troy.princess

This is actually a VERY good idea! Can you spare any advice how should I prepare for this test? I checked the practice book on the ETS website for the Psych subject GRE and I did know the answers to most of the questions . This was kind of encouraging. Also, will the departments accept my scores and even look at it even though most of them state it is not required?

I applied to two programs, but I think that only one application was what I consider to be "a good one" since I only wanted to go to this one program. I'm aware of the trend in business schools but as you said, they employ the social psychologists which means that these people all did their PhD in psychology. It's funny but there is actually more people from pure social sciences background that get accepted to marketing PhD than from a business background. I read the description of the NYU social psych department and it is like a re-write of my SOP from my past application.

Thank you for your response! My MBA allowed me to develop my research skills by demanding that we do independent research in all of our seminars and projects and I also studied 4 statistics courses and 3 research methods courses during my undergrad and MBA. In addition, I had my own consulting practice where I designed and executed full research projects for my clients in the field of consumer behavior (I'm almost 33, yeah I'm old ). Unfortunately, I did not have the opportunity to work as a research assistant, so I hope that the experience I do have can be enough. I really have no experience in the field of organizational psych nor do I feel that my research interests will align with this department interests. I feel that I can be more beneficial to me to do a PhD in pure social sciences even if later I'll stay in consumer behavior.

Thank you for your kind encouragement! I wish I could apply to Psych MA's but unfortunately I really don't have the budget to go to an unfunded program.

Is it even possible? Do I have any chance at all? Background: I have a BA in Business and an MBA with a major in Marketing and Consumer Behavior, both of them Magna Cum Laude. Two years ago I applied to PhD in Consumer Behavior and despite my 5 years experience in research and consulting, 700 in the Gmat test, good letters of recommendation and (I believe) a strong SOP, I was rejected. I believe it was due to my research interests since I was told directly by a professor whom I met with are "not very business school oriented and I would probably be better off applying to Psychology/Sociology". It took me 2 years to recover from the heartbreak of rejection but I might apply again at the end of this year. I mainly interested in research of culture and social cognition and implicit/explicit attitudes and although I do not have any degree in psychology, I have a strong background and knowledge in these subjects. I believe I can get a high GRE score. Officially most programs state that undergrad in Psychology is not required but is recommended. I would like to hear your honest opinions about my chances. It's a dream of mine and I don't want my heart broken again. Thanks!

I applied to several top 30 schools in my field. The one school that was my top choice actually has the lower rank and was the one to reject me . I'm still waiting for the other schools. GPA/GMAT/Experience wise I can be accepted to every university I applied to and I do believe that my application is good and that my research interests have potential. But, this first rejection from lower ranked school is so discouraging I've began worrying that there maybe something fundamentally wrong with my application. Do you think I can still be accepted to higher ranked schools? Thank You p.s. I feel so sad...

You wouldn't now how much! Thank you! I got rejected from my top choice dream school I'm still waiting for an answer from another school but I feel like the game is over.

It means that you're still in the process IMHO. I got my first rejection the last Friday but I know that some people got rejected from this program like a month ago. I personally think, that I made through some preliminary rounds and got rejected because of a substantial reason and not GPA/GMAT. So you are still in the race Good Luck

LOL Excellent! got my first rejection from my dream school the other day Thank you for making me laugh.

Anything? from any discipline? Rumors? The suspense is killing me.... I personally had 1 unofficial interview with a potential advisor in one school and nothing besides that. I applied to Marketing CB to several top 30 schools (I prefer not to state their names in order not to "Jinks" it, sorry ) PLS share!

Oh, I feel sooo old now If I'll get in this year I'll be 31+ when I start my PhD. In my country there is a mandatory army service of 2 years, straight out of high school. I started my BA at 20 and finished it at 24, took a year off to get some work experience and went to the MBA, which I finished at 27.5. Then I took sometime off to invest in my consulting business and then moved to US at 30, almost a year ago. Can the adcoms be easier on elderly applicants?

I'm planning on taking a beginners Spanish course and also an English accent reduction course. I have traveled quite a lot in the past 10 years and also we just moved to US a year ago and I still feel a little bit like a tourist here. I live in California and plan on getting to know this gorgeous place better now that I'm not buried under a pile of boring GMAT books. You know, just simple things... catching some sun and going to the beach like all those real Californian girls Just enjoy my free time and worries free boredom, now when my future is secured Such sweet dreams!

Thank you! That is so annoying why can't they be like the online stores? if your order is shipped you get an email notification.... I have my gmail on my android phone so I can read my emails all the time I cannot believe the thing that occupy my mind..... I NEED some answers thank you

Why would anyone lie about their results on a anonymous results page ? It's a completely serious question.

I know my question is going to sound stupid... Do universities always send email notifications if something changes on your online application file? Is refreshing my email enough or do I have to refresh my online application as well? tnx