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Just to paint a picture of what’s happening (also to feel less alone haha) could everyone who hasn’t heard from U of T yet like this post? 

I got the email this afternoon and I am still in shock... I'm so grateful for this community -- I wish the best of luck to all of you ❤️?
School: University of Ottawa
Type: MA-PhD in Clinical Psychology
Acceptance/Waitlist/Rejection: Acceptance
Type of Notification: Email from department
Date Notified: Feb 22
DM for POI: Of course!
 

This is my second time applying so I can definitely speak to these really good questions (all things I was wondering last year!) 
(1) I only applied to 3 schools last year and this year, I applied to 2/3 of the same supervisors - this year I was accepted to 1 and waitlisted to the other. I did reach out after I got the rejection letter and thanked them for their time, let them know I would apply next year (they encouraged this as well - I think most POIs do), and asked if there was anything in my application they thought I could improve upon. Specifically one POI wrote me back a very detailed and kind email with phenomenal and super well-crafted advice about my application. That being said, I absolutely think you can ask for this even if you didn't interview with them. The worst they can say is no! 
I didn't ask to volunteer in their lab/work over the summer because they were in another province, but had they been close to home I definitely would have asked. Where things are remote this year, you should absolutely ask just in case they do have something available! I think that would look very keen on your end and again, they may say yes and you have your foot in the door for next year! 
 
(2) Once you finish your honours thesis, you will have a lot more to strengthen your CV with! Talk to your honours supervisor about potentially publishing your thesis, and see if you can submit to conferences related to your research.  This is super easy right now because everything is virtual, so conferences are more accessible than ever. You could also see if there is a paid position in your lab (or another lab) as an RA or even Research Coordinator once you graduate, which would strengthen your CV even further.
I'm not sure how much this added to my application, but I also volunteered with Kid's Help Phone as a Crisis Responder (they're always looking for volunteers) and felt this really prepared me for questions about how I knew I wanted to be a Clinical Psychologist and other clinical based questions. It's also an amazing volunteer opportunity for those who want to go into this field, super rewarding and helped me grow so much as a person! I 1000% recommend
 
Lastly, do not give up hope!!!! This is an extremely hard program to get into (harder than med school and law school combined). Most people do not get in on their first try ESPECIALLY while still in undergrad - cut yourself some slack. You are doing so great. This was a hard pill that I had to swallow last year so trust me, I know that it hurts. If this ends up being a gap year for you, appreciate that in its entirety! This is the first time you won't be in school since you were so young! Enjoy it! Try to build your CV as much as you can, spend time with your family and friends, and relax. You earned a break and it will be very much appreciated once you do enter a taxing graduate program (which you absolutely will eventually!). Good luck! 

Does anyone know if everyone who’s been recommended for acceptance for Windsor has already been contacted? 

Does anyone know when we are expected to hear back from Windsor after interviews?

I’m confused too:( mine says in process too and I haven’t heard anything since my initial interview (last week of January)

Hi. I'm extremely confused by how Windsor has been doing their admissions procedures because some interviewed many days back while others are still getting interview invites. 

To the people who have received interview invites, what does your app status say? 

To the ones who have heard nothing, what does your app status say? I've heard nothing and mine currently says "in process."

Does anybody's app status says denied/rejected? 

Would be very helpful if you can answer. Thank you. 

Has anyone heard back from Windsor since interviewing yet? 

Has anyone heard back from Windsor since interviewing yet? 

Accepted to Lakehead, 3rd time applying to clinical programs.
To people that are applying for the first time, second time, third time - Keep persevering. Keep volunteering, gain research experience, put time into good mentoring relationships, build your CV, push for publications, work hard and don't despair. It's important to be honest about the fact that this is not an easy process and if it doesn't work out, your efforts are still great and this may just not be your year. Strength and guidance to everyone accepted and rejected this round.

this is very different from my experience. i interviewed with my POI and was told told about them shortlisting applicants after meeting on feb 1. i was then told that id have to wait for an email from someone to see whether i got accepted or not, other than that, i havent heard from my POI at all and have not talked to other profs/grad students. do u guys think i should should email some of her current grad students? just a bit confused after hearing this as ti wasnt my experience at all

Hi! To anyone that interviewed for Windsor's Child Track, do you know when we should be hearing back about acceptances? My interviewer told me that they were meeting on Monday (the one that just passed) to discuss so I expected to hear by the end of the week or early this coming week! 

Interview
School: Ryerson
Program: Clinical MA &PhD 
Date of invite: Feb 2nd, 2021
Date of interview: Visiting Day Feb 8th 
DM for POI: Yes 
I'm really surprised I haven't had any contact from my POI this whole season I just got an invite from the department for visiting day! Has this happened to anyone else not having contact with their POI then getting an invite to to interview day? Should I reach out and send a separate email to my POI saying thanks?
Also the visiting day time is the same time as one my interviews at another school and im not really sure what to do ?