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    PsychedOutHopeful got a reaction from huskypsych in *TRIGGER WARNING* Personal Essay Question   
    Thanks guys. Just kind of going through ideas and figured I’d get honest answers here, ha. 
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    PsychedOutHopeful reacted to huskypsych in *TRIGGER WARNING* Personal Essay Question   
    https://psychology.unl.edu/psichi/Graduate_School_Application_Kisses_of_Death.pdf
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    PsychedOutHopeful reacted to Clinapp2017 in *TRIGGER WARNING* Personal Essay Question   
    Oh, great on all points then, and all power to you then. I was unsure about your point on acceptances because you said PsyD, which is different than what’s looked for in Phd applications (not as heavy on research training as a qualification). 
     
    If you want someone cynical to read your SOP draft, I always love reading them and providing feedback. Drop me a direct message if so. 
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    PsychedOutHopeful reacted to dancedementia in Another "help me with plan B" thread :(   
    As an update for the folks who helped me (and for future applicants who may be in my situation): I got a full-time job as a research coordinator in an extremely productive lab at an amazing institution (which I frankly didn't think I had a shot at getting into). I'm honestly more excited about this "acceptance" than the three non-funded PsyD acceptances I had earlier this year, which really solidifies 1) the fact that I'm passionate about research, and 2) that I've made the right choice by declining offers and planning to reapply to PhD programs in a few years.
    Yaaaay
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    PsychedOutHopeful reacted to dancedementia in Another "help me with plan B" thread :(   
    Soooo.
    I got rejected from my top choice (NEU) and am pretty sure I'm not getting into my second choice (Suffolk). I've either been rejected, declined interviews, or waitlisted all other funded programs on my application list. I am holding two offers from Antioch University and William James, both PsyD programs with a large price tag.
    I'm an older applicant, so emotionally I want to just take one of those offers and get going with my life. I went into this application cycle thinking I wanted to do primarily clinical work, which is why most of my programs are PsyD or balanced PhD programs. But as I've gone to these schools and spoken with POIs, I'm realizing that hey - I actually want to do research.
    I have several years of research experience, but not in one lab (just lots of small projects with multiple PIs), so I know what I'm getting into and I know I enjoy it. I think I got a little jaded this past year because I was running a study that was going NOWHERE and I said "screw research". But talking with POIs about their projects, brainstorming ideas, etc... it made me want to go back to that.
    So current options are...
    Say screw research, take one of my PsyD offers, and get on with life. Look for full time research coordinator positions, work for 1-2 years, and reapply Work a full time clinical job (I have my masters degree so I can provide therapy) and volunteer for research on the side The biggest considerations are:
    My PsyD offers have very little funding (I've gotten scholarships from both but they're like... 20% of my tuition lol) If I work as a research coordinator for 1-2 years and then apply, I'm going to be 40 when I graduate with my PhD. Ehhhhhhh. Part of counseling and therapy is helping your patients understand limits and check their realities. I know we often tell folks, "You should go for your dream! You'll regret it if you don't! You're never too old for anything!" But the truth is, for the majority of us, we don't have that luxury. I do come from a lower SES background. I do want to finish my studies as soon as I can (my fiance is in med school and we'd like to sync up timelines as much as we can, because honestly, when you're in your 30's and MARRIED, long distance relationships are REALLY not cool anymore). I have chronic health problems that may very well mean that I will croak at age 55 (morbid, but hey, reality). Do I really want to spend my 30s in a lab, finally get to practicing at 40, and then not be able to have a fulfilling career before I go?
    For that matter, there is NO guarantee that working as a full time research coordinator for 2 years will guarantee me ANYTHING. I could very well apply to these same PhD programs and get rejected across the board again. I'm risk averse by nature, and this thought sends shivers up my spine.
    Thoughts? (Sorry for wall of text!)
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    PsychedOutHopeful reacted to dancedementia in Another "help me with plan B" thread :(   
    Just applied to 25 research coordinator positions, with more to come. Let's dooooo thissss.
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    PsychedOutHopeful reacted to Psychlove in Fall 2019 Psychology Doctoral ACCEPTANCES!!   
    Has anyone heard anything about USUHS civilian acceptances? The interview was on Feb 25, is it too early to reach out to the department to politely inquire? 
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    PsychedOutHopeful reacted to imonfire98 in I is stressed *Non-Judgmental Space for PhD Applicants*   
    an ode to 2019 applicants
    - it's okay to cry, but don't lose hope
    - it's okay to feel hopeless, but never let go of your dreams
    - it's okay to question your dreams, however, don't lose sight of the vision
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    PsychedOutHopeful reacted to dancedementia in I is stressed *Non-Judgmental Space for PhD Applicants*   
    Just got rejected from my top choice (Northeastern). I got the news at my job, in-between counseling appointments. I had to excuse myself to go ugly cry in the bathroom. 
    This sucks. 
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    PsychedOutHopeful got a reaction from ASDadvocate in Post-Interview Anxieties, Worries, Thoughts, Comments, etc.   
    I have no helpful advice, but YOU ARE SUCH A ROCKSTAR ❤️❤️ Doing the work to get into grad school is hard. Doing the work with kids is v hard. Doing the work as a single parent is beyond impressive. Congrats x a million. 
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    PsychedOutHopeful reacted to dancedementia in Post-Interview Anxieties, Worries, Thoughts, Comments, etc.   
    Ughhhh. Why would a program say they would have results out by the end of last week if they're not going to make it happen? My mind is just constantly going to the worst case scenario. 
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    PsychedOutHopeful reacted to pacogri in I is stressed *Non-Judgmental Space for PhD Applicants*   
    Honestly????? I'm so anxious???? I can't stop thinking about these schools???? I haven't heard from any of the 3 I interviewed for what the hell is going on 
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    PsychedOutHopeful got a reaction from TheEternalGrad in Post-Interview Anxieties, Worries, Thoughts, Comments, etc.   
    I have no helpful advice, but YOU ARE SUCH A ROCKSTAR ❤️❤️ Doing the work to get into grad school is hard. Doing the work with kids is v hard. Doing the work as a single parent is beyond impressive. Congrats x a million. 
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    PsychedOutHopeful got a reaction from wannabeschoolpsych in Post-Interview Anxieties, Worries, Thoughts, Comments, etc.   
    I have no helpful advice, but YOU ARE SUCH A ROCKSTAR ❤️❤️ Doing the work to get into grad school is hard. Doing the work with kids is v hard. Doing the work as a single parent is beyond impressive. Congrats x a million. 
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    PsychedOutHopeful got a reaction from jamesmp in Post-Interview Anxieties, Worries, Thoughts, Comments, etc.   
    I have no helpful advice, but YOU ARE SUCH A ROCKSTAR ❤️❤️ Doing the work to get into grad school is hard. Doing the work with kids is v hard. Doing the work as a single parent is beyond impressive. Congrats x a million. 
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    PsychedOutHopeful reacted to xxxxxxxxxx in Fall 2019 Psychology - Where are you going?!   
    Washington, D.C. area.* (Don’t feel comfortable sharing school). Over the moon and top choice❤️?
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    PsychedOutHopeful got a reaction from letsgetclinicalclinical in Post-Interview Anxieties, Worries, Thoughts, Comments, etc.   
    I have no helpful advice, but YOU ARE SUCH A ROCKSTAR ❤️❤️ Doing the work to get into grad school is hard. Doing the work with kids is v hard. Doing the work as a single parent is beyond impressive. Congrats x a million. 
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    PsychedOutHopeful got a reaction from xxxxxxxxxx in Post-Interview Anxieties, Worries, Thoughts, Comments, etc.   
    I have no helpful advice, but YOU ARE SUCH A ROCKSTAR ❤️❤️ Doing the work to get into grad school is hard. Doing the work with kids is v hard. Doing the work as a single parent is beyond impressive. Congrats x a million. 
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    PsychedOutHopeful got a reaction from Psyhopeful in Post-Interview Anxieties, Worries, Thoughts, Comments, etc.   
    I have no helpful advice, but YOU ARE SUCH A ROCKSTAR ❤️❤️ Doing the work to get into grad school is hard. Doing the work with kids is v hard. Doing the work as a single parent is beyond impressive. Congrats x a million. 
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    PsychedOutHopeful got a reaction from PsychWannabee in Post-Interview Anxieties, Worries, Thoughts, Comments, etc.   
    I have no helpful advice, but YOU ARE SUCH A ROCKSTAR ❤️❤️ Doing the work to get into grad school is hard. Doing the work with kids is v hard. Doing the work as a single parent is beyond impressive. Congrats x a million. 
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    PsychedOutHopeful reacted to xxxxxxxxxx in Fall 2019 Psychology Doctoral ACCEPTANCES!!   
    Released my offer for Eastern Michigan, hope this helps someone on the waitlist. Feel free to PM for POI ❤️ 
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    PsychedOutHopeful got a reaction from wannabeschoolpsych in Post-Interview Anxieties, Worries, Thoughts, Comments, etc.   
    That’s kind of what I’m trying to prep for mentally. Like focusing on odds against me so I’m not completely crushed. But oh my gosh this is insane. If I wake up at night, I’m like TODAY COULD BE THE DAY ? 
    oof.
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    PsychedOutHopeful got a reaction from ASDadvocate in Post-Interview Anxieties, Worries, Thoughts, Comments, etc.   
    Congrats!! That’s good to know  
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    PsychedOutHopeful got a reaction from psychhealth101 in Post-Interview Anxieties, Worries, Thoughts, Comments, etc.   
    That’s kind of what I’m trying to prep for mentally. Like focusing on odds against me so I’m not completely crushed. But oh my gosh this is insane. If I wake up at night, I’m like TODAY COULD BE THE DAY ? 
    oof.
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    PsychedOutHopeful got a reaction from psychhealth101 in Post-Interview Anxieties, Worries, Thoughts, Comments, etc.   
    I am so stressed waiting to hear back from my interview at my top choice. I LOVED it and feel like it went really well, but also know there were multiple applicants from labs at the school. I keep playing everything out in my head and I don’t think I could refresh my email more frequently! 
    How have you guys coped with the interim? What’s been helpful for you all? Or am I just doomed to full on anxiety until I hear back? 
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