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Also there is a facebook group for incoming clinical students at UWindsor (adult, child, and neuro) so if anyone accepts and wants to be apart of it PM me!

I just released my offer from UVic and accepted UWindsor so hopefully someone moves up on the waitlist!

I also go there and can give you some insight if you want to PM me. I know a ton of grad students and that definitely is not the case with them, but it might depend on the stream and the supervisor. Also, see you at the open house tomorrow!

I have never heard of a school telling candidates who they advance because ultimately the federal department makes the final rank on April 1st. But that is great if they did to give you a little more insight!

Yes I asked the grad secretary if they could let me know where I stand in the admissions process and that's all they said

Was just told that York is apparently still reviewing my application... even though I wasn't invited to the open house. Can they just make up their minds so I can decide whether to accept my other offer??? So if anyone else is still under review on their website, that is why.

I have never heard of that. I am also accepted to my undergraduate institution but no one mentioned that and I also did not see it on the webpage for the scholarship. I will ask around to some faculty and let you know if I hear anything about it!

Same mine is still under review but I haven't heard anything from them

UVic for their open house not interview

Has anyone ever heard of funding to visit a school for their open house (I am already accepted). Ontario to BC tickets are currently around $700 ?

I think they do them separately, this is for neuro I should have specified

Just a heads up, Windsor is contacting people with ~unofficial acceptances~ (i.e. approved by the clinical committee but not yet the Dean, which is essentially an acceptance). If you have been accepted PM me

That is weird they are being so pushy. I would say something along the lines of "Thank you for the offer I am very excited at the opportunity. I am currently waiting to hear from other institutions in order to make the most informed decision based on a multitude of factors (funding etc). I will be sure to get back to you as soon as possible and well before the APA set deadline of April 15th. Thank you again for the offer and your patience in the process." But again, red flag, they should know you have until April 15th and can't do anything to force you to do it sooner.

That is good news! But also if that is the case they really don't give you a lot of time to plan for travel to the interview day, yikes

Just got my first acceptance, feeling soooooooo relieved!

I am Canadian and yes the percentage grade to GPA thing is very confusing. At my institution 90-100 is an A+, 80-90= A or A-, 70-79= B range. Each school is different in how they interpret grades from each institution.

my POIs mentioned that to me as well, best of luck and hope to see you at the open house in March!

Also no news from York yet

On the positive side for psychologists, I know that a lot of benefit plans/ insurance companies will only cover therapy if the practitioner has a PhD

Should I tell my top pick school that they are my top pick when interviewing (they know I have interviewed elsewhere)? Is there any way that could potentially backfire?

How to improve your application 1. a high GPA 2. Publications and poster presentations- with how competitive it is now you basically need some form of published work that indicates you can be a productive researcher over and above an honours thesis project. Try to find a productive research mentor that is willing to let you work for them in order to do this for applications next year. 3. Clinical experience- depending on your field either volunteering at a distress hotline, working with individuals with developmental disabilities, an Alzheimer's association etc. A lot of the times, if you only currently have a Bachelor's degree you might have to take this position unpaid or move to an area that has some paid research positions with clinical experience. 4. Potentially think about getting a Master's in another related field (eg; MSc. in neuroscience, M.Ed or something). The credits will not transfer but this is another method to boost GPA and have a more competitive resume while proving you are capable of research in some form. 5. In my opinion, GREs do not matter much as long as you are at the typical average of the school but potentially retaking them if you did poorly. 6. You have to make sure your research interests/ past experience match with the POI you are applying to

did you end up getting an interview there? If so congrats

Awesome! My supervisor there informally hinted at my interview a few weeks back but no updates since. I wonder if they will send a mass email from the secretary?

I haven't. I did, however, do a skype interview instead of an in-person one for a BC school, saved me $600+ in travel fees.

Long time lurker decided to finally make an account! You all seem like such a supportive bunch I am confused about UTSC considering their webpage says in-person interviews are to be held next week... kind of last minute if they haven't sent out formal invitations yet? ALSO... after submitting my application I realized their campus is not CPA accredited.