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8 hours ago, icecat said:
Do all grad schools notify someone if they are on a waitlist, or do some start calling those they consider to be the next best suited for their program, once they know who has and has not accepted their program by April 15th?
I know it is probably not the clear-cut answer you are looking for, but it varies! Some schools let you know if you are on the waitlist right around the time they send out their first offers. Some will tell you your spot on the waitlist and some do not. Then you have other programs that send out first wave of acceptances and as they hear back from those applicants, they start sending out their second wave of acceptances etc. In that case you may be notified you are on the waitlist or you may not be. Regardless, a school *should* (does not mean they will?) tell you if are still being considered for a spot if you reach out and email them.
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On 3/13/2021 at 12:04 AM, leery617 said:
Here's where I'm looking for some advice... This is not my first time applying and I don't know if I can handle yet another cycle. I've gotten an acceptance to a masters program that is research focused with a great PI and research fit. I've also received a full-time research assistant position with decent pay and relevant research experience for my research interests. Do I take the master's program or work another year and gain more research experience? I'm 100% sure PhD is what I want as I want to pursue a career in academia/research.
43 minutes ago, ksalazar95 said:First, applying to programs every cycle is draining for us. I was rejected and this is my 4th cycle applying for PhDs and I've only gotten into MA programs. I've been told that it's luck location (luck with the right PI accepting applications and being aware that more popular programs receive more applications, and both of are outside of our control so it's not that there is something wrong with us rather it's how the cards were dealt.
From my perspective, adding an MA to your CV will definitely boost your qualifications if you have the research and/or clinical experiences. I am in a similar boat and am accepting that I need to do an MA, which in the long-run will allow me to network and connect with researchers in a school that I'm interested in. Adding another research job may not be as valuable as having a thesis and MA degree as your CV shows you're great at research as a job, and now the MA could show that you can succeed in a rigorous research program (i.e. showing your versatility).
This. Application season [frankly application year(s)] is incredibly draining and causes so much self doubt. I tend to be a pretty optimistic and fairly confident person, but doctoral applications called that all into question. I know the original poster's question is more nuanced to their situation, but I wanted to add my two cents. I see quite a few posts encouraging applicants to pursue more research opportunities rather than MA/MS programs when looking to become a more competitive applicant. And this can be great advice! Research opportunities (especially when paid!) are great and provide wonderful insight into your own research interests as well as how to conduct empirically-sound studies.
However, I would not outright discount MA/MS programs. Of course, cost of tuition and living need to be taken into account (even in a funded Masters), but I found that doing an M.A. helped me immensely when it came to my second application season. I told my professors from the get-go that my end goal was a clinical PhD program, and together we created a game plan. With their guidance, I developed and spear-headed multiple projects, many of which led to publications and presentations (which my CV had been sorely lacking). Additionally, my M.A. GPA showed that I could handle graduate work, and the mandatory internship helped boost my clinical experience as well. I went from being soundly rejected the first application season to have 6 acceptances this season.
Am I saying that an M.A. will guarantee you access to a PhD? Not at all. Additionally, if a MA/MS will put you in debt, I would ask you to seriously think about how that debt will affect your future before deciding anything. There are other ways to gain valuable research/clinical experience. However, I know for a fact that my M.A. helped me become more competitive for this season, and it taught me a lot of valuable lessons!
TLDR: Either a research position or MA/MS is a good option as long as you consider how it will affect you, your goals, and your future. Worked for me, but it is not everyone's cup of tea!
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In every interview I have done (clinical psych), I have always worn and been told by supervisors or professors to wear business attire. For men this usually consists of dress pants and shoes, a button up with a tie, and a suit jacket. I have had professors say that a jacket is not necessary, but if no jacket then there should definitely be a button up shirt and tie. Of course, if your interview is over Zoom, no need to wear dress pants or shoes unless you really want (I did all my Zoom interviews in sweatpants). Good luck!!
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I suppose it depends on the program! If it is a program that requires an interview and you did not receive an invite for an interview, I would say that it is safe to assume a rejection. However, if it is a program that does not require an interview or one in which you did receive an interview invite, I would say do not lose hope yet! Acceptances/rejections/waitlists will continue throughout this month and even into April! Some schools send out acceptances and rejections in waves, some do it all at once. And you cannot completely discount potential trolls posting false information. If you are really concerned and it has been some time, I recommend reaching out to your POI or the school's admissions department to ask about any updates! Wishing you all the best; I know this whole time period is nerve-wracking!
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6 hours ago, psych2021app said:
Anyone else wondering what the heck is going on at Fairleigh Dickinson? It seems like they are trickling out a couple of acceptances each week. Is this normal? Losing my mind over here, interviewed the morning of 2/12!
My best guess would be that they sent out their first round of acceptances and as people accept or decline they reach out to their next round and so on and so forth (I suppose it is a version of a waitlist). However, this is only speculation based on what I have seen some other schools do. I would recommend contacting the psychology admissions director or the DCT to enquire about your status or at least when you can expect to hear back!
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Hi everyone! Has anyone heard anything from Montclair State University?
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2 hours ago, Leah0227 said:
Has anyone heard from La Salle PsyD and LIU PsyD?
I haven't heard from LIU PsyD either! I was surprised because I already heard back from the LIU PhD, but I haven't seen anything about the PsyD!
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6 hours ago, ad_7272 said:
Has anyone heard from Kent State, Case Western Reserve, or University of Cincinnati (all clinical)? Still crossing my fingers that I might get an interview with any of them
I received a rejection from Case Western about a week ago, but I can't speak to if they have already had their interviews or if invites are still going out.
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23 hours ago, absolutelynott said:
Hi, to anyone who is doing the Fairleigh Dickinson interview today, would you mind sharing what the structure of the interview day was? I.e., how many interviews, who you interviewed with (not names but just like faculty vs. students, was it your POI), individual vs. group?
Sure! You should be receiving an email soon for your Friday interview with a schedule and links to Zoom and other information. You have two individual interviews and both are with a faculty member and a current student. Since this is a generalist program (you match with the school not a specfic faculty member or lab), they do not deliberately match you with POIs, but you may get lucky and get one of them as an interviewer anyway! If you are not being interviewed you are in in a Q&A with current students and after all interviews are completed you have some time to join faculty members' breakout rooms to hear more about their research!
Fall 2021 Clinical & Counseling PhD/PsyD
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I've seen a lot of people on the Results page saying that they want to connect with their Fairleigh Dickinson 2021 cohort-mates. We have started a group chat for those who have accepted; DM to be added to it! ?