Toughcook1e Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 (edited) I thought it would be useful to create a space for those who have applied for MEd - COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY at OISE this year. Hope doing this will help me not to stress much during the waiting period lol! This is my second time applying to the program, and last year I was put on waitlist. Keep our fingers crossed and good luck to all of people who have applied! Edited January 6, 2021 by Toughcook1e emily_wang, BobbiQueen, never stop dreaming and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decaf22 Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 This is my first time applying -- but yes good luck to everyone's whose applied. Its' a waiting game at this point. Toughcook1e 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo3 Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 When should I be expecting to hear back from them with the decisions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toughcook1e Posted January 13, 2021 Author Share Posted January 13, 2021 (edited) @Jumbo3 I received a decision from OISE in the first week of March last year. The earliest time students will hear from the admission department would be around the end of February each year. Edited January 13, 2021 by Toughcook1e Jumbo3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo3 Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 @Toughcook1ethank you! Did you get the offer? If I may ask?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toughcook1e Posted January 13, 2021 Author Share Posted January 13, 2021 @Jumbo3 No problem! Unfortunately no. It is a really competitive program. This is my second time applying to the program, and last year I was put on waitlist. Jumbo3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo3 Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 @Toughcook1eI’m glad to hear that you are trying again this year! I wish you the best luck Would you mind sharing your gpa and work experiences here? I looked at some posts from last year and a few with gpa/work experiences far more stronger than mine said they didn’t get an offer. I don’t have much work experiences like them nor a good gpa so i’m so anxious. In case you might be interested too, mine looks like this: - I graduated from my undergrad at UBC last December. - 5 months RA at M.Ed counselling psychology department at a small college in the states - 3 years volunteer/community involvement at a nonprofit organization to support homeless population - 8 months clinical counselling internship student experience at a rehabilitation clinic (still employed with 1 year contract) - upper years GPA: 3.31 (76%) - final year GPA: 3.93 (84.5%) - plus a certification course (addictions and recovery course) at Stanford University with 89% final grade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toughcook1e Posted January 13, 2021 Author Share Posted January 13, 2021 (edited) @Jumbo3 Thanks! Best luck to you too! I have talked to the admission department before, and they told me the practical experience is a more weighed component of an application. Since the program does not have a research component, research experience will not be taken into consideration by the department. As long as the applicant reaches a B+ in their final year, it's all about their relevant counselling experience. My GPA is about the same as yours between 3.9 to 4. In regard to my counselling experience, I had volunteered about 1000 hours (a total of 3 years) for various organizations including distress centres, helplines, and specialized community programs and networks. By the way, I think the reason that many high-GPA students did not get in is that they have a fair amount of research experience rather than counselling experience. To me, you have a good amount of working and volunteering experience in counselling. Edited January 13, 2021 by Toughcook1e Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
never stop dreaming Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Hey everyone! First time applicant here! Best of luck to everyone! I have a question, please answer if you have heard anything about this - I am in my fourth year right now (I posted my background for applications in a different postboard but if you click my user you should be able to see it ), what are the odds of getting in directly from undergrad - do I even have a chance or is this unheard of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toughcook1e Posted January 25, 2021 Author Share Posted January 25, 2021 @Happiness is keyThanks and good luck to you as well! Based on OISE's admission requirements from their website, I would not think your academic background would be an issue. In addition, as I previously mentioned in my post, the admission department told me relevant experience is a more weighed component of an application. never stop dreaming 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.O.hopeful Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 On 1/13/2021 at 12:57 PM, Toughcook1e said: @Jumbo3 I received a decision from OISE in the first week of March last year. The earliest time students will hear from the admission department would be around the end of February each year. Does OISE do interviews for the program? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wecandoit Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Hi everyone. Wondering if anyone knows if UBC's admission process is a simple yes/no (i.e. no interview required)? The waiting game makes me anxious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toughcook1e Posted January 25, 2021 Author Share Posted January 25, 2021 @T.O.hopefulFor this MEd program, there is no interview. T.O.hopeful 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSW2020lm Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 Hi! Thanks for creating this forum. I also applied to this program! Best of luck to everyone. I hope we start to hear end of FEB! Good luck to all. never stop dreaming and Toughcook1e 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSW2020lm Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 On 1/5/2021 at 10:46 PM, Toughcook1e said: I thought it would be useful to create a space for those who have applied for MEd - COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY at OISE this year. Hope doing this will help me not to stress much during the waiting period lol! This is my second time applying to the program, and last year I was put on waitlist. Keep our fingers crossed and good luck to all of people who have applied! Hey! When you were waitlisted last year did they give any advice about how to become a more competitive applicant? or was it just a straight decision with no explanation. Thanks in advance!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara15 Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 On 1/25/2021 at 2:09 PM, wecandoit said: Hi everyone. Wondering if anyone knows if UBC's admission process is a simple yes/no (i.e. no interview required)? The waiting game makes me anxious! UBC's counselling program doesn't interview. They announce results usually in early March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toughcook1e Posted January 27, 2021 Author Share Posted January 27, 2021 @MSW2020lm Hi again. It was March 4th, and I believe they send some acceptance letters before that. Unfortunately they will not give any advice on how to improve your application. MSW2020lm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
never stop dreaming Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 (edited) On 1/25/2021 at 2:09 PM, T.O.hopeful said: Does OISE do interviews for the program? No they don't have interviews! Just saw that someone answered this already - oops Edited January 31, 2021 by Happiness is key T.O.hopeful 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
never stop dreaming Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 On 1/25/2021 at 5:09 PM, wecandoit said: Hi everyone. Wondering if anyone knows if UBC's admission process is a simple yes/no (i.e. no interview required)? The waiting game makes me anxious! Hey! I hope you get good news! I did not apply to UBC but there is another forum called "Counselling Psychology Applicants 2021 CANADA" and I have seen posts about UBC so you might be able to find more information there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSW2020lm Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Hi everyone, wow I can't stop checking...how can I stop. Suggestions? lol Also, in regards to UOFT, can anyone explain the ACORN trick. Some other forums stated that your status on ACORN updates before SGS does. Does anyone know where on ACORN? Also, does anyone have any programs that they have applied to that will also lead you to certification as a psychotherapist? I am in Ontario. I know the McMaster one but any others?? Thanks all!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toughcook1e Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 (edited) @MSW2020lm I know how you feel and I am just as anxious as you are.... Maybe take a look at the graduate program at Guelph- Couple and Family Therapy (MSc). I believe this is the only program in Toronto which enables their students to become psychotherapists right away after their master graduation, and it is extremely competitive ( if I am not wrong, they only take 8 or 9 students per year). https://family.uoguelph.ca/couple-and-family-therapy-msc Edited February 2, 2021 by Toughcook1e Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSW2020lm Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 19 hours ago, Toughcook1e said: @MSW2020lm I know how you feel and I am just as anxious as you are.... Maybe take a look at the graduate program at Guelph- Couple and Family Therapy (MSc). I believe this is the only program in Toronto which enables their students to become psychotherapists right away after their master graduation, and it is extremely competitive ( if I am not wrong, they only take 8 or 9 students per year). https://family.uoguelph.ca/couple-and-family-therapy-msc Thanks for the info! It looks like an interesting program but super competitive, also I can't really move from Toronto- the program is in Guelph. Toughcook1e 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSW2020lm Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Hello! Anyone hear yet?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo3 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 2 hours ago, MSW2020lm said: Hello! Anyone hear yet?? not yet... I'm being fried here from anxiety..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSW2020lm Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 (edited) 30 minutes ago, Jumbo3 said: not yet... I'm being fried here from anxiety..... same. Edited February 10, 2021 by MSW2020lm Toughcook1e and never stop dreaming 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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