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I agree that it's minimal since what gets a school to R1 status is usually having an academic medical center (which is not super relevant to how good the program is). Additionally, I have interviewed are R2 schools where the Psychology department is one of the most productive (research-wise), and therefore get preferential treatment and resources from the school.

Go for it! I think with any background, RA positions can be tough to find, so I think you're experiences would help show how qualified you are! I would definitely recommend being as flexible as possible with location. When I applied to RA positions, I applied all over the country, but I understand that that may not be an option for everyone. I would also look for RA or Research Coordinator positions in psychiatry departments as well, since I feel like psychology departments often hire undergrads who were a part of their lab. Lastly, make sure your application materials highlight how this position fits in with your future goals and research/clinical interests. Best of luck!!

Hi everyone! For those who have had to reject an offer, how did you word that email? If I'm lucky enough to get multiple offers, I'm worried about how to reject (especially since the field I'm going to be in is super small and collaboration with POIs is very likely)

Thank you! I DM'ed you!

I heard back from my POI, but I'm on the alternate list! They said first-round offers will be sent March 1st.

Yes, it's for clinical. I really don't know why I received it though so hard to tell what it means and whether it's good or bad ?‍♀️

Did anyone else receive that UofL update email? If we're getting an update about offers coming in in the next coming weeks, is that a good sign?

Hi! Most of the times I've been asked that question, it seems like they want an example of a specific research question that takes into account what opportunities the program/lab offers. For example, I would not propose a research question using an adolescent sample if the program does not have any faculty that have experience with that population. I would also have an idea of what you would expect to find in the results (based off of a few background readings). Overall, I think most people use this question to see if you are able to generate research questions and think a bit about their feasibility in a graduate program. I've also heard of some professors asking for a bunch of specifics regarding study design, but I never experienced it. Does not hurt to be prepared, but also if you don't know the answer, it's better to be honest! I think the majority don't expect you don't have a full study proposal ready to go since that's part of graduate school training anyways.

What would you all say are the best questions to ask a potential mentor that will help you figure out fit? I've already looked at the questions on Mitch Prinstein's interview guide, but does anyone have any other questions that have helped them make a decision on choosing a program?

I would think that admissions updates would include offers from POIs, but if it doesn't, then it's pretty strange to not here from them before the mass emails.

You can probably can reach out to the PI's from the wait-listed programs, emphasizing your research interests and specific projects you'd be interested in that align with the opportunities at that program, I don't see that harming your chances!

Just to clarify, I definitely would not hold onto two at a time! I'm more concerned over what to say to the admissions committee for now, since I want to be able to make my decision after my interviews are completed!

Might be a silly question, but what is the etiquette when it comes to holding on to an offer? I'm still waiting for my interviews to finish so it feels weird to accept an offer right away, but it also seems weird to ignore it...Are you supposed to tell them you'll get back to them? haha halp Also I only have one offer, so not holding on to multiple at the moment