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I did get accepted but turned the offer down since I got into a Ph.D. program. The funding is a monthly stipend and you still have to pay for tuition. Since I would have been out of state, the PI was going to nominate me for a scholarship to obtain in state tuition so that's an option if your PI thinks you might be competitive for it.

Hey all just want to say after receiving a rejection last week, today I was offered a position at a PhD program!!! A waitlist success story. Never thought the day would come.. I was already looking up professors to apply to next cycle. Still waiting to hear back from another PhD program I'm waitlisted at but I freaking got in and so will you!! Hang in there.

That's so great you got the call! Congratulations! This is my 3rd cycle but 2nd cycle with a strong CV. The first cycle was while I was still in undergrad and didn't have much research experience. Thanks for your thoughtful response and congrats on your acceptance!

Any current/past MA students from SDSU? If so, how did you like the program?

Looking for some advice here. I was just notified by my PI at my top choice that she was unable to extend an offer this year. I knew this was a possibility since she told me she didn't have priority to make a 1st round offer during interview day. However, the email from the DCT post-interview said to be patient as "there is a reasonable chance we will be able to make you an offer" and to contact them first if I'm considering other programs. Needless to say I'm very disappointed and losing hope as I've been waitlisted at the other 2 programs I interviewed at this cycle. 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. I already have a decent amount of research and clinical experience. After graduating, I worked as an RA - I have conference presentations and have a 1st author paper under review. I currently work as a psychometrist but will be leaving to take the full-time research position soon. I know research experience is key but I feel as if I have a decent amount. So my question is, are my qualifications only good enough for a master's program? In other words, will adding another research job help my CV that much more? Thanks all in advance and if you're in a similar boat as me (questioning everything about your qualifications and career), you are not alone.