JustTryingMyBest
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For those who are asking about UOttawa's M.Ed program, the deadline to accept offers was March 15th for me. I actually recently sent an email cancelling my acceptance since I got into OISE, so someone's getting off the waitlist soon! Please keep us updated everyone!
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Hey everyone! Is anyone on the same boat as me; acorn has updated saying “invited” but still no email or update through the sgs portal? Others have told me that I’m accepted and there’s just a delay in getting the official email but I’m kind of catastrophising..
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10 hours ago, Cubz said:
Fantastic, you're admitted then! A lot of people first received the update on ACORN first, then the letter/sgs update came in 2 days. Congrats!
Thank you so much for clarifying! :):) Congrats to everyone else as well! And thanks to the person that created this group which has really been my support system through this.
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2 hours ago, Cubz said:
does it say invited ?
Yes, it does!
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I think Acorn is telling me I'm accepted, so pretty excited but also scared to tell people until I get the email in case I'm hallucinating or something. I'm so sorry to everyone who didn't get in. Hang in there everyone. And to those who are still waiting to hear back, please try to do what you can to get your mind off of it and ease your anxiety. This was brutal y'all.
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1 hour ago, ManukaHoney said:
I am kind of lost and considering that many of you are experts, I would love some of your input/advice on this:
I did my undergrad in psych. Have a lot of research experience and currently gaining more practical experience. Like many of you, I am currently waiting to hear back from the OISE application (only program I applied to, can’t relocate). When I applied to the OISE program, I only had 2-3 practical experiences in working with vulnerable individuals so I know that my experience is not as much as eveyyone else in the “practical field”. I am a fresh grad (but mature student), and so If I get refused this round I will apply again to OISE for the 2023 year.. However, considering that I am so limited with the this competitive program, I also plan on applying to the social work program since I can register with the CRPO (I know, this program is super competitive too) . In addition, I also plan on applying to Guelph & Mcmaster (yes, that means I will have to commute there from Toronto, but my options are so limited). My questions are
1. Mcmaster is not recognized by CRPO. I see people going in this program but they will not be licensed. So why do people go in it?
2. This is my first round applying, I am going to try again next semester. I REALLY BADLY want to get in UofT’s OISE MEd program and it is my ultimate dream program. However, is it worth it to apply a third round if I also don’t get in next year? I know I am getting ahead of myself but I am wondering this because I am thinking about whether next round I should also apply to the Yorkville Program or just wait for a third round and apply to OISE? I am a mature student with children, in my upper 20’s and I feel already time is ticking for me lol.
3. Adler or Yorkville ? They are both private programs but in your opinion which one is better? I have talked to people from Yorkville already but not anyone from Adler. I now that Adler is in person whereas Yorkville is online. Any other differences?
Feel free to PM me if you want. I feel so lost/hopeless right now. These programs are so competitive already, but this is even more difficult for me because I cannot apply to 10 programs and relocate. I also heard about York’s social work program, but it is very theoretical & based on social justice and less practical, which is why I am not really considering it.
Hey! I will try to answer your questions to the best of my knowledge but others can please interject if I am not correct.
1. In regards to CRPO accreditation, just because a program is not accredited doesn't mean that they cannot license. When you go to get licensed by the CRPO you submit an application. If you went to an accredited program then you apply through the "recognized program" stream of the application, if it is not accredited then you apply through the non-recognized stream and its basically a longer application process and less guaranteed for licensure. Now for Mac specifically, I could be wrong but I heard that it's a fairly new program and in the process of being accredited. One thing you can do is a deep dive into the requirements for the CRPO and compare it with the curriculum of Mac's program and see if it lines up. You can also try your luck calling them and asking about anything you're unsure of (although they do say that they cannot give you a definitive answer on whether or not the program meets the requirements so keep that in mind).
2. You seem to be very set on UofT's program and very enthusiastic about it. So, I would say if you REALLY want it, keep trying! However, I also encourage you to reflect on your long-term goals. At the end of the day when you are practicing in the field, does it matter to you where you graduated from? Is there something in particular about the education at UofT that you feel you cannot get anywhere else, or is it a matter of prestige? Speaking for myself, I really struggled with this same question because I feel that I've worked hard all my life and I want to go to a program that's considered competitive as recognition for my efforts.. but also at the end of the day when I'm licensed I will be working alongside lots of people who got to this point through other maybe less competitive routes and are doing the very thing I want to do alongside me. So, try to think about those things a little more to help you with your decision. This ties in to #3
3. Regarding Yorkville, the deadline to apply for the September cohort has passed BUT they do have a January cohort, so if you decide to go with this route, look into the deadline for that. From what I understand Yorkville is accredited by the CRPO and prepares you for licensure as a psychotherapist; however, Adler goes one step further and I believe sets you up also to be able to register as a psychological associate with the CPO. What someone explained to me is that its more or less a private school version of a clinical psychology program but because they do not have a PhD available at Adler Toronto, it follows the requirements of the CRPO for licensure.
I hope these answer your questions to some capacity. I am currently also waiting on OISE to respond, so I totally understand your frustration. Best of luck!
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2 hours ago, Psycgradschool_2000 said:
Hey all,
i just a few questions
1. has anyone who did not get an interview for Western received any update about their application? I know some people have received offers and others rejections but I have not heard a thing since I submitted my application.
2. I am having the same issue with McMaster lol. I have not heard anything either. Last email I got was that I was waitlisted for an interview(back in February). Anyone else in the same boat?
3. Has anyone been accepted to OISE Counselling psychology (psychotherapy) program? I read that some got rejections but I have not heard anything since submitting my application.
I don’t know if the silence is a good sign or bad at this point because it sounds like Western and McMaster have given out their acceptances and I did not interview for either so not sure where I stand especially since it’s April now.
thanks in advance!
1. I'm wondering the same thing about Western. I emailed them and they said that they are not sure whether or not they will have another round of interviews. I'm not sure if anyone has received a rejection without having done an interview?
3. No I also have not heard back from OISE's CP program. A lot of others are on the same boat but I know that a chunk of rejections did go out, so I assume that no news is good news right now.
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I am on the exact same boat as everyone who is extremely frustrated and confused having not heard back from OISE. Hang in there everyone!
On another note, I'm seeing a lot of people who have not heard back from Ottawa and wondering if others have heard back. I applied to the MEd program at Ottawa and received a response mid-February and was accepted. I am seeing a couple on the forum saying they were accepted, couple saying they were rejected and a few saying they have not heard back at all. There's no interview for this program so this must mean there's a difference between those who were rejected vs those who didn't hear back, right? I would say not hearing back may be a good thing? Maybe you're on a wait list or they're still deciding on who to offer the last few spots to? I'm not exactly sure, but wanted to offer my theory for those who might be super anxious about it. Good luck everyone!
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Congrats to everyone on your acceptances! Wondering if anyone has applied to Memorial University's PsyD program and has received a rejection without having done an interview? I know that they did complete a round of interviews and I saw someone post that they were accepted on this forum. But I haven't received any response yet. So I'm wondering if they are just taking a while to inform us of our rejections or if they are keeping me on hold for a potential second round of interviews that might happen. Anyone know anything at all that can help me out? I tried emailing them and they just sent me a generic response that didn't answer any of my questions.
2022-2023 Clinical Psychology Applications - Canada
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No, nothing yet, but I'm definitely assuming rejection now. I think it says on their website that the deadline to accept offers of admission was April 15th..