Joegeo
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On 10/18/2019 at 3:59 PM, Hellofellow said:
Hi!
I am new in here. So, I am planning to apply for I/O psychology PhD programs. This week I will be contacting some professors I would like to work with. Penn State is one of my shortlisted schools and I am not sure how to contact professors since they mention it on their official website that the students would not be working with one professor but the whole department. Would contacting any one specific professor or maybe two of them will pose problems for me?
I contacted a professor and she told me after the deadline she was not taking students. I imagine they still saw my application though so I am not sure if it is worth it or not sadly.
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5 hours ago, blacklab155 said:
Would you say that the extra time/energy is worth the PhD over just a master's? I'm looking to go into the applied field of IO and this is the first I've heard that a PhD is better than a master's in either case (I've asked professors and looked online, seems like everywhere says a PhD is really just if you want to go into academia).
Well I heard from a program that I applied too from the last couple of years tell me they have no concerns over their PHD students getting an applied job but worry about their master students getting one.
If it's worth it depends on if you are willing to give up 2 to 3 years of working salaries to do research on a cheap salary. So it's up to you on that regard.
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33 minutes ago, arispawgld said:Oh gosh, thank you! I really appreciate it - just a good test taker I suppose! Do you think my Quant scores are still decent (157 seems iffy). I currently just to ensure I truly want to do a full PhD
My Quant Score was basically that and I did not feel it held me back.
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On 9/30/2019 at 2:43 PM, blacklab155 said:
Can anyone provide a run-down of the differences between pursuing a Master's versus a PhD in IO? All of my internet searches have pretty much resulted with most jobs in this field require a master's, and having a PhD would just make you more competitive, but I haven't found much in terms of salary differences, grad program benefits/drawbacks between the two, or overall diversity of career options.
Well the first question is do you have any interest in doing research. I am at a pretty industry focused PhD program but even the industry people are working on 3-5 research projects at a time. So if the answer is you don't like research a more applied masters program could be a good fit. From what I hear it's easier to get your foot in the door at a good company with a PhD but the downside is it takes an extra 2 or 3 year of being in school which can be time building up work experience.
Generally PhD holder start earning more than master after the first 5 or so years but it's not easy to get one so it's really a question about how much you want to do research.
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Hi good luck it's a tough process!
A) In terms of reaching out to professors, it's really a crap shoot. I have done this process twice and have sent probably 20 emails and gotten a response of 10. It's a busy job so of course, it makes sense. I think the most important thing is them telling you if they are taking students or not. I have had professors email me after I applied that I am not taking students this year ?
b ) I have apply to some of those schools on this list and can tell it can be quite deflating seeing the number of people applying! I think the big thing is just finding out which professor there are taking students early on.
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It's your life so you should do what makes you happy. Your happiness trumps some burnt bridges.
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On 5/10/2019 at 3:41 PM, SammyIO said:
First of all, thanks for your time! I'm applying for PhD programs in the upcoming cycle
So I have two questions that might come off as neurotic:
1. Is there a noticeable difference between a 3.89 and a 3.9 GPA in the admissions process? I only ask because I heard on another forum that many psychology admissions committees look for only a 3.9 and above. Please just humor me lol
2. I tried my hand at my school's graduate level statistics course and got a B+, rather than the A I was hoping for. Do you think this grade will hurt or help me in the admissions process?
Don't worry too much on those. A GPA that high will at least open the door to a lot of programs so they can see the rest of your profile.
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33 minutes ago, Cronbachs Alpha said:
I am so happy and excited for everyone who has found their program this fall!
I will be attending NCSU (my top choice!!!). I didn't get accepted until this week. For everyone who is still in limbo, I'm sending positive vibes for good news your way.
Thank you all for keeping me a little more sane over the last few months. I wish you all the best in your next steps!!
Congrats I imagine the initial shock when you saw the email/phone call!
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1 hour ago, BeckyPsych said:
Hey, does anyone know what happens if we still don't hear back from schools by tomorrow? Still haven't heard from some schools and wondering what to do..
The program should tell you by tomorrow if you are rejected or still on the waitlist. You can still be accepted after the 15th if the people in front of you decline.
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7 hours ago, rmiller32 said:
Well, ladies and gents, it was a crazy ride! This application process is a bitch. Fortunately, I won't be doing it again, I'm attending Florida Tech! The funding isn't ideal, but I'll just have to pop over to the beach and cry in my beer about it. ?
I wish you all the best. If you didn't get what you wanted this year, don't give up! You truly can do anything if you just keep working on it.
Cheers!
Congratulations!
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1 hour ago, kokocoffee said:
This is my first Ph.D. application round and got into 1 of 6 schools I applied to. I'm very pleased I even got an offer this time however, I am considering the pros and cons of reapplying in the next two years to be a more competitive applicant.
The only reason why I'm leaning this route is that FIT's funding is not guaranteed; I'm still crunching numbers to see if taking out student loans are a plausible option for me.
Question is for anyone who reapplied, what are some things that you did to improve your resume/transcript to be a more competitive candidate?
Feel free to DM me, I'd be happy to share my credentials for reference.
Hi,
This is my second round but in theory, I did worse this round (only 1 acceptance) than last year (multiple) but I am much happier with the program I picked this year. So not sure how much help I can be but I will be worried about the funding situation at FIT. I can't speak about the program (though I had one teacher from the school) but a PHD is not worth going into major debt.
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14 minutes ago, laura_0h said:
What is next week? Also still waiting on 2 schools and thinking about calling them Monday. Thoughts?
The deadline for funded admissions is April 15 but there is sometimes some leeway.
Also I don't see any harm in contacting the schools. If you have another competitive offer you can always tell them you have an offer you like but still want to wait to hear from the waitlist schools first.
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Bumping up for 2019, any tips for housing near uptown campus?
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40 minutes ago, Waiting2See said:
Hey everyone! I've posted in here a few times and I wanted to let you all know that I'll be attending Baruch's PhD program in the fall! Best of luck to everyone during this process!
Congrats! I went there for my Masters and they are a very dedicated I/O school.
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36 minutes ago, laura_0h said:
I have yet to hear back from UMN and Clemson. Should I take it that I am rejected from the schools or is there still a chance to get accepted? Not sure how much longer to wait on the two schools as I need to make a decision soon.
On Clemson I got rejected by them last year on April 15th so it seems they like to take their sweet time. So sadly if you have not heard from them yet that is a rejection.
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I remembered to check Georgia Tech's application website and saw I was rejected last week. Neat!
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14 hours ago, psychnerd92 said:
Is anyone having a hard time making a decision between the offers they have? For instance, if you got into a top tier program that maybe wasn't the best research fit for your interests but they allow independent study in your area, but you also got an offer from a program/advisor you're already working with at a moderate tier program, how have you guys decided which path to choose? I feel as though the decision of which school to choose is the hardest part about this whole process...
How is the funding for both situation?
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12 minutes ago, OddIsEven said:
Gosh, being waitlisted at 6 programs is tough.
Anyone else waiting until the last minute before making final decisions?I can only imagine the stress. If it helps I think next week people will start making their final decisions at least in my experience so try hanging in there and remember you only need 1 yes!
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15 minutes ago, psychhealth101 said:
How do you respond to a POI that is putting a bit of pressure for you to make a decision, but you're still waiting to hear back from your top choice (on the waitlist)? Any advice would be appreciated!
Just tell them that while you understand their situation you have to make the best choice for yourself and you don't have all the information needed to make that choice yet.
If they pester you a lot that could maybe be a red flag about working with that POI. Just something to consider.
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14 minutes ago, crovanika said:
I did yeah sorry! Both BGSU and USF sent a pithy reply saying they made an offer to a small number of candidates in February (about a month ago now) and I'd been waitlisted and to please wait to hear from them.
I followed up asking if they could relay where I am in the waitlist or which faculty have made successful pairings already - USF basically reiterated the first message and BGSU never got back to me.
Yea that does suck. Hopefully, your accepted offers at least puts some ease to you during this stressful time!
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2 hours ago, FingersCrossed101 said:
Hi everyone. I've used this forum for a couple months now, and I just wanted to thank everyone for the ongoing information and support provided here, it has helped so much throughout the process. This week, I accepted an offer of admission to George Mason's I/O psychology MA program. I'm extremely excited, and looking forward to it very much. Congratulations to everyone who has been accepted and good luck to all those waiting to hear back from schools! Thanks again everyone!
Congrats that is a great program!
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1 hour ago, PsychedforPsych2 said:
Getting a little ahead of myself here, but am in the same boat and was wondering if people who are re-applying are just going to re-use their old SOPs with some updates or re-do the entire thing? I'm especially curious when applying to the same school/poi as the last cycle...
Well I accidentally lost my old SOP due to being careless so I had to rewrite mine haha. Hopefully, in the extra year, you can put new stuff in your SOP (more diverse experiences more lab stuff) to make your statement a bit strong. I know my new SOP was much more focus in terms of what research I have done and what I want to do in the future.
Fall 2021 Industrial Organizational Psychology PhD/MS
in Psychology Forum
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Hi I am in the UAlbany PHD program so if anyone there has been waitlisted or has questions feel free to reach out if you want and best of luck as I know this can be stressful time