2021 Clinical Psychology Applicants CANADA

[psych101010]

3 hours ago, aaapal said:

Hi friends!

Is it worth it to go back and "re-open" your degree to retake courses or take additional courses as a Post-Bacc in order to increase your GPA? 

 

1 hour ago, psychapplicant2021 said:

This is a great question and I'm interested in others' input as well! On a related note, how important of a role does GPA plays in the admissions process? For example, assuming both are above the cutoff, does a 3.9 make a big difference relative to a 3.7? Any experiences with getting acceptances/interviews with below a 3.6-3.7 (or whatever the cutoff is at a given school)? Thanks in advance!  

I definitely can't speak to every school (and I would assume every policy is slightly different) but I know that Ryerson will only recalculate GPA if your courses were going towards a degree, therefore, taking additional courses would not be helpful unless you were in a new program. 

I interviewed at Ryerson last year and did not get in, so I reached out to the program director about how I could improve my application. He said the main problem was likely my GPA which was a 3.75, and he explained their policy about additional courses. I would recommend reaching out directly to the programs you are most interested in to get specific information. 

Based on the advice I got I decided to apply for an MEd at OISE, so not only was I was able to upgrade my GPA that way but I was also applying with a masters which I believe was helpful (I was accreted to OISE SCCP this year!).

[freudianslipintogradschool]

1 hour ago, psychapplicant2021 said:

This is a great question and I'm interested in others' input as well! On a related note, how important of a role does GPA plays in the admissions process? For example, assuming both are above the cutoff, does a 3.9 make a big difference relative to a 3.7? Any experiences with getting acceptances/interviews with below a 3.6-3.7 (or whatever the cutoff is at a given school)? Thanks in advance!  

From what I've heard it doesn't matter tooo much as long as you meet the cut offs. But I do know some profs look at specific courses. For instance a prof I worked for really cared about research methods and stats grades and wouldn't consider anyone with less than an A in those courses. I think it's really dependent on each PI's own views of the process and what they look for in their students. I think as long as you meet the cutoffs you will at least be able to get your app into the hands of more people and potentially make the shortlist. With that said, if you dont meet the cut offs it might be worth doing some extra courses to boost GPA. 

[psychapplicant2021]

12 minutes ago, psych101010 said:

 

I definitely can't speak to every school (and I would assume every policy is slightly different) but I know that Ryerson will only recalculate GPA if your courses were going towards a degree, therefore, taking additional courses would not be helpful unless you were in a new program. 

I interviewed at Ryerson last year and did not get in, so I reached out to the program director about how I could improve my application. He said the main problem was likely my GPA which was a 3.75, and he explained their policy about additional courses. I would recommend reaching out directly to the programs you are most interested in to get specific information. 

Based on the advice I got I decided to apply for an MEd at OISE, so not only was I was able to upgrade my GPA that way but I was also applying with a masters which I believe was helpful (I was accreted to OISE SCCP this year!).

This is really helpful, thank you so much for sharing! Just to clarify, does this mean that Ryerson and schools with the same policy would not use a masters degree either to upgrade/recalculate your GPA? 

Also, congrats on your acceptance to OISE SCCP!!

[psych101010]

Just now, psychapplicant2021 said:

This is really helpful, thank you so much for sharing! Just to clarify, does this mean that Ryerson and schools with the same policy would not use a masters degree either to upgrade/recalculate your GPA? 

Also, congrats on your acceptance to OISE SCCP!!

Thanks They would use a masters, but they would not use continuing education courses that are not taken towards any degree. 

[cpsych2021]

Hi all!

Has anyone heard anything from McMaster after the interview day? Are they just really late this year, or should I be assuming rejection? 

Please feel free to send me a DM

[Yeye]

On 2/19/2021 at 3:50 PM, Terelia said:

I think it is more of a general info open house! At least that's the vibe I got but I could be wrong hahah

When I interviewed at York a couple of years ago it was both. There was a lot of general info with an itinerary that included a tour of the psych facilities, but also individual interviews with your supervisor and their grad students. Things may have changed with COVID though (aside from just being virtual). 

[anonymousundergrad]

2 hours ago, cpsych2021 said:

Hi all!

Has anyone heard anything from McMaster after the interview day? Are they just really late this year, or should I be assuming rejection? 

Please feel free to send me a DM

hey, is this for the MSc in Psychotherapy? dm me!

[cpsych2021]

8 minutes ago, anonymousundergrad said:

hey, is this for the MSc in Psychotherapy? dm me!

Hi! Thanks but unfortunately it's for clinical psychology

 

[SP2017]

Has anyone applied to the School and Applied Child Psychology program at McGill University? Are you guys aware of what their timelines are like? I don't see much in the way of postings on the results page for this program with the last posted results from 2019 and earlier. 

Any insights would be appreciated!! Alternatively feel free to DM me if you don't feel comfortable responding here  

[KKrup]

Does anyone know what the Guelph timeline looks like?

[gradclinical]

Does anyone has any updates about SCCP at OISE?

[Psych_hopefulx]

Anyone know about UOttawa?

[Ozark]

6 minutes ago, Psych_hopefulx said:

Anyone know about UOttawa?

same. still waiting to here back from them. 

[Ale31]

Has anyone heard from CH for OISE developmental psychology? Please DM if you feel comfortable. 

[clinpsychhopeful2021]

5 hours ago, KKrup said:

Does anyone know what the Guelph timeline looks like?

I have no clue!! has anyone heard anything? I think I remember someone in January said something?

[Hope466]

For those who are re-applying next year - are you thinking of starting to study for the GRE? I'm unsure if I should start and prep, or if I should wait a couple months until the application cycle is over to see if it will be required next cycle? I just wish to use this extra time to prep, rather than finding out last minute it will be required  

[psych51038]

Related to the above post, does anyone have any insight on whether the GRE subject will be offered online? If there's no online adaptation, I feel like it would be safe to assume it will be cut from applications, but the April test date is coming up pretty soon and I haven't seen any updates yet!

[psychstudent2020]

Just wondering if the people who reported that they got accepted to Concordia (Clinical Masters) would be willing to DM me the name of their POI? I would really appreciate it!  

[dreamingpsych]

I got the email this afternoon and I am still in shock... I'm so grateful for this community -- I wish the best of luck to all of you ❤️?

School: University of Ottawa

Type: MA-PhD in Clinical Psychology

Acceptance/Waitlist/Rejection: Acceptance

Type of Notification: Email from department

Date Notified: Feb 22

DM for POI: Of course!

 

[prospectivegradstudent21]

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Edited February 22, 2021 by prospectivegradstudent21

[PrettyFlyForACogSci]

Not sure if others have seen this, but I found a really informative info guide on reported internship match rates across North American clinical and counselling programs. Includes Canadian schools as well! 

https://appic.org/Portals/0/downloads/APPIC_Match_Rates_2011-2019_by_UniversityV2.pdf

[psychmonkeyy]

On 2/19/2021 at 11:41 AM, Josh.psych said:

Did all the child clinical track people at Windsor hear back already?

Wondering about this too. I haven't seen any updates about the child track - only adult and neuro.

[psychsci]

Has anyone heard any updates from Lakehead ? 

[Psych13]

Hi all,

Just painfully waiting like the rest of you. I thought I would share my application update with this community since everyone is so supportive! Best wishes to everyone who applied and congratulations to those who have received their acceptances  

INTERVIEW
School: OISE 

Program: SCCP 

Date of invite: January 29, 2021

Date of interview: February 2, 2021

[broski]

26 minutes ago, psychsci said:

Has anyone heard any updates from Lakehead ? 

I haven't heard anything yet, but on the Results page someone recently got an acceptance!