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Thank you for your kind response. As it pertains to my masters degree, I did some coursework and at the end I had to complete a dissertation. However, no practicum was attached to it. A practicum was needed for my undergraduate degree and that was done. Getting this information from you is so insightful yet so overwhelming. The programs I have been looking at are Calgary, Alberta, OISE Toronto and McGill. I have been looking at these schools because they do not seem to require the GRE, which I have not taken bearing in mind that I was interested in applying to British universities but it is virtually impossible for me to study in the UK at the doctoral level considering the costs. My idea was to apply to those schools and then if I am not successful then I would take the GRE and apply to US schools. In terms of getting my masters work published, is it still possible to do that bearing in mind that it was completed in 2014? Thank you again for your response.

I am from the Caribbean twin island federation of St. Kitts and Nevis and I am thinking about applying to 4 PhD Counselling programs in Canada. However, I am reluctant to do so because I feel as though the odds are stacked against me. I have a BA in psychology from the University of the Virgin Islands which is a regionally accredited US school. During my tenure there I had to complete a research project which I did very well on and my cumulative GPA is 3.67. Additionally, I have a MSc in psychology (Foundations in Clinical & Health Psychology) from Newcastle University in the UK. I did a dissertation for this course and also did very well and my final overall grade for the program is a merit which translates to a GPA of 3.53. Since completing my BA in 2011, I have been employed in a number of roles in my home country, with the exception of 2013-14 when I was granted study leave to complete my masters in the UK. These roles include child protection officer, Case Manager and my current role as a Counsellor since 2016. I am eager to do a doctoral degree in counselling psychology because in my country the field of psychology and mental health is very primitive and I am eager to do what I can to help the field grow here and champion the cause of changing mental health attitudes. I think the only way to do this is by completing a degree that employs international best practices. I am of the opinion that this will assist me in shaping the policies here. I however feel as though the odds are stacked against me as an international applicant. I also wonder if my two research projects would be enough when it comes to research experiences considering that there is no ground for research here or any regional conferences for presentation. My wife is a very spiritual person who prays a lot and believes I should take a leap of faith and apply but I also believe in being practical and realistic. Enough rambling for now. Are the odds stacked against me? Is there any advice on how to pursue my goal? Thanks in advance for whatever response I can get.

I am from the Caribbean twin island federation of St. Kitts and Nevis and I am thinking about applying to 4 PhD Counselling programs in Canada. However, I am reluctant to do so because I feel as though the odds are stacked against me. I have a BA in psychology from the University of the Virgin Islands which is a regionally accredited US school. During my tenure there I had to complete a research project which I did very well on and my cumulative GPA is 3.67. Additionally, I have a MSc in psychology (Foundations in Clinical & Health Psychology) from Newcastle University in the UK. I did a dissertation for this course and also did very well and my final overall grade for the program is a merit which translates to a GPA of 3.53. Since completing my BA in 2011, I have been employed in a number of roles in my home country, with the exception of 2013-14 when I was granted study leave to complete my masters in the UK. These roles include child protection officer, Case Manager and my current role as a Counsellor since 2016. I am eager to do a doctoral degree in counselling psychology because in my country the field of psychology and mental health is very primitive and I am eager to do what I can to help the field grow here and champion the cause of changing mental health attitudes. I think the only way to do this is by completing a degree that employs international best practices. I am of the opinion that this will assist me in shaping the policies here. I however feel as though the odds are stacked against me as an international applicant. I also wonder if my two research projects would be enough when it comes to research experiences considering that there is no ground for research here or any regional conferences for presentation. My wife is a very spiritual person who prays a lot and believes I should take a leap of faith and apply but I also believe in being practical and realistic. Enough rambling for now. Are the odds stacked against me? Is there any advice on how to pursue my goal? Thanks in advance for whatever response I can get.