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Yep! Presenting a poster. See you there!

As an undergrad - I had one poster presentation, but no publications when I got accepted to a Master's program. As a Master's student applying to Ph.D. programs (accepted to 3 programs, waitlisted at another that would've likely become an acceptance), I have 2 poster presentations, but and two publications in prep, but none officially published. None of my schools expected me to have published anything - though being able to discuss my research in progress was a HUGE bonus.

Same here - so I likely made through the first round, like yourself. Oh well - I definitely wasn't upset about it, since I've accepted an offer already!

I can't speak about your clinical to I/O change over, but if you want information about I/O programs, there is an abundance of information on SIOP's website (Society for Industrial/Organizational Psychology.) http://www.siop.org/gtp/Default.aspx I would definitely start looking there. I don't think you really have to have a business background per se - but your research interests should be narrowed down, and fit like a glove with the person you hope to work with at a certain school. Having research is a definite bonus, even if it's not in the area of I/O. When I applied to social/personality programs, the fact that I'm doing a Master's thesis (even if it's in an area unrelated to the program I applied to) was a huge plus. If you can talk about your research and demonstrate you know experimental stuff, etc - you will be OK. They can always teach you the specifics of I/O, but the desire to research and what have you, comes from within!

I've turned down two I/O offers - one to Claremont and one to University of Nebraska, Omaha (I'm an alternate actually.) I hope that helps someone on those waitlists!

I didn't have an interview, and I didn't get rejected, so I feel like I'm in some black hole there. Oh well - I've essentially accepted an offer elsewhere, I was just curious!

Anyone out there that hasn't heard from CU-Boulder's social program yet? I haven't gotten a rejection...but haven't gotten a waitlist email either!

I echo everyone else's comments - you could definitely turn down the funded Ph.D. program, but in two years' time, you aren't guaranteed a Ph.D. acceptance (perhaps unlikely since you will presumably be a strong candidate...but definitely not improbable.) Being somewhere that you really like, but more importantly, with people doing the research, etc that you like is super important. A plus to the M.A. could be that in 2 years, you could apply to that Ph.D. program you were accepted at and complete your studies there. (Perhaps they'll accept some of your M.A. credits!) Good luck to you!

Found out on Monday that I'm an alternate at University of Nebraska, Omaha. Woo!

Hi Steph - I know there is another thread going on of applicants accepted to Villanova. I currently attend 'Nova as a 2nd year and honestly have no idea about where they are in accepting students...but people are in fact hearing back. Hope this helps somehow! (In my experience, it took me about a month to hear back.)

If anyone has any particular questions about 'Nova - feel free to send me a message; I'm a 2nd year in the program.

Just received a phone call today from Claremont Graduate University - accepted with 50% tuition remission!

For anyone that was unfortunately rejected from CU-Boulder, did your application status change? I haven't gotten an email, but haven't gotten a phone call asking me to come interview...so maybe my rejection email fell in the cracks?

Idaho State University (Experimental Psych, Ph.D.) Contacted: 2/15/12 Interview: 3/2/12 (with informal dinner on 3/1/12) Excited!

Nothing yet. I emailed to see if my app was complete and all they said was that it was still being considered "in the review process."

I'm going to SIOP! If you are, see you there!

Hi there! Again - I'd be happy to help!

Great! I just replied. I may be able to put you in touch with other grad students if you'd like other perspectives, too!

Hello there! You are in luck! I'm currently in the Villanova M.S. program as a second year student. Based on what you've provided - you have very strong GRE scores, so that is a definite plus. Your cumulative GPA is a little low, however your last 60 units is strong. From my own experience, you can be high in one area (e.g., GRE) but low in another (e.g., GPA) and still be admitted. However, research experience is (almost) an absolute must, and it appears that you have it! Don't sweat it if your experience is not in the same area as what you might want to explore at 'Nova. You will have the opportunity to volunteer in anyone's lab to gain experience. To answer your question: yes, I think you have a strong chance at being admitted, but I'm not a fortune teller of course. I'd be happy to talk to you further about the program privately and give you any needed insights! Good luck.

No news yet, but I understand that University of Nebraska, Omaha's apps are under review now. I also applied to Claremont Graduate's I/O program, but am not sure about where they are in the app review process...

Yes - in my Master's program, there are quite a few people applying to clinical programs. I asked a fellow student today and he said most were due December 1.

I'll act as another pair of eyes if you'd like!

ATJacks - I haven't heard back from any I/O programs yet (I applied to 2 out of my 6 total).