cmoney8243 Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Hey guys, I am wondering what people think my chances are of getting into a Clinical Psychology PhD program. I just submitted my applications and haven’t heard anything. I have a 2.76 GPA and a 3.0 in Psychology. I have some brief research experience but unfortunately I had to quit because it interfered with my pledge week responsibilities (I’m in a fraternity). I have some relevant clinical experience giving my frat brothers advice when they had drank too much, which was pretty frequent. My GRE scores are 148/151 and a 3.5 on writing. The president of our fraternity was one of my reccommenders and I think he probably had some pretty great things to say. I also had a professor write me one whose class I got a 3.5 in so I can imagine that one was pretty good as well. I currently DJ at a local bar on campus. I have to be very emotionally aware of what songs people want to hear. I talked a lot about this in my personal statement. I also watch Dr. Phil and Criminal Minds, so I have a pretty good grasp on how the mind works and what would make a good counselor. So wut do u guys think? Again, I’m kind of freaking out here, so any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks! artlesspredilection, lewin, osculations and 3 others 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleDarlings Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 (edited) Hahaha no I know this is totally not for real. Ok assuming you are real I am not applying to clinical psych and honestly I don't know a lot about the GPA but I will say that the emotions you put into your music choice probably won't help much, neither will Dr. Phil and Criminal Minds. Good luck! Edited December 19, 2013 by Pinkster12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoney8243 Posted December 19, 2013 Author Share Posted December 19, 2013 No, it is for real. Thanks a lot. I guess my chances aren't very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoney8243 Posted December 19, 2013 Author Share Posted December 19, 2013 Thank you. I know my credentials aren't great. I saw people reaching out on this site and thought it might be a good idea to do that as well. I appreciate you responding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewin Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 This is my favourite what are my chances of all time. Are you sure you're interested in clinical psychology? You could apply at Columbia Business School or MIT because some of their research seems relevant to your interests. Princeton might be great too, Emily Pronin does research on how music speed influences thought processes. So many possibilities! clinpsych 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsycD Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Real or not, this is the most awesome WAMC post of all time. Munashi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spunky Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 (edited) I also watch Dr. Phil and Criminal Minds, so I have a pretty good grasp on how the mind works favourite.line.EVER. somoene needs to use this as a facebook status or something like that Edited December 20, 2013 by spunky _undetermined 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gk210 Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 favourite.line.EVER. somoene needs to use this as a facebook status or something like that Status, pfft. I'm getting this shit tatted on my ass. Lisa44201 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munashi Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Real or not, this is the most awesome WAMC post of all time. Amen. My thoughts exactly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsychGirl1 Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 This is my favourite what are my chances of all time. Are you sure you're interested in clinical psychology? You could apply at Columbia Business School or MIT because some of their research seems relevant to your interests. Princeton might be great too, Emily Pronin does research on how music speed influences thought processes. So many possibilities! Ariely is no longer at MIT- he's at Duke :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ||| Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 you would be great at psychologizing people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewin Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Ariely is no longer at MIT- he's at Duke :-D Oops, you're right. I knew that but in my exuberance to suggest places I forgot--I'm sure the OP is expecting multiple offers so I didn't want to tarry. And Shane Frederick is at Yale. OP should add those to the list then too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsychGirl1 Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Oops, you're right. I knew that but in my exuberance to suggest places I forgot--I'm sure the OP is expecting multiple offers so I didn't want to tarry. And Shane Frederick is at Yale. OP should add those to the list then too. Hahaha excellent point :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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