[Counselling Psychology Canadian Application Forum Fall 2023]

31 minutes ago, psyc1818 said:

Agreed with this. From what I've heard, it sounds like real helping experience is crucial (even more so than grades) to be successfully admitted. Not only listing out experience on your resume, but going into depth in your personal statement about how you have been shaped by these experiences and what they have taught you.

This is my second year applying and I can admit that last year, I made the mistake of failing to properly reflect on my professional experiences, relating them directly to the program, and to the field as a whole. After making these changes I'm happy to say I've been admitted to one program so far, and interviewed for a program I was waitlisted for last year. 

It takes time, and effort, and lots of confidence in yourself. You got this, @Counsellinggirl

Thank you so much for the advice! That is exactly what I wrote in my letter of intent but maybe I am not what they are looking for. My only other option is Yorkville, but I can’t even afford it go there. Plus I don’t know if it’s worth it for me to get debt because of a two year program. 

[Counselling Psychology Canadian Application Forum Fall 2023]

45 minutes ago, psychowannabee said:

I would highly suggest getting your application materials (CV, Statements, Transcripts) looked over by current grad students or other applicants who have been recently successful. Not to say this is your case but I have encountered a lot of people who said they have xyz amount of years of both research and volunteer experience then when they show me their CV, the experiences they have is not something that is what these programs are actually looking for or that their research experiences are only doing surface level type of work and not too much depth. 

Wow! Thank you so much for the advice I’ll try and find people who have been admitted to get my stuff reviewed. 

[Counselling Psychology Canadian Application Forum Fall 2023]

57 minutes ago, ManukaHoney said:

Oh my, so sorry to hear about this. I can’t image how discourgaged you are feeling. Did you apply this year and also you got rejected?

 

I know it’s so difficult and sometimes feel unfair as you see others get accepted who may not have as much experience. 

Thank you so much for the support. Yes I applied again for this fall but got rejected again. It is so disheartening!

[Counselling Psychology Canadian Application Forum Fall 2023]

I am feeling extremely discouraged! This is the fourth year I am applying to a counselling program. The first time I got rejected, I had so much experience yet my grades in undergrad were around a B+ so officially I did not get admitted. Four years later,I finished a Masters of Edu with stellar grades. I have over 6 years of experience in the counseling field AND I still got rejected. Are they looking for unicorns? At this point it seems like they are seeking students who published in 10 000 journals, have four PHD’s and have 20 years of experience. I know I shouldn’t take it personally but it is extremely disheartening. They tell me to get better grades, I get better grades. They tell me to get experience I have over 6 years of volunteering and academic experience in the field. My reference letters are even from two professors of the faculty… I am completely shattered and I am starting to think it’s personal. I know I shouldn’t but at this point I don’t know what else I can do. I am completely shattered and feeling extremely lost. 
 

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!