2022 School Psychology Applications

[jamescorden]

Hi all!

I thought I would start a thread for those of us applying to School Psychology programs this application cycle! :)

[jamescorden]

Here's a list of programs I'm applying to:

• University of California, Santa Barbara (PhD)
• Tulane University (PhD)
• University of California, Berkeley (PhD)
• University of Montana (PhD)
• University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (PhD)
• University at Albany (SUNY) (PsyD)
• University of Colorado Denver (PsyD)
• University of North Carolina Chapel Hill (PhD)
• University of Wisconsin-Madison (PhD)
• University of Virginia (PhD)

[JoZP]

New Mexico State University, Ph.D. 

University of Oregon, Ph.D.

University of Montana, Ph.D.

UC Santa Barbara, Ph.D. 
 

Stats: 

undergrad-3.5 gpa 

graduate-3.9 gpa

publications- one lead publication under review, co-author on four other manuscripts 

posters- one poster submitted for next year. 
 

clinical experience- five years conducting clinical work, assessments, and working with psychologists, doctors, and families

 

[OC13]

So far I've only gathered my list for doctoral programs since the deadline is usually earlier than EdS deadlines! It's possible that I'll still tweak my list a bit, but this is generally my plan. I plan to apply to ~6 EdS programs, as well.

 

Temple University PhD

Syracuse University PhD

Lehigh University PhD

Pace University PhD

NC State University PhD

UMass Boston PhD

Fordham University PhD

 

If anybody has any information/advice about these programs (funding, faculty, overall atmosphere and quality of the program) I would appreciate it so much!! I'm applying straight from undergrad and I know that statistically I have very small shot at being accepted to any of these... but I still want to try my best. I'm taking the GRE in a week and not confident about how well it will go since I've had such a busy semester and little time to prepare. Otherwise, I think I have a competitive GPA. I have decent research experience, but I know many other applicants are applying after already having their Master's and/or work experience after college. If I don't get into the programs, I'll still be happy to take at least one gap year to gain more experience and hopefully become more competitive  

Edited October 29, 2021 by OC13

[schoolpsychapp]

UC Santa Barbara, M.Ed. - submitted today

San Diego State, Ed.S. 

Cal State Long Beach, Ed.S. 

Cal State Los Angeles, M.S. 

Chapman University, Ed.S. 

Loyola Marymount University, Ed.S. 

Northeastern University, M.S./CAGS

Tufts University, M.A./Ed.S. 

 

Undergrad GPA: 3.57, at time of program entry I will have 2 years experience working as a special education teaching assistant. Not taking GRE because all my schools never accepted them or have waived them because of covid. 

[mtgunner]

Applying to: 

• University of Wisconsin-Madison (PhD)
• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (PhD)
• University of Washington (PhD)
• University of Oregon (PhD)
• University of California-Riverside (PhD)
• University of Georgia (PhD) - submitted on 10/29 
• University of Minnesota (PhD) - submitted on 11/12
• University of Missouri (PhD)
• University of Virginia (PhD)
• Loyola University Chicago (PhD)

I'm a first gen student feeling very confused in this whole process, and I'm TERRIFIED of not getting in anywhere knowing how competitive programs are. 

[schoolpsychapp]

On 11/17/2021 at 1:50 PM, mtgunner said:

Applying to: 

• University of Wisconsin-Madison (PhD)
• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (PhD)
• University of Washington (PhD)
• University of Oregon (PhD)
• University of California-Riverside (PhD)
• University of Georgia (PhD) - submitted on 10/29 
• University of Minnesota (PhD) - submitted on 11/12
• University of Missouri (PhD)
• University of Virginia (PhD)
• Loyola University Chicago (PhD)

I'm a first gen student feeling very confused in this whole process, and I'm TERRIFIED of not getting in anywhere knowing how competitive programs are. 

You should look into specialist programs if you are worried, some schools offer acceptance into a specialist degree program and then a year before the program is complete you can apply to their PhD program and you have a greater chance of acceptance. Most specialist programs aren't as competitive because they have larger cohorts (typically 4-6 students for PhDs and up to 24 for specialist, i.e. M.Ed., Ed.S, CAGS

[JoZP]

Has everyone submitted their applications for their programs yet?

[NotJenniferLawrence]

University of Oregon- Masters program School Psychology 

Lewis & Clark - Eds School Psychology

teaching experience- 1 year

Undergrad GPA- 3.73 (Graduating next semester)

Collaborative research experience- 6 months 

GRE not required at these schools

So nervous about applying, but here we are.

[JoZP]

@NotJenniferLawrenceyou got this! 

[schoolpsychapp]

13 hours ago, JoZP said:

Has everyone submitted their applications for their programs yet?

I have only submitted one for UCSB (M.Ed.) so far because of their November 15 deadline. Submitting SDSU's app by Dec 22, the rest are due in January- I'm waiting until school vacation week to finish those. 

[schoolpsych2022]

I just submitted all my applications for School Psych PhD programs. Does anyone have an idea when we should expect to hear back about interviews? Do we know we are rejected or just don't hear back? I applied to 10 programs and am senior right now. I am hoping to get into a program straight after school, but can take a gap year and reapply.

[JoZP]

@schoolpsych2022 what programs did you apply to?

[schoolpsych2022]

1 hour ago, JoZP said:

@schoolpsych2022 what programs did you apply to?

Hi! they are all Phd programs

-UCSB

-Tulane

-Loyola chicago

-UF

-Umass boston

- umass amherst

-fordham

-duquesne

-UVA

-UMD

[JoZP]

@schoolpsych2022keep me updated— I also applied to UCSB and Tulane University

 

-if you have questions about umass Amherst school psych doctoral interview, let me know. I was waitlisted two years ago. 

[JoZP]

I just received my first interview at UCSB

[Bccc24]

Hi everyone! Good luck on your applications and the process. I submitted my applications to two programs and am currently a senior in undergrad. 

St. John's University- School Psychology PsyD 

Hofstra University- School-Community PsyD 

Research experience- >1 year, currently working on a study with a mentor

Undergrad GPA- 3.9

I am excited to embark on this journey and hope we all receive positive outcomes from our applications :) 

 

 

[jamescorden]

13 hours ago, JoZP said:

I just received my first interview at UCSB

Yay, congrats!!!

[TCH614]

HI all! Best wishes to everyone here. I submitted applications to the programs below (All Ph.D.):

 

University of South Carolina

University of Florida

University of Oregon

University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill

East Carolina University

University of Virginia (Joint Clinical/School Psychology)

The Ohio State University

Duquesne University

University of Utah

[TCH614]

On 11/30/2021 at 12:41 PM, schoolpsych2022 said:

I just submitted all my applications for School Psych PhD programs. Does anyone have an idea when we should expect to hear back about interviews? Do we know we are rejected or just don't hear back? I applied to 10 programs and am senior right now. I am hoping to get into a program straight after school, but can take a gap year and reapply.

Many of the December 1st application deadline schools will start to reach out to applicants to inform if they have received an interview during the middle of December and early portion of January. Interviews typically take place around a month after. Unfortunately, some schools funding situations make the process for acceptance/rejecting complicated and it may stretch out hearing back until much after an interview occurs. All prospective students have until April 15th to decide on accepting or rejecting offers, so you should, in theory get an acceptance/rejection email or letter a couple of weeks before that at the absolute latest. I hope this helps!

[jamescorden]

22 hours ago, JoZP said:

I just received my first interview at UCSB

Will it be online or in-person? And when? I'm curious what modality schools are choosing.

Edited December 1, 2021 by jamescorden

[amandab2022]

Hey everyone! I am a current senior and applying for the first time.

My Program list (all PhD):
UW-Madison

UVA

U of Minnesota (app submitted by 11/15)

Michigan State

Mizzou

U of Nebraska Lincolc

U of Oregon

[schoolpsych2022]

23 hours ago, JoZP said:

I just received my first interview at UCSB

that's awesome! did they email you?

[schoolpsychapp]

On 11/30/2021 at 8:34 PM, JoZP said:

I just received my first interview at UCSB

Did you apply for masters or doctorate program? 

[JoZP]

The interview is via zoom, next week, and it’s the doctorate program