selflovewarrior

First of all, I am so sorry to hear about your situation. It is never easy taking care of a sick parent and especially so when pursuing higher education.
I was in a bit of a similar situation when I was in my final year of undergrad - my father's cancer came back from remission and was terminal. I too struggled with deciding if I should push myself through or if it might be better to take a semester/year off. Personally, I decided to take a semester off: for me, although it was difficult to delay my graduation and application, I knew I would have opportunities in the future to make up for it. I also knew from earlier years before his remission, that it would be very difficult for me to juggle - my grades had slipped in the past. All-in-all, it was the best call for my overall well-being, academic success, and gave me peace knowing that I could spend time with my dad.
As for my application: I did include it in my personal statement. I had a small blurb towards the end where I gave the facts - I said when it affected me, what responsibilities I managed at that time, and my productive output that highlighted my success (such that I was able to be productive in my final year by taking that break and remediated my earlier grades). You're allowed to take breaks, take care of yourself, and be with your family. Nine out of ten times, supervisors and committees reading your application will be understanding to that fact.
Wishing you all the best and sending my best to your family during the difficult time. ❤️ 

Hi all - long-time lurker here.  I know this is super late in the game but I'm hoping that I could give some people (future applicants) peace of mind. After being initially rejected and waitlisted, I've landed two acceptances!
Acceptance 1
School: University of Toronto (OISE)
Concentration: School and Clinical Child Psychology (SCCP)
Type: MA
Date of acceptance: March 29, 2019
Notified by: Email from both SGS that my status had changed on March 27, 2019, which included an official offer letter and funding; Also was notified by my POI via email the same day
Note: Was initially rejected
Acceptance 2
School: Queen's University
Concentration: Clinical Psychology 
Type: MSc
Date of acceptance: Unofficially March 29, 2019; Officially April 2, 2019
Notified by: Call from POI on March 29, 2019, and received official offer letter from SGS April 2, 2019
Note: Was originally waitlisted; Secured SSHRC funding
In a bit of a dilemma when it comes to choosing between these two programs, as there is a great research fit at both and I get along well with both POIs. POIs are very similar in many regards. Location is something that is impacting my decision as I currently live in the GTA. I feel bad holding onto a decision longer than I need to but I'm seriously struggling. Any thoughts?

A little heads up.. Most people on here are cool, some are trolls. Beware! Do not take everything everyone has to say at face value. That goes for the results section as well.

I have personally had a wonderful experience on being co-supervised! Personally, I don't think it's an issue of the particular program but rather the supervisors you would be co-supervised by, their supervision styles, their relationship and willingness to work together, and of course, your own research interests. I have had friends in both clinical and other psych programs that have had great and terrible experiences - the experience was dictated by all the factors I just outlined. For that reason, I would more so query the supervisors you would be interested being co-supervised by and in particular, request a joint meeting if the co-supervision is viable and agreed upon to gauge what that co-supervision would look like.

I definitely second what @Mickey26 has suggested. Generally, in my experience my referees have asked for 2 weeks notice but I personally like to ask/give them a heads-up about a month in advance out of courtesy. Additionally, you have possibly already had this conversation with your referees but sometimes they may request you write your own letter which they will submit (with edits as necessary), or ask you to provide specific examples of what you would like to be discussed in your reference letter. In those cases, it's helpful for you to have as much time as necessary then!

Hi all! I am a current clinical psych student at Queen's - I thought I would post here in case anybody was looking to get some advice.
I recognize that this year is a bit weird with the pandemic on top of an already very competitive application process. So feel free to reach out to me privately or ask question directly on this forum.
I see somebody has already posted the Excel document regarding GRE scores this year. This document has also been floating around on Twitter and thought I would share it for those who may need some help with their personal statement: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ArfbHnIctoVUVC6xvwjkREB70tXTwdd08-OyJNOk7Aw/.
Best of luck to everyone this year!  

Hi all! I am a current clinical psych student at Queen's - I thought I would post here in case anybody was looking to get some advice.
I recognize that this year is a bit weird with the pandemic on top of an already very competitive application process. So feel free to reach out to me privately or ask question directly on this forum.
I see somebody has already posted the Excel document regarding GRE scores this year. This document has also been floating around on Twitter and thought I would share it for those who may need some help with their personal statement: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ArfbHnIctoVUVC6xvwjkREB70tXTwdd08-OyJNOk7Aw/.
Best of luck to everyone this year!  

Hi all! I am a current clinical psych student at Queen's - I thought I would post here in case anybody was looking to get some advice.
I recognize that this year is a bit weird with the pandemic on top of an already very competitive application process. So feel free to reach out to me privately or ask question directly on this forum.
I see somebody has already posted the Excel document regarding GRE scores this year. This document has also been floating around on Twitter and thought I would share it for those who may need some help with their personal statement: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ArfbHnIctoVUVC6xvwjkREB70tXTwdd08-OyJNOk7Aw/.
Best of luck to everyone this year!  

Hi all! I am a current clinical psych student at Queen's - I thought I would post here in case anybody was looking to get some advice.
I recognize that this year is a bit weird with the pandemic on top of an already very competitive application process. So feel free to reach out to me privately or ask question directly on this forum.
I see somebody has already posted the Excel document regarding GRE scores this year. This document has also been floating around on Twitter and thought I would share it for those who may need some help with their personal statement: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ArfbHnIctoVUVC6xvwjkREB70tXTwdd08-OyJNOk7Aw/.
Best of luck to everyone this year!  

Hi all! I am a current clinical psych student at Queen's - I thought I would post here in case anybody was looking to get some advice.
I recognize that this year is a bit weird with the pandemic on top of an already very competitive application process. So feel free to reach out to me privately or ask question directly on this forum.
I see somebody has already posted the Excel document regarding GRE scores this year. This document has also been floating around on Twitter and thought I would share it for those who may need some help with their personal statement: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ArfbHnIctoVUVC6xvwjkREB70tXTwdd08-OyJNOk7Aw/.
Best of luck to everyone this year!  

Hi all! I am a current clinical psych student at Queen's - I thought I would post here in case anybody was looking to get some advice.
I recognize that this year is a bit weird with the pandemic on top of an already very competitive application process. So feel free to reach out to me privately or ask question directly on this forum.
I see somebody has already posted the Excel document regarding GRE scores this year. This document has also been floating around on Twitter and thought I would share it for those who may need some help with their personal statement: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ArfbHnIctoVUVC6xvwjkREB70tXTwdd08-OyJNOk7Aw/.
Best of luck to everyone this year!  

This is an updated Canadian thread (and American in the other tab) of schools in clin psych that have removed the GRE. With proof/links to website.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1f6ZyVGn-opa_ijRyntHxfJJkaSNya4h-bwEDeDGInv4/edit#gid=1109387584

Simon Fraser University - Clinical Psychology PhD!  Just formally accepted my offer this morning.

Definitely email them!!  

Got an email at 3:57 p.m. to check my grad portal for UAlberta.  Please confirm I'm not dreaming!?!  I got accepted into UAlberta's SCCP MEd program!!!!!  I'm SO happy!  I've been working toward this goal for a long time.  This is the happiest day of my life!!!!!  Though, just last night I realized I had an error in my statement of intent.  I somehow said I wanted to work and live in the field of SCCP; I had a good laugh over it.  I do think, to some extent, academics "live" in their fields anyways.  I think I will tour the UAlberta campus before accepting just to really, really make sure that's where I want to be (especially because I'm either going to have rent or sell my house in Calgary now), but I plan to release my UCalgary MSc SACP offer in a week or two.

Got an offer from McMaster today! Shocked because we had interviews just this past weekend, but also absolutely ecstatic!

My POI actually ended up calling me Monday to offer a position in the program and he told me the formal offers will go out later this week! 

For OISE (CCP) there are no departmental interviews and no open house. Candidates are usually contacted individually by POIs for a chat although I know some who've been accepted without a meeting! 
POIs tend to reach out for meetings late Jan - mid Feb and offers go out via an email to check the SGS portal in the first week of March. 
All the best with interviews and the ups and downs of waiting ❤️ 

Hi all. Current first year student at Queens here and past applicant who had an open house interview from UBC and an offer from OISE SCCP.
I definitely remember all the stress during this waiting period and prepping for interviews. Feel free to ask me questions here or privately message me, if you’d like.
Best of luck to everyone!

York Update: I got invited to the Open House, it takes place on February 14th. I received the invite directly from my POI. If anyone else is going, send me a message! 

Hi all. Current first year student at Queens here and past applicant who had an open house interview from UBC and an offer from OISE SCCP.
I definitely remember all the stress during this waiting period and prepping for interviews. Feel free to ask me questions here or privately message me, if you’d like.
Best of luck to everyone!

Hi all. Current first year student at Queens here and past applicant who had an open house interview from UBC and an offer from OISE SCCP.
I definitely remember all the stress during this waiting period and prepping for interviews. Feel free to ask me questions here or privately message me, if you’d like.
Best of luck to everyone!

Hi all. Current first year student at Queens here and past applicant who had an open house interview from UBC and an offer from OISE SCCP.
I definitely remember all the stress during this waiting period and prepping for interviews. Feel free to ask me questions here or privately message me, if you’d like.
Best of luck to everyone!

Hi all. Current first year student at Queens here and past applicant who had an open house interview from UBC and an offer from OISE SCCP.
I definitely remember all the stress during this waiting period and prepping for interviews. Feel free to ask me questions here or privately message me, if you’d like.
Best of luck to everyone!

Hi all. Current first year student at Queens here and past applicant who had an open house interview from UBC and an offer from OISE SCCP.
I definitely remember all the stress during this waiting period and prepping for interviews. Feel free to ask me questions here or privately message me, if you’d like.
Best of luck to everyone!