The_Garnet_Comet

This process is really confusing. I wouldn't read too much into what a PI, or a grad student, or anyone on here tells you. The only thing that matters is a written commitment from a school.
 
I was fed a lot over this process, and I got my hopes up a lot. My advice is to temper your expectations and to not let what others say influence you. You're gonna land at the spot that's meant for you, and don't let yourself stray from that.

This process is really confusing. I wouldn't read too much into what a PI, or a grad student, or anyone on here tells you. The only thing that matters is a written commitment from a school.
 
I was fed a lot over this process, and I got my hopes up a lot. My advice is to temper your expectations and to not let what others say influence you. You're gonna land at the spot that's meant for you, and don't let yourself stray from that.

This process is really confusing. I wouldn't read too much into what a PI, or a grad student, or anyone on here tells you. The only thing that matters is a written commitment from a school.
 
I was fed a lot over this process, and I got my hopes up a lot. My advice is to temper your expectations and to not let what others say influence you. You're gonna land at the spot that's meant for you, and don't let yourself stray from that.

That's just the thing with me too, there is no next season for me. I feel like an outsider in a lot of ways, and so far that's been confirmed by my professional and academic career. I need to have some sort of progress or I'm going in a different direction. I'm sorry to hear so many qualified and empathic people are having trouble getting into school.
I wish you luck as well!

That's just the thing with me too, there is no next season for me. I feel like an outsider in a lot of ways, and so far that's been confirmed by my professional and academic career. I need to have some sort of progress or I'm going in a different direction. I'm sorry to hear so many qualified and empathic people are having trouble getting into school.
I wish you luck as well!

I got rejected from UGA as well, and have not heard from any other schools at this point. This cycle seems to be a culmination of the worst scenarios, from being unable to interview in person to having record amounts of applicants due to GRE omission or otherwise. UGA was my dream school and the best opportunity I've had to be in a position to provide for my family. It hurts for sure and I can't imagine you feel any different.
 
We will make it through and land where we fit best.

I got rejected from UGA as well, and have not heard from any other schools at this point. This cycle seems to be a culmination of the worst scenarios, from being unable to interview in person to having record amounts of applicants due to GRE omission or otherwise. UGA was my dream school and the best opportunity I've had to be in a position to provide for my family. It hurts for sure and I can't imagine you feel any different.
 
We will make it through and land where we fit best.

I'm with you right there. EVERYONE can feel like they have Impostor Syndrome, especially in this process. The reality is that yeah, some people will be more "competitive" than you. They could have all the experience and the top GRE scores and they'll be highly sought after, and they should be because they probably worked their ass off to get there. Those people are relatively rare, and it never guarantees fit.
Fit is important. The school that accepts you will be your fit. Fit changes from program to program, and is as much about you as it is about the school. The nature of this forum and the internet (hello social media) will attempt to trick you into believing everyone is better than you are, they get what they want, and when you don't, it makes you feel bad. You never see your friends post a picture of the worst day they've had this week on Instagram.
School psychologists should know better than to promote competition, because it doesn't work in schools, and positive reinforcement is the driving factor behind the best outcomes. Your fit will lift you up, give you everything you need to succeed, and your peers will garner the same benefits through collaboration. We are all in this together.
Today, during my interview with my dream school, I felt like I fit. You will feel the same at your dream school. 

Hey congrats!

Absolutely, I'll be sure to tell you whenever I may hear. It'd be nice to have you in the cohort, ML's lab members were so great, and I'm pretty sure everyone I met at interview day would be a great fit too.
 
Fingers crossed, good luck!

Yeah, I met individually with both the PIs I mentioned in my personal statement. They had some overlap in terms of research and both said they were interested in my application. You'd think that'd give me two shots at getting in, but as the other poster mentioned above, they're just trying to figure out who would be the best fit for me (if at all).

Gotcha, I ended up interviewing with 2 PIs, but my itinerary initially said 3, so all I did was stress out after I got it the day before. I LOVED everyone I met from ML's lab, you picked a great PI! I agree on UGA, I knew going in it was my top choice, but every part of last Friday confirmed it. Loved all the students, faculty, and I'd get to be close to family again which is a plus plus.
Good luck to you as well!
 

The ones that made me stumble were 1)Why do you want a PhD and not an EdS 2) what apprehensions do you have about our program and 3) What would your masters thesis look like. I asked every single teacher these two questions 1) What is missing from this program, or what do you want to add to it and 2) what concerns do you have about me joining this program/lab.
 
The second question is a double edged sword, and can screw you if you don't know how to rebuttal. I only asked someone I was comfortable with that question, but if you're unsure of your status it is a very direct way to confront your fears. Its a question that was given to me by someone who gives a lot of interviews in the business world, and it can flip the script.

They're meeting after the make-up interviews on Monday. I was told by the end of next week is when decisions will most likely be given out.
 
Hope everyone had a great time hanging out! I was really nervous but am hoping that I get into my dream program. Good luck!

They're meeting after the make-up interviews on Monday. I was told by the end of next week is when decisions will most likely be given out.
 
Hope everyone had a great time hanging out! I was really nervous but am hoping that I get into my dream program. Good luck!

Lol, whose heart just dropped when a faculty from UNC mentioned they go through completed applications each week and have already sent out invites to people whom they liked. That's brutal.

Lol, whose heart just dropped when a faculty from UNC mentioned they go through completed applications each week and have already sent out invites to people whom they liked. That's brutal.

Lol, whose heart just dropped when a faculty from UNC mentioned they go through completed applications each week and have already sent out invites to people whom they liked. That's brutal.

Spoke with PIs in the program and they don't think there will really be time for any real 1on1 sort of interactions. Maybe some questions at the end, but thats all.

Anyone who has been invited to UGA's interview day on the 22nd been given any idea of a timeline or if its going to be all day?

I am so sorry. I can only imagine how disappointed you are. It’s rough they has so many applicants that they have to put qualified applicants like you on what sounds like the waitlist. I applied to the UF PHD program and got an interview invite today, here’s the language they used: 
The Admissions Committee of the School Psychology Program (SPP) at the University of Florida has completed its review of applications to identify the most qualified candidates to invite for an “on-campus” interview for admission in Fall, 2021. I am pleased to inform you that your application was favorably reviewed and that we would like to invite you to interview for admission. 
so it sounds like they’ve had to turn a lot of qualified people away. 
don’t get too down, there are other schools for you to hear from!! Best of luck to you, it’s all going to work out I promise!!

The thing is we have no idea what's going on behind the scenes. Some reports say applications are up, some say they'll be historically down. The thing I know for sure is a lot of the processing and such is being done remote and virtually, and most of the processors are working from home so it's not a typical cycle.
 
Schools due on Dec 1st will hopefully start sending invites out before they break for the holidays, but with interviews almost assuredly being remote too, they have some wiggle. I am also terrified of not getting in this cycle because my job is a nightmare and if I don't get back to school I'm going to have to change gears and move on from psych. Gotta have some faith.

Very true. I can't imagine having to go through applications from home especially with there being potentially a lot more... or even a lot less than normal.
My app was due November 15th but my PI told me they did have more applicants than normal so it makes sense. I'm holding out hope that I hear back by Christmas.
Best of luck to you, I am sure things will work out for you! Hopefully we all can have some of our anxiety eased soon.

The thing is we have no idea what's going on behind the scenes. Some reports say applications are up, some say they'll be historically down. The thing I know for sure is a lot of the processing and such is being done remote and virtually, and most of the processors are working from home so it's not a typical cycle.
 
Schools due on Dec 1st will hopefully start sending invites out before they break for the holidays, but with interviews almost assuredly being remote too, they have some wiggle. I am also terrified of not getting in this cycle because my job is a nightmare and if I don't get back to school I'm going to have to change gears and move on from psych. Gotta have some faith.