feel I have very little research experience. If it does't work out, I have plans to get more research experience but just going to see how this all goes. It doesn't hurt to try and then fail and know you gave it your all. Program of Interest: PhD in Clinical Psychology, PsyD in Clinical Psychology, Master as backup Schools of Interest: PhD: Northern Illinois, University of Wisconsin, University of Toledo, University of Nebraska, John Jay College, Utah state University, UCSD, U Missouri – St Louis, University of Nebraska, University of Memphis, University of Maryland Baltimore, University of Colorado PsyD: Going to consider just one maybe 2 that have good funding. Haven't found alot of them. Masters: Illinois State University Research Interests: Etiology and interventions for trauma in non-western victims, immigrant mental health disparities; culturally- and contextually-appropriate interventions; minority mental health, particularly in the African community. How effective western-based treatments and interventions are in treating trauma/PTSD in non-western victims and perpetrators. Educational Background: B.A. in Psychology, 3.7 GPA Things I'm Not Worried About: - GPA - Letters of Recommendations - My fit into programs: I am pretty confident with the professors I have looked into and how I fit in with them. - Planning on killing my Personal Statement - I have my research thesis which is pretty close to my interest - 3 years of clinical experience working with autistic kids and providing evidence based treatment. - 2 poster presentation on my presentation at MPA Things I'm Worried About: -I went to a pretty small private College where we did not have Research labs. We were encouraged right from the get go to engage in student led research in different courses with professor supervision ofcourse. My Research experience is about a year and the half all together. My interest in trauma came from non-research based experience. -I have been out of college and working for about 3yrs and not much research done in that time. -As a career, I want to collaborate with psychologists in non-western countries and bring awareness to certain psychological instruments we can make use of and make bring about interventions, research, preventions, and etiology that is based on non-western victims. I also want to practice but scared to mention this in the app as I don't want to be seen as deceitful. I am very interested in African research but also don't want to limit myself to just that and want to helpful to others too. -I am horribly scared of the GRE since I haven't taken it yet -I want to do research but not make it the only thing I do my entire career. I am passionate about therapy for African victims of trauma as I am African too.

Hey RidiculousResearcher, Looks like we are applying to just about the same schools and also have the same research interests. Nice to see another person with similar research interests.

philopsych Thanks for the feedback! I was thinking the same thing, but I guess that's why it's important to contact the POI before applying.

ResilientDreams Thanks for your reply. I was also wondering in your email to your potential POIs, what type of questions about their research did you ask them? Also did you include a CV or any other supplement materials when you sent them an email?

Hey All, I had a quick question for anyone able to give an input. I was wondering how close you research has to be with that of you POI. I am really second guessing on some schools as I am trying to send out emails to my potential POIs. If anyone can explain more about connecting your research with that of you POI, that would be helpful too. I would love any recommendations for schools if anyone is able to offer some My research focus: -How effective are western-based treatment/interventions in treating trauma/PTSD in non-western victims or perpetrator. -Trauma and resilience across cultures -- How cultural influences affect perception of trauma and treatment expectations Thank you