Lisa44201
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In my field, unfunded PhD programs are a red flag. There are several which don't provide "enough" funding, where folks need to take out loans to meet Cost of Living expenses, but completely unfunded programs are not well regarded. Are there other internship opportunities available on campus outside your department which will provide you with at least a tuition waiver and some funding?
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At the institution where I received my Master's degree, there was an entire orientation specific to TAs; at my PhD institution, we're advised to touch base with our mentors several weeks before the start of the semester to go over the textbook, expectations, & etc.
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The grant applications part, in particular, caught my eye. Even if you didn't write them personally, you are familiar with the wording. Definitely can't hurt.
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Er, you just do. Kwest made some good points - try to find a funded program; there are funded Master's programs out there (I attended one), but I don't know of any off the top of my head in Texas. It is difficult to attend school and work at the same time - there are only so many hours in the day. I'm not so sure what you mean about living away from home & how that could be an issue, but that may be just me; you make friends with the folks in your cohort, and you keep going with your life.
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How early do you plan on submitting all of your applications? I know they aren't due till December or so but I've heard the earlier the better...
It was awfully nice last year having mine submitted by Halloween - I got to relax for the last six weeks of the semester. It won't matter as far as your chances of getting an interview, but it's nice to have a buffer in case the school doesn't receive something (LORs, transcripts, GREs, etc).
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What's stopping me from getting a publication is that I'm not working in a lab right now. Since I found out I wouldn't be attending grad school this fall I've been searching for research positions, but I haven't had much luck with paid positions and unfortunately I simply can't afford to take an unpaid position. I just got a call back about a paid research position, but I have to wait another week or two before I find out if I'll even get a real interview.
windypoplars, my GRE scores were just about average. If I end up applying for PhD programs again I'll probably have to retake them.
Look into funded Master's programs, too.
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Hello,
I am thinking of applying to Social/ Personality or Developmental grad programs this fall and I am concerned that my experience is scattered. I am also worried about the fact that I don't have any real publications. I have also been out of school for 2 years working at my University in their Career Center. Do I even stand a chance or will my other qualifications help me?
My Qualifications:
- GPA: 3.94-graduated Magna Cum Laude
- GRE: 315, 153Q, 162V, and a 4 for the writing
- Worked as a Camp Cousnelor for a Summer Treatment progam
- Did field work with a Clinical Professor that was similar to the camp- Social skills training for kids with ADHD, Autism, etc.
- I have 3 years working in an agression lab but my name did not make it onto publications
- I also did my Honors Senior Thesis on CBT as a treatment for Social Phobia
My main interests lie in Self-esteem and Narcissm. I am also interested in how these two issues play out in emerging adulthood, especially in correlation to hovering parents.
Research experience is better than nothing. Pubs certainly help, but aren't required. I would retake the GRE, though.
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Umm yeah.. This is a no brainer!!
Take the B.A. in Psychology with a Development Psychology Concentration & A Clinical Human Services Concentration with Psych Honors!!!!
You said the "Magic Words" earlier when you said it allows for more RESEARCH opportunities!!!!
As we all know, no one has ever been turned down for not being political enough, but MANY have been turned for insufficient amount research experience!!!!
(Sorry if I seem insistent, having a bad day and I came into this question with my panties in a bunch..lol.. That being said, GET THE DEGREE W/ THE RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY!!!!! )
This. RESEARCH, and the authorship cred for the poster presentation, are invaluable.
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I work 8AM to 4PM every week day, 12:30PM to 2PM on weekends (toddler's nap-time), and 7PM to 10PM or so most nights as well. In addition to homework, I've got a RA position which sometimes gets busy enough where I need to work on something at home (like tonight), and I'm working on some publications as well. Having said that, I'm also a mom with two kids, and I have to structure my time so that I've got time for my children. When they're asleep, though, I get back to work.
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Check on the program websites of the schools you're going to apply to, to see what the Student Admission & Outcome data is for prior years. That'll give you an idea of where you are numbers-wise. Also, keep in mind that numbers aren't everything; FIT is huge.
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It would suggest the person should see a psychologist in person, as opposed to seeking a diagnosis over the internet.
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I will definitely consider it and I will call (really busy day today), but I'm still really not quite sold on the Psy.D. Plus, although my primary goal is clinical practice, I would like to do more research than Psy.D graduates usually look to do. I'm also highly psychodynamic/psychoanalytic and also have a strong interest in behavioral genetics, as well as neuroscientific research applications to clinical practice in areas such as neuropsychoanalysis and cognitive neurophysiology. If your program does have those criteria and I can learn to swallow the idea of a Psy.D, I will most certainly put it on my list of schools.
This is where I am working on my undergraduate studies:
I would re-consider.
http://articles.ky3.com/2012-10-05/forest-institute_34285088
So, they would have had to raise tuition drastically before the possible MSU merger (see first article; because $750/credit hour is cheap???? http://www.forest.edu/resources/1/Forms/Fee_Schedule_12_13_SGF.pdf). Notice the merger did not happen, per the second article. So.... how much is it going to cost now? Aside from the whole on-probation thing being awful for one's job prospects.
STUDY. Get better GRE scores. The GPA is not completely out of line - mine was a 3.53. Also, research experience, if you can.
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It's before the deadline.... I'd want to see the place, myself.
For what it's worth, I made the move from NY to Missouri two years ago for a Master's degree. I still get "culture shock" moments, but it's been great overall. Good luck!
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Maybe. Where I am currently, I was able to apply to grants provided by the Graduate College and the Psychology Department for travel funds; if I didn't have those funds, yes, I'd be paying.
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I don't know much about IIT specifically, but the phrase "tech school" makes me wary. I would go for the Master's program if I were you, provided you can get research experience in the form of a Master's Thesis and/or your name on a few publications, both of which will help you if you decide to apply for a PhD again; 110K before CoL & etc. is a lot of money. Schools vary as far as transferring credits from a Master's degree to a PhD; from what I've seen, most places will transfer in at least some credits. You may have to do a second Master's thesis in a future PhD program, as some schools will transfer in the course credits, but not the degree; this varies by program. I would still go for the Master's degree.
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One last piece of advice I have is to NOT talk about depression in your SOP or anywhere in your application. It's not anything you need to hide or be ashamed of, but clinical psychology programs see so many applicants talking about their personal history with mental illness and how that has made them want to go into clinical psychology. It's not a convincing enough motivation, and will not put you in a stand-out category of people. Again, you don't need to hide it if asked, but I would instead emphasize how medicine was not the right fit for you, and once you found your passion, psychology, you were able to excel. Address your negative background a bit and then go into all the great things you have to offer - it sounds like you can have a strong application, especially if that paper is published.
+1.
Especially in your SoP.
Your research grant will be a bonus on your app. Your GPA after you switched majors is good; I'd be surprised if you had problems with the GRE. You may not get into an Ivy, but if you keep up this level of effort, you should do well for yourself.
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I think there's a difference between talking about research ideas versus everything-but-data-collection sort of work (i.e., writing up the IRB, beginning a literature review, etc.). I personally would enjoy the opportunity to talk about future research ideas, even going so far as to sketch out a basic research design so you can hit the ground running in the fall, but I suggest flat-out asking if these ideas are for projects for once you're enrolled/employed. I think your point with the time constraints of having to work an outside job for now so not being able to commit to more work currently is certainly valid.
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Is there a chance you'd take one of the other offers, even if it's not as good an offer? (I assume we're talking about funding).
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Wow.... that's a good question.
Money is obviously important; news articles abound about student loan debt, and it's obviously ideal if you can get enough money from a program such that you don't have to take out additional loans.
I'm kind of "meh" about the fame thing; to me, research and personality fit are more important.
What is the cost of living like at the place that's offering more money? Is the cost of living in that area higher, too, such that the practical result is that the extra money covers the higher COL?
I personally would go with the first program you mentioned, and look at outside sources of funding (i.e., research grants, competitions at conferences, etc.; during a group interview at one program, the program director actively encouraged us to do so). I view the extra TAing as a bonus, rather than a setback; sure, it's a lot of grunt-work, but it'll look good on the CV.Also, don't they have to pay to TA? That's funding every semester you teach, yes?
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I would avoid C. If one or two students are miserable, I chalk it up to the students. If a lot of them are miserable.....
Were you happier at school A or B? I'd go with whichever one fit you better; I think the relative positives and negatives of each are negligible.
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- Personal fit (note: I am married & have two small children; the fact my future mentor has three children of his own, and one of my future lab-mates has a toddler is very comforting to me as a mother)
- Research fit
- Employment opportunities for my husband
- Funding
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- How would you apply my preferred statistical analysis to your specific area of research interest?
- What's the thing that worries you the most about the field of psychology today?
- What would you say has been your greatest accomplishment to date?
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Your stats are pretty good; have you taken the GRE? Ditto what Bren2014 said w/r/t Master's programs, too; the career prospects for someone with a Master's in I/O are very, very good. I will send you a PM, too.