
EastCoasting
Members-
Posts
196 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Everything posted by EastCoasting
-
When I visited UCSB last year for social it was definitely an interview...
-
For what it's worth, during my 2 application cycles I didn't get any good news earlier than the end of January. The vast majority of invites came at the end of December/early January.
-
I'm sure there are some programs where you do other's reasearch, but everyone I know is expected to produce there own studies by the end of the first year. Of course this is related to the POIs interests, but these are our interests too--that's why we accepted the offer to begin with.
-
I think it does vary by professor.
-
Keep in mind that just because the POI replies that they don't want to engage in conversation with applicants prior to interviews, it doesn't mean that you broke any etiquette rules. I had an interaction like that, and I still ended up getting an invitation to the interview weekend. I think they just say that to be fair, and to let you know that they're not just mean and freezing you out.
-
Statistics, statistics, and more statistics, and some programing in R and Python.
-
Personally I would make sure you know their work, and how it fits in your research interests. Have a couple of questions ready about the research the demonstrate that you're knowledgeable and comprtent, and a couple about the school to demonstrate your enthusiasm.
-
I guess I would personally wait until I heard about whether I was invited to an interview at this point
-
Just to clarify-- when I said that fit was important I meant that it is important for your mental health (which depending on why the fit is wrong may not be too detrimental--but may be really bad as well), but also for getting accepted. I think people only want to accept students that naturally feel like they belong. I honestly didn't hink it was was a big deal until I went on interviews where fit was bad. Also, do not discount top schools just because you think you won't like them. You really never know until you meet them. You could also contact grad students of a POI that you're thinking of working with, just to get a feel for the students.
-
Depends, what do you want to do? Can you do it with a masters? If not, I would say don't waste your time. As a parent your time is more precious than mosts'. You would have to pour a lot of time into the program to do well enough to get into a PhD later, and it may not be worth it. You sound competitive to me, bit as you mention your Q score could be better, and fit really matters. I uprooted my family of 4 for fit, but my SO did not just beat cancer. It is a tough spot to be in . Also, for what it is worth, sometimes it takes more than one application cycle.
-
I would be prepared. Another way to go about it is to not answer your phone from unknown phone numbers, since my experience was that POIs leave a voicemail. That way you know who to prepare for before calling them back...
-
I think these days almost everyone pre-screens. Out of 6 interview invites I pre-interviewed at 5.
-
In our school the interview weekend is after SPSP, but invites will be sent out before. I think all POIs notified prospectives (who they pre-interviewed), but official invites with details won't be coming for a few more weeks.
-
Don't be a jerk. Don't be anti social. Look interested in the faculty, graf students, and other applicants. We want someone well enjoy being around for 6 years. Be able to answer what you want to research very broadly, and more specifically. Be able to lay out a study that you'd love to run tomorrow if you were accepted. Try and make your research interests relevant to as many people as possible. Remember that they are also trying to impress you. Never wear sweatpants. If there is an appropriate time to socialize with faculty don't spend that time only talking about research. Maybe ask a student beforehand what the POI like to do, and seem interested in that.
-
I have kids and just finished my 3rd semester at a highly rated program. If you have any questions, or just need some emotional support, feel free to message me.
-
What was/will be your deciding factor?
EastCoasting replied to athlete2academic's topic in Psychology Forum
I did not choose the highest funded program (I did choose the 2nd highest funding. I also won the NSF on my first try, so overall I am now making more than I would have in the other place). I chose my school based on fit with other students. The higher paYing school had a prof I liked a lot, but their research was slightly less interesting to me, and the prof seemed a little more disorganized. For me it was mostly about fit. Out of a bunch of schools this is the one that I felt I most fit in during the interview. -
I think a good competitive score on any standardized test required by an institution with a program hard to get into (e.g. psychological doctoral programs) is the 90th percentile and higher. Tour be fair I don't know what any of my friends scored on the test, and I took it just to have as a possible boon. I would not submit your score if it wasn't highly recommended.
-
If there are absolutely no way to get them for free (check Google scholar if you haven't done so yet), you can always email the POI\lab manager and ask for a copy of the 2 articles you're most interested in. Have you tried psycinfo from your school?
-
Does it pay to apply to more programs? I know the vast majority of people apply to 10 or more places, especially for clinical.
-
With the exception of your quantitative score,which is really really low, you sounds line a decent applicant. Do you know what the average GRE scores are for the schools you're applying to? If you are currently writing manuscripts, or if they're under review, make sure to mention that in the personal statement where you discuss your research experience and the projects you've run to date.if you have stellar refrances, good fit and a good statement, I don't see why you wouldn't be competitive.
-
Sorry read that as January 1st for some reason. Either way, I'm pretty sure I got mine down about 2 weeks before the deadline. I think Rutgers may be a January 1st deadline.
-
Whatever the deadline is-- everything is due by then, I believe. I think given extenuating circumstance one may be able to submit late, but I wouldn't count on it. The trick is to tell your letter writers way in advance that the request will be coming, and to make sure they know their deadline to submit is the 1st. Personally, I would make sure to submit the application at least a week before Christmas, before it is really hard to reach the writers should something happen and they forget.
-
Faculty members' input into my SOP, as well as contacting POIs ahead of time to gage their enthusiasm about my application
-
Developmental Psychology Hopefuls for 2015?
EastCoasting replied to gradchaser's topic in Psychology Forum
There are a lot of psychology developmental faculty at human development and family studies departments. You guys should look into those as well.