Fall 2019 Psychology PhD Applicants!

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1 minute ago, Clinapp2017 said:

I know it's hard, but everyone needs to try to take a deep breath, go do something fun, and enjoy the holidays.

Oh I'm at my lab, trying to keep busy, LOL. Half of the programs I'm applying to send invites prior to X-MAS, so there's a reason for my compulsiveness haha

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2 hours ago, liznlex said:

Wahoo, interview invite !! Happy Monday ??

Where to?

[petitebiscuit]

10 minutes ago, checkingmyemail said:

Oh I'm at my lab, trying to keep busy, LOL. Half of the programs I'm applying to send invites prior to X-MAS, so there's a reason for my compulsiveness haha

Oh.....so we all aren't just compulsive by nature? ?

[DevSci]

1 hour ago, clinicalpsych2019 said:

Anyone applying to George Mason- do you see this in your self-service? "Admissions Initial Processing Completed (AIPC) not received."

Just want to make sure this is not something I should have done!

Mine says received, but I am applying to the Applied Developmental Track -- not sure if it would be different though.

[Waitlistedbuthopeful]

1 hour ago, clinicalpsych2019 said:

Anyone applying to George Mason- do you see this in your self-service? "Admissions Initial Processing Completed (AIPC) not received."

Just want to make sure this is not something I should have done!

Yes, that shows up in my checklist too. I had emailed admissions about that and something else, and they didnt specifically say anything about it so I imagine it is an internal administrative thing.  

[Waitlistedbuthopeful]

1 hour ago, justacigar said:

Could I ask how you found a full time position? I have been trying to find RA jobs/coordinator jobs and haven't had much luck. Not sure if it's how I'm looking or the area I am in!

I don't know if other people have said this already, but you could also check the job listings for specific universities or institutions, since postings are usually listed there before anywhere else (like Indeed or another job searching engine).  I work at a medical center affiliated with an ivy league and applied to ~20 "Research assistant" postings before I heard back from one and was offered my current position. 

[sassyyetclassy]

Do y'all have advice for additional questions to ask in an initial video interview besides the standard ones about mentorship style, future directions of research, and current projects? 

[psychxgeekx]

Hello,

I was wondering if the person who got the LSU interview, can you dm the POI ? Thank you!

[lmk94]

Well, after a few years of lurking various Grad Cafe threads, I figured my third application cycle (fall '16, fall '17, fall '19) would be a good time to actually start posting things! 

Three out of my five applications are not even due until mid-January (hooray ??), so I guess I will live vicariously through all of you who are getting invites now ?

[ItsExistential]

Wow, it would have been nice to know that there was a huge group of people talking about the application process before the initial stage was over. haha
I'm anxiously awaiting interview offers and stumbled upon this page. 
I applied to 10 programs, mostly clinical but a few counseling. Working with a 3.777 GPA and  166V, 155Q, 5.5A for the GRE.
I've been working for the past year and a half since graduation in a counseling-esque position with marginalized populations. Two years in a research lab, independent research that I conducted purely because I saw a need in the population that I work with, and I now do some research dissemination with the Department of Ed in my state. I've presented quite a bit at conferences, but no journal publications. I also have experience in clinical settings. I'm partially banking on how well my experience and research interests align with the faculty I'm hoping to work with.
I know UCSB should be releasing their interview invites soon, and they were one of the schools that I applied to, so here's hoping! 
Looking forward to following everyone's progress. ?

[ktwalsh]

Is it generally a good idea to send a thank you email after a Skype/phone interview?

[Clinical_PhD]

Hey everyone! Just thought I'd pass this along--someone has started a page for Clinical Psych PhD Interview Invites. I am anxiously checking my inbox like most of you...we can do this! Best of Luck!

 

 

[Jung&Psyched]

2 hours ago, PsychGal said:

Where to??

Counseling psych at Southern Miss ! Very excited about this program and thrilled to have the opportunity to interview!

[Clinapp2017]

24 minutes ago, ktwalsh said:

Is it generally a good idea to send a thank you email after a Skype/phone interview?

Yes. I would keep it brief and mention something in particular you found helpful or interesting.

[EileanDonan]

Relevant to the recent discussion on joining labs - if the only research projects I could join were non-paid at my alma mater, would this experience look less "official" or worthwhile to admissions folks as opposed to experience gained through a paid assistant position? Advice appreciated!

[socpsy]

4 hours ago, petitebiscuit said:

Well no interview invites yet, BUT I did just get a job offer to work full-time in a new lab salary and benefits! Yay for a backup plan!

Congrats! How are you handling potentially starting a PhD program along with having the offer? Does the lab know that it's contingent on you not getting accepted to a program?

[petitebiscuit]

1 hour ago, socpsy said:

Congrats! How are you handling potentially starting a PhD program along with having the offer? Does the lab know that it's contingent on you not getting accepted to a program?

Yep :). Two of my letter writers work there! So everyone knows I’ll either work there for 8 months then head off to school, or stay and do a masters at my local uni! 

[PsychM]

3 hours ago, EileanDonan said:

Relevant to the recent discussion on joining labs - if the only research projects I could join were non-paid at my alma mater, would this experience look less "official" or worthwhile to admissions folks as opposed to experience gained through a paid assistant position? Advice appreciated!

ANY research experience is worthwhile and valuable. The more experience the better. 

[loffire]

9 hours ago, petitebiscuit said:

Yep :). Two of my letter writers work there! So everyone knows I’ll either work there for 8 months then head off to school, or stay and do a masters at my local uni! 

That's nice! No one wanted to hire me because I was honest enough to tell them I was planning on leaving for grad school come august :(

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Dear diary, the days are endless... LOL

[petitebiscuit]

3 minutes ago, checkingmyemail said:

Dear diary, the days are endless... LOL

TRUUUUUUUUUU

[SoldierOn]

I just got my first interview invite this morning! Great way to start a Tuesday :)

I wasn't expecting any notifications until at least Friday so this was a great surprise, aah I'm so excited!

[LindsPhD]

3 minutes ago, SoldierOn said:

I just got my first interview invite this morning! Great way to start a Tuesday :)

I wasn't expecting any notifications until at least Friday so this was a great surprise, aah I'm so excited!

Congrats!  Were to?

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19 minutes ago, LindsPhD said:

Congrats!  Were to?

University of Mississippi (Clinical PhD)! 

Given that this is my first application season I have also realized that I have no idea how to respond to one of these emails. Luckily I’m meeting with my lab’s Post-Doc today to talk about the interview process so hopefully she can help me out a bit. 

[justacigar]

To the person who received an email from UO clinical for a Skype interview, would you mind DMing me your POI? Much appreciated, thanks!