Fall 2021 Clinical/Counseling Interview Invites

[justacigar]

Interview invites should *hopefully* be rolling in pretty soon, especially for the programs with Nov. 15th deadlines, so I thought we could get this thread going. 

Here's a template for posts that was used last year:

School:

Type: PhD/PsyD

Date of invite:

Type of invite: Mass email, email from POI, phone call, etc.

Interview date(s):

DM for POI: Yes/No

Good luck, everyone!

Edited December 3, 2020 by PsyDuck90
Added DM for POI

[PsychApplicant2]

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE! Can't wait to apply next year!! ❤️ 

[higaisha]

Can we add in the template

POI available upon pm (or something like this): yes/no 

Every year these things are clogged by (well-meaning and anxious) users spamming the threads with "omg can you tell me/pm me your POI". If we can add in that prompt, people who wish to be contacted and share their POI can say so and receive private messages accordingly. Just a suggestion!

[PsychApplicant2]

Just now, higaisha said:

Can we add in the template

POI available upon pm (or something like this): yes/no 

Every year these things are clogged by (well-meaning and anxious) users spamming the threads with "omg can you tell me/pm me your POI". If we can add in that prompt, people who wish to be contacted and share their POI can say so and receive private messages accordingly. Just a suggestion!

That's a great idea! Some people probably won't want to share their PI, so this is a great alternative for those who want to be forthcoming with that info!

Edited December 3, 2020 by PsychApplicant2

[EileanDonan]

Are we counting preliminary Zoom chats here?

 

EDIT: Feels too soon to make an official post, but I literally just heard from a prof at one of my "safety" schools about setting up a Zoom meet (not the official one I think)! I guess I should amend my earlier statement about PI's likely not issuing invites yet. I think it's fair game for some POI's to reach out for an early feel.

Edited December 3, 2020 by EileanDonan

[justacigar]

@higaisha yes! last year I totally thought we needed to add that but totally forgot. I can't edit my OG message but here is a new template: 

UPDATED TEMPLATE 

School:

Type: PhD/PsyD

Date of invite:

Type of invite: Mass email, email from POI, phone call, etc.

Interview date(s):

DM for POI: Yes/No

[justacigar]

25 minutes ago, EileanDonan said:

Are we counting preliminary Zoom chats here?

 

EDIT: Feels too soon to make an official post, but I literally just heard from a prof at one of my "safety" schools about setting up a Zoom meet (not the official one I think)! I guess I should amend my earlier statement about PI's likely not issuing invites yet. I think it's fair game for some POI's to reach out for an early feel.

That is super exciting! Congrats! I think it would make sense to include them here. 

[PsyDuck90]

26 minutes ago, justacigar said:

 

@higaisha yes! last year I totally thought we needed to add that but totally forgot. I can't edit my OG message but here is a new template: 

UPDATED TEMPLATE 

School:

Type: PhD/PsyD

Date of invite:

Type of invite: Mass email, email from POI, phone call, etc.

Interview date(s):

DM for POI: Yes/No

My mod skills are good for something lol. Added it to your original post.

Good luck everyone! 

[pomegranateleaves]

So exciting!!! Good luck everyone!

[Dazen]

I've used CUDCP in the past (https://teamup.com/ks952632ef38687f3e) to get a sense of when to expect interview invites, but they seem slow in updating this year. 2019 data might be helpful for school-specific expectations though.

But I'm also just refreshing my email like a champ

[phdhopeful96]

Hi everyone! Before anyone panics I did not apply to clinical programs!! 

I just got an email from a PI with an interview invite! He gave me a date for the virtual interview but said it was still in subject to change since they are in the planning stages. What is everyone's general consensus about interview this year? I know in the past people have said to wait before confirming an invite in case your top program interview is the same day. With the interviews being virtual this year, is it possible to do two (or more) on the same day?

Thanks guys, and sorry to post here, but I didn't know where else to post this question!

[PsychApplicant2]

It looks like Auburn is sending out interview invites.

[pomegranateleaves]

It looks like the University of Tennessee (I'm assuming Knoxville) is sending them out too - at least in the Experimental Psych program so far

[HOP]

9 hours ago, Dazen said:

I've used CUDCP in the past (https://teamup.com/ks952632ef38687f3e) to get a sense of when to expect interview invites, but they seem slow in updating this year. 2019 data might be helpful for school-specific expectations though.

But I'm also just refreshing my email like a champ

Good luck Dazen! I went to Texas Tech for my undergrad. I would not recommend the town for 4 to 5 years though. Way too boring. But, if you like suburban/calm and being close to New Mexico then it's a plus. The airport charges WAY TOO MUCH for flights to leave Lubbock.

[PsychApplicant2]

The thread is already getting spammed with those asking for PI initials ?

Edited December 7, 2020 by PsychApplicant2

[higaisha]

22 hours ago, PsychApplicant2 said:

The thread is already getting spammed with those asking for PI initials ?

Results page is always a shitstorm lol, hopefully we keep this thread nice and tidy  

[PsyDuck90]

I have pinned this post for the time being to minimize people starting a million others. As higaisha said, please keep the thread organized. Utilize DM if you are curious of a certain POI, but please respect people's right to not disclose that information. 

[justacigar]

Also, I'm wondering if we can keep the questions and general support on the regular Fall 2021 Clinical & Counseling thread? I know I'm personally jumpy whenever I see someone post on this thread ? and I know I'm contributing to that just by writing this post lol so I apologize in advance

 

[Mickey26]

School: Dalhousie University (Canada)

Type: Clinical Psych Masters/PhD

Date of invite: Today (Dec 9, 2020) 

Type of invite: Email

Interview date(s): Dec 16

DM for POI: No. I'm a current Dal grad student LOL this is just the info I have from the program 

[higaisha]

School: University of Delaware

Type: Clinical PhD

Date of invite: December 8

Type of invite: Email from POI for (preliminary) Zoom interview

Interview date(s): December 10

DM for POI: Yes

Seeing the results section populated but not here--lets get this going! 

[Dazen]

Y'all, after getting absolutely no calls or emails the last season I applied, it feels beyond amazing to be able to post in this thread. Am still on the verge of crying realizing that everything I've done over the past 2 years truly has made me a better candidate.

School: Texas Tech

Type: Clinical PhD

Date of invite: December 9

Type of invite: Email from POI for preliminary Zoom interview

Interview date(s): Friday or next week, TBD

DM for POI: Yes

[psychhopeful19]

Second time applying (and also only getting interviews from partially funded programs) I am excited for this opportunity - don't give up and good luck everyone!

School: Kentucky

Type: Counseling PhD

Date of invite: December 9

Type of invite: Email from POI to look for the official interview invite from admissions next week (after informal interview on 12/6)

Interview date(s): 1/29/21

DM for POI: Yes

[EileanDonan]

Adding another preliminary to the list! I think my heart just about jumped out of my chest.

School: University of Georgia

Type: Clinical PhD

Date of invite: December 10

Type of invite: Email from POI for informal Zoom interview

Interview date(s): TBD, next several days

DM for POI: Yes

[pomegranateleaves]

Adding a first-round! I am so excited - this is my first invite

School: UC Santa Barbara

Type: Counseing PhD

Date of invite: December 10

Type of invite: Email from POI for first-round interview over Zoom

Interview date(s): December 15

DM for POI: Yes

[txpsychology]

Not an invite, but the DCT from Indiana State notified me that my app was forwarded for further review! Here’s to hoping!!