clinical_chicana Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 how do people feel about accepting a waitlist offer? I decided not to accept an offer from a school because I felt like since I was not the first choice, I wasn't truly wanted in the program. JoePianist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinapp2017 Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 38 minutes ago, clinical_chicana said: how do people feel about accepting a waitlist offer? I decided not to accept an offer from a school because I felt like since I was not the first choice, I wasn't truly wanted in the program. On paper someone else may have just had slightly more qualifications. This may or may not have anything to do with fit. If you got off the waitlist, that’s a big achievement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkybob Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 2 hours ago, clinical_chicana said: how do people feel about accepting a waitlist offer? I decided not to accept an offer from a school because I felt like since I was not the first choice, I wasn't truly wanted in the program. I did think about this too. At one school I was more of a priority waitlist and at two others I was towards the middle of the list. It does sting the pride a bit not being the top choice but a good offer is a good offer at the end of the day. Applicant4788 and clinical_chicana 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokePsych Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 10 hours ago, clinical_chicana said: how do people feel about accepting a waitlist offer? I decided not to accept an offer from a school because I felt like since I was not the first choice, I wasn't truly wanted in the program. Sure I want to be their nr 1 choice. But - I don't want my ego to get in the way. I just want the best education possible, and I know if I get in I'll prove them wrong. My ego is hurt, but I care more about my education horseshoesandhandgrenades, Applicant4788 and wildfireflies 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoePianist Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 (edited) 16 hours ago, clinical_chicana said: how do people feel about accepting a waitlist offer? I decided not to accept an offer from a school because I felt like since I was not the first choice, I wasn't truly wanted in the program. Like others have said, I'd also feel "butt-hurt" about the prospect of accepting a waitlist offer as a "second choice" candidate. That being said, with how competitive it is to get admitted into a respectable, funded Ph.D Clinical Psychology program, I'd suggest swallowing one's pride and taking that waitlist offer if it's a good program or in the case that you have no other offers. Edited April 5, 2018 by JoePianist PokePsych and Applicant4788 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Applicant4788 Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 To the person accepted from the Fordham waitlist: Can you PM me your PI's initials? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLin94 Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 I just got in off the waitlist at Washu! horseshoesandhandgrenades, Eanertodt, H1ppocampus and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H1ppocampus Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 21 minutes ago, CLin94 said: I just got in off the waitlist at Washu! Woooo! Congrats! That program is phenomenal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLin94 Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 I just turned down an offer from UMN's Child Psychology program for the DCPS track...Hope this helps someone on the waitlist ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokePsych Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Just got accepted off the waitlist at UVa social psych! Happy happy happy happy. psykick, SarahTonin, PNIplz and 6 others 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CounselingPsychApp2018 Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 So this is probably a dumb question.. But since 4/15 is on a Sunday, will faculty be working to accommodate last minute decisions? Is there a chance we could hear from places we've been waitlisted over the weekend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horseshoesandhandgrenades Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 20 minutes ago, CounselingPsychApp2018 said: So this is probably a dumb question.. But since 4/15 is on a Sunday, will faculty be working to accommodate last minute decisions? Is there a chance we could hear from places we've been waitlisted over the weekend? CUDPC says when April 15th happens on a weekend, people have until midnight the following Monday to decide.......here's to another 24 hours of potential waiting!! http://cudcp.wildapricot.org/Resources/Documents/CUDCP Policy on Graduate Program Offers and Acceptances (FULL version).pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkoduk228 Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 I got accepted off the waitlist for the MS Clinical Psychology program at SJSU. Eanertodt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CounselingPsychApp2018 Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Is anyone else still waiting to hear back from a place? I emailed a school where I'm waitlisted on the 16th to check in and they didn't respond. Still haven't heard back from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClinicalPsyD2018 Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 32 minutes ago, CounselingPsychApp2018 said: Is anyone else still waiting to hear back from a place? I emailed a school where I'm waitlisted on the 16th to check in and they didn't respond. Still haven't heard back from them. Hi, I am also still waiting to hear back! April 15 falling on a Sunday did not help. Which school are you waitlisted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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