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My fav part about this image is the silent screaming happening v subtly on the inside...which has been me for the past 5 months lol

I reached out to the grad coordinator and this is what she said on 1/8: > The clinical programs has extended their initial interviews. As this initial group is small (all of our areas together), there could be additional interviews in February.

LOL I snorted at this ?

LOL taking my own advice would be fantastic right now! I agree, it could be worse. It could allllways be worse!

Wow that is awesome, congrats! are you straight dev or DPCS?

Congrats! And yes we need like a million times more information lol

Do you have to have premium to see who is viewing your profile? Admittedly I'm not very active on LinkedIn, I should probably up my game a bit.

Yeah I did DPCS. Its so tough to find reliable information about the dev & DPCS programs! It seems like they go out at the same time but I'm not sure.

I am 100% on board with sleeping until this whole process is over! I've never wanted to mentally check out from life more than this moment ? Did you apply to the straight up developmental program or DPCS?

Not sure if you've gotten an answer yet, but for one of mine I reached out to the grad assistant first by phone to inquire about timeline, and she was the one who encouraged me to reach out to my individual POI. I then said that in my email, mentioned by excitement about the program, and recognized that they were likely busy and stressed but would love some clarity about the admissions timeline

Seriously, if I've learned one thing from working in psychological research its that the world is small, everyone knows everyone! You could easily burn bridges in a subdiscipline by acting inappropriate with one colleague or future colleague

I really can't believe this even needs to be said

AHHHHH I seriously have no chill left while waiting for this program. Also, Monday is a holiday, so I'm wondering if they'd use the time to send out notifications??? I could seriously use some good news right about now.

BRB, buying this ASAP! Wish I knew this existed before reapplying this round.

I feel this so hard! I only have one interview so far and I do think it will be my only one, which amps up the pressure to 1000%. I tend to be a very Type A control freak, and traveling stresses me out in general. I also am usually very uncomfortable in other people's houses, even AirBnbs. I can also be awkward and quiet in new situations so I understand that worry. I think there is an element of letting go, enjoying the chance to explore the program and meet the students/faculty, and making sure it's a good fit for you. You will rock it!

Believe it or not, some acceptances seem to be rolling in already! Use this thread to brag about your amazing accomplishments! School: Type of Program: Acceptance Date:

Yeah, I definitely agree with everything you said. One of my mentors reminded me to not make my happiness contingent on PhD acceptance, which was a great reminder for me that evaluating my self-worth and competence on this totally fucked up admissions process is a terrible idea, lol. It's hard when you have a vision for your life that is completely in the hands of other people! I will also be taking 2020 for reflection to really figure out what my next steps are. I'm hoping to get some valuable feedback from POI's when I am officially rejected, to have concrete things to improve upon.

Oh wow, yeah that is super early. I had a phone convo with mine, but those seem pretty standard for that program. Trying not to get my hopes up but that program is like my last hope, lol

My optimism is in seriously short supply. I found out I was waitlisted by a program this morning (which is better than a straight rejection) and I just feel like I keep barely missing the cut. It's very disheartening and I want to hibernate until this process is over. I want it bad enough to apply again if needed, but holy crap I totally don't feel like I have the energy or willpower to apply again. Blah. I also cannot stand uncertainty and this process is all uncertainty! Not being able to plan my future is a struggle for me.

YUP. Especially because they don't do interviews, just straight up acceptance or rejections. I just want to know! Ahhh!

They all seem to have come from POIs that did prelim Skype interviews so I can rest easy because I don't think my POI did prelims. I sent you a DM.

So, not to freak you out, but you applied to very competitive schools. Even though you have great stats and good experience, the number of applicants all of these Universities receive significantly reduces your chances statistically. Most of the feedback I've been given is that while your research experience doesn't necessarily need to line up with your desired directions, it's important to clearly link the skills you've gathered so far with what you hope to do in grad school. Of course it would help to get psych experience, but the amount of time it would take to find another RA job and situate yourself in the new lab so you were in a position to publish might not be worth it. It still sounds like a valuable lab to be in. I would probably try to find some less competitive schools to apply to next round, if you end up having to apply again. Also, try to nail down your research interests. anxiety and depression, or aging and dementia, are both super broad. Not sure if you stated them broadly for the purpose of this post, but it's important to find a niche that interests you, not just a general area. I hope this is helpful. Also, remember we are a bunch of unqualified applicants, so this can be like the blind leading the blind. I would suggest finding a psych mentor who can help you navigate the process.

I can somewhat relate in the sense that I sometimes feel like my POIs would be crazy to not give me a chance to interview, and other days when I feel like I'm probably the least qualified person that applied to work for them and will never ever get into a program. I think some oscillation is normal. I think also during this overwhelming, draining process, grad school sounds...terrifying lol. Applications have already taken a significant amount of energy and time. It can be tough to stay motivated. But there was a reason you applied in the first place! I know my scientific motivation and sometimes it's important to remind yourself of your why. Hope you can find your determination and grit and persevere! This process is literally the worst.

No I don't think so, it seems like only one POI has been accounted for so far. Don't give up yet!

I saw two posts on the results page for DU, only one had the POI. If the other poster sees this could you DM me yours? Thanks! Congrats!