Lisa44201
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I would suggest you are a very competitive applicant. You might want to consider applying to some Master's programs as a back-up (BTW, I say that to everyone), but I would be surprised if you didn't get in somewhere with your stats & experience.
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There are very few PsyD programs that offer a full tuition waiver. I cannot think of a single PsyD program that offers a full tuition waiver and does not require the GRE.
Please do some research on the quality of education offered by PsyD programs, as they vary greatly. Furthermore, you'll still have to do some research in a PsyD program; even the lousy ones require a dissertation. The ones that do not have those requirements will not put you in a good position to obtain a licence. Please be aware that you have to pass an exam to get a licence, and if you attend a program of poor quality, the odds of passing that exam decrease dramatically. You also need to prove to state licensing boards that you have received sufficient training, and with the vast majority of PsyD programs that do not require the GRE, being able to meet that requirement is questionable.
Also, when you look at PsyD programs, be sure to check out their Match rates for internships, specifically the APA match rate. Here: http://www.unc.edu/~mjp1970/Internship%20Outcomes.pdf
And here: http://www.cudcp.us/files/Reports/CUDCP_2011_Psy_Grad_School_Fact_sheet.pdf
Even in a Master's program, at some point you're going to need to be able to read a research article and understand what the author of the study actually did.
Missouri State University also has a funded Master's program; it requires the GRE.
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In Psychology, it's been suggested that the overarching theme of the SOP should be "I will be an awesome fit in XYZ lab because_________," tying in your past experience, your current skills, and your goals for the future. That suggestion may vary for other disciplines. Ask your adviser, perhaps?
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Breathe.
Again.
Can you drop one of your classes? The only way I could imagine doing a 14cr semester is if I had nothing else going on - the TA hours on top of that amount of credits, plus an NSF proposal, is a recipe for disaster.
Honestly, don't worry about your cohort hating you. They won't. Folks recognize when people are working hard; they'll have stuff to do, too.
The weekly meeting is a good idea. Communication with one's adviser in grad school is critical; from the sounds of things, your adviser would like you to communicate more. I try to make a habit of e-mailing my adviser once a week in addition to our regular face-to-face meetings.
The intimidation goes away with familiarity.
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I would avoid the PsyD programs that you listed like the plague; look up APA Match rates (the internship is a mandatory part of a doctoral degree; Adler has theirs listed at 44% which would make me run screaming for the hills); without an APA accredited internship, it is very, very difficult to obtain licensure.
Any particular reason you're set on remaining on Chicago for your Master's? There are options in other places, including funded Master's programs (rare, but they happen). I would also suggest that 90k for a Master's is not worth it (it's also not worth it for the PsyD).
I'd also suggest looking at Masters programs in Clinical Psych, especially ones with a thesis option; a Master's thesis will put you in good shape for a PhD, should you choose to continue in grad school.
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Another option is neuropsych. Career prospects are fantastic for pure research, research/practitioner, and research/teach/practitioner.
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Nope. At best, you're not learning anything when you're tired.
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It is considered dishonest not to; you could, in theory, face revocation of an admissions offer. Furthermore, your current university ought to have those others on file (provided you filled out this application honestly and listed all other undergraduate work); at some point, grad schools will notice the discrepancy.
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Publish: papers/posters/conference presentation, etc - essentially, something tangible resultant from a research project.
No, I did not publish during undergrad; I did an Honors thesis, so I had research experience, but no conferences/papers. I also did not get into a PhD program when I first applied; I remember being terrified in February of that year when other folks in my cohort were going on PhD interviews, and I was not..... After speaking with several professors (including my mentor for my Masters' degree), I have come to understand that one of the things that hurt my application that time around was a lack of research experience. As NicholasCage said, pubs during undergrad are not the norm... but when there are 300 applicants vying for 7 spots, all other things being equal, research experience trumps no research experience; publications trump no publications.
OP, I would still definitely apply to PhD programs! Research fit is hugely important; if your research interests really line up well with a POI, that's a huge factor, too.
Honestly, I tell everyone who's applying to Psychology PhD programs to apply to Master's programs just in case- even folks with 4.0 GPAs and a CV longer than my arm! Even for the best applicants, it's still something of a crapshoot as to whether folks get in or not, and a Master's degree (with a Thesis) is a good opportunity to get more research experience, build up a professional network, and become more competitive.
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Your Quant is low for Clinical PhDs, not going to lie. Your publications will help more than your clinical/volunteering experience - a PhD is a research degree, no getting around it, even if all you want it for is clinical practice. From your school list, it appears that you're limiting yourself to the NYC metro area; I would suggest expanding your range, especially if you intend to go on for a PhD. Are you a good research fit with specific POIs at those schools? Keep in mind that, if you do get into a PhD program - now, or after getting a Master's - it is very, very unlikely that you will be able to complete your schooling, internship, and post-doc in the same area.
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Are you applying for Fall '14? If so, are your scores going to get to wherever they need to be by the application deadlines??
If so, then
A. Yes.
B. No. You'll be able to search for them.
C. Sometimes, but you'll be able to figure that out when you search for the schools.
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Apply to Master's programs, too; look for ones that offer a thesis option - that'll build up your research experience. Even if you were a perfect research fit somewhere, your lack of publications is going to be tough to get around. A Master's program will also give you some time to really narrow down your research focus, so you'll have a better idea for PhD programs down the road.
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I would think you'd need hours under supervision (at the very least) to work as a school psychologist - it's really a different degree than an EdPsych PhD.
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That's the point: what do you think?
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Schools vary in their requirements of the Psych GRE. From what I understand, the schools that do not require it will not look at it - in other words, it won't hurt, as such, but it won't help, either.
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Without seeing your proposal, it's sort of hard to give advice. Perhaps you should schedule a meeting with your adviser.
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I would think so. You certainly would be at an MA program in the States, and you only lack research experience to be competitive for US PhD programs.
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hi all, what do you think of the following situation:
A month ago, a phone conversation was scheduled with a potential POI, it was supposed to take place 2 days ago, at 3pm. The POI was meant to call me, I waited until 3.30pm in vain, then decided to email him just in case. Perhaps, I should have reminded him of this phone meeting a few days before the actual date but I didn't feel the need to do so. We're professionals, if we set up a meeting with someone we normally honor it. So, I send the email saying politely that it looks like the meeting is not happening. (It's an IVY, and his areas of research match mine almost perfectly.) He responded within 2mn, saying that as a coincidence he was emailing me at exactly the same moment that I was emailing him, he was running late and could not phone me on time but he can do so now. He then phoned immediately but I missed the call, leave a message saying that I can reach him within the next 2 hours or we'll have to reschedule the meeting next week.
That doesn't sound good to me at all, I understand that profs are very busy during the beginning of the semester but nowadays, with all the technology available such as electronic planners and the likes (and on top of that he's also prof of communication), it's almost impossible to miss an appointment even if several weeks have passed between the moment it's set up and the moment it happens.
It kind of killed my desire to apply to this university...
Give him a break. Things happen. It could have been something as innocuous as a student talking to him after class that kept him from the phone. Maybe there was a traffic jam. Maybe he had a flat tire. & etc. Life doesn't always go by electronic planners.
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Hi everyone!
I'm a prospective Social Psychology applicant with a complicated back story (I failed out of a previous institution a few years ago and transferred to a new one). My GPA at my current university is high (3.96), my GRE scores went better than I could have hoped [V: 166 (96th); Q: 159 (75th); A: 6 (99th)], and I have plenty of research experience.
My interests all relate to sexual prejudice, gender expression, and how masculinity culture can be alienating to queer identified individuals. At some point I also hope to explore intersections of race, gender, and sexual orientation, so that a fuller picture of diversity can be developed in the discrimination literature.
Jazzed about applying, but also a little concerned that academics won't relate to my story. We'll see what happens...
Hey, it happens. I failed out of undergrad the first time, too. Went back, got a 3.53 UG GPA, then a Master's degree, and now I'm in a PhD program. Work your a** off, and you cans till get into Grad School.
Be aware that AdComms are going to look at your overall GPA, not just your current one; that said, your GREs are great, and research experience is always a plus. Suggestion: do not talk about failing out in your SOP, unless you can frame it in terms of how it makes you the best fit for XYZ lab; even then, no more than a sentence or two. You might also want to apply to some Master's programs, just in case you don't get into a PhD program this round (I say that to everyone; happened to me, too). Good luck!!
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For preliminary emails, how much information is "too much?" I generally say "Hi," write two or three lines about my interests (framed in a way that fits with each POI), and conclude with, "let me know if you'll be reviewing applications this year! I would love to explore the possibility of working together."
This has worked with some POIs (but not all), and I can't decide whether there is a better approach to writing the first email (e.g., citing a particular publication I found interesting).
Thoughts?
FWIW, I think this is the best approach - keep it short & to the point.
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I'm afraid you'd essentially be shooting yourself in the foot as an applicant; not only are you withdrawing from a position, you stand the chance of losing that letter. Additionally, there's no guarantee of getting in somewhere next year, so you could be really out of luck. Certainly, it's possible to go from specific avenue of research in your Master's degree to a different one for your PhD; you'll be picking up additional skills, research experience, and publications along the way.
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Research fit is huge in grad school, especially in psychology programs; sounds like you definitely have that. I think it's worth applying. The only place you might run into issues is if they have any prerequisite classes that you haven't taken (Intro to Psychology, Research Methods in Psychology, etc).
I would suggest e-mailing your POI to establish a line of communication now.
It's not uncommon to have only one POI at a university; even the non-clinical specialties of psychology tend to have a mentorship model, so you primarily work with just the one person.\
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Applying for a job while in PhD program and your advisor (boss) finding out...legal issues
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I'm a little confused as to why the adviser should not find out the student is looking for a job; that's what happens after students graduate - they find jobs.
I also don't understand how this would damage the student's standing at the current university - again, folks who graduate go find jobs. Unless the student is planning on leaving the university before graduating, and lying about obtaining a degree....
But anyway. I believe that prospective employers are only allowed to contact people that are listed as a professional reference; so, if the student doesn't list the adviser, the hiring university isn't going to go Google the adviser's contact information (seems a little silly, no?).
However, the hiring university will no doubt ask for academic transcripts from the current university. Not sure what the candidate is trying to hide, but I hope it's not something on the transcripts.
Furthermore, I imagine it will be difficult getting a job without having a letter of recommendation from the student's primary adviser; from the standpoint of an employer, that looks suspicious. Who else is going to write a letter of recommendation?