PsychApplicant2019
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PsychApplicant2019 got a reaction from Like_A_Big_Boss in Fall 2019 Psychology PhD Applicants!
I was in a super similar situation! I got accepted into my top choice (yay!), but I still had one interview to go. I had some concerns about the program, and was really tempted to not go to the interview. My friend, whom I met on a different interview, was also scheduled to go to the interview, but decided to back out at the last second. I asked my undergrad mentor what I should do, and he convinced me to go on the interview anyway because at the very least, it's an opportunity to network and meet new people. I'm glad that I went, because it was a nice program and had really nice people, even though I ended up sticking with my top choice. I don't know what the program thinks of my friend, but I didn't want to risk it, especially since my area (forensic/correctional psych) is somewhat of a small world. You should definitely do what's best for you, though!
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PsychApplicant2019 reacted to FutureEdPHD in This application season I learned........
I learned just how subjective this process really is and to not beat myself up over rejections. There's usually no way to tell why a school/department/POI didn't choose you and it's not necessarily a reflection on you as a person. Sometimes it's because of funding or maybe the POI is doing a sabbatical next year. It could literally be anything. A former professor used to have us say this before every speech/presentation: "No matter what happens, I will still lead a full and happy life." That's what's getting me through this weird and uncertain season.
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PsychApplicant2019 got a reaction from shockwave457 in Fall 2019 Psychology PhD Applicants!
I was in a super similar situation! I got accepted into my top choice (yay!), but I still had one interview to go. I had some concerns about the program, and was really tempted to not go to the interview. My friend, whom I met on a different interview, was also scheduled to go to the interview, but decided to back out at the last second. I asked my undergrad mentor what I should do, and he convinced me to go on the interview anyway because at the very least, it's an opportunity to network and meet new people. I'm glad that I went, because it was a nice program and had really nice people, even though I ended up sticking with my top choice. I don't know what the program thinks of my friend, but I didn't want to risk it, especially since my area (forensic/correctional psych) is somewhat of a small world. You should definitely do what's best for you, though!
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PsychApplicant2019 reacted to paraent in Fall 2019 Psychology PhD Applicants!
hehe it turns out the invite was for me
people pay money for this kind of shock and excitement
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PsychApplicant2019 reacted to rainydaychai in Fall 2019 Clinical Psych Interview Invites
Congrats to the person who posted in the results that they got an interview for the UA Psych & Law program! Could you message me the PI if you see this?