PrettyFlyForACogSci
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30 minutes ago, coffee7874 said:
Anyone who had an initial interview at Queens hear about the clinical interviews yet? I was told we should hear from the department anywhere from yesterday until Monday.
Thanks and good luck to everyone!!
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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5 hours ago, higaisha said:
Anyone heard back from Western? Interviews are in two weeks, and with only 3 faculty recruiting (1 of which I know might not recruit at all), I wouldn't be surprised if Western end up not taking any students this year.
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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33 minutes ago, Psychologystudent2021 said:
Hi everyone!
I applied for some clinical psychology programs this year and this is my first year applying. I am just wrapping up my undergrad and unfortunately after reading through these forums I feel very discouraged about my applications.
When I contacted potential supervisors back in the summer/fall of 2020, I received a ton of positive feedback from every professor I contacted. Many were encouraging me to apply and were excited to review my application. In August, I had an online informal interview/meeting with a potential supervisor and shortly after I met with one of their current students to ask questions about the school and program. Those meetings went super well and the prof even helped me apply for government funding.
I also had an informal interview/meeting with another potential supervisor in September for a different school and that went fantastic. I have been in contact with him since June. However, I haven’t received any invites to interviews yet, any advice for helping calm the nerves I have been feeling?
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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7 minutes ago, Cookiemonster2020 said:
Received an interview offer and need to reply. The POI signed off his email with his first name, do I address him in my reply by his first name then? Hello, Brian, or Hello Dr...
Thanks! I am so nervous!
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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21 minutes ago, psych51038 said:
Does anyone know when rejections typically begin? Do they tell people who haven't made it on the shortlist soon after the shortlist is determined or do rejections not start until later on? All this uncertainty is so nerve-wracking!
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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3 hours ago, Sundaythecat said:
I think that’s a stipend for internship.
On second look I think you're right ?
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14 minutes ago, broski said:
I have 2 questions:
1) There was no grading scheme included with my unofficial transcripts. Is this ok lol
2) Just found out I might want to work with a prof at Lakehead. Might have decent research fit but kinda iffy on fit at this point (haven't had chance to meet and discuss). I could apply now, but I've already missed the OGS deadline. I didn't apply for CGS-M with Lakehead either. Is it still worth it to apply?
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!
- broski and Drew James
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56 minutes ago, Wanderingmind said:
Thanks! Do you happen to know about Western or Guelph?
Sorry I don't! I didn't apply to clinical at either of those schools.
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7 hours ago, Wanderingmind said:
Does anyone know if OGS applications require separate references from the actual application to the program? Like if my reference already submitted reference letters to Waterloo, would they have to submit new references for my OGS application?
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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15 hours ago, Psych1313 said:
Where is everyone applying??
1. Windsor- Clinical Neuropsych
2. Queens
3. Victoria- Clinical Neuropsych
4. Lakehead
5. York- Clinical Neuropsych
6. Calgary
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7 minutes ago, emsmith said:
For the CCCV, I've only just realized there are two options - Funding and Generic - does it matter which one we upload? I've made a generic one but now I'm worried I have to re-do it ?
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
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2 minutes ago, Wanderingmind said:
Does anyone know the general timeline of admissions? I know every school is different, but I'm wondering when approximately interview invites go out, and then acceptances
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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3 minutes ago, Edge98 said:
After I asked this question I confirmed it with 2 faculty member's at U of C. Apparently the website it just very unclear, so they are likely going to update in the future. But yes, I was told that they require a study proposal
Whyy do they do this to us ? thanks for the heads up @Edge98 @chopper.wife
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15 minutes ago, chopper.wife said:
Not sure if you got a reply to this yet or not, but U of C does require a study proposal. Usually they ask for this with the idea that you submitted a similar proposal for CGS-M.
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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5 hours ago, Clin_psyc said:
are undergraduate conferences considered peer-reviewed?
I don't think so
I think peer-reviewed is for publications only
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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...
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9 hours ago, ENESKR said:
Hi again guys
How have you all managed to whittle down your SOIs..? Mine is insanely long and unfocused, and I am having a lot of difficulty trying to get it down to the bare bones and just say what needs to be said.
Also, if I am applying for a clinical program at University A but also submit an application for, say, experimental psychology at the same school, would that be frowned upon/not taken in a good way? There are a couple of schools with faculty that make me want to apply for the clinical and nonclinical programs.. just wanted to know what you guys thought
TIA
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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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.