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Honestly, I disagree. I had a lot of formal research experience and no posters/conferences/first author pubs. It wasn’t a big deal because of my experience and what I wanted to do. It varies, and I think this forum can push publications excessively at times. On the original topic, my advice would be to never undervalue research match. Really try to nail down what you want to do, more than “work with kids with trauma.” Have some idea that you can talk about, show where it came from and why it interested you. My most successful interviews and offers came from schools where I spent half an hour geeking out with the professor about ideas we both thought were good. Also, if something feels off, or you have a small worry about a school/POI....listen to that voice. I had that experience with one school I interviewed at and the outcome was bad all around. You know when something isn’t right.

Is it nearby for you? We have to fly, so we are hoping to go look in May.....TBD, I guess.

To be honest, we've looked all over Iowa City and Coralville. Cedar Rapids probably isn't where we will end up. Edit: Although dang, now that you mention it, Cedar Rapids is a lot cheaper and very nice houses....half an hour isn't a bad commute.

I am also Iowa bound in the fall! We are hoping to buy a house, and I've been looking at tons online....but I really don't want to go through the process without seeing it in person either.

It's definitely scary out there right now. I work in a hospital currently, and am a vulnerable population member (and have compromised respiratory function). Things are tough---but don't lose hope, everyone.

University of Iowa -- Clinical PhD. I'm so excited!!

Has anyone heard from CU Boulder post-interview?

That's funny! One of mine was an MD in the subfield of health psych I want to go into, and I was given very positive feedback on that. But they definitely were one of my PIs in a research setting.

Yeah, I don't see an issue with considering prestige. I think the only problem with it (for me) is that it can be hard to tell how a school falls on that---especially if you're in a small niche sub-field (like me).

Personally, I think you are completely acceptable to wait until you have funding information. It's awesome that they've always been able to fund their students, but without that offer letter in hand, you don't know---also, another school I interviewed at told us specifically NOT to accept until we heard about funding. After all, they said, if you accept, the university assumes you don't need any additional encouragement to go there---so it could affect what fellowships and funding you're eligible for. I know everyone has big concerns about leaving a bad impression, but this is a large financial and personal decision. Schools and PIs should be able to respect that. There's a reason you have until April 15th---obviously don't wait until then if you already know, but that date isn't a "only jerks respond in April" kind of thing. It's to protect you in circumstances like this. Has the school offered you any idea on when you might know about funding?

I heard back from Iowa almost a week after the first person did.

Can you reach out to the coordinator?

School: University of Iowa Type of Program: Clinical Psychology, PhD Acceptance Date: 2/21/2020

I liked asking what they felt were the areas of growth for the program, what they thought set it apart, if they had ever worked with my POI (and their thoughts), etc.

For anyone who has received rejections after interviews, how did that go? Did you still hear from the PI, or did you have to wait for a generic graduate school rejection?

Lol, well optimism is always good. I wouldn't stress the Ivy thing, there's really no ranking system at PhD programs. It's more about fit and making sure you're productive in the ways that will suit your ultimate goals.

That's pretty intense. None of mine had more than 4-5.

But also don't panic if it's longer lol. I interviewed at UCONN at the end of January and no one has heard back yet.

Haha same, i was like NOOOOO. but nope, we are all still in this nightmare together

I’m guessing/hoping this wasn’t clinical? I haven’t heard anything yet and hadn’t seen anything

The only program I've heard back from took over a month This is a smile of pain.

Hey, that's exceedingly unfair and unkind. Honestly, if a school decided against me for my use of a perfectly valid word...that seems like a place that would be way too high stress and judgment for me.

When I was there they mentioned that many people had alternates, so to have patience as they finished interviews the week after the normal date (this week).

Thank you, you’re sweet. It makes me feel better that I’m not just overreacting. It was an easy $600 and I’m still pretty grouchy about it—-if you’re that disinterested in me, just don’t invite me!

I’m really frustrated with how an interview turned out and just want to vent. I’m not too perturbed because I didn’t really want to go there after all this, but it’s been a horrible experience. This program offered me the interview less than two weeks before the date, which made the flight obscenely expensive. Fine. They said the reimburse, but—ready?—only if you get into the program and accept. I’d rather they just didn’t offer reimbursement at that point. The interview itself was a bust and I didn’t understand why the POI invited me. They were obviously more interested in another applicant (which, hey, good for them!! Honestly and sincerely), blew me off, weren’t interested in anything I had to say, and legitimately ignored me at points. I left feeling pretty frustrated, but sent a thank you email and let it go. Everyone else I knew who interviewed heard within a week or two whether it was an acceptance/rejection/waitlist. I heard nothing and sort of decided not to care. now, a month later, I get a form letter rejection that makes it sound like I didn’t even interview. Everyone else got a personal email or call. I know I’m being whiny. I know I’m not entitled to anything, and it’s fine—I will just move on to the next thing. But it left me with a really bad taste in my mouth and a not so favorable impression of the program, and I just needed to vent.