devpsych2020

Congrats!!! I also got the invitation! Super excited ?

I thought they meant either Thursday or Friday. I really hope they don't do it over this weekend...

I feel you. Let's persevere through this big day, ya'll. I am on the west coast and I've received my other invitations from schools in the east around lunch time here, so maybe Penn State will do the same...

I am also waiting since that email last week. Haven't heard anything yet!

I still have some questions lingering regarding UC Davis interview invitations! Did anyone notice a few different posts asking about dev psych interview invitations in the results page appearing throughout the day but all has been removed except for one? (maybe this last one will also get removed soon) Does the gradcafe manager deletes irrelevant "results" to keep the page tidy? (But I saw many similar posts asking for POI initials, etc for other psych areas or different fields...) Also, why do none of the few results posts about UC Davis specify which psych area? CURIOUS!

I second @Stressed&CoffeeObsessed on respecting the schools that you've already scheduled for (unless the later invitation is from your top choices). I've read a few posts about this and everyone seemed to recommend doing so to be fair (again, although you should tots favor your top choices) because schools know that the appealing applicants will receive/have multiple interview invitations. I actually just had such clash happen this week and I easily asked for an alternative skype interview for the later invitation because it was from a school that I am a little less enthusiastic about.

Thank you all for responding! I haven't heard back and saw a couple of results posted...My POI made it clear during our pre-application contact that he is interested in me but wasn't sure about taking in a new student so I kind of expected it ? Still hurts. Wish us all the best with other schools!

Ikr?! ? This is my first cycle and I would be sooo thrown off by a school if I had to reach out to the *adcom highness* that went MIA with my money and app materials made out of blood, sweat, and tears...

Sorry for another shout in the dark - has anyone applied to UC Davis? Their admissions page say interview invitations will go out today (12/18) but I am not seeing anyone posting in the results page and no changes in online app. California schools are playing too hard read ? This chasing game/waiting for their response of any sort is harder than anything I’ve experienced in my dating life.

Ugh, I just don't understand why schools just can't notify rejections in timely manner...I thought we were throwing our hundreds of dollars into their pockets to pay for such "labor and service"?

I second the post above - no need to send the POIs emails at this point. It may be a polite act in Korea but it is most likely to annoy the POIs in the US...And the "I encourage you to apply" response is certainly nothing negative but it is a common response that profs give out to most applications who reach out to him/her. Congrats on submitting the apps tho! Best luck with your admissions.

Wouldn't hurt to email the admissions committee!

Anyone has any new information about UCLA? I am wondering if they finished sending out interview invitations (or will only choose interview candidates from those who received preliminary interview offers) and am just being slow with updating rejection status on the app...

A pomeranian ?❤️ I am sure it is a good luck!

Yes, appease the majesty immediately! And definitely try a 1-1 with your pug too ? Do it! The earlier you start (or your cat starts), the more cat magic will be ready to enchant all your schools ?‍♂️

I've been asking my cats (three!) ever since 12/1 to do some magical dances or cast spells at night to get me some interview invites. I assure them I won't take a peek at them at night or report them to talk shows/news for the magical power. And I got invitations to the final interviews from 2 schools so far!! I hope they continue the ritual until the end of this admissions process. I am getting some treats and new toys as incentives. Animal companions! Have a sit down convo with your fluffs and try similar negotiations.

Right? I wish the poster would check out this thread and give a little more detail if possible...If s/he meant to report for Minnesota's ICD program.

Same. I am almost wondering if that poster mistyped the university name...

Woah I just saw that too. I thought they send out all rejections/waitlists/acceptances in late January?

Congrats to the people who heard back from UCLA! Would any of you be willing to PMing me the POI names?

Congrats! Would you mind sharing the POI info via PM? And anyone else who heard from Rochester, would you guys mind PMing me the POI information?

If you posted about hearing back from Rochester, would you mind PMing me mentor's initials? I would appreciate it. Thanks in advance!

Hi! Sorry for squeezing in when I'm not Clinical/Counseling but this thread seem to be the most active for interview-related discussions. What is recommended for responding to interview invitation emails? Do you immediately say Yes! then try to reschedule later (if needed) if you get more invitations from other schools? Or do you politely ask for an rsvp deadline? Thanks in advance

Hi, just a couple ideas! 1. If you already have a list of schools in mind, you should definitely check out their admissions criteria (if they have cut-off scores for GRE) or past admissions stat. 2. Check out the GradCafe forum of your field or talk to your classmates/co-workers to see which scores do people usually shoot for. 3. Considering your area, you may get away with low Quant score but it wouldn't be a surprise if you have to have a better score on Verbal and/or Writing. I am not in the writing or literature field so I have no idea how much GRE matters. And I tots agree that GREs are horrible. But it really is worth the pain if you can avoid the risk of your application being dropped at the first cut.

Thanks! I will certainly check out the results page. I noticed clinical psych and else are starting to hear back from schools. Hope we developmental applicants update about the news as well as things progress haha.