hopefulmft

I wanted to share my excitement: I received an acceptance letter yesterday I am thrilled to join the program and I wish everyone who has been waitlisted to remain hopeful. I hope everyone gets to hear the happy news as well!

Just received an email that I’m on Alternate list. Sad, but I’ll hope for the best

Hi @dbrick! I would say the interview went rather well for me. I loved the format and the questions that were asked: it was fascinating to hear other applicants' stories. All of the interviewees were so qualified for the program! Also, the faculty members who interviewed us did an amazing job giving non-verbal positive reinforcement. That really helped me stay grounded. I want to believe that I managed to show who I am and to share my passion for the field Now I am trying to relax and NOT update my email every 3 seconds...

I am about to head to mine soon! So nervous

Hello! I turned in my application early since I’ve been rejected from a Masters 2 years ago and wanted to get it done differently this time! However, as far as I know, it doesn’t effect anything! They start reviewing applications together at the same time, so I wouldn’t be too nervous about it! Yes, I do have some experience in mental health field. I worked as a behavioral therapist with kids with special needs for a year, worked as a crisis counselor for a year, and am currently working with kids with special needs again. I also have been involved in research in psychology for a year.I hope this helps! Thank you so much for your kind wishes!

Hi @dbrick! Don’t give up: I’ve read the CSUN forums where they send a second wave on invitations later on during the process! My interview was scheduled for Feb 20th, but there was an option to select a suitable date and time slot. No, it was on my regular email (the one I used my application). I didn’t receive an email on the CSUN account. I really hope you get an email as well!

Thank you so much ?

Hello You are given a chance to choose a date between 17th and 20th! I hope that helps!

Congratulations, I’m so happy for you too !

I just checked my regular email and there it is- an interview invitation! I hope everybody hears back soon as well!

I just got an interview invitation :,) Im so anxious and excited :,)

I feel you... I get really paranoid when it comes to my chances. I worry if I’m missing something or if they deem me to be not experienced enough. Also, I feel like it’s challenging to find a paying job in the field of psychology (especially closely related to what you want to do in the future) being limited to only BA. I hope that my work experience being just in the same field is enough

Your experience sounds great! I think they will value how diverse your experience is and how devoted you are to the field!

I feel you! I am seriously considering doing the same now... Let's hope we both get accepted and won't need to pay delirious amounts of money for our education!

Wishing you best of luck! As far as I know, they don’t start reviewing early applications before the others, so don’t worry about it! As long as you’ve turned your application in on time, it wouldn’t make much of a difference!

@rahhbekuhh I know right ? So nerve racking... Let’s hope we will get our interviews invitations soon!

@dbrick and @PsyZei yes, now is the hardest time... And I got sick with flu, so instead of being busy working I have too much time on my hands and am updating the email page every 5 seconds ? I have been obsessively looking over my statement of purpose and regret not applying to more schools

Thank you so much! And I am rooting for you; I hope you get into your top program ?

Just received an email form Csun stating they have received my online application and that all of the applications are currently under a review.

Hi @PsyZei! I have seen your forums on your PhD journey when searching for any MFT info on here! I see how dedicated you are to academia and I am wishing you best of luck! Since you have more experience than us, could you please share your story with Masters application/stats/any advice you could give us? Thank you

Hello, I have also applied to the CSUN program. Cannot wait to hear back from them: I have been nervously updating my email for the past week. Wishing you good luck, dbrick!

Hello there, I’m also an MFT applicant at CSUN anxiously anticipating an invitation for an interview, but haven’t heard much yet. I have about 3 years of experience in mental health field and 1 year of research. Graduated with a degree in psych from a UC with good GPA. Wishing everybody good luck and cannot wait to hear from other applicants!