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  1. Hi, I'm a current Smith MSW student and I remember how frustrating it was trying get the scoop on what schools are actually like. Feel free to PM me with any questions.
  2. Hi, I also only wanted to apply to MSW programs in which psychodynamic theory is well-represented. Along with Smith, I chose to include Bryn Mawr and UPenn. I didn't initially realize that UPenn was pretty psychodynamic, but I spoke with someone who's in the program and she said her clinical training is primarily psychodynamic. On closer inspection, they offer classes specifically on psychodynamic theory and have a few faculty members interested in it. Here's a quote from Bryn Mawr's website that made me think their clinical focus is more psychodynamic than CBT: "The two practice courses in the Clinical Social Work concentration, set in a biopsychosocial framework that encompasses the eco-systemic and strengths perspectives, are informed by a risk and protective factor framework and by psychodynamic, psychosocial, and developmental theories." I've also heard from others that Simmons is psychodynamic. Good luck!
  3. Hi, I'm curious to know what made people choose to go for clinical psych rather than counseling psych. Even though I've read a lot about the differences/similarities between them, it's not super clear to me what would make someone choose one over the other (other than someone who wants to specifically go into something like school counseling). Thanks!
  4. I definitely relate to your frustration, especially when it feels like everyone else I know more or less has their plan figured out. At this point, I'm planning on applying for next fall, but I'm also trying to expose myself to as many different experiences as possible to help me make my decision (wish I had started that a lot sooner!). I'm working on two research teams over the summer and, since I'm planning on a PhD in clinical psych, trying to find work in a mental health clinic. But I'm really hoping to somehow fit in some kind of volunteer travel for at least a month. It seems to me that once you're in a PhD program, time is a precious commodity and you don't really have summers off, so I think taking advantage of this time to do some exploring is worth it--especially if you still feel a little ambivalent about your next step.
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