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    GRE Psychology Test - Resources

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    I also took the ETS practice exam and purchased both the Kaplan and Princeton Review Book, highlighted everything I didn't understand--would reread the highlighted things every week. I also got the GRE Psychology Exam Prep app on my phone and studied the topics i least understood. I also did these flash cards periodically https://www.varsitytutors.com/gre_subject_test_psychology-flashcards, there's like a couple answers that are wrong but these helped to like keep things fresh in my brain using a multiple choice format. I came from zero background in psych so I probably had to study more than someone who had a good foundation in psych. Doing all of this i got the 87th percentile i think and that was enough to get me into a program... the test itself really isn't that bad... just a lot of memorization, good luck!

    Fall 2020 Clinical & Counseling PhD/PsyD

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    6 hours ago, ekilgallon said:

    As expected (for me), I did not get any offers this round. I was applying to go straight out of undergrad though and only applied to 3 schools knowing it was a long shot. But I have two questions for future applications cycles. 

    I am looking at clinical psych research positions for next year (I think I'll be working at Yale) and am wondering if I should apply for a PhD programs this coming Fall to attend in Fall 2021? That would mean I would take the research job (which is a one-year contract and built for people trying to get their PhD one day), work there for a year, then do a PhD the next year. My concern with this option is that any letter of recommendation from there they'll only know me as an RA from July 1 until writing their letter in November at the latest. That's barely five months. Should I work there for a full year and THEN apply so that they'll be able to say they've worked with me for a year and a half?

    My other question is should I retake the GRE? I have the time to study but don't know if my scores warrant a retake. My scores were: 159 on Quant (70th percentile) , 164 on Verbal (92nd Percentile, and 94th Percentile on writing. Should I try to bring up my math score? Is it worth the money?

    Thanks everyone.

    I worked at Yale as an RA this past year and at the time of applying my rec letter was from my supervisor who had only known me since May, it definitely helped me get into a clinical program this year. I'd say definitely apply for Fall 2021!

    Fall 2020 Clinical & Counseling PhD/PsyD

    in Psychology Forum

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    12 hours ago, clinicalpsych.2020 said:

    Not sure if this is the right place to post this but--

    I am currently waitlisted at one school and am trying to formulate a plan B if it doesn't lead to an acceptance. I am currently in two research labs at the university I graduated from but feel I have outgrown my positions there. I was in both for over two years and despite my asking several times was never granted permission to use data from these labs to create a thesis, author a paper, or submit a poster. These two labs are also not in my area of interest and I feel that I need to gain experience with the rare population I am interested in working with (psychosis and Sz). There aren't any labs in my state working with this population though so I am willing to move out of state to gain experience before applying to schools again next cycle. Would it be silly to start new somewhere this summer when I can only really commit 1 year (I know most labs ask for 2)? Would it make more sense to stay where I am and ask again with more assertion? I am worried that my lack of publications and experience working with my pop of interest has really hindered my chances this cycle and these are two things I would love to bump this year. If anyone can offer any words of wisdom or advice, it would be much appreciated.. Thank you so much!

     

    Edit: I have also been working as a psychometrist this past year

    Honestly I would exercise option 1, being in a lab for over two years and not being able to use data to even submit a poster is pretty unreasonable. Depending on your relationship with your current PI, I would be honest in letting them know your goals and how publishing papers/posters is very important this next year. If they don't offer to help you out, get out of there and try to find a lab that will help you meet your goals. Wishing you the best of luck and hoping you get into a school so you don't even have to worry about this!

    *I is stressed* venting thread for Fall 2020 Applicants

    in Psychology Forum

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    1 hour ago, PsychPhdBound said:

    I got 'the call' on Friday and was told to expect my offer letter on Monday and nothing came :/. I'm doing my best to be patient, with little success. I'm just excited to get this thing signed, sealed, and delivered so I can officially end my admissions cycle! Congrats on your acceptance!!

    Yeah i know exactly how you feel, my advisor gave me a little warning that the department moves a little slower than she does so it helped with the waiting ?. Congrats to you too :)

    Fall 2020 Clinical & Counseling PhD/PsyD

    in Psychology Forum

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    3 hours ago, PsychedInfo said:

    If you are reaching out to a school to let them know you'd like to withdraw your application because you're accepting another offer, is it customary to tell them where you're going? Have other people done this? Thanks in advance for feedback! Every aspect of this process makes me so anxious; I just want to do everything right/maintain good rapport with all the faculty members I interviewed with.

    I told both of the place, where I withdrew, where I was going. I'm in a relatively small sub-field so they would have found out anyway. I think some are just genuinely curious!

    POST-ACCEPTANCE ANXIETY (advice needed from fellow successful applicants))

    in Psychology Forum

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    33 minutes ago, childcenteredwork said:

    On a related note, what did folks do with other interviews after receiving an offer at their top? (Because everyone on this thread is definitely capable and has/had interviews and acceptances, first or second or Xth try, now is the time. ❤️)

    Did you decline the other interviews -- that was/is my inevitable next question to myself. It seems rude to not attend (say, if interview is in 2 days), but also potentially inconsiderate to attend if one knows a school isn't their top/having been accepted at their top choice school. Of course, there is always the possibility that one could change one's mind and I haven't signed any offer letters yet! What do others think?

    I was just in your shoes, I got into my top choice and still had two more interviews left. I ended up going to the next interview because it was 3 days before and I felt like I was going to burn some bridges. However, it wasn't a good experience....the entire time I was there it was hard for me to seem excited about the school because I had such a perfect fit at my top choice. In the end all it did was help solidify my choice which may be helpful for you (although I hated spending more money to do so). I ended up cancelling my last interview in the hopes that it would open up a spot for another applicant and they were super understanding. 

    Fall 2020 Clinical/Counseling Interview Invites

    in Psychology Forum

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    2 hours ago, PsychHuman said:

    When those of you who have gotten a phone call from your POI with an informal offer, do you just get a cold call and then it's this very exciting news you didn't expect, or have they emailed you first to set up an arranged phone call?

    I got sorta cold called, my POI told me we would find out on a specific day and then she called me with the good news in the afternoon. That whole morning I was bugging out ?

    Fall 2020 Clinical & Counseling PhD/PsyD

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    15 hours ago, Modulus said:

    If you are quite certain of your choice and attending the remaining interviews would be a personal or financial strain, then maybe you want to consider a cancellation, but I think in the vast majority of cases, if you can, you should attend your other interviews.  I have been given the advice to not rank programs before visiting them as there are both good and bad surprises!

     

    15 hours ago, PsyDuck90 said:

    I agree with everything Modulus said. I just wanted to add one thing. If you are really certain of your decision, declining the interview may also open up that slot to someone who may have been waitlisted for an interview. So if you would be going just for the sake of going and not really considering it, I would opt for reaching out. I don't think it would burn any bridges. I would phrase it something like this: "thank you so much for the interview opportunity. However, I have recently been offered acceptance to a different program and will be committing to that offer."

     

    4 hours ago, Itzik said:

    Just cancel. Open a stop for someone else. I got accepted to my top choice and had to cancel 5 interviews. Everyone except one took it well.

     

    2 hours ago, Psyched Coffee Bean said:

    First off CONGRATULATIONS? that is an amazing blessing!

    If it is an official acceptance that you are certain you want to accept (duh 1st choice lol), I would recommend (if its not too much economical strain) going to one additional interview just to potentially have room for negotiations (request higher stipend, or secure RA Line, etc). In the interest of your time and the schools (and all other anxiously hopeful applicants) I would let the other programs know you have made a decision so that they can extend the opportunity to someone else.

    Again congrats you earned this! ??

     

    1 hour ago, justacigar said:

    Agree with this. As someone who is currently waitlisted for an interview, knowing that people might take the slot who have no intention of accepting an offer would be disheartening. I think those waiting would be grateful for people who cancel when they know for sure they have a top-choice offer in hand and want to go to that program. 

    thank you guys for the advice, I will be cancelling! hopefully this helps someone out :) 

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