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Invites go out next week! They are meeting on Monday with all invites expected to out shortly after

I heard back yesterday for the Counseling program. Their interview dates are Feb 7 or Feb 10.

School: Virginia Commonwealth University Type: PhD (Counseling) Date of invite: 1/10/2020 Type of invite: Personal Phone Call! Interview date(s): 2/7 or 2/10

School: University of North Carolina at Charlotte Type: PhD (Clinical) Date of invite: 1/10/2020 Type of invite: Email from program Director Interview date(s): 2/7

It's Friday....there's bound to be good news today...right....RIGHT?

This was me last year. I applied to what I thought were PERFECT fit schools during my senior year of undergrad. January came and went and didn't hear a peep. I was absolutely devastated. Not gonna lie, that pain really stings especially as other friends were celebrating their successes. However, as much as cliche as it is, everything WILL work out! Either you will get into a program this year (fingers crossed!) and not have to worry, or you'll have an amazing gap year experience like I did hopefully directly in your field. I learned a lot this year about myself and as much as I thought I knew my interests, spending several months immersed full-time in my field of study let me grow tremendously. It's also still early, I'm giving myself until the week of Jan 20 to be nothing but extremely hopeful. As far as having to do everything over again....it can suck, but it doesn't have to. You'll know how the GRE works (studying only took me a month), you'll be familiar with the process which takes some stress away. You can always ask for feedback on your application and fine tune your materials. Getting rejected will make you sad if you let it, but ultimately, it can be your best fuel for success. My second time applying was done with extreme focus and intention which has lead to. a few interviews thus far. Trust me, IT WILL HAPPEN!

I applied to UNC Charlotte's Clinical Concentration but with a POI who does clinical and community! May we will see each other at interview day. The website says invites will go out by Jan 11 ?

School: DePaul University (Clinical-Child Track) Type: PhD Date of invite: 1/9 Type of invite: Phone call from POI, email to come tomorrow Interview date(s): 2/6-2/7

Charlotte's website says they'll let us know by Jan 11 ?

School: DePaul University Type: Clinical Psychology PhD Date of Invite: 01/06/20 Type of Invite: Email from PI (message me for initials) Interview date: PI emailed me to set up preliminary Skype interview this afternoon ?

omg THIS! I know that most of the programs I applied to will send out notifications the week of Jan 13-17 but I can't stop obsessively checking ?.

I also applied to this program! Maybe we'll see each other at interview day. Still haven't heard anything, though.

I'm having a hard time fantasizing about programs smh. I start daydreaming and visualizing myself in a few of my top choices. I know it's bad to get hopes up, but never doubt the power of manifestation right ???‍♀️

Anyone else's brain like: "omg its Jan 2- the holidays are over please read my application now!!!" Two weeks from now, a lot of us will be hearing some great news! I know it's hard to stay positive but as an over achiever who was rejected by all the universities I applied to last year, I promise you that whatever happens, you will be okay. If anyone needs someone to talk to and confide in my DMs are always open :). Wishing you all success in this new year and please remember that you all are applying to literally the hardest graduate program in the country.

Most definitely. To clarify, I'm a woman of great faith and like I said, I do not regret having to take a gap year. I firmly believe that my life will work out the way it is supposed to. I was just trying to see if anyone could relate to those more negative emotions I experienced after my initial rejection because it's hard to be sunny 24/7. You have 8 interviews so I am sure this is your year. Congrats!

2nd (and 3rd, 4th, 5th) time applicants- do you feel an added pressure? This is my second time applying. The first time I applied to clinical psych phd programs, I thought I had a "good enough app" decent GRE (low quant), large amount of research experience, etc. I applied during the fall of my senior year to 3 programs but did not even receive an interview. It was possibly the worst feeling I've ever had. I had imagined myself in a program, didn't have a plan b, and felt like a failure. It was so hard watching friends get into med and law programs. Even though I knew those programs were statistically easier to get into than clinical programs, I felt so inadequate not having gotten into the program of my choice. UGH. I didn't even celebrate my graduation because I was so down. I took it really hard. My best friend is in a clinical psychology phd program which also stung, I compared myself constantly. I am also a racial minority, sometimes, there's an added stress of succeeding for my race. When I didn't get in, I felt like all the negative stereotypes of being a Black woman piled on top of me. This time, I'm feeling much better but I do wonder if the same thing will happen again. I did all the typical things someone does in their gap year like volunteer, research (I work for a large research company, not one lab), and up my scores. Still, I am SO STRESSED especially after knowing the bitter taste of rejection. The hardest part was believing in myself again. Rejection from dream schools can make you question yourself, your passions, and your ability to achieve your dreams. A gap year has done wonders for me, and I do not regret it necessarily. But as other posters mentioned- I miss learning and want to dive deep into my career already. It will all work out for all of us though, I'm very positive of that. Anyone relate?

I need to clarify- official email invites will be sent by the program administrator in January. I misheard her and thought she said I'd get an official invite today from the program- she meant she was just going to forward me along some details. Sorry if I caused undo stress for SAU applicants!

School: University of South Alabama Type: Combined Clinical/Counseling PhD Date of invite: 12/20 Type of invite: Phone Call Interview date(s): 1/31 technically. They'd like you to stay 1/30-2/1. So thankful to have received 2 interview invites before Christmas. So nervous about affording these plane tickets. Keep your heads up, I didn't receive a single interview my first application cycle.

My Cane account for Miami also says I have to do items. I think they are still updating

Hey! I didn't apply here but I know that professor well. You'll be in good hands

Wow- I also would like to work with 1st and 2nd gen immigrants. We have so much in common- I'll send you a PM!

That's awesome! Are you in a clinical program now? I can honestly say I've only known two Black males in clinical psych grad school- the numbers are....rough. Glad to see you're thriving and successfully navigating those spaces. Also wooohooo great choice of research interest lol. I love the minority community because instead of tearing each other down. we encourage those with similar interests because we know how important it is (not to say that I haven't been torn down by other POC, but screw them). I can definitely PM about which programs I applied to if you're interested

This was so sweet, thank you! Really encouraging to hear from someone who's a seasoned player in the game. I get what you mean 100% with the clinical vs counseling thing. I ended up applying to 2 counseling and 2 combined clinical/counseling programs out of my 11 applications so hopefully I'll find my fit somewhere! Will reach out for sure when it comes to interviews (hopefully). I applied once before during my senior year (last application cycle) to 3 programs and did not make it to a single interview. This time I applied to way more programs and just got my first interview invite! Thanks again for such positive words- I really appreciate it especially when this site can be so cutthroat.

Hi all, Making this general thread to talk about some of the challenges of finding a POI/Adviser, looking for programs where we "fit", and the general stress of feeling like we've got so much to prove. I hope to go into clinical psychology to study resilience in racial minorities and immigrants as well as the use my degree as a platform for social justice advocacy and systems change. Finding an adviser in this space has been hard enough and I have been encouraged to pursue something "easier" many times. But the heart wants what it wants! I hope we can make a safe space for all minority applicants out there as our stress is a little more than the majority applicant.

A good friend of mine works at UM as post bacc research assistant. She said a few in-person invites are still on their way as December 15 is a Sunday and was a date set by administration. Hope that helps!