phdhopeful96
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21 hours ago, elijob said:
I have heard back from Auburn University, University of Oregon, Texas Woman's University, Indiana University, and the University of Denver
was this an official invite from DU or prelim? and was it the child emphasis program? thanks and congrats!
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Hey - a little late to respond but hopefully this might be helpful for someone! I had prelims with two out of three of my official interview PI's. During the prelims, I was asked questions about my background and experience, and why I wanted to go to graduate school and specifically why that program. During the actual interviews following these prelims, I got to ask more specific questions about what exactly I would be doing as a student in the lab. So for example, if there was any "unused" data for me to work on my analysis/manuscript skills right from the get go, how they saw their lab operating in the fall (due to COVID restrictions possibly lifting or easing up), their expectations of a student etc.
During my official interviews with other faculty members I asked program specific questions about classes, potential minors, comprehensive exam stuff and also insight about the geographical area. Most faculty members just wanted to chat, but some asked me "interview" questions about my background and what I want to pursue in grad school. My best advice is to have lots and lots of productive questions so there isn't dead space for them to ask you questions that might trip you up lol
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21 minutes ago, mouseinhouse said:
Has anyone heard anything at all from UNC Chapel Hill or Vanderbilt?
I applied to both and haven't heard anything!
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1 hour ago, Flav1921 said:
Please tell me you meant President’s Day ?
Lmao even worse I meant MLK day
But anywho just checked the portal and my decision was there! Unfortunately rejected...maybe it would help if I knew the national holidays?
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13 hours ago, Flav1921 said:
Has anyone heard anything recently from OSU. I'm still waiting to hear about Developmental Psychology. It seems like a lot of people haven't heard anything according to the grad cafe results page, their application still says pending, and no one knows their timeline for when we should be hearing anything.
Hey, I am still waiting for OSU results also! My PI told me that they had to have names of who they were going to offer admissions in to the department by Columbus Day....I figured that meant we would hear back way quicker, but I guess not. I also think the person who was accepted may have been a Cognitive applicant, so I am not positive of any developmental results either way.
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If the CU Boulder cognitive interview poster sees this could you PM me pleaseeee
Thanks!
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If the Vanderbilt poster sees this - could you DM your PI? I applied to the Cog program but my PI is also in Developmental and I haven't heard anything?
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15 hours ago, qwerty2200 said:
For anyone who applied to Vanderbilt I just found out that the department isn't meeting until Jan 19th about who to interview!
anyone heard anything similar about when Boulder may be meeting? thanks!
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1 hour ago, Flav1921 said:
Did you ever hear back about your interview? Whose lab are you applying for? I'm also applying to OSU. I'm so nervous!
Yes I did! They ended up moving it to just the 8th so I think they were trying to figure out some last minute details. Were you at the interview? I'm applying to SP!
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So I just had my first interview day today, and I really saw a variety of everything. For the group sessions, it was a combination of pretty much every program in the department except for Clinical and I saw women with blazers, sweaters, cardigans, and nice blouses, and men with anything from hoodies to suits (at least one of the faculty was even in a hoodie!). One piece of attire really didn't differ from another since we only saw such a small part, I really only think I noticed at all because I was looking so hard. I would say just look put together and wear something you feel like you can be comfortable and confident in!
In terms of lighting, I would try your best to have good lighting but worst case you can throw on a professional looking virtual background - I saw that from students and faculty as well.
Best of luck to everyone!
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Hey guys! Now that invites are starting to roll in, I'm wondering what everyone is thinking about wearing for Zoom interviews?
I'm personally thinking about non-clinical track programs (as I have heard in the past those tend to be a little more formal), and female since our dress code interpretations can vary so so much! Do we think a nice cardigan/white shirt is nice enough since we will really only be seen chest up?
Thanks all!
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Is anyone else interviewing for Ohio State this week? I received an email last Tuesday with a formal interview invite saying interviews would take place Jan 7th and 8th with a schedule to come "within the week". I RSVP'd but have yet to receive any sort of schedule/Zoom invites and it is officially a week later (and 5pm in Columbus...) getting nervous they forgot about me lol
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3 minutes ago, phdhopeful96 said:
I'm wondering this too! It looks like the only invites that have been posted have been for IGP not NGP.
I applied NGP...hoping that makes a difference for when the invites will be sent out?
(For the record, I also applied to their Cog Neuro track under the Psych PhD (same PI), and I haven't heard of anyone hearing back about that program either - holding out hope for both lol)
well I take that back...looks like a lot of different interview dates maybe it was NGP as well.....
*internal screaming*
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Just now, izthewhiz said:
Anyone got the inside scoop on Vandy Neuro? Think they’re done sending invites out? #desperate ?✌?
I'm wondering this too! It looks like the only invites that have been posted have been for IGP not NGP.
I applied NGP...hoping that makes a difference for when the invites will be sent out?
(For the record, I also applied to their Cog Neuro track under the Psych PhD (same PI), and I haven't heard of anyone hearing back about that program either - holding out hope for both lol)
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School: Georgia State University (Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience track)
Type: PhD
Date of invite: December 18
Type of invite: E-mail invite from department chair
Interview date(s): Week of January 25-29
sounds pretty flexible but they want everyone to attend the orientation session on the 25th, and then meet with at least three faculty, a session with current students, and a tour of the neuroimaging center during that week. So excited!
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I just had my first preliminary interview for Ohio State! If anyone else applied, my PI said they should be sending out formal interview invites within the next week for the second week in January (exact date not specified), and that the department requires them to have their final decisions submitted by Martin Luther King Day?
Wish every department moved this fast lol
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Yay! I'm so excited this thread was made so I can stop creeping around in the clinical threads lol
School: University of Tennessee, Knoxville (Cognitive and Developmental Science track of their Experimental program)
Type: PhD
Date of invite: December 4th
Type of invite: E-mail invite from PI I listed as my top choice
Interview date(s): January 29th (tentative, subject to change as they are in the planning stages)
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7 minutes ago, EileanDonan said:
I wonder how prepared we should be for "informal" interviews? Better safe than sorry, but at the same time, wouldn't want to overkill it either. For example, is it sufficient to come in with a basic idea of what you want to study, or is it a good idea to have some potential dissertation topics in mind?...
I agree with @pomegranateleaves! I did a few informal Zoom interviews before applying just so PI's could put a face with a name when it came time to reviewing my apps. Most of these were super casual, just trying to get an idea of my experiences and what I want to do with those as a doctoral student. The PI's also told me about their upcoming projects (which was super helpful in ascertaining if their research is still going in a direction you want to pursue). A good question to ask is the role of a grad student when they first join the lab (do they jump right in to their own project, begin work on the PI's current projects, or analysis with an old data set?). That can give you an idea of what you might be doing as a student in that program!
Remember, as much as it might not seem like it - these interviews are just as much about you determining fit as them!
- EileanDonan and justacigar
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Hi everyone! I applied to a mixture of cognitive and developmental programs! Did anyone else apply to UT Knoxville?
I applied to their Experimental program but all of my potential PI's were members of the Cognitive and Developmental Sciences track. I got invited to the virtual interview day via email from my first choice PI and I'm super excited!! But also nervous?
Can't decide if virtual interview will be less nerve wracking or more....
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Hi everyone! Before anyone panics I did not apply to clinical programs!!
I just got an email from a PI with an interview invite! He gave me a date for the virtual interview but said it was still in subject to change since they are in the planning stages. What is everyone's general consensus about interview this year? I know in the past people have said to wait before confirming an invite in case your top program interview is the same day. With the interviews being virtual this year, is it possible to do two (or more) on the same day?
Thanks guys, and sorry to post here, but I didn't know where else to post this question!
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Just now, pomegranateleaves said:
I oddly got an email that my app closed and was sent to departmental review for one school (UMass Boston) ? I got confirmation emails after submitting all of my apps though too
oh lawd
anxiety returned (kinda kidding since I didn't apply there but...lemme go check all my apps lol)
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6 hours ago, psychcoffeegal said:
I'm glad this thread was made. As a first-time applicant, I am super anxious and I keep checking my emails like crazy. I really need to shift my energy into some comfort Netflix series or even continue with research. Best of luck to all!!
First time applicant here as well. I was sort of expecting some confirmation that the apps were closed and ours were received when the clock struck midnight - not sure why we would since we get confirmation emails anyway. It was more anti-climatic than I was expecting lol...can't decide if that adds to or helps my anxiety!
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2022 Neuroscience PhD Applicants and Admissions Results
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Anyone else apply to TCU Neuro? (housed in the psych department)