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  1. Hi dr bubbles. Thanks for your reply. What you say makes sense. I appreciate the input re ageism as well.That is great to know. I think what I may do is apply to several schools that are at least semi-near my folks. I have looked at these schools several times. Yes most of them are clinical programs, but you are right about the funding being key. I am trying to discern if it is more important to seek the counseling focus to my degree or to obtain a doctorate versus not. I have spent 2 years trying to rationalize to myself what I would end up paying at the school where I got my Masters and if I went there for the PhD and the cost is just so much. The upside to these pricey programs is not having to move. But even they say for internship you might need to relocate. Of course I will still apply to the nearby counseling psych program since that seems the best fit all around anyway, has funding, and is near my parents. Thinking over what you said- I could consider moving again in 5-7 years for internship if need be. Out of state is not out of the question. I don't know how my parents will be then, but if I can go to school close by for the short to mid-term they could see their grandkids and I could be there for my parents as well. I have given a lot of thought to how it would be to teach, do research, be a clinician but tbh I don't have enough experience to say for sure until I get more experience doing all of the above. I hope to gain more experience very soon on those fronts.
  2. Insider's Guide advise it is wise to have a backup letter writer if possible (in case one gets busy/ falls through last minute somehow). So if one is willing to act as a backup LOR for you, then you're set. Also some programs do allow an opportunity to include extra materials/documents you feel may strengthen your application. I imagine if that is there, a 4th letter may be okay. Some programs also request a minimum of 3 but will accept up to 5! So it's program dependent, but definitely follow the directions per app.
  3. Hi All! New to the board so I don't know how to reply directly to quote peoples posts! Kenny 12345, I feel ya. My GRE scores were not good this year. I ran into issues with studying enough in a time of family crisis, but I don't know how much I can improve or if I have it in me to retake this year. May apply w/o scores for schools that are waiving GRE. I certainly have not been accepted to Rutgers. Only NYC program I have considered applying is Columbia TC for Counseling or Clinical. I'm a non-traditional student, (read: older than probably most applicants, with kids) so if there is a specific board for this someone please let me know? I do have experience applying to grad schools (goodness knows). I have now completed 2 Master's (one in Clinical, and one MS in psychology) along the journey (long story). I have been accepted to one Clinical Psych PsyD program (not APA) that I did not attend, and two Clinical Psych Phd programs (non-APA that I took 6 months of coursework in years ago then did not continue for several reasons). Most recently (last year) was accepted to start a Clinical PhD (APA accredited) this Fall but had to turn down due to location constraints plus zero funding and VERY expensive program. Totally painful to turn this down, as I am starting to worry I may never get my doctorate. For anyone who has advice on this, would you suggest me to to keep applying to: APA schools with funding, APA schools w/o funding (but less expensive), or APA very competitive schools (but who knows if they will accept me due to ageism(?) and my limited research experience? Should I be concerned that my Masters degrees will be a mark against me. For what its worth, my aim is Counseling Psych doctorate rather than Clinical at this point, so perhaps a bit less competitive? I need to stay within a certain geographical radius of my parents who have serious health issues. I have considered licensing at Masters level several times but have resistance to it. I really am passionate about research in particular areas and would like to teach/supervise/ work at college/university level. . Where I live psychologists make about twice as much as masters level clinicians too so there's that incentive. i have a family to support. Anyway, I am almost certainly applying to my top choice school (closest to my parents, best fit with POI, funding, is Counseling doctorate) this Fall, perhaps a handful of others. Tough since all other programs in my area are Clinical not Counseling though. Definitely. I still need more research experience. Have about a year and a half of clinical experience. No publications yet (I know). I welcome any helpful thoughts, suggestions?
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