psychdork

I was actually just thinking about this since I have been (mostly) blaming my rejections on the economy. I think once I know for sure, and take some time to let them all sink in, I'm going to have to really critique my applications. Because if it is me then I have the ability to change this.

Yeah, I think I'm "okay" (for lack of a better word) with being totally rejected this year (it hasn't happened yet, but I have a feeling it is imminent). But I am now concerned with how I'm going to tell everyone, and have to deal with their "comforting" words/gestures, etc. I wish there was a way I could tell them all at once, and just get it all over with quickly. And I'm also worried about how I'm going to deal with myself once fall comes and I'm not back in school...but one thing at a time.

From what I can tell, they are still making decisions and will be informing everyone soon. If you were rejected or accepted, they would have specifically told you. Sorry though, I don't know what to think about the, "you must do what is right for you" part. Though maybe they mean that some people maybe already decided where they are going, before finding out from this school

I claim Psychology Department Head! Also, thanks everyone, you have put a smile on my face.

Haha! I really want to watch that movie again...I have a feeling I will definitely be able to relate to them this time.

I love this! Definitely no GRE! In addition to the simple test questions already posted, we should have them rate puppies on a 1-5 "cuteness" scale.

Congratulations!

Exactly! I was already crushed with my first rejection (the second one wasn't much better), how am I going to feel if they all reject me? While I do have some strong points, I'm also looking at my weaker parts as well as the economy and all that, and being rejected everywhere is definitely a possibility right now for me. Besides, sometimes I just want to vent about my rejection worries, and come up with an appropriate plan B, and no one (except my fav prof) will let me. Let me consider my worst-case scenario a bit, so if it does happen, I will know what to do.

I got my first rejection letter back in mid-January (months before I thought I would hear back) from my #1 choice. I was crushed, not only because I wanted to go there, but also because I was so confidant (too confidant I guess) that I was going to get in. I spent the weekend moping around, and then picked myself up and went on from there, but honestly, I'm still pretty bummed.

You both just described my day at work, squirrel included.

I've been trying to walk the same tightrope. Some days I'm optimistic but more and more I'm becoming pessimistic, especially since it is already March. I don't want to set myself up for disappointment, but I don't want to completely give up either.

It's funny you mentioned that because I have been telling my "fans" (for lack of a better word) that it is actually easier to get accepted to med school than to get accepted to psych programs, yet they still don't believe me. Maybe one of these days (with enough rejections) they will finally understand.

Exactly, just end this horrible process now. I'm actually kinda upset that I'm waitlisted at one school because 1. I'm pretty sure they will end up rejecting me and 2. they are making the wait even LONGER! I just want to stop waiting...tell me I'm rejected so I can move on and figure out what to do for the next year.

LMAO!!! I can safely say that I definitely have never had that dream!

Misery would definitely love that! Glad to know I'm not the only one with that dream...

Exactly! I guess they mean well by telling me that I'm going to get in, but it's just annoying to hear it constantly. Especially since it hasn't happened yet. I'd rather hear a simple, "good luck" instead...and of course buy me a drink ;-)

Aww, I'm sorry to hear that. Unfortunately, I'm pretty sure that that is going to happen to me too...

Hey everyone, Out of curiosity, some people have said that they checked the school's website (no particular school in mind) and found out they were rejected/accepted. Anyway, I was wondering, where on the website/application do you look? I know it depends on the school, but just in general. Thanks!

A friend of mine got her acceptance letter last night, so you probably still have some time.

While ranking does matter, to me it sounds like you would much rather go to the lower ranked school since you listed its many positive factors. In my opinion, I would choose the better matched school, I think you would feel more comfortable there. Also, I feel that if you went to the higher ranked school you would be comparing your experience there to what you turned down, if that makes any sense. I say go with your heart and if you really want to go to the lower ranked school, then go for it!

On that note, I'm pretty sure that the Indiana University counseling psych acceptance is a fake. Especially since according to IU's website (which I checked last night), they don't have a counseling psych program.

I've definitely been feeling this way. I applied to 5 schools and have been rejected from 2 (one was my 1st choice)...and I think I'm waitlisted for one. If I don't get in I'm probably going to continue working in my prof's lab and either turn my internship into a paid job (it's research related) or find a new job. And I'm probably retaking the GRE. But I was thinking today (though it's been a bad day) that if I don't get in, I'm only going to reapply one more time (this is my first try) and if that doesn't work then I'm changing my career focus. I'll probably rethink that last part but that's the plan so far. But yes definitely feeling pessimistic about this whole thing.

I also want to thank dukegirl for the info about Michigan. While I feel that I didn't really stand a chance there, it still helped a lot. I'm pretty sure now that both my rejections are mostly due to funding issues (or at least that is what I'm telling myself). With that being said, has anyone heard if Michigan State accepted anyone (or only accepted a few)? One of my profs think that this might be the case...it's not like it really matters now, I'm just curious.

Hi everyone! I've been stalking this forum for a couple weeks and have become quite addicted to it. It's nice to know that there are other people in the same boat I'm in (pretty much everyone I know has applied to fields other than social psych). Anyway, out of curiosity, has anyone heard anything from Indiana University, Miami (Oh), or WashU? I've been checking the results boards but I didn't know if anyone has heard anything but didn't post it.

I thought the same thing when I got my rejection letter in the mail. Thanks for reminding me UMich!