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Congrats! He seems like he would be a great mentor. I applied and didn't make the cut but am wishing you the best  

Recently received an offer from Texas Tech - clinical PhD (POI:SM). I am probably going to accept! If you were also extended an offer and are thinking of accepting it, PM me! I can't wait to meet my future colleagues  

Has anyone heard anything from Syracuse? I only have seen two posts on the results page.
In regards to Teachers College's clinical program (I'm in a MA program there): only one professor, Dr. Cha, has set up prelim. phone calls - as far as I know. Interviews should be extended in the beginning of Feb.. next week I'm thinking. Just a heads up! 

Has anyone heard anything from Syracuse? I only have seen two posts on the results page.
In regards to Teachers College's clinical program (I'm in a MA program there): only one professor, Dr. Cha, has set up prelim. phone calls - as far as I know. Interviews should be extended in the beginning of Feb.. next week I'm thinking. Just a heads up! 

y'all know you can message the columbia poster for their POI right 

Just got a rejection email from UGA already!! The stress begins!!

Just got a rejection email from UGA already!! The stress begins!!

Just got a rejection email from UGA already!! The stress begins!!

Just got a rejection email from UGA already!! The stress begins!!

Just got a rejection email from UGA already!! The stress begins!!

Hi all! I am a student in Fordham University's Clinical Psychology PhD program and I know how hard it is to be in your position! So, I am happy to answer any questions anyone may have about this process in relation to Fordham or really any Clinical PhD program! Fell free to direct message me :]

I also have a master's degree - getting a master's was my back up when I first applied for PhD's as well. I think it is important to take into consideration that there are a lot of applicants that will have master's degrees, that's a great point. 
Personally, getting a MA was a great choice for me. I ended up getting into a MA program at an Ivy League school - which I'm *hoping* will look good on my apps. I have gained so much experience - both clinical and research through my program that I know I could not have gotten if I wasn't in the program. HOWEVER - you can also gain a lot of great experience by getting a paid RA position if you can find one. I think either would be a good option!

I also have a master's degree - getting a master's was my back up when I first applied for PhD's as well. I think it is important to take into consideration that there are a lot of applicants that will have master's degrees, that's a great point. 
Personally, getting a MA was a great choice for me. I ended up getting into a MA program at an Ivy League school - which I'm *hoping* will look good on my apps. I have gained so much experience - both clinical and research through my program that I know I could not have gotten if I wasn't in the program. HOWEVER - you can also gain a lot of great experience by getting a paid RA position if you can find one. I think either would be a good option!

There are definitely benefits!!! I’m fortunate where I don’t have to worry about my GPA but I do know it could potentially mean more experience overall!! I’m definitely going to look into these programs! Thank you!!

There are benefits and options to attaining your Master's degree debt free. If youre undergrad gpa is low a masters might even help show an upward trajectory in grades. Plus your master's courses may waive some doctoral classes. It might not be the best choice for everyone but it is a valid choice. Look into programs that will pay for a masters such as NIH NSF funded programs (RISE, MBRS, etc) they provide a stipend and cover tuition similar to a phd but for masters. Good luck on your applications!!

I would agree! I think with the competitiveness of graduate programs currently, many of the people you're applying against will have Master's degrees. And as long as you do well, it serves as a good indicator that you can be successful in a rigorous academic program while conducting research. It's also a great opportunity to make sure the PhD you're headed for is actually the field you want to be in. But I got a Masters so I may be biased. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

It might be okay. I am happy to offer my opinion via DM if you want me to read a draft. The main thing is to not make your entire life sound like a crusade that may be biased due to personal experiences. However, everyone in the field knows we are human and have experiences, such as personal/family mental health problems. It's just a matter of writing about it well.

Mine is very personal describing myself as a minority who isn't usually able to even be able to apply to programs like this which has been received by multiple mentors as incredibly persuasive and interesting. I've been advised not to just recite my CV but to humanize myself and include the research interests and clinical experiences.