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psych4life1 reacted to a post in a topic: Has anyone pursued the PhD in Clinical/Counseling after obtaining an MA in Counseling?
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I think it depends on the program more than anything. In my personal experience I applied to Counseling and Clinical programs straight out of undergrad. I had a 3.6 GPA and mediocre GRE scores. I did have a good bit of research experience. The feedback that I got was that I didn't have enough clinical experience so I got either outrightly rejected or offered admission to their MA program. I opted to join a Counseling MA program. My program isn't CACREP so I'm not required to do a thesis but I work part time in a lab on campus that relates to my interests. For this application cycle I applied to 3 Clinical and 3 Counseling. I was invited to interview at all of the Counseling programs and accepted to 2. I was rejected from the Clinical programs. I do think that I was less competitive for the Clinical programs due to me not doing a thesis or having much research these past two years outside of the part time work I've been doing. But I'll be joining a doc program this Fall and the other people in my lab also have Counseling MA's From what you shared I think a Counseling MA program would be helpful for a Counseling PhD. I also think since its CACREP that could help with applying to Clinical PhDs (if you're interested in that) since you'll have a thesis. I would focus on taking classes that heavily relate to the topic you want to research, making strong connections with your faculty members, and doing your practicum/internship placement at a place that will allow you to get some clinical experience with the population you're interested in (if possible). I would also suggest looking into programs that are waiving the GRE if thats something you're worried about as well. I know many programs are continuing to still waive that requirement. If your program has a PhD program connected to it I would speak to some of the current doc students as well since some of them may be coming from MA programs as well. I would also suggest letting your advisor know that a plan of yours is to apply for PhD programs so that they can help you make sure you're on the right track to be competitive. I hope this helps!
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absolutelynott reacted to a post in a topic: Fall 2020 - Where are you going?
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Fall 2020 - Where are you going?
sunflowergirl97 replied to Giovanni’s room's topic in Psychology Forum
well this is a lil embarrassing lol thank you for telling me -
Fall 2020 - Where are you going?
sunflowergirl97 replied to Giovanni’s room's topic in Psychology Forum
Virginia Commonwealth University for Counseling Psych! Please PM if you're in my cohort I'd love to connect -
Hi! This was my second cycle so I'll share my stats and outcome from each. Cycle 1: Applied as undergrad GRE: 142 quant; 157 verbal; can't remember my writing score but i think it was a 4. GPA: 3.44/4 Research: I was apart of an NIH Grant funded program so I did lots of summer research programs, my own research projects with a faculty member on campus, and I presented at a handful of conferences and symposiums each year. ECs: member of Psi Chi, interned at some mental health sites, peer mentor on campus, worked in wellness center on campus, volunteered with NAMI and other community sites. I applied to 11 Counseling programs and was rejected from all but one. Most of the schools that rejected me offered me a spot in their MA program. I ended up joining a Counseling MA program for more exp. Cycle 2: Applying 2nd year in my MA program Didn't retake the GRE because of COVID. Most of my schools did not ask for the scores either. GPA: 4.0/4 Research: Part time research assistant but no new presentations and no pubs. ECs: Student leadership, some volunteer hours (limited with COVID), community outreach at my internship site. I applied to three clinical psychology programs and three counseling programs. Outright rejections from all clinical programs. Three interview invites and then two acceptances both with funding. I will start my program in the fall. I hope this helps. Feel free to PM me if you wanna talk more
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Fall 2021 Clinical & Counseling PhD/PsyD
sunflowergirl97 replied to clinicalpsych.2022's topic in Psychology Forum
Hi I heard back! I interviewed on 2/12 and was told I was on the waitlist 2/18 then PI updated me yesterday I was accepted. I hope this helps! Feel free to PM me if you have any questions or anything -
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Fall 2021 Clinical & Counseling PhD/PsyD
sunflowergirl97 replied to clinicalpsych.2022's topic in Psychology Forum
Has anyone heard from UMBC? -
Fall 2021 Clinical/Counseling Interview Invites
sunflowergirl97 replied to justacigar's topic in Psychology Forum
School: Howard University Type: Counseling Psychology Ph.D. Date of invite: 1/16/2021 Type of invite: Email from DCT: let me know that I was chosen to apply for a fellowship and to interview. Said interview information to come next week. Interview date(s): Mid-Feb. I'll update when I have the solid date! DM for POI: Of course -
Fall 2021 Clinical & Counseling PhD/PsyD
sunflowergirl97 replied to clinicalpsych.2022's topic in Psychology Forum
Has anyone heard anything from Depaul Clinical? I know the CUCDP page said interview deadline is today -
Fall 2021 Clinical & Counseling PhD/PsyD
sunflowergirl97 replied to clinicalpsych.2022's topic in Psychology Forum
Thank you so much! Its really frustrating but I'm just taking it as a sign that it wasn't where I was meant to be. And I agree. At the end of the day they really do care about themselves first. Also, like I guess it makes sense because if I had known he was thinking of leaving I wouldn't have applied. It just sucks paying application fees and all of that just for it to end this way. -
Fall 2021 Clinical/Counseling Interview Invites
sunflowergirl97 replied to justacigar's topic in Psychology Forum
School: Virginia Commonwealth University Type: Counseling PhD Date of invite: January 14th Type of invite: Call from POI, official invite to be sent tomorrow Interview dates: Choice between Feb 5th or 12th DM for POI: Yes -
Fall 2021 Clinical & Counseling PhD/PsyD
sunflowergirl97 replied to clinicalpsych.2022's topic in Psychology Forum
I haven't heard but on the CUDCP timeline it says their interview invite deadline is tomorrow.