USA Fall 2022 Clinical/Counseling PhD/PsyD

[sanna927]

On 10/15/2021 at 10:07 AM, psych_student4391 said:

Was your previous statement proofread by several people, revised, and edited? Assuming that your original statement was well-written, I think it’s okay to reuse quality pieces. Your new statement should be updated to reflect how you’ve grown in the last year, however.  Keep in mind that there's always room for improvement. If something didn't work for you the first time around, then submitting a completely identical application wouldn't make a whole lot of sense. 

 

20 hours ago, fafsaavoidant said:

I'd echo the statement above, and say that its fine to reuse a statement, but its worthwhile to get extra feedback! That feedback could shed light on why it might not have been as successful last time. The portions about your research interests could conceivably remain the same, but the more personal aspects of your statement might be worth delving back into. Might also be worth changing up if you're applying to work with different faculty than last time.

Thank you for your suggestions! Yes, my personal statement was revised and edited by multiple people last time. I think there are definitely some aspects that I will change and improve, and asking for extra feedback on the last one is a good idea. Good luck to everyone!

[sanna927]

Anyone have examples of clinical psychology CVs they're willing to share, or a source that has helpful examples? 

[psychologygeek]

On 6/27/2021 at 5:24 PM, voluntconvertere said:

Those intending to apply this cycle: there is trouble brewing in a lot of departments right now. I strongly encourage getting in touch with grad students for honest opinions if you can. Those who have recently graduated if possible since they can’t face retaliation. I’ll post an example. 

I have had contact with a student who just graduated from an R02 because I was interested in applying to the program. I was surprised how strongly it was discouraged by the student. The reasons they gave:

- The DH and DCT are highly criticized for their handling of the COVID pandemic and responses to racial tensions.

- Both the DH and DCT have openly lied to current students and applicants.

- DH is being relocated outside of the department.

- DCT is being asked to leave because they were holding up TLLPs, annual reviews, grades, supervision, basically everything, and not responding to students and engaging in some retaliation.

- Classes are being dropped after students are enrolled. Apparently this can impact practica and internship placements.

- Classes are not sufficiently rigorous to prepare potential clinicians. The student said everyone had a 4.0, but not everyone was a competent therapist, and that generally the classes were at or below an undergraduate level (they went to an R01 for undergrad).

- Entire programs of study have been thrown out and now students who entered the program for those programs/tracks are getting general training instead of specific training. So students who came for specialist training in ASD treatments  don’t have the opportunities they were promised or can’t take specific, relevant classes in the program handbook because they haven’t been offered in years.

- Faculty sitting on committees are holding up milestones, not giving edits or feedback, or requiring entire projects to be redone at the last moment, or “not supporting students in continuing” in the program.

- Multiple students have left the program in the past month alone (June, 2021).

 

All this from a program with a 10-year APA accreditation. Be very, VERY careful this cycle. From the sounds of it loads of programs are struggling financially and some may even be closing. They still may take our money, though.

 

You can DM me for the program or more details, although this seems to be a trend. I’ll try to come up with a list of questions or something if it would be helpful.

This is...concerning, to say the least, especially given the number of programs I'm applying to. Wouldn't mind a DM sharing the name of the school

[psychologygeek]

On 6/25/2021 at 2:42 PM, PsychApplicant2 said:

Hi all,

Figured I’d start a thread for this years cycle. Everyone excited to apply? Nervous?

I for one am really looking forward to applying. Still cutting down on my list of schools every day, as different websites are updating which PIs are taking student this cycle. 

Let’s help each other!

I'm excited! I applied last time and did not get in despite having several interviews, but I did enter a fully funded masters program with a clinical practicum. Because of that, I feel much better prepared this time. Still stressed as hell, but feeling a bit more at ease nonetheless. 

[PsyberPsych3311]

On 10/23/2021 at 11:59 AM, psychologygeek said:

This is...concerning, to say the least, especially given the number of programs I'm applying to. Wouldn't mind a DM sharing the name of the school

It is concerning for that program! I'm not sure if it's evidence to say that this is happening in a lot of programs though. APA accreditation is actually a pretty low bar, so being accredited doesn't mean there won't be struggles (or worse), and one program having trouble doesn't mean all are. I think COVID provided programs with the opportunity to show how strong they are in their ability to adapt and re-prioritize ...or not. If someone has evidence that this is the situation across the board, please share, but until you hear that, I would stay positive and focus on what you can control! Brainstorm good questions you can ask grad students or during interviews that will give you the information you need to make an informed choice. 

[SCal1985]

Hi everyone, 

My first post. I have heard a lot about this forum and wanted to see if  I could benefit. I am currently applying to Widener, Immaculata, Loyola and La Salle Clinical Psyd programs. I am so stressed, I keep starting my essays and putting them down. 

[frazyfar]

Seeing some mid-December interview days on the Results page, which is making me worried that these programs are going to try to force applicants to commit to admission before they have even heard back from other schools. Hopefully that is not the case, but keep in mind that if it does, this is predatory behavior. Schools adhere to the April 15 deadline out of respect and fairness. Be careful out there, friends!

[CaliFalcon]

Hi! How do I find the results page?

[SoundofSilence]

21 hours ago, CaliFalcon said:

Hi! How do I find the results page?

Hi! It's at the top left of the page 

[Tdconstante]

Has anyone heard back from any schools on interviews. Internally and externally dreading the waiting game

[lattekitty]

Nope! All I've gotten was an email from PAU saying they're inviting me to a webinar on 1/5/22 on how to interview for PAU PhD interviews? Freaked me out when I first saw the subject line but it looks like its a generic email for a webinar in preparation for a potential interview request... Would be pretty cruel if I attend this webinar and can't even get to said interview! ?

Edited December 16, 2021 by lattekitty

[sundog456]

Definitely feeling anxious seeing people post about getting interview invites when I haven’t heard back from anywhere yet ? I know it’s still early to hear back from places but it’s still nerve wrecking 

[lattekitty]

4 hours ago, sundog456 said:

Definitely feeling anxious seeing people post about getting interview invites when I haven’t heard back from anywhere yet ? I know it’s still early to hear back from places but it’s still nerve wrecking 

I agree with you, one of my program's PIs apparently sent out an invitation on 12/6 (so early!) and did a zoom meeting with some prospective applicants today. To say I felt my heart drop to my feet would be the EXACT feeling I had when I read that. I'm hoping some PIs are just earlier on their game and others may take some time... esp. since this IS really early to be interviewing already... 

[ninjasub2]

Does anyone know if UT-Austin's invites have gone out yet? / When they'll get sent out?

[sundog456]

2 hours ago, ninjasub2 said:

Does anyone know if UT-Austin's invites have gone out yet? / When they'll get sent out?

Here to ask the same thing! I haven't heard anything from them myself. 

[Terp_7]

Has anyone heard from Marquette or Lehigh for Counseling Psych? 

[nervouslabradoodle]

Has anyone heard from Yale? I know the PI's do prelims. Has anyone heard from any of them? 

 

[Tdconstante]

I haven’t but I’m waiting didn’t know anyone else applied to Lehigh I hadn’t seen them lol

[Terp_7]

10 hours ago, Tdconstante said:

I haven’t but I’m waiting didn’t know anyone else applied to Lehigh I hadn’t seen them lol

Yes I was wondering that too because I haven’t seen anything about Lehigh lol ? Fingers crossed we hear back soon!!

[psychedfuture]

Idk if this is just me, but it feels like there are less people posting on this forum than in years past. Are there multiple places people are talking about what interviews that they’ve gotten invited to?

[-Resilience-]

On 12/20/2021 at 9:46 AM, ninjasub2 said:

Does anyone know if UT-Austin's invites have gone out yet? / When they'll get sent out?

 

On 12/20/2021 at 12:34 PM, sundog456 said:

Here to ask the same thing! I haven't heard anything from them myself. 

Not sure if y'all are talking about clinical or counseling psychology at UT Austin.... but I received a phone call yesterday from a PI from counseling psychology inviting me to interview on February 11. 

[abecedarian]

20 hours ago, psychedfuture said:

Idk if this is just me, but it feels like there are less people posting on this forum than in years past. Are there multiple places people are talking about what interviews that they’ve gotten invited to?

The forum might be a little more quiet than usual because a lot of applicants are active on discord. I'll repost the invite link in case anyone else is interested in joining: https://discord.gg/wEcFTwxzNy

[ClinicalPsychHopeful24]

On 12/23/2021 at 11:52 AM, abecedarian said:

The forum might be a little more quiet than usual because a lot of applicants are active on discord. I'll repost the invite link in case anyone else is interested in joining: https://discord.gg/wEcFTwxzNy

I'm interested in joining, but I think this link has expired! Could someone re-share it when they get a chance?

[zanooz_c]

Wanted to start the threat for clinical psych applicants for fall 2022. 

 

What schools have you applied and are waiting to hear back? 

My list:

SDSU/UCSD 

Uni of Utah

Uni of Michigan 

Uni of Florida ( received an Interview invite) 

Fordham Uni

[ninjasub2]

is it just me, or have most schools not sent out interviews yet for clinical psych programs?