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    MEd COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY (OISE, UofT)

    in Waiting it Out

    Posted · Edited by Jumbo3

    Hi everyone! I hope you guys are doing well. 

    UofT was my last hope and I heard back from UofT a few days ago with a rejection. Those who got offers, congratulations!! You guys worked hard to deserve it and those who are in same situation as me, I hope this will become a useful experience for our future success! At least, the painful waiting game is over. 

    Since now I heard back from all the schools I applied to this year, I'm wanting to send emails to the professors who wrote me reference letters. I want to thank them for the letters, tell them however I didn't get any offer and ask if I can contact them after 2 years to ask for new reference letters. I need help on how to start the emails. Does anyone have any advice for this?

    Counselling Psychology Applicants 2021 CANADA

    in Psychology Forum

    Posted · Edited by Jumbo3

     

    On 3/14/2021 at 9:52 PM, lmw1496 said:

    First, I know how strong the doubts feel right now, but remember that it isn't over until you receive a reject! There's still the possibility that you could be waitlisted and accepted at a later date. I know it's hard to maintain hope, especially when you hear about other acceptances, but try to remember that!

    In terms of research experience, it's generally easiest to begin as a volunteer RA and then work your way up to more senior positions (which is the route I took). So, find labs whose research interests match yours, and email the PI or research coordinator to see if there's open positions and show how interested you are in their work! Ideally, if you could work on a project where you could present your results at a conference or in a paper (uni's will often have these specifically for undergrads/recent grads) that would be good cause it'll show initiative and be good practice if you're applying for a research-based master's program.

    As for references, I don't see why you couldn't ask the same people to be referees for you again? Especially for academic ones since you'll be out of school, so it's not like you will have taken more courses where you can ask different profs. That being said, if you want to have new ones, maybe think about other profs whose classes you took and ask them? But otherwise I think it'd be fine to ask the same people but have them emphasize the stuff you've done since you applied the first time to show your commitment to the program and career path!

    Hi @lmw1496! Thank you for your kind reply to my post!

    I received an email from my school saying that there is a opening for RA position at one of their research labs. I applied and got an interview invite! (which I am surprised because they never even replied to my application in the past). The interview is scheduled for this Friday. I have no experience on a RA position interview (I worked as an RA before but it wasn't empirical) so I've been googling some tips on how to prepare for it. If you (or anyone on this forum!!) have any tips that might help me with my preparation, it would be very thankful!! :) :) 

     

     

    MEd COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY (OISE, UofT)

    in Waiting it Out

    Posted

    3 minutes ago, Hemingwho said:

    Yeah, @Jumbo3might have a source they can link that indicates otherwise (in which case, my bad), but I really truly doubt there have ever been even close to 800 applicants. 

     

    7 hours ago, Toughcook1e said:

    I saw that (800 applicants) on one of our fellows' posts @Jumbo3 

    Exactly! This program takes 35 students each year and of course they do not care the number of their applicants.?

    Yes! Here is the llink to 2021 statistics: https://ro.oise.utoronto.ca/RO_Stats.htm

    Counselling Psychology Applicants 2021 CANADA

    in Psychology Forum

    Posted

    I still haven't heard back from any school and I'm assuming I will have to give it another try next year. 
    I've started planning how I want to spend this year, preparing for the next round and wanted to ask for some advice.

    I'm really wanting to have more experience at a research lab but I find it hard to get an opportunity to do so. For those who have research experience and who wouldn't mind sharing, through what route did you guys find the RA position at where? Are there any tips? (I'm graduating from my undergrad this coming April).

    Another question is, I had my references this year from professors in classes I was taking at the time I applied. I will have to ask for new ones for my next application. What are the tips to find academic references after getting out of school? 

     

    Thank you in advance

    Counselling Psychology Applicants 2021 CANADA

    in Psychology Forum

    Posted · Edited by Jumbo3

    18 hours ago, BCCounsellingPsyc said:

    I just checked, my status on CWL hasn't changed, it still says 'submitted'. My offer letter instructs me to click on 'mange submission' and accept or decline the offer. I believe that's when my status will change. My fingers are crossed for you. It's so competitive when so many highly qualified people are applying for so few spaces. Good luck, I hope you hear soon!

    Thanks for checking and letting me know!

    I think what you were looking at is the status of your applying process! When you click "manage", it shows status of review process as well! Mine shows "in progress". Maybe your's has already changed there? The letter with instructions must be more accurate but just in case you might be already able to accept the offer!

    Counselling Psychology Applicants 2021 CANADA

    in Psychology Forum

    Posted

    1 hour ago, BCCounsellingPsyc said:

    I applied to the M.Ed at UBC and got my offer at 4:37pm. It went into my junk folder though so be sure to check there!

    Hi! Just checked my junk and i didn’t get anything :( i guess it’s a sign of a rejection.... Did your application status change on CWL after you received your letter?

    Counselling Psychology Applicants 2021 CANADA

    in Psychology Forum

    Posted

    hi guys, I'm looking for some advice.

    I found out that I checked a wrong box, stating that I have not requested for the prerequisite equivalency test (which I did). It could be obvious since I submitted an approval letter with my application, but do you think it would be a good idea to contact them to let them know about this?

    Counselling Psychology Applicants 2021 CANADA

    in Psychology Forum

    Posted · Edited by Jumbo3

    Hi guys, 

    It's March already. Schools started rolling out their results and some of us have already heard back from schools with good or bad news. I know many people here including myself suffered from anxiety and stress about this waiting game in the past couple of months. During this time, my anxiety got really bad and it kinda led to self-blaming and low self-confidence, especially after finding out the mistakes I've made on my application and my interviews (ruminating what I've should have said but didn't). I believe not all people here are going through this same experience with me, some of you might have done really well and boosted your self-confidence as a result. But for those who are experiencing same anxiety, depressive moods or self-blaming, I wanted to share an episode of a podcast that really helped me to alternate these negative thoughts into more realistic and positive ones. Some may be already familiar with this podcast but it's called "The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos". On January 3rd they talk about the topic of self-blaming and self-compassion. Hoping everyone here can manage this anxious time in our life in a healthier way, I recommend trying listening to this on your spare time! it's only 40 minutes long :)

    Counselling Psychology Applicants 2021 CANADA

    in Psychology Forum

    Posted · Edited by Jumbo3

    2 hours ago, Toughcook1e said:

    I am just assuming that some people may give it a try to apply for graduate school when it is difficult to find jobs during the pandemic...

    agreed. I'm assuming a lot of those people who chose to apply after losing jobs have compatible work experience etc.  # of first choice candidates is very high - 480. This will be a competitive game.

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