Fall 2020 School Psychology

[mcgonagal]

Hi everyone!

I've been reading through past and current threads and noticed School Psych didn't have anything for Fall 2020, so I decided we should have a place, too!

What programs are you all planning to apply to?  What criteria do you have?  Does anyone have any advice - because I need it!

I've completed my EdS but decided I'd like to continue on to get my PhD; here's my list so far: University of Minnesota, Northern Illinois University, Indiana State University, University of Kentucky, University of Wisconsin, University of Cincinnati, and Texas A&M.  Let me know if you're applying to any of the same places and/or if you have any thoughts on these programs!

I am excited to hear about everyone else's applications and how everything's going!

[am04334]

Hi! I was waiting for someone to start a school psychology discussion! 

This is my first time writing on here. I currently am a working school psychologist with my Ed.S. I have been working for 6 years so I feel a little out of the academia game. I am looking to get my PhD in school psychology. @mcgonagal you have a good list! My list is: Northern Arizona University, University of Kentucky, University of Missouri- Columbia, University of Tennessee- Knoxville, University of Memphis, and University of Utah. 

This is my second application cycle and I am approaching things VERY different this time around. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions (or tips!) 

[jeac96]

Hello, 

I am also applying to school psychology this coming fall. I am planning on applying to NC State and UGA. If anyone wants to switch personal statements/statement of purpose to review that would be great! I have really been struggling with this component on my app. 

[bminotti]

Hi everyone!

 

I am applying to school psych programs as well this fall. I’m applying to the University of Florida, the University of South Florida, University of Arizona, the University of Virginia, NC State, and Chapel Hill. This is my first time applying for graduate school. It is a lot of work, but I’m getting there. I’m excited to hear how it’s going for everyone else, and I hope that we all get in to a great program!

[am04334]

@jeac96 With your personal statement,  make sure you articulate WHY you want to go into the field of school psychology. Highlight some of your background and what has brought you to the current place of applying for further schooling. Talk about potential research but really what I have seen is most schools want to know your motivation for pursuing school psychology and your "fit" for the specific program. I would spend time looking at each program and what makes the program unique. Look at the research of the professors and see how you align or fit in with the overall feel of the program. 

[bookworm26]

Hi everyone! I am also applying for a School Psychology PhD. I am applying to Michigan State University, the University at Buffalo, The University of Virginia, The University of Utah, and Lehigh University!

[lostamygdala]

On 11/18/2019 at 10:04 AM, bminotti said:

Hi everyone!

 

I am applying to school psych programs as well this fall. I’m applying to the University of Florida, the University of South Florida, University of Arizona, the University of Virginia, NC State, and Chapel Hill. This is my first time applying for graduate school. It is a lot of work, but I’m getting there. I’m excited to hear how it’s going for everyone else, and I hope that we all get in to a great program!

Hi there! I'm a current PhD student at NC State. It's an excellent program that I'm happy to speak with you (or anyone else who's interested in it) about!

[sun_daisie]

Hi everyone! I am also applying this cycle! I'm actually applying to 13 schools, so we'll see how this goes!

[mariajsmith]

Just submitted my last application!!! Applied to 9 specialist-level programs:

• University of Arizona
• Teachers College, Columbia University
• University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Fordham University
• University of Denver
• University of Washington
• University of Oregon
• Loyola Marymount University
• Chapman University

 Anyone have any insights on any of these schools?

[RTIAssessmentsandIEPsOhmy]

On 11/27/2019 at 10:43 PM, lostamygdala said:

Hi there! I'm a current PhD student at NC State. It's an excellent program that I'm happy to speak with you (or anyone else who's interested in it) about!

Hi there! Can you speak about the funding situation? Do they tend to accept outside credits from an EdS? Thanks so much! 

[StudiestStudy]

I am anxiously waiting to hear back from my schools. I know some of the deadlines have not even passed but I cannot wait to know. My schools are:

-Teachers College at Columbia

-Ohio State University

-Michigan State University

-Indiana at Bloomington

-UW at Milwaukee 

-Loyola University

-Northern Illinois University

-Central Michigan University. 

This is my second round of PhD applications but first time for school psychology. I feel more prepared now as I am preparing to finish my masters in educational psychology and I have been working full time as a foster care worker. I wish you all the best of luck! Please let me know when you guys start hearing back from schools. 

[lostamygdala]

13 hours ago, RTIAssessmentsandIEPsOhmy said:

Hi there! Can you speak about the funding situation? Do they tend to accept outside credits from an EdS? Thanks so much! 

Everyone in the PhD program has full funding. Funding has never been an issue in all my years of being a student. We have funding through TAs, RAs, and we have an in-house clinic that offers clinic assistantships as a source of funding. I'm actually not sure how outside credits from EdS programs are handled, but I'm sure the program director would be happy to discuss that with you!

Edited December 4, 2019 by lostamygdala

[Frued's Cat]

Comment on this if you get an interview invite from anyone at UCSB's combined program! Apps were due November 15th and based on past years it looks like invites start coming in as early as the first week of December ?

Edited December 4, 2019 by Frued's Cat

[StudiestStudy]

Did anyone else receive an email from Ohio State's PhD program today? I received one from a Graduate Associate Manager suggesting I apply for a GA position and the link to apply. The GA position applications are due by 1/19. Do you guys think this is a good sign? 

[KaMB]

For personal reasons, I only applied within Colorado. 

 

I applied to the University of Denver, The University of Northern Colorado, and The University of Colorado, Denver!

[mittens14]

Hey guys! I'm applying to UCONN, Northeastern, Tufts, UMass Amherst, Columbia Teacher's College and William James for EdS. Anyone else?

[Ginger0211]

Hi everyone! This is my first application cycle and I can’t wait for programs to start sending out decisions/invitations! I tried not to limit myself geographically, though the idea of living in Montana during the winter is terrifying to this Texan!  I applied to the following PhD programs:

-University of Northern Colorado

-Northern Arizona University

-University of Houston

-Oklahoma State University

-Western Michigan University

-University of Central Arkansas (Counseling)

-Texas A&M

-University of Montana 

Good luck to you all!

[mcgonagal]

Just got a few interviews! UK and U of Cincinnati. Anyone else hear back yet?

[notthriving]

Hi everyone! This is my first time applying to PhD programs. I am applying to both clinical and school psychology programs. I applied to the following school psychology PhD programs: 

• University of Wisconsin-Madison 
• Michigan State University 
• University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill 
• University of Nebraska-Lincoln 
• University of Virginia (combined school/clinical program)

So far, I have received interview invites from the University of Wisconsin and the University of Nebraska! 

Good luck everyone!!!

 

[mswebb]

I have received interview invitations from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville & Florida State University (combined school/counseling program) so far! 

[Vanilla Bean]

55 minutes ago, mswebb said:

I have received interview invitations from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville & Florida State University (combined school/counseling program) so far! 

Do you know if FSU has already sent out all of their interview invites? I applied to their Social program. 

[am04334]

1 hour ago, mswebb said:

I have received interview invitations from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville & Florida State University (combined school/counseling program) so far! 

Congrats! I also got an interview to UTK. 

[am04334]

3 hours ago, mcgonagal said:

Just got a few interviews! UK and U of Cincinnati. Anyone else hear back yet?

I heard back from UK also! Congrats! 

[am04334]

I have received interview invites to University of Tennessee Knoxville, University of Kentucky, and University of Missouri! Still waiting to hear from Northern Arizona University.... anyone else apply there?

I have now reached the point during the application process where I am obsessively checking my email multiple times a day.... 

[Ginger0211]

14 minutes ago, am04334 said:

I have received interview invites to University of Tennessee Knoxville, University of Kentucky, and University of Missouri! Still waiting to hear from Northern Arizona University.... anyone else apply there?

I have now reached the point during the application process where I am obsessively checking my email multiple times a day.... 

I am still waiting to hear from a few others, including NAU! Interview invites from University of Houston and Western Michigan (Counseling) so far. I've never refreshed my email so many times in a day!