Fall 2021 Clinical & Counseling PhD/PsyD

[YONO]

2 hours ago, psych0tic said:

Some updates if anyone is interested:

UCSD/SDSU: "The JDP has begun to invite applicants for interviews, and applicants will be contacted over the next several days."

UCLA: "Thank you for checking. Currently, applicants being invited to interview are being contacted directly via email. All applicants will receive a decision on their application no later than April 15, 2021"

 

lmao at the response from UCLA... obviously everyone will know by that date. 

Thanks for this update tho. Still crossing my fingers and toes for both schools! Good luck.

[Psych1023]

3 hours ago, PyschMama said:

Anyone know when we might be hearing from certain NYC/NJ schools. Specifically Rutgers (someone already answered this so ignore), Pace, Yeshiva and Fordham (Counseling PhD for Fordham as I think clinical has gone out I think?). Losing my sanity one day at a time ? 

I’m with you! Waiting on those plus tc, St. John’s, FDU! All clinical programs 

Other information from NY programs also all clinical:

You didn’t mention LIU Brooklyn, but since it’s NYC, I figured I’d mention that I emailed the department admin and she said files are still being reviewed and hopefully you will hear from someone by next week.  

Hofstra’s DCT emailed at the beginning of January that core faculty were reviewing applications and would be contacting applicants about interviews by Feb 1. 

Also, I emailed the HPCS Program at CUNY on Wednesday to see if all invitations for interviews were sent out and was told by the admissions chairs that applications are still being reviewed and to wait for an email from the admissions committee. And that I haven’t heard anything yet doesn’t mean that I won’t be offered an interview. 

Lastly, TC admissions coordinator said via email invitations for interviews are sent out in feb/March. (Trolls on results page SUCK!- that’s why I am writing this information here!!) 

Hope this helps everyone else being tortured by this process during such a hard year!!! Feel free to dm with any questions! ?‍♀️

Edited January 22, 2021 by Psych1023

[dalxpsych]

On 1/21/2021 at 9:05 AM, Leah0227 said:

Has anybody heard from Fairleigh Dickinson PhD?

Not yet! Seems like we should hear soon.

[Biopsychosocialyzing]

19 minutes ago, Psych1023 said:

I’m with you! Waiting on those plus tc, St. John’s, FDU! All clinical programs 

Other information from NY programs also all clinical:

You didn’t mention LIU Brooklyn, but since it’s NYC, I figured I’d mention that I emailed the department admin and she said files are still being reviewed and hopefully you will hear from someone by next week.  

Hofstra’s DCT emailed at the beginning of January that core faculty were reviewing applications and would be contacting applicants about interviews by Feb 1. 

Also, I emailed the HPCS Program at CUNY on Wednesday to see if all invitations for interviews were sent out and was told by the admissions chairs that applications are still being reviewed and to wait for an email from the admissions committee. And that I haven’t heard anything yet doesn’t mean that I won’t be offered an interview. 

Lastly, TC admissions coordinator said via email invitations for interviews are sent out in feb/March. (Trolls on results page SUCK!- that’s why I am writing this information here!!) 

Hope this helps everyone else being tortured by this process during such a hard year!!! Feel free to dm with any questions! ?‍♀️

Hi! Thanks so much. I didn’t mention LIU Brooklyn bc I actually got an invite  from them this week (my first and only one!) but I know it’s rolling and that they are still sending out invites. I don’t think the TC person was a troll, since I know from other people that the TC counseling PhD program has extended invitations (I believe clinical hasn’t yet) and someone earlier here in this forum said that they know someone at TC who has said all invites have been extended. I think there’s def trolls on the results page but not so much on this forum specifically?

[chickenlover12]

If the person who posted about the interview invited from DU with POI AD sees this, would you be willing to PM me if you had a prelim interview with them? Thank you  

[Psych1023]

6 minutes ago, PyschMama said:

Hi! Thanks so much. I didn’t mention LIU Brooklyn bc I actually got an invite  from them this week (my first and only one!) but I know it’s rolling and that they are still sending out invites. I don’t think the TC person was a troll, since I know from other people that the TC counseling PhD program has extended invitations (I believe clinical hasn’t yet) and someone earlier here in this forum said that they know someone at TC who has said all invites have been extended. I think there’s def trolls on the results page but not so much on this forum specifically?

Ahh there was someone who wrote they were accepted to TC clinical on the results page! That’s what I meant! Also, clarification I meant I was posting in this forum because of the trolls on the results page! I hope there aren’t any in this forum! Anyway, thank you for the information! Congrats on your interview! Good luck!!! 

[rainbow56]

5 minutes ago, chickenlover12 said:

If the person who posted about the interview invited from DU with POI AD sees this, would you be willing to PM me if you had a prelim interview with them? Thank you  

Would love to know this as well if you're comfortable  

[Disappointed69]

Seeing offers for Temple go out really breaks my heart. This is my second year applying and I thought my interview went really well ? I know theres still the option of being a high or low alternate but this is crushing 

[psychrenaissance]

Fordham just sent out an email with the following:

"We write to inform you that the Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program (CPDP) has extended all admission interview invitations, and all available interview slots are now filled. The CPDP will not be extending any additional interview invitations. As noted in our previous communication regarding the program admission process, only candidates selected for an interview are considered for admission.  

We realize that this news is disappointing. The admissions committee faces the daunting task of selecting a limited number of candidates for interviews from a large pool of strong applicants. This year is especially challenging, with a record number of applications for only a very small number of admission slots."

Well, that's finalized.

[Schy]

On 1/19/2021 at 8:41 PM, PsychMomOf2 said:

I was so hoping to hear from Rowan today, but kind of glad I didn't see anyone on the results page post about them, I'm trying to hold on to any glimmer of hope ?

Hi! I'm actually a research assistant for one of the faculty at Rowan. My alma mater! We just talked (literally yesterday) about all the applications that the department received. Invites definitely haven't gone out, but they will soon! If you have any questions I can try and help! 

[JoePianist]

9 minutes ago, psychrenaissance said:

Fordham just sent out an email with the following:

"We write to inform you that the Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program (CPDP) has extended all admission interview invitations, and all available interview slots are now filled. The CPDP will not be extending any additional interview invitations. As noted in our previous communication regarding the program admission process, only candidates selected for an interview are considered for admission.  

We realize that this news is disappointing. The admissions committee faces the daunting task of selecting a limited number of candidates for interviews from a large pool of strong applicants. This year is especially challenging, with a record number of applications for only a very small number of admission slots."

Well, that's finalized.

Fordham certainly doesn’t mince words... 

[ClaudeSylvanshine]

Someone mentioned a Slack channel earlier that sometimes has listings for research assistant / postbacc openings - any chance I could join that group? Thanks and best of luck everyone

[psychrenaissance]

1 minute ago, ClaudeSylvanshine said:

Someone mentioned a Slack channel earlier that sometimes has listings for research assistant / postbacc openings - any chance I could join that group? Thanks and best of luck everyone

Me too, please!

[kch16]

Just now, JoePianist said:

Fordham certainly doesn’t mince words... 

Right? I thought I was the only one who thought that (I received this email as well). This is my first time going through the process and as I see people on their second, third, and fourth tries become more discouraged I can't help but feel saddened and slightly angry. This entire process needs to be completely scrapped and reevaluated. People with years and years of experience are rejected because there are only 3-10 spots per school? We can either be in $200k+ debt for the rest of our lives or apply once every year until hopefully we get a shot?

The world needs more psychologists, and everyone here has the knowledge, passion, and drive to be one. This process effectively discourages applicants from diverse backgrounds, promotes hyper-competitiveness, and drives away perfectly qualified (and over-qualified) candidates. I hope someone who has any influence has been watching these forums this cycle. I'm out of things to say, and these programs are out of excuses.

[Biopsychosocialyzing]

59 minutes ago, Psych1023 said:

Ahh there was someone who wrote they were accepted to TC clinical on the results page! That’s what I meant! Also, clarification I meant I was posting in this forum because of the trolls on the results page! I hope there aren’t any in this forum! Anyway, thank you for the information! Congrats on your interview! Good luck!!! 

Oh I saw that too so stupid... Yes gosh I hope so too I don’t understand people that troll these forums... so unnecessary! Good luck to you too hope we hear back soon from the other programs. 

[spring2000]

4 minutes ago, ClaudeSylvanshine said:

Someone mentioned a Slack channel earlier that sometimes has listings for research assistant / postbacc openings - any chance I could join that group? Thanks and best of luck everyone

 

2 minutes ago, psychrenaissance said:

Me too, please!

Here's the link! It's a great group, and I've found it very useful and supportive.  https://join.slack.com/t/psychinout/shared_invite/zt-kmiz8qlh-XLNYySgujTzZcMIzKBJhpg

[Biopsychosocialyzing]

4 minutes ago, kch16 said:

Right? I thought I was the only one who thought that (I received this email as well). This is my first time going through the process and as I see people on their second, third, and fourth tries become more discouraged I can't help but feel saddened and slightly angry. This entire process needs to be completely scrapped and reevaluated. People with years and years of experience are rejected because there are only 3-10 spots per school? We can either be in $200k+ debt for the rest of our lives or apply once every year until hopefully we get a shot?

The world needs more psychologists, and everyone here has the knowledge, passion, and drive to be one. This process effectively discourages applicants from diverse backgrounds, promotes hyper-competitiveness, and drives away perfectly qualified (and over-qualified) candidates. I hope someone who has any influence has been watching these forums this cycle. I'm out of things to say, and these programs are out of excuses.

1000%

[itsajerseything]

Has anyone heard from Syracuse's Clinical Psych PhD program?

[psychrenaissance]

3 minutes ago, spring2000 said:

 

Here's the link! It's a great group, and I've found it very useful and supportive.  https://join.slack.com/t/psychinout/shared_invite/zt-kmiz8qlh-XLNYySgujTzZcMIzKBJhpg

Thank you so much!!!

[PsychMamaof2]

19 minutes ago, Schy said:

Hi! I'm actually a research assistant for one of the faculty at Rowan. My alma mater! We just talked (literally yesterday) about all the applications that the department received. Invites definitely haven't gone out, but they will soon! If you have any questions I can try and help! 

Thank you for letting me (and others here applied) know! I'm just glad I can hold on to that little bit of hope ?. 

11 minutes ago, kch16 said:

Right? I thought I was the only one who thought that (I received this email as well). This is my first time going through the process and as I see people on their second, third, and fourth tries become more discouraged I can't help but feel saddened and slightly angry. This entire process needs to be completely scrapped and reevaluated. People with years and years of experience are rejected because there are only 3-10 spots per school? We can either be in $200k+ debt for the rest of our lives or apply once every year until hopefully we get a shot?

The world needs more psychologists, and everyone here has the knowledge, passion, and drive to be one. This process effectively discourages applicants from diverse backgrounds, promotes hyper-competitiveness, and drives away perfectly qualified (and over-qualified) candidates. I hope someone who has any influence has been watching these forums this cycle. I'm out of things to say, and these programs are out of excuses.

Yes to all of this! Although this was my first time applying, I don't know if I can financially and emotionally handle going through this process multiple times. Plus I'm an older applicant compared to most, which is also a barrier I feel. It's a shame it is so incredibly competitive and that there just isn't enough programs considering how high the need is for psychologists. 

[psychrenaissance]

Has anyone gotten any updates from Boston University? At the edge of my seat because they said interview invites should be extended by the end of this week. ?

[PsychBear92]

12 minutes ago, kch16 said:

Right? I thought I was the only one who thought that (I received this email as well). This is my first time going through the process and as I see people on their second, third, and fourth tries become more discouraged I can't help but feel saddened and slightly angry. This entire process needs to be completely scrapped and reevaluated. People with years and years of experience are rejected because there are only 3-10 spots per school? We can either be in $200k+ debt for the rest of our lives or apply once every year until hopefully we get a shot?

The world needs more psychologists, and everyone here has the knowledge, passion, and drive to be one. This process effectively discourages applicants from diverse backgrounds, promotes hyper-competitiveness, and drives away perfectly qualified (and over-qualified) candidates. I hope someone who has any influence has been watching these forums this cycle. I'm out of things to say, and these programs are out of excuses.

THIS! I come from an educationally and economically disadvantaged background. My father basically has an 8th grade education, and I have more extended family who have been incarcerated than have graduated from college. Just getting my Bachelor's felt like an insurmountable goal. Also, having transferred to my university from community college severely limited research opportunities because I only had two years to finish my degree. Not saying that people who have taken out loans for education do so on a whim, but I have it drilled in my head that "people like me" can't afford entry into academia.

[Schy]

1 minute ago, PsychBear92 said:

THIS! I come from an educationally and economically disadvantaged background. My father basically has an 8th grade education, and I have more extended family who have been incarcerated than have graduated from college. Just getting my Bachelor's felt like an insurmountable goal. Also, having transferred to my university from community college severely limited research opportunities because I only had two years to finish my degree. Not saying that people who have taken out loans for education do so on a whim, but I have it drilled in my head that "people like me" can't afford entry into academia.

 I think academia needs more people like all of us. I sincerely hope each and every one of us reach our goals. I think those of us that stick with academia are going to have to help pick up the pieces.  

[EileanDonan]

28 minutes ago, kch16 said:

Right? I thought I was the only one who thought that (I received this email as well). This is my first time going through the process and as I see people on their second, third, and fourth tries become more discouraged I can't help but feel saddened and slightly angry. This entire process needs to be completely scrapped and reevaluated. People with years and years of experience are rejected because there are only 3-10 spots per school? We can either be in $200k+ debt for the rest of our lives or apply once every year until hopefully we get a shot?

The world needs more psychologists, and everyone here has the knowledge, passion, and drive to be one. This process effectively discourages applicants from diverse backgrounds, promotes hyper-competitiveness, and drives away perfectly qualified (and over-qualified) candidates. I hope someone who has any influence has been watching these forums this cycle. I'm out of things to say, and these programs are out of excuses.

Absolutely all of this. I shouldn't have to spend every year feeling like I'm just gambling that my hopes and efforts will come to fruition.

Nevertheless, the reality is that in order to see the difference that we want, there need to be more programs for us to go to. Supply to meet demand. Unfortunately, money doesn't actually grow on trees, which is what a bunch of the root issue boils down to. You need funding to start and sufficiently run a good program, not just more degree mills. I would be very interested to see any preliminary calculations on what what funds would be necessary to normalize everyone (decently qualified) getting in at one, absolutely two cycles max.

Edited January 22, 2021 by EileanDonan

[Psych1023]

14 minutes ago, kch16 said:

Right? I thought I was the only one who thought that (I received this email as well). This is my first time going through the process and as I see people on their second, third, and fourth tries become more discouraged I can't help but feel saddened and slightly angry. This entire process needs to be completely scrapped and reevaluated. People with years and years of experience are rejected because there are only 3-10 spots per school? We can either be in $200k+ debt for the rest of our lives or apply once every year until hopefully we get a shot?

The world needs more psychologists, and everyone here has the knowledge, passion, and drive to be one. This process effectively discourages applicants from diverse backgrounds, promotes hyper-competitiveness, and drives away perfectly qualified (and over-qualified) candidates. I hope someone who has any influence has been watching these forums this cycle. I'm out of things to say, and these programs are out of excuses.

I feel the same way! It’s my first time too. I don’t need to bore you all with my cv but I can tell you that my mentor from my masters program is beyond shocked that I didn’t even get an interview from Fordham with my qualifications.
Unfortunately, there is one reason that she has told me which is probably why given the climate of events this year. Anyway, it’s helpful to at least have an answer from Fordham. I totally agree with you that this process needs to be fixed. Also, my mentor agrees and has said “There is no rhyme or reason that people get in anymore. Unfortunately, especially this year it seems like it’s purely luck. Oh and a lot of programs have cut down on the number of spots this year. And that with the amount of people struggling with mental illnesses and the need for better evidence based treatments -it shouldn’t be like this.”

Anyway, I’m totally with you all and we need to remember this is not a reflection on us as people or applicants. I really hope someone sees this that has any power in fixing the application process in the future! Remember you all deserve to enjoy the weekend!!