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  1. PrettyFlyForACogSci
    I didn't apply to the adult stream specifically but I haven't heard a peep from Windsor and I don't think anyone else has. I'm expecting that next week or the week after initial notifications will go out judging from previous years. It's probably just backlog from more applications this year? It seems like there are a few people on this forum who applied to Windsor (myself included) so I wouldn't start worrying about it yet.
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    I haven't heard a peep. My POI said to be patient but gave no timeline. I was thinking it would be some weeks before we heard anything about the next step. Yours said Monday latest?
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    Had two Zoom pre-interviews this week- completely nerve wracking and I don't have the slightest clue how I did. I actually hate this whole process!! Feel free to dm for details but I have limited info. School: Queen's Program: Clinical MSc Interview type: 30-min Zoom chat with PI Date of Invite: Jan 14, had pre-interview yesterday School: Calgary Program: Clinical MSc Interview type: 30-min Zoom chat with PI Date of Invite: Jan 14, had pre-interview today School: Western Program: (NOT CLINICAL) Cog, Dev, Brain Sciences MSc program Interview type: Invited to formal interview on Feb 5. The invitation was written by a clinical faculty member and it looked general to all Psychology grad applicants so this may have also went out to invited clinical applicants but I can't confirm that Date of Invite: Today
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    I applied to the CDBS MSc program as a back-up this year and received an invitation from my POI last week (non-clinical faculty) to the formal interview day on Feb 5. I haven't received a formal invitation from the department yet but apparently this is to come soon.
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    Most schools haven't sent out invitations yet! Don't start getting down on yourself. I've personally found that focusing on things that are productive has really kept me from spiralling. For instance, instead of constantly scanning the forum or re-checking application portals, I signed up for stats class, I do some interview prep, I review GRE vocab, or I watch online lectures about my field on interest etc. These are all great activities that will be relevant for my future if I need to reapply or will be helpful for starting school in the fall and also keep me from focusing on the negative. Again, most schools are yet to send out invites! 6/7 of the schools I applied to have not sent out anything so far. IDK about your programs but I'm willing to bet you still have schools that haven't made admissions decisions Hope this helps!
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    School: University of Western Ontario- Cognitive, Developmental and Brain Sciences Type: MSc Date of invite: Jan 13 Type of invite: Email from PI to expect official interview invite from department Interview date(s): Feb 5, not sure how long interview will be?
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    Hey just writing to assuage some application anxiety on the forum. I had a brief correspondence today from my POI at Queen's and they mentioned that they haven't even begun looking at applications yet. I know someone on here had a prelim interview at Queen's, but it sounds like we shouldn't be freaking out yet haha. I don't want to share my POI right now as its very early days and I don't want to get ahead of myself! If I hear anything conclusive (interview/waitlist/rejection) I'll post my POI initials
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    Always always Dr. X (in my opinion). I don't use first names until I join a lab or develop a closer relationship. Shows you can maintain professionalism. You'll have plenty of time to be more familiar once you work directly with a PI. Mind if I ask which school?
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    From when I applied two years ago, places I didn't get an interview at sent out final rejections around March/April. Although if you don't get an interview by end of Feb/early March for a particular school I think it's safe to check that school off. Unfortunately the final word doesn't come until later in the spring
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    There's something I've been mulling over and I could use some advice. I did not include my GRE scores in any of my applications because I was worried about my quant score. I took the GRE twice. The first time I scored a (V/Q/A) 163/153/5.0 and the second time a 164/154/4.5. While my GPA in my final two years is an A-, my cumulative GPA isn't the best...I'm wondering if, given my below average cGPA, I should have included my GRE scores to offset my cGPA. Does anyone think I should have included my GRE scores? Or is my average quant score a red flag for admissions committees? I've been considering the possibility of asking schools to add my GRE scores to submitted applications but I may be overthinking this. Any perspective on this would be appreciated. Thanks! EDIT: I only applied to schools that explicitly state they consider your last two years of study when calculating GPA. However, I know some schools do look at overall GPA anyways considering the level of competition in these programs
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    On second look I think you're right ?
  12. PrettyFlyForACogSci
    @broski @jacob847_23 @clinical_psyc_hopeful check out stipend: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/95/PubDis-Table1-4 and notes F2020.pdf
  13. PrettyFlyForACogSci
    1. Some of the schools I applied to explicitly asked for the grading legend to be included, others didn't. I don't think its a deal breaker, especially if you went to a more common undergrad university where they see these transcripts all the time. I wouldn't sweat it if I were you. 2. Not having applied for external funding won't automatically exclude you from most, if any, schools. I don't think not applying for external funding is a reason to not apply. Iffy fit is perhaps a more legitimate problem but honestly what do you have to lose by applying? Also, take a look at Lakehead's guaranteed funding- it's the best I've seen at any program. External funding may be less of an important issue to them. Beware the 3500 character (with spaces!) limit for their SOP. I found that one tricky. Best of luck!
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    Sorry I don't! I didn't apply to clinical at either of those schools.
  15. PrettyFlyForACogSci
    It depends on the school. Some will use your admission application ref letters (Queen's) and others ask you to submit additional reference letters (Windsor). IDK about Waterloo but I'd write to the funding department to ask.
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    1. Windsor- Clinical Neuropsych 2. Queens 3. Victoria- Clinical Neuropsych 4. Lakehead 5. York- Clinical Neuropsych 6. Calgary
  17. PrettyFlyForACogSci
    I am 99% sure you need to do the funding CCV- see the instructions for the CGS-M CCV here. It says to choose the funding option. Please read up and double check though I wouldn't want to mislead you! https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/CCV_CGSM-CVC_BESCM_eng.asp
  18. PrettyFlyForACogSci
    Interview invitations go out between early Jan and early Feb in my experience, offers are between late Feb and late March generally.
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    I'm applying for SSHRC in line with research from my best match PI at my top choice school. That same school has extended their OGS deadline so it looks like I'll have time to write an OGS application for them too. I would write an OGS application with my second best match as we had a really nice conversation earlier in the fall. I'm wondering if writing two different funding apps for the same school could be a negative in any way? Does it make me look like I'm not actually as interested in my first choice PI? Or is two better than one in this case? Any information is appreciated. Thank you!
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    Whyy do they do this to us ? thanks for the heads up @Edge98 @chopper.wife
  21. PrettyFlyForACogSci
    Can anyone else confirm this? Or have a link? The only place I saw any info about a study proposal is in the UofC general graduate application details where it says "some programs may require X" but I never saw this information in the ClinPsych specific admission requirements. https://www.ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/grad/current/clinical-psychology-cpsy-program.html I know that after you submit your application you are sent information for how to upload "program specific documentation" but I assumed that was transcripts etc...
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    Quick question: I'm writing a SSHCR proposal that falls in line with the research interests with a PI from University A. Can I also submit that research proposal as an OGS application at University A? Is that a faux pas?? Will faculty at University A have access to review both proposals? I'm not sure if school faculty can view tri-agency applications. Thanks!
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    I don't think so I think peer-reviewed is for publications only
  24. PrettyFlyForACogSci
    I have a general question for how to frame SOPs: I am applying to MSc/MA clinical programs, but of course these programs are designed to be continuous (not terminal masters). My question is, should I be framing my SOP as what I aim to accomplish in my MA/MSc or in my entire PhD? I don't want to make it sound like I'm being shortsighted by only thinking of the next 2 years, but I also don't want it to seem like I'm applying to the PhD program...
  25. PrettyFlyForACogSci
    I would say it's not a great idea to apply to two different programs at the same school. Clinical programs particularly want focused students given the resources needed to support clinical students, so I would think that applying to two different programs demonstrates ambivalence/indecision in the committee's eyes. For instance, when writing your statement of intent for two different programs at the same school, the letters will likely differ in your long-term goals/educational goals because of the different program structures and career opportunities. I think that providing inconsistent information in the two statement of intents might be a kiss of death in the vetting process. This is just my opinion however!
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