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I graduated from my undergrad in 2020, so this is my third application cycle (though I took last year off). My undergrad supervisor suggested I get more clinical research experience to improve my application. I live in a smaller town in BC, but I was able to find a job as a clinical research coordinator at a medical research company. I have now been here almost two years and have worked my way up to being site manager. For jobs, I would take a look at clinical research companies, both private and through provincial health. Some of my cohort opted to enter a 2-year diploma program to pass the time.
Regarding coping, it took me a while to figure out what works for me. I am at a point now where I am at peace with the fact I may not get in to clinical psych, despite being more than qualified and passionate. I have researched other jobs I would be interested in and have created a plan on what I will do should I be rejected from all the programs I applied to this year. I also have kept myself busy by finding online courses and diplomas I can take. I am working on one in forensic psychology and completed my probation officer training, this has been super helpful as someone who loves learning! 
I hope you hear from a program this year, but if not there are so many options out there and you may end up grateful taking some time off, I know I am!

I graduated from my undergrad in 2020, so this is my third application cycle (though I took last year off). My undergrad supervisor suggested I get more clinical research experience to improve my application. I live in a smaller town in BC, but I was able to find a job as a clinical research coordinator at a medical research company. I have now been here almost two years and have worked my way up to being site manager. For jobs, I would take a look at clinical research companies, both private and through provincial health. Some of my cohort opted to enter a 2-year diploma program to pass the time.
Regarding coping, it took me a while to figure out what works for me. I am at a point now where I am at peace with the fact I may not get in to clinical psych, despite being more than qualified and passionate. I have researched other jobs I would be interested in and have created a plan on what I will do should I be rejected from all the programs I applied to this year. I also have kept myself busy by finding online courses and diplomas I can take. I am working on one in forensic psychology and completed my probation officer training, this has been super helpful as someone who loves learning! 
I hope you hear from a program this year, but if not there are so many options out there and you may end up grateful taking some time off, I know I am!

I graduated from my undergrad in 2020, so this is my third application cycle (though I took last year off). My undergrad supervisor suggested I get more clinical research experience to improve my application. I live in a smaller town in BC, but I was able to find a job as a clinical research coordinator at a medical research company. I have now been here almost two years and have worked my way up to being site manager. For jobs, I would take a look at clinical research companies, both private and through provincial health. Some of my cohort opted to enter a 2-year diploma program to pass the time.
Regarding coping, it took me a while to figure out what works for me. I am at a point now where I am at peace with the fact I may not get in to clinical psych, despite being more than qualified and passionate. I have researched other jobs I would be interested in and have created a plan on what I will do should I be rejected from all the programs I applied to this year. I also have kept myself busy by finding online courses and diplomas I can take. I am working on one in forensic psychology and completed my probation officer training, this has been super helpful as someone who loves learning! 
I hope you hear from a program this year, but if not there are so many options out there and you may end up grateful taking some time off, I know I am!

I graduated from my undergrad in 2020, so this is my third application cycle (though I took last year off). My undergrad supervisor suggested I get more clinical research experience to improve my application. I live in a smaller town in BC, but I was able to find a job as a clinical research coordinator at a medical research company. I have now been here almost two years and have worked my way up to being site manager. For jobs, I would take a look at clinical research companies, both private and through provincial health. Some of my cohort opted to enter a 2-year diploma program to pass the time.
Regarding coping, it took me a while to figure out what works for me. I am at a point now where I am at peace with the fact I may not get in to clinical psych, despite being more than qualified and passionate. I have researched other jobs I would be interested in and have created a plan on what I will do should I be rejected from all the programs I applied to this year. I also have kept myself busy by finding online courses and diplomas I can take. I am working on one in forensic psychology and completed my probation officer training, this has been super helpful as someone who loves learning! 
I hope you hear from a program this year, but if not there are so many options out there and you may end up grateful taking some time off, I know I am!

Of course, I don't mind at all! Happy to help how I can

I graduated from my undergrad in 2020, so this is my third application cycle (though I took last year off). My undergrad supervisor suggested I get more clinical research experience to improve my application. I live in a smaller town in BC, but I was able to find a job as a clinical research coordinator at a medical research company. I have now been here almost two years and have worked my way up to being site manager. For jobs, I would take a look at clinical research companies, both private and through provincial health. Some of my cohort opted to enter a 2-year diploma program to pass the time.
Regarding coping, it took me a while to figure out what works for me. I am at a point now where I am at peace with the fact I may not get in to clinical psych, despite being more than qualified and passionate. I have researched other jobs I would be interested in and have created a plan on what I will do should I be rejected from all the programs I applied to this year. I also have kept myself busy by finding online courses and diplomas I can take. I am working on one in forensic psychology and completed my probation officer training, this has been super helpful as someone who loves learning! 
I hope you hear from a program this year, but if not there are so many options out there and you may end up grateful taking some time off, I know I am!

I graduated from my undergrad in 2020, so this is my third application cycle (though I took last year off). My undergrad supervisor suggested I get more clinical research experience to improve my application. I live in a smaller town in BC, but I was able to find a job as a clinical research coordinator at a medical research company. I have now been here almost two years and have worked my way up to being site manager. For jobs, I would take a look at clinical research companies, both private and through provincial health. Some of my cohort opted to enter a 2-year diploma program to pass the time.
Regarding coping, it took me a while to figure out what works for me. I am at a point now where I am at peace with the fact I may not get in to clinical psych, despite being more than qualified and passionate. I have researched other jobs I would be interested in and have created a plan on what I will do should I be rejected from all the programs I applied to this year. I also have kept myself busy by finding online courses and diplomas I can take. I am working on one in forensic psychology and completed my probation officer training, this has been super helpful as someone who loves learning! 
I hope you hear from a program this year, but if not there are so many options out there and you may end up grateful taking some time off, I know I am!

I graduated from my undergrad in 2020, so this is my third application cycle (though I took last year off). My undergrad supervisor suggested I get more clinical research experience to improve my application. I live in a smaller town in BC, but I was able to find a job as a clinical research coordinator at a medical research company. I have now been here almost two years and have worked my way up to being site manager. For jobs, I would take a look at clinical research companies, both private and through provincial health. Some of my cohort opted to enter a 2-year diploma program to pass the time.
Regarding coping, it took me a while to figure out what works for me. I am at a point now where I am at peace with the fact I may not get in to clinical psych, despite being more than qualified and passionate. I have researched other jobs I would be interested in and have created a plan on what I will do should I be rejected from all the programs I applied to this year. I also have kept myself busy by finding online courses and diplomas I can take. I am working on one in forensic psychology and completed my probation officer training, this has been super helpful as someone who loves learning! 
I hope you hear from a program this year, but if not there are so many options out there and you may end up grateful taking some time off, I know I am!

I graduated from my undergrad in 2020, so this is my third application cycle (though I took last year off). My undergrad supervisor suggested I get more clinical research experience to improve my application. I live in a smaller town in BC, but I was able to find a job as a clinical research coordinator at a medical research company. I have now been here almost two years and have worked my way up to being site manager. For jobs, I would take a look at clinical research companies, both private and through provincial health. Some of my cohort opted to enter a 2-year diploma program to pass the time.
Regarding coping, it took me a while to figure out what works for me. I am at a point now where I am at peace with the fact I may not get in to clinical psych, despite being more than qualified and passionate. I have researched other jobs I would be interested in and have created a plan on what I will do should I be rejected from all the programs I applied to this year. I also have kept myself busy by finding online courses and diplomas I can take. I am working on one in forensic psychology and completed my probation officer training, this has been super helpful as someone who loves learning! 
I hope you hear from a program this year, but if not there are so many options out there and you may end up grateful taking some time off, I know I am!

I completely understand how you are feeling. 4.00 GPA, 5 conference presentations, 2 publications, and I have been working in clinical research for 2 years and I haven't even received an interview invite this cycle despite research interests aligning closely.
This truly is the most frustrating experience. As others have shown on this thread, consistency does pay off, but I think this is my last time applying if I am unsuccessful.

Honestly you wouldn't want to work with a person that does that anyway. I know many of us sometimes say we would do almost anything to get into a program, but spending the next 5-6-whatever years working and depending on someone like that is a nightmare, and not worth it.

I completely understand how you are feeling. 4.00 GPA, 5 conference presentations, 2 publications, and I have been working in clinical research for 2 years and I haven't even received an interview invite this cycle despite research interests aligning closely.
This truly is the most frustrating experience. As others have shown on this thread, consistency does pay off, but I think this is my last time applying if I am unsuccessful.

I completely understand how you are feeling. 4.00 GPA, 5 conference presentations, 2 publications, and I have been working in clinical research for 2 years and I haven't even received an interview invite this cycle despite research interests aligning closely.
This truly is the most frustrating experience. As others have shown on this thread, consistency does pay off, but I think this is my last time applying if I am unsuccessful.

I completely understand how you are feeling. 4.00 GPA, 5 conference presentations, 2 publications, and I have been working in clinical research for 2 years and I haven't even received an interview invite this cycle despite research interests aligning closely.
This truly is the most frustrating experience. As others have shown on this thread, consistency does pay off, but I think this is my last time applying if I am unsuccessful.

My POI for USask has the initials CB. I have not heard anything from the psych department though so I don't think the formal interview requests have been sent out yet. 

Interested in the USask POI who sent out interview invites if the poster doesn't mind sharing!

Anyone hear about interviews from UBCO, SFU, or USask??

I have a similar experience to the other person who responded to your question. In my undergrad I was a research assistant in 4 different labs simultaneously. I think it was a huge benefit for me, as I got experience in different areas of psychology and really learned how to work with different professors. Definitely not taboo to be looking into other opportunities, take any you can find!

Just received my rejection from Manitoba after interviewing in February. Congrats to everyone who got in! Looking forward to attending Windsor in the fall  
 
Side note- it’s taken me three tries to get in! If it doesn’t work out for you the first time and you know that this is the field for you, please don’t give up!  

I know UBC-O has already sent out interview invites, and unfortunately there are very, very few spots this year so i wouldn't expect a second round of interviews. I hate to pass on the news but better than not knowing! I am hoping to apply next year when more professors are accepting students!