2021 Clinical Psychology Applicants CANADA

[iliketurtlestoo]

On 12/27/2020 at 6:54 PM, Mickey26 said:

Hello! So I only heard of the PEI PsyD program this year--I believe its relatively new? I'm assuming they'll be aiming for accreditation once they've had few cohorts going. Have you asked the program admin folx about plans for accreditation? I'd also consider that if you do get into the program prior to the program getting accredited, and then the program gets accreditation while your in the program, I wonder if you'd be grandfathered in and be able to graduate with an accredited degree. Just a few things to consider  

If a program is accredited at the time of your graduation then you graduated from an accredited program. 

[iliketurtlestoo]

On 1/12/2021 at 7:37 PM, katgoheen said:

Yesterday was the day I decided to learn how to use power tools (aka put up really simple shelves in my room) just to keep my hands busy and away from my email ?

Enjoy that. If you do get in there will no longer be time for puzzles and crafts! (at least for 5-7 years)

[cofffeee]

4 hours ago, pyschluver said:

Will anyone who has heard from McGill and is willing to share POI initials please PM me? Thank you in advance!

me too pls !

[neurologic]

I won't be applying till next year, but I had a question I wanted to ask while people are still active on here. The University of Windsor website says they require a Psychology Honours BA and specifiy that is 18-20 courses including introductory psych, basic and intermediate statistics, and laboratory courses in learning and experimental methods. I will have done all of that except my school doesn't offer lab courses in learning and experimental methods. I'm wondering if any applicants have been able to get around this requirement? 

[Edge98]

This is probably way to early to ask this, but does anyone have any insight into whether the GRE will be required again for applications this fall? TIA

[CateFace]

27 minutes ago, Edge98 said:

This is probably way to early to ask this, but does anyone have any insight into whether the GRE will be required again for applications this fall? TIA

I get the impression that dropping the GRE wasn't the result of the pandemic alone - but also an attempt to create equal opportunities for students to apply to programs that may be facing additional barriers as a result of this requirement. So, I suppose it depends on what the schools' stance is and their reasoning for dropping it. I want to say it won't be back for all schools, but probably some. (not helpful, I know...)

[carlrogersfan98]

4 hours ago, CateFace said:

I get the impression that dropping the GRE wasn't the result of the pandemic alone - but also an attempt to create equal opportunities for students to apply to programs that may be facing additional barriers as a result of this requirement. So, I suppose it depends on what the schools' stance is and their reasoning for dropping it. I want to say it won't be back for all schools, but probably some. (not helpful, I know...)

Yeah, I have a feeling if they see that they are successfully able to screen applicants without it, it may soon be perceived as an unnecessary barrier. 

[carlrogersfan98]

5 hours ago, neurologic said:

I won't be applying till next year, but I had a question I wanted to ask while people are still active on here. The University of Windsor website says they require a Psychology Honours BA and specifiy that is 18-20 courses including introductory psych, basic and intermediate statistics, and laboratory courses in learning and experimental methods. I will have done all of that except my school doesn't offer lab courses in learning and experimental methods. I'm wondering if any applicants have been able to get around this requirement? 

Contact the admin and ask, it's likely they've gotten this question before! Perhaps you could find an online university to take the courses at, or maybe (on the condition you're accepted) you can take it in the spring/summer at their university prior to the fall that you're starting your studies. 

[Psychologystudent2021]

School: Ryerson

Program: Clinical Psychology MA

Interview type: POI requested time to talk.

Date of Invite: Jan 18th

DM for POI(s): Yes

 

This is my first interview! If anyone has advice on how to prepare that would be greatly appreciated!!

Edited January 18, 2021 by Psychologystudent2021

[Psychqueen]

Hi everyone! Has anyone heard from York, SCCP (OISE), Concordia or McMaster yet? TIA!

[Psychologystudent2021]

2 hours ago, Psychologystudent2021 said:

School: Ryerson

Program: Clinical Psychology MA

Interview type: POI requested time to talk.

Date of Invite: Jan 18th

DM for POI(s): Yes

 

This is my first interview! If anyone has advice on how to prepare that would be greatly appreciated!!

I meant to take out the last line on this post, sorry. I am not able to edit posts so I cannot change the original. At this time I am not ready to share initials, I thought it meant did the person message me directly... oops!

[freudianslipintogradschool]

41 minutes ago, Psychqueen said:

Hi everyone! Has anyone heard from York, SCCP (OISE), Concordia or McMaster yet? TIA!

Nope (to York, OISE (CCP though) and Mac)! I believe York and OISE won't be until Feb 

[psych101010]

To anyone who has heard from a Ryerson POI or done a preliminary interview, did your POI mention the deadline for submitting a list of applicants to interview?

[egyptianintoronto]

Does anyone know if OISE (CCP) is doing interviews this year? 

[higaisha]

Anyone heard back from Western? Interviews are in two weeks, and with only 3 faculty recruiting (1 of which I know might not recruit at all), I wouldn't be surprised if Western end up not taking any students this year. 

[pyschluver]

3 minutes ago, psych101010 said:

To anyone who has heard from a Ryerson POI or done a preliminary interview, did your POI mention the deadline for submitting a list of applicants to interview?

I've heard the short list is due to the department by Feb 1st!

[Wanderingmind]

1 minute ago, higaisha said:

Anyone heard back from Western? Interviews are in two weeks, and with only 3 faculty recruiting (1 of which I know might not recruit at all), I wouldn't be surprised if Western end up not taking any students this year. 

How do you know when the interviews are? Is this posted on their website? 

[Pancake019]

8 minutes ago, Wanderingmind said:

How do you know when the interviews are? Is this posted on their website? 

Listed here:

https://www.psychology.uwo.ca/graduate/future_students/key_dates.html

 

[jenbloobery]

I know the clinical director at York and she said they're working through applications - made it sound like it's early on in the process. Hope this helps anyone wondering about York!

[sparrow123]

On 1/17/2021 at 3:07 PM, Edge98 said:

What kind of master's degrees do people typically have beforehand?

DM'd you!

[sparrow123]

5 hours ago, Psychologystudent2021 said:

School: Ryerson

Program: Clinical Psychology MA

Interview type: POI requested time to talk.

Date of Invite: Jan 18th

DM for POI(s): Yes

 

This is my first interview! If anyone has advice on how to prepare that would be greatly appreciated!!

There is a great thread from last year that might be helpful to you! 

Also check out Mitch's guide: http://mitch.web.unc.edu/files/2017/02/MitchGradSchoolAdvice.pdf

 

[Psychologystudent2021]

22 minutes ago, sparrow123 said:

There is a great thread from last year that might be helpful to you! 

Also check out Mitch's guide: http://mitch.web.unc.edu/files/2017/02/MitchGradSchoolAdvice.pdf

 

Thank you!

[KKrup]

27 minutes ago, sparrow123 said:

DM'd you!

I would love to know the answer to this also if you dont mind to DM me!

[clinical_psyc_hopeful]

Here are some helpful resource I found while prepping for interviews!

 

https://www.psychologyinaction.org/psychology-in-action-1/2018/1/24/10-pieces-of-advice-for-graduate-school-interviews

http://mitch.web.unc.edu/files/2017/02/MitchGradSchoolAdvice.pdf

http://www.schleiderlab.org/resources.html

https://medium.com/@mallory.dobias/open-access-tips-materials-for-clinical-psych-phd-applications-e9e81be3d132

https://www.psychologyinaction.org/psychology-in-action-1/2013/02/06/graduate-program-interviews-clinical-psychology

https://github.com/SavannahRoberts/GradSchoolInterviewsWebinar/blob/main/Webinar_PreparingforInterviews.pdf

[LMoll]

1 hour ago, clinical_psyc_hopeful said:

Here are some helpful resource I found while prepping for interviews!

 

https://www.psychologyinaction.org/psychology-in-action-1/2018/1/24/10-pieces-of-advice-for-graduate-school-interviews

http://mitch.web.unc.edu/files/2017/02/MitchGradSchoolAdvice.pdf

http://www.schleiderlab.org/resources.html

https://medium.com/@mallory.dobias/open-access-tips-materials-for-clinical-psych-phd-applications-e9e81be3d132

https://www.psychologyinaction.org/psychology-in-action-1/2013/02/06/graduate-program-interviews-clinical-psychology

https://github.com/SavannahRoberts/GradSchoolInterviewsWebinar/blob/main/Webinar_PreparingforInterviews.pdf

This is really helpful, thanks for sharing! ☺️