school_psych_hopeful Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Hi all, I've applied to several school psychology doctoral programs for Fall 2008: Teacher's College, Temple, Penn State, Albany, Lehigh, Rutgers, Hofstra, CUNY, Fordam, Pace, & St. John's. I also applied to a specialist level program (Rider) and a MA + certification program (Fairleigh Dickinson). Has anyone else here applied to any school psych programs and, if so, have you heard anything yet? Waiting is so hard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingwalrus Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 I have a friend who's gotten interviews at Missouri (they make their admissions decisions today, I guess) and Indiana so far. I think she's still waiting to hear from three or four more schools. No rejections yet. She's applying at Ed.S/masters programs of some kind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
school_psych_hopeful Posted January 23, 2008 Author Share Posted January 23, 2008 Thanks for the reply, flyingwalrus. I don't know anyone else who is applying to school psychology programs, so I figured I would ask around this board. Most of the schools I applied to had January deadlines so I don't really expect to hear anything very soon, but who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rising_star Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I can't say I know anyone applying to school psych programs but I do know a school psychologist. It's a thankless though invaluable profession. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penzy Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 school_psych_hopeful: have you heard from any of your programs yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starangel2300 Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 I applied to school psych master's programs: Tufts, Northeastern & UMass Boston. So far, I've been invited to the interview day at Tufts, which is next week. I have yet to hear from the other 2 schools. Has anyone else heard from their school psych schools? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
school_psych_hopeful Posted February 20, 2008 Author Share Posted February 20, 2008 school_psych_hopeful: have you heard from any of your programs yet? One rejection: lehigh Ten interviews: pace, st. john's, fordham, penn state, temple, rutgers, suny-albany, hofstra, cuny & rider Have yet to hear from Teachers College (although I think they have done their invites already) and FDU (their deadline is March 15 so I probably won't hear from them for awhile). I have gone on three interviews and I think they went really, so we'll see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penzy Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 I was rejected from Lehigh (PhD) as well. I have gone on three interviews and I think they went really, so we'll see I have some interviews coming up. Can you give me any tips on what to expect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
school_psych_hopeful Posted February 20, 2008 Author Share Posted February 20, 2008 I was rejected from Lehigh (PhD) as well. I have some interviews coming up. Can you give me any tips on what to expect? Every school is different (one school I interviewed at did group interviews, another had me interview with two prof's at the same time, and the third one had me interview with two professors separately), but in general you'll be asked about your background, your research interests, why that specific school/field/degree, etc. Also, schools usually provide time for you to talk or interview with students currently in the program, so be prepared for that. Finally, don't forget to ask questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penzy Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Thanks, school_psych_hopeful! Has anyone heard anything from UMass-Amherst? I applied there and still have not heard anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nybella529 Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 How can you tell if the faculty likes you on an interview??? Can you tell if they'll accept you?? :oops: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey08 Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Thanks, school_psych_hopeful! Has anyone heard anything from UMass-Amherst? I applied there and still have not heard anything. They have interviews this friday and next friday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
school_psych_hopeful Posted March 4, 2008 Author Share Posted March 4, 2008 I have had all of my interviews but one. The waiting to hear back is so stressful :| I keep refreshing my email and checking my phone, and I long to go home and open my mailbox while I am at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penzy Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 It's really stressful, I know. Do you know of any sources that provide a ranking of school psychology programs? I know that with Ph.D. programs it's mostly about the "fit", but I am looking for something that's objective or concrete in order to compare programs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lalala1 Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 i was wondering the same thing about rankings... i am in school psych... ed.s. program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penzy Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 I think most decisions have been received by now... has anyone decided which program they will choose? I am trying to decide right now between getting a Ph.D. and a Psy.D. at two programs I like. I think this is the hardest decision I've ever had to make.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigazowohnow Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Always go for the PhD. PsyD's arent very respected and limit your possibilities. If you have a PhD you can work in any setting but a PsyD you can only work in one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarvingStudentYeah Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I agree, the Psy.D is a very limiting option. I'd only consider that if you REALLY hate research and want to be considered more or less of a glorified M.A. level counselor - there's nothing wrong with that if that's what you want, but then why do the Psy.D to begin with? That said, I know someone who completed the Psy.D through William and Mary and the Va. Consortium and seems happy with his career choices. I guess it really depends on the person - for me it is certainly not an option. My final destination is a PhD in Counseling Psych or bust! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penzy Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I like the Psy.D. over a MA or Specialist degree because it allows me the option of having a private practice on the side. My ultimate goal is to work in a school setting one day, and the Ph.D. and Psy.D. seem equally equipped to get me there. I also do not want to be in school for the rest of my life (I am going straight from undergrad). At the Psy.D. program I am considering, if I stick to a certain schedule, then I will be able to graduate in four years. However, at the Ph.D. program I am considering, the average number of years it has taken people to graduate is 8 or 9. I think I prefer the school that is more committed to get its students out and done within a reasonable amount of time. The prestige of the Ph.D. is something that I can't ignore, though I am still not sure if it is worth all those years... In my field, I am not sure if employers will even know or understand the difference. I think it may only become an issue if I decide I want to teach at the university level... that is unlikely for me, but still, is there any hope for people with the Psy.D. as an adjunct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perkinqq Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 If you have the option to get a phd, get it. I would never chose the option that has the potential to limit future opportunities; you never know if your interests will change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
school_psych_hopeful Posted April 17, 2008 Author Share Posted April 17, 2008 I chose a PsyD over a PhD. I'll be at Rutgers this fall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alliecg27 Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Hi all! I applied to 8 programs for Summer/Fall 2008: Rochester Institute of Technology (MA), Lehigh (Ph.D), UMass Amherst (Ph.D), Kansas Univ. (Ph.D), USC Columbia (Ph.D), Georgia State (MA/Ph.D), Kent State (M.Ed./Ph.D), and UGA (Ph.D). I was accepted to RIT, wait-listed at GSU (just heard back yesterday that they're full), and still haven't heard from Kent State or UGA. I don't expect to hear from Kent State until July because I sent my app. in for the June deadline, but has anyone heard from UGA? I had heard that they take a while for decisions, but this is pretty late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarvingStudentYeah Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 I applied to the M.A. in counseling at UGA and have not heard a word, except that I called them on 4/15 and the secretary said, "No action has been taken as they are still going through the piles and hope to call ppl for interviews by next week." I already made my choice and accepted elsewhere, but I'm sorry WTF is THAT all about? Of ALL my schools (I applied only to M.A. programs, will do PhD next) UGA had BY FAR the earliest deadline, and has been BY far the latest one with any word - which still has not happened yet. I basically loathe this school now. It is just not acceptable to take 4+ months to go through apps - especially then those 4+ months takes you well past 4/15. Inexcusable, IMO. What REALLY burns me even further is the fact that they were one of my safeties anyway - glad I wasted my time. Have you been checking the tracking screen? Mine hasn't been updated since 2/26 and I couldn't even tell what that update was. BTW, I know of at least one other person who has heard nothing back from UGA - and have seen no acceptances from any psych related field at UGA poster as yet (though I could have just missed it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alliecg27 Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 I absolutely agree with you. I can't believe it takes them this long to go through apps. I even called them yesterday to make sure they had a complete file for me because I figured that was the only reason I wouldn't have heard from them. I have been checking the update screen. It showed that it was updated yesterday but, like you, I have no idea what that update was. I'm beginning to think they're doing this to me for fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchoolPsych-N Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 How can I know if I am qualified to apply for a PhD program in school psychology? An impressive curriculum vitae, or a high GRE score? Can anyone please tell me what is the most important thing when applying for the PhD program?? Thanks very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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