Those who rejected from IO Pysch Phd programs and then got accepted the next time

[SpYEsther]

Hi everyone,

I'm planning to reapply to IO Psychology PhD programs, not sure exactly when, but hopefully next year or in the next couple of years.

Is there anyone here who was rejected the first time they applied, reapplied again, and then got accepted? 

If so, what did you do more of, or less of, or really focus the second time around? Did you apply the year right after or waited a couple of years? Did you get your Masters' degree first and then applied to PhD programs? I would love to get some advice and insight!

Thanks in advance! 

[Psychological Yam]

Would you mind sharing more details? I just wonder why you were rejected the first time.

[SpYEsther]

Hi @Psychological Yam of course - from what I gathered, I just needed more research experience.