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To add onto what some other people have said, you may eventually need to take undergraduate psychology courses anyways, so it may be worth your while to take them before committing to a master's. For example, I'm in Alberta and the CPA requires some undergraduate courses to register as a Psychologist. You can take them at the graduate level, but they would be extra to your degree.
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On 4/23/2020 at 7:59 AM, Yeye said:
Absolutely! It shows that your application is deserving of funding. You just list it like you would any award, but put "(declined)" at the end.
What about if you were offered for a couple schools and declined the one you were not attending? Is there any benefit to adding the declined offer there or would it just be redundant?
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2 hours ago, Mickey26 said:
I received CGS-M CIHR and it's considered your stipend/scholarship/awards, which was not taxed for me for 2019.
Awesome
Thanks for the reply.
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Can anyone (in Canada) who received SHHRC CGS-M confirm that this is *not* taxable income? Thank you!
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19 hours ago, AndHereWeAre said:
Not to add to the panic, but if there are some of you still holding offers and waiting to make a decision, it might be a good idea to make that decision in the immediate future. My university (public RI, typically five years fully-funded) just rescinded funding offers to those who hadn't yet accepted. Additionally, grads were told today that it was very likely they would not receive department funding after this academic year given the economic impact of the pandemic on the university.
I want to emphasize that this wasn't the program's decision--we're all in shock; these decisions were made at the executive level.
That is so disheartening.
I can't imagine having an acceptance and then having it taken away.
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16 hours ago, logical_emotion said:
Hey everyone. I got accepted into 2 counselling psychology programs, University of Ottawa and McGill. In addition, I applied to Public Health programs and got accepted into two of those as well. I have a passion for counselling, but the options are making me wonder about the relative employment potential for counselling psych compared to public health. I know I'm asking a slightly biased group, but with just a masters degree in counselling, would I have good employment prospects?
As a doctoral level registered psychologist, yes. At least in my province (AB) there is very high demand, particularly for PhD level practitioners.
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10 minutes ago, PsyHike said:
Unpopular opinion here, but I actually love online classes. Have had several of those in the past as a student (during both Bachelor's and Master's) and TAed for some of the online classes. Especially for the first semester of the first year of the program, which is usually didactic anyway, I think it's fine. Besides, I think it will largely blow over by the Fall semester anyway.
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.
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I don't want to catastrophize, or to sound selfish, but I would be very sad to see my program be moved to be online/ cancelled given all of the work that I've invested into this. I'm sure I'm not alone in that.
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Is anyone else nervous about COVID-19 affecting admissions? I don't want to catastrophize, or to sound selfish, but I would be very sad to see my program be moved to be online/ cancelled given all of the work that I've invested into this.
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11 hours ago, incognit0 said:
I knowwwww... i'm just being impatient
Hang in there
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5 hours ago, incognit0 said:
Does anyone know when the University of Calgary will send out a second round of offers for their msc counselling program? I am wait listed and was told we would hear after march 7th. Has anyone been offered a spot this week?
Generally it takes programs a few business days after the decision deadline the first round of applicants are given. That is probably the case for Calgary as well. Good luck :).
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Congrats on the acceptance :). I agree that the lack of Canadian counselling students posting is strange, given the amount of people who apply to those programs!
I've accepted my offer to Calgary for the MSc Counselling program. I'd love to connect with any other incoming students to that program!
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17 hours ago, WickedWorld91 said:
Hey, congrats! I also applied there. I'm wondering whether you got an email or letter? And was there an interview?
Hi, it was an email with a letter attached as a PDF. There was an interview. I do believe they have already notified waitlisted candidates, but I only know through word of mouth.
Best of luck with your other applications and if it doesn't work out this year, keep your head up! It took me two tries.
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On 2/26/2020 at 8:20 AM, Buttercup07 said:
I'm finding it difficult to find the right words to tell a PI that I really liked (and that expressed a strong interest in working with me but has not yet extended offers) that I need to remove my application from consideration and plan to accept another offer ?Would anyone mind sharing how they worded these emails?
I would be curious to see how others have worded these emails, too
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2 hours ago, VanessaB said:
I’m pretty sure CGS-M refers to either SSHRC, NSERC, or CIHR.
34 minutes ago, chopper.wife said:Yes, I believe QEII is different than CGS-M
Thank you for the replies! Well, exiting either way :).
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1 hour ago, VanessaB said:
The QEII is now part of the Alberta Graduate Scholarship. It was combined into one award instead of having multiple awards under different names. I believe each university department has their own process for awarding these scholarships. I recently reached out to someone at UAlberta to find out more. Usually, you don’t get those until you’re in a program though.
Does this mean it is, in fact, different than CGS-M? I'm in the same boat haha and I'm very confused (although flattered) as to what this award I've received is!
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2 minutes ago, PianoPsych said:
Work/life balance is huge so I would be honest to my POI about this. Wouldn't want you to start your program feeling burnt out! Especially if the next 4-5 summers will involve research work anyway (I don't know if this is the case but assume so).
This is what I was leaning towards... though my other commitments will be winding down in the next couple of months so now I’m second guessing...
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I need advice!
My POI has offered me paid research work beginning in the summer.The time commitment is relatively small (<10 hours/ week), however, I still work 40+ hour weeks in addition to ongoing volunteer and research commitments. On one hand, I am exited to dive into research. On the other hand, I am feeling a bit burnt out from the application process and I would really like to rest as much as possible and do as many fun things as I can before I begin what I expect to be a very work heavy few years. If I make time for this, I will not have very much free time and I will be just as busy as I was during applications.
What would you do in my situation? Should I be honest with my POI about how I'm feeling and request I begin in September, or should I make time for this?
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2 hours ago, ballostress said:
Hi! I am trying to figure out what to do with my summer before I start and would love to hear what other people are thinking about doing or have done. I graduate in May and the program starts in August so I have a good chunk of time and should probably do something. I know my dad is pushing waitressing but I am honestly not sure if I could do it again because it was so exhausting and I kind of wanted this to be a nice summer of freedom and relaxation with more flexibility to travel.
If I were you I'd plan a trip for those two months!!
I unfortunately will be working. I'm very tempted to quit and travel, but I also want to have savings for the next few years of minimal income... but, I'll be planning a shorter trip in May, and lots of weekend getaways and road trips. I also plan to cut back on my extra-curricular work as much as I can and focus on hobby stuff life reading and baking, and preparing myself to move.
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I’ve officially accepted my offer to Calgary!
Maybe it’s too early for this, but I would love to connect with any incoming U of C students for the Msc Counselling program!- rainydaychai, Mickey26, sparrow123 and 1 other
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Just now, VanessaB said:
If it came down to an offer from both SCCP OISE and SCCP UAlberta, I still would’ve chosen UAlberta, so maybe they just knew lol.
And thanks! I’m SO excited! They have an arts-based research studio at UAlberta in the education building and a faculty member who has a strong drama background, similar to myself, so I can’t wait to be in an environment that is so supportive of the creative arts!
This process is so competitive that even incredible applicants get rejections... and it sounds like your application was certainly a strong one! When you’re competing for one or two spots, the littlest thing could sway the decision. That’s something that frustrates me about this process.... either way, congrats on the acceptance to your top choice!!
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Just now, VanessaB said:
Congrats on your acceptances! It sounds like you’ve made your final decision! ?
Thank you!
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6 hours ago, PsychPhdBound said:
My husband and I are also trying to figure out where we should go on vacation before making the move! We're currently trying to decide between relaxing beach or exciting adventure (I'm leaning more towards adventure ?).
Better yet, pick somewhere where you can do both!
I am also going to plan a trip. I wish I had more vacation days!!
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19 minutes ago, Psych 123 said:
I didn't apply to counselling but I appreciate you doing this for everyone else! Also congratulations for getting in to your top choice!
Thank you!! It's really rewarding for all of the hard work to have paid off. I hope that everyone who is still waiting to hear back will receive good news soon.
Coronavirus & Academia 2020
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My university just announced mixed delivery for fall. Some smaller classes may still be in-person. Curious to see what this will mean for my program.