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That is an impressive list! Never hurts to be ambitious, especially if the programs are a good fit for you research-wise. Best of luck to you!

Hi all! I saw the clinical folks had a thread started already so I figured developmental could use some love, too! I'm planning on applying to a mix of both developmental and clinical programs to vary my options, as the competitiveness of clinical programs is a bit daunting. I applied to a small handful of schools this previous round but did so with little extra preparation. Before the 2020 application cycle I'll be working as a research assistant for the VA and will retake the GRE to get a better score. My area of interest is attachment/trauma/maternal trauma and developmental deficits that occur when there are disruptions in the caregiver-child relationship, particularly in emotional/physical regulation and social skills. Here are the schools and potential POIs I'm interested in right now. Obviously dependent on who is accepting students. Would like to find a few more and then choose. University of Michigan, SGB, SO, LH University of Iowa, IP, MN, MO University of Oregon, JA, JM, MZ University of Denver, SW, AN University of Minnesota, CK, GR UC Irvine, JB, WG (though they don't follow a normative PI application process) UC Riverside, RW, KM, LD West Virginia University, EK, CM, AG University of Utah, EC, PK Anyways, where is everyone at? What are you interested in? Cheers!

Whaaaat?! This is good hopeful news (maybe?!?!) I had given up hope on this program as well, but some invites did go out in February last year...sigh.. P.S. is it common for POI's to reach out to letter writers? or mentors?

Same, please! This program was a long shot for me but I'm still holding out hope. Congrats!

Same for CU Denver, please! I would appreciate it!

Thanks! I will look into those. I actually applied to U of O but am assuming rejection at this point, as their interviews for clinical are this Friday. I will probably apply again next cycle! Thank you for that! I will for sure look at that list. Very helpful. Thanks everyone for the wonderful suggestions so far!

I haven't really thought of attending school outside of the USA, but I would be open to it if the program and POI were a good fit (would also have to get my husband on board!) Are programs outside the USA still typically funded?

Hi all, In my quest to begin preparing myself for 2020 matriculation, I was hoping to reach out and see if any of you had recommendations for child clinical track PhD programs! I have been doing research of my own, but it definitely gets overwhelming to look at all programs, search for child-focused researchers, and even further narrow down the choices based on my interests (maternal and infant mental health). If you know of any reputable programs I should look at, I would absolutely love the help! Many many thanks, and congrats/best of luck to those of you who are interviewing soon!

Today was the notification deadline for my top choice/favorite PI. I had given up hope a while ago buuuut it makes the rejection more real trying to stay focused on next application cycle!

Thank you so much for the feedback! I'm going to look into those for sure.

I mean, it's definitely a personal choice but the likelihood of you being the ONLY applicant that heard back so far is fairly slim. I really doubt they have a way of knowing it was you specifically that posted. Also, I wonder how many professors really spend time coming to this website. I feel like it is slim to none. But again, it's totally your personal comfort level with sharing that information anonymously.

I'm worried mostly for the Q. I am stellar at stats but the math they have on the GRE is BRUTAL. Like, I don't remember how to do math from 8th grade lol. Those scores are beautiful :')

@Mickey26 Thanks for the tips! I used Kaplan the first time around and did not find the material to be very helpful. I just ordered the ETS prep book so hopefully that one will be better. I'm just terrible at studying and can usually pull okay scores out of my ass but really need to do well!

Wow these are almost identical to my scores! I considered mine to be somewhat competitive and really wish they weren't expiring my worst fear is that I'll retake and do worse than the first time

For those of you who have done well on the GRE, what study materials did you use? Especially those of you who have retaken the test and done better. My old scores are expiring this year (nooooo!) and I would definitely love to improve in all areas. I am trying to channel my nervous energy about likely rejections into something useful, like preparing to do this all. over. again.

I went into this year with minimal research qualifications and an okay GRE score. My plan is to work as a research assistant on a few projects and study my ass off for the GRE to get a more stand-out score. I'm an old-ish applicant who already has a master's in clinical psychology and I if I don't get in next year (or this year!) I think I will need to call it quits, unfortunately.

I see another person posted about a UO clinical psych interview invite, if you see this could you DM me your POI? That's my top choice and would love to know if it was my prof of interest. Thanks!

Could you DM me as well? Thank you and congrats!

Thanks for the tips! I have done quite a bit of searching, as well as reaching out to potential profs at schools near me with fairly minimal luck unfortunately. But I will keep on keepin' on! Something is bound to pop up!

I'm interested in infant mental health/attachment/maternal risk factors. I actually have clinical experience and a master's in clinical psychology, but my research experience is lackluster (only a year, although it was fairly intensive). It's tough to find labs focusing on this! I am putting out feelers for any type of lab that can provide well-rounded responsibilities. This is super helpful, thank you. @hopefulgrad2019 @mwood126 thanks for your input as well! It's good to know where other applicants are coming from and their backgrounds.

Sort of off topic, but how many of you have research experience directly related to the labs you applied to? I am having trouble finding research positions that are in the field I'm passionate about, but have heard that it's mostly just important to demonstrate your ability to engage in the process in general. Thoughts on this? Really hoping to beef up my credentials for next year!

I feel you. I'm starting to doubt myself so much and am becoming slightly pessimistic about reapplying. Worried that I'll put in additional time and effort any nothing will come of it. So stressful! All we need is one acceptance! We can do it!

I'd say neutral, sounds like a general email letting you know the review process is continuing. But possibly positive given that it has made it to the chair?

I agree with @jamesmp not necessarily, but this particular program has interviews in mid-January so I'm assuming that all the invites will likely be sent out by tomorrow. I think it's very dependent on the system that the program uses

Ah bummer, just saw that. I was already sort of assuming I was rejected from there but now I can move on! Thanks! If UO clinical poster is on here could you DM me your PI?