counspsycapp

What makes you think that? Have you heard of anyone who has received a response? I know it was mentioned they say we should get a response by mid March...

I just received an offer from UBC! Ahhhh! Good luck everyone and hoping you hear back soon too  

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!

I just received an offer from UBC! Ahhhh! Good luck everyone and hoping you hear back soon too  

I just received an offer from UBC! Ahhhh! Good luck everyone and hoping you hear back soon too  

I just received an offer from UBC! Ahhhh! Good luck everyone and hoping you hear back soon too  

I just received an offer from UBC! Ahhhh! Good luck everyone and hoping you hear back soon too  

Congratulations @counspsycapp!!
@Jumbo3I haven't heard from UBC yet, though I applied to the M.Ed program. Not sure how they roll out their decisions. Good luck to all!! What a crazy time this is. 

I'm starting in May. I'm on the M.Ed. 

I just received an offer from UBC! Ahhhh! Good luck everyone and hoping you hear back soon too  

I just received an offer from UBC! Ahhhh! Good luck everyone and hoping you hear back soon too  

I just received an offer from UBC! Ahhhh! Good luck everyone and hoping you hear back soon too  

OMG!!! congratulations!!!!!!! 

I just received an offer from UBC! Ahhhh! Good luck everyone and hoping you hear back soon too  

Thank you!! Ahhh I’m not sure. I’m going for the thesis based route and there is a professor at ubc whose research interests are more closely aligned with mine so it’s likely I will accept the offer. 
 

I just received an offer from UBC! Ahhhh! Good luck everyone and hoping you hear back soon too  

You too! I'll post as soon as I hear one way or the other for both. This waiting game is not fun!

I've heard the same! I applied a few years back and was rejected March 11, so I was curious whether interview invites would go out earlier. 

I'm pretty sure SFU hasn't sent out interview invites yet, and UBC hasn't sent out offers. My understanding is both universities typically do so in mid-March so we should expect to hear back soon.

Has anyone received any news from UBC? I know last year they didn't send results till later March but I am anxiously waiting for a response!

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

UBC and SFU applicants: Have you noticed any updates to your applications? It's driving me nuts that it has been almost 3 months since the UBC deadline and it looks like they have yet to even check any of my documents. I know that we shouldn't expect to hear back until next month, but I keep hoping to see even the slightest change/update whenever I login to check the status of my application. ?

Hi! I was hoping to hear from anyone who took a year or years off after their undergrad to gain more experience and improve their application for following years. What kinds of jobs did you get that were good for related experience and how did you find/get these positions? 
Thanks so much! 

I know in previous years shortlisted applicants were notified about interviews around this time. Buuuut if I recall correctly they mentioned at the info session that this year we should expect to hear back around mid-March. Good luck!! 

I know in previous years shortlisted applicants were notified about interviews around this time. Buuuut if I recall correctly they mentioned at the info session that this year we should expect to hear back around mid-March. Good luck!!