clinpsyc

Hello everyone! This was my first year applying and I unfortunately was rejected from both UTSC and the RCT program at McMaster. I was however offered to do an MSc in experimental psychology at McMaster with an OGS by the one of the PIs I had listed on my application. I am very conflicted at this point whether or not getting an MSc in experimental psychology would increase my chances of admission to clinical psychology programs? The PI says that the OGS and publications I would get during that time would help my applications, but I can't seem to make a decision and I was wondering if anyone has any insight/advice/experience you could share with me? If I were to not accept this offer, I would re-apply in September 2021 to more programs and I would try to secure a position as a research assistant where I'm hoping some publications could come out of that. Some background about me is that I do not have a degree in psychology. I majored in honours biology and have a 30 credit minor in psychology (10 courses) with lots of research experience at the undergraduate level with some conference presentations and posters, an honours thesis, but no publications. I would really appreciate any input, thank you

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