MiddleOfSomeCalibrations

Fordham University, Clinical Psychology PhD!

Mississippi State University - Clinical Psychology PhD! Please reach out if you're in my cohort! ?

Mississippi State University - Clinical Psychology PhD! Please reach out if you're in my cohort! ?

Mississippi State University - Clinical Psychology PhD! Please reach out if you're in my cohort! ?

I can't fathom the chaos that the universities need to deal with right now... schools closing, switching to virtual classes, administrative stuff, etc.
But at the same time... PLEASE JUST LET ME KNOW IF I'M ACCEPTED/REJECTED IN YOUR PROGRAM!! The wait is killing me! I would much rather know that I'm rejected than continue to wait for any signs of acceptance. 
 

Florida State University - Clinical Psychology PhD

As a faculty member, this week has been overwhelming and chaotic for us all. Given how scared and uncertain students (and faculty) have felt this week, having recently learned of the existence of GradCafe it occurred to me that hearing from a faculty member might be helpful to some of you and so I planned to start a post expressing my support. However, upon seeing this thread, I wanted to address the initial poster's concern first and then share my thoughts (albeit - I am just one perspective).
My university, like so many, has moved to online-only instruction until mid-April, at minimum. I teach a graduate cognitive assessment class. Even if it were possible to teach test administration online (which I doubt anyone could do well - I certainly cannot), my students have to share some test kits with each other plus given the interactive nature of cognitive testing, it would be impossible for my students to administer a test battery and not touch objects that the testee also touches. #WAISIVCOVID19Outbreak is not the hashtag I want to follow my students or I, because we have an obligation to, above all else, do no harm. The skills-based aspect of my course will be on hold until we can resume in-person instruction. That means I, and my students, will need to be flexible regarding making up the missed classes, but I am willing to give up part of my summer to make sure my students are prepared in the way they need to be.
Let's hope that we're out of the woods by August! That said, as current students, prospective students, and students who will be entering a program in Fall 2020 - it is not your job to worry about how the COVID-19 crisis will affect your education. I understand may of you will worry, and that's okay - but your professors are and will do everything they can to make sure your education continues as planned.
All that said, I hope everyone is okay. For those of you who had to leave campus abruptly, I am sorry. For those of you who had spring-break plans cancelled, I am sorry. For anyone who is scared - you are not alone. For anyone who is angry about this disruption - you are not alone. I can only imagine how hard it must be to be a student or future student right now. Most (I want to believe all of ) your professors are doing the best they can. I realize that may not feel like enough, but it's the best we can do right now. Please take care of yourselves and if you are feeling anxious about the fall, do reach out to current faculty or POIs. We're here.
 
 

I think the biggest thing for me is that I'm really exited to meet my cohort, and that wouldn't be so easy if everything moves online. 

On a related note, I am so glad our interviews (at least for most folks) were earlier this year. Not being able to visit the schools and meet people face to face would have been a bummer!

So excited. I got an email this morning saying I will be getting an offer from Concordia. 

Harvard-Clinical Science PhD!

I followed up with a POI yesterday to inquire about my status on the waitlist. She immediately responded to let me know that they have offered to one candidate but that I am next in line if that student declines. Fingers crossed but at least I have one acceptance that I can hold on to for now!

I just got notice that I received a CGS-M Scholarship to UCalgary but I am still currently on the waitlist. Do you think having this scholarship is helpful to getting off the waitlist or do they even care?
Would it be advised to email the program to let them know I received this?

EXACTLY, same!!

If you are reaching out to a school to let them know you'd like to withdraw your application because you're accepting another offer, is it customary to tell them where you're going? Have other people done this? Thanks in advance for feedback! Every aspect of this process makes me so anxious; I just want to do everything right/maintain good rapport with all the faculty members I interviewed with.

EXACTLY, same!!

EXACTLY, same!!

EXACTLY, same!!

Oh boy, just got an email from my POI who I interviewed with 1.5 weeks ago asking if I have time tomorrow to chat briefly...anyone have any insight on if this is good or bad? Heart is POUNDING.

My question would be the reason for probationary status. Programs can be put on probation for a variety of things, some related to serious programmatic concerns and others related to record-keeping for instance. 

Congrats guys! 
 
Don’t do more work than you have to do for your job or classes. Don’t try to pre-study, don’t brush up on stats, don’t try to memorize your new advisor’s entire body of work... there’s no way to really prepare for grad school and you’ll just burn out. You have finally reached your goal and are about to be very stressed and poor for 5+ years, so now is the time to relax. I really regret not taking the time to travel or do more fun things before I started my PhD. 

I haven't. They said we'd hear by March 1. 

Can the people who were waitlisted at Auburn or University of South Florida please message me their POIs?

Can the people who were waitlisted at Auburn or University of South Florida please message me their POIs?

Just got accepted to my top choice this morning, and I have removed myself from all the other schools. Hope that helps other people on the waitlist and waiting for interview slots!