dormcat Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 School: Berkeley (official rejections are finally out, I guess!)Area/Degree: Social psych PhDRationalization: Terrible, terrible fitComment: I applied because I have family in the bay area, and the PI's research was close enough. Probably came off too strong in my own interests in the SOP and was a walking advertisement for bad fitCoping tactics: Invitations for interviews went out in mid-December, so...I've coped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccchezmereldaaa Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 School: TulaneArea/Degree: Neuroscience PhDRationalization: POI wanted applicants with more rat research experienceComment: Not terribly surprised. It was nice of her to at least let me know why I got rejected.Coping tactics: Applied to 6 other PhD programs & 3 Masters. Fingers crossed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsbars Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 School: University of KentuckyArea/Degree: Experimental psychology Rationalization: Standard letter- they said "too many people for too few spots"Comment: It was a long shotCoping tactics: Gearing up for valentines day (and maybe treating myself to candy or a stuffed animal once they are on clearance ! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Chat Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 School: Texas A&M University Area/degree: Counseling Psychology PhD Rationalization: Other applicants were more competitive. Comment: Honestly, the whole process did not go well for me. Coping tactics: With all of the bad experiences I had during interview weekend, I consider it fate that I'm not going there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsbars Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 School: University of IowaArea/Degree: Social psychology Rationalization: None give- status changed to "not accepted" on websiteComment: Upsetting, I was hopefulCoping tactics: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SocCog Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 (edited) School: NYUArea/Degree: Social Psych PhDRationalization: None given. Comment: I thought I really had an in. One of the professor's I've worked with writes almost all her papers with one of the 3 professors I applied to. It was tied for my #1 choice and it's the first I've heard from ANY school. Is this a sign of things to come? Am I not getting in anywhere???? Also, googled the master's program cost. $42k a year, not including living in NYC!Coping tactics: I think I might hit the after V-day candy sales. Edited February 15, 2017 by SocCog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meep95 Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 On 1/15/2017 at 8:17 PM, 8BitJourney said: School: UNC Chapel HillArea/Degree: ClinicalRationalization: Others with slightly better fitComment: *sigh* I suspected this but POI offered to review my app on how to be more competitive.Coping tactics: baking, working, writing a novel School: USCArea/Degree: clinicalRationalization: Wasn't competitive (not invited to interview weekend)Comment: Was pretty surprised but not too hurtCoping tactics: same as above No idea why, but I read "baking" as "barking". I was very confused about your coping strategies for a moment haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rshoe Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 School: Yeshiva University - Ferkauf Graduate School of PsychologyArea/Degree: Clinical Psychology, PsyDRationalization: They gave me no specific reason other than high volume of applicants, however I'm certain it had to do with my very low GRE scores (I took it once a couple of years ago without studying and didn't bother to take it again coz i kinda think it's b.s) and also, it was my first app due and my SOP was pretty rough and rushed.Comment: They are going to forward my application to the M.A in Counseling Psych program. I wouldn't be surprised if I don't get accepted to that either because of the GRE issue but who knows. I really, really want a doctoral degree though =/Coping tactics: Have been preparing myself for this news for a while so coping isn't too rough. Yeshiva was my top choice, but a lot of things kept going wrong with my application, like first one of my rec letter writers disappeared, then their application website never said my app was complete, then I came on here and saw other people were getting interviews and even accepted so I started figuring it wouldn't happen. Still waiting on two other schools so that helps too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applicant17 Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 School: University of Missouri-St. LouisArea/Degree: Clinical Psychology, PhDRationalization: Only 1 publication/poster presentation, applying straight from undergradComment: Actually heartbroken; had to email my POI after not hearing anything after interviews. Was really disappointed they didn't reach out to notify me after making offers. This was my last chance, so I guess I'm striking out for this application cycleCoping tactics: I have an interview for an international fellowship next week, so going to give that my 110% tomorrowforgotten, ellieotter and PNIplz 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychoplasmics Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 School: University of HoustonArea/Degree: Counseling Psychology, PhDRationalization: Not the strongest fit.Comment: Although not the perfect fit, it was high on my list as I really respect the program.Coping tactics: I'm still in the running for my #1 and #2 programs. Focusing on future interviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neuropsych4life Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 School: UCSD/SDSUArea/Degree: Clinical Psychology, PhDRationalization: Average GRE scores, not competitive enough, "over 400 applicants for a maximum of 15 spots"Comment: Was definitely a reach, I just wish I knew the reality of how much of a reach it was prior to this process (this is my first application cycle).Coping tactics: Running a half marathon next week! Also, focusing on the 2 PsyD offers I have and considering taking this route (while I am very interested in research and fully funded programs/ programs with stipends for obvious reasons, I will still have some opportunities to conduct research as a PsyD student.) School: Drexel UniversityArea/Degree: Clinical Psychology, PhDRationalization: Same as aboveComment: Bummed because POI and I had very similar interests, and the neuropsychology emphasis was especially appealing.Coping tactics: Same as above School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of MedicineArea/Degree: Clinical Psychology, PhDRationalization: Quoted from rejection email: "Given that we must turn down over 97% of the applications we receive..." enough said.Comment: Although not the perfect fit for me, POI was related close enough to my research interests and I was excited to further expand my knowledge of this field.Coping tactics: Same as above; considering 15 month master's option here (but most likely not as its roughly $46,000 down the drain) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dormcat Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 School: University of KentuckyArea/Degree: Experimental - developmentalRationalization: No ideaComment: The PI seemed really into me, but I guess they found a better fit elsewhere. Congrats to them!Coping tactics: Archive the email and forget about it School: YaleArea/Degree: SocialRationalization: Color me shocked that I wasn't admitted to YaleComment: Meh, little too competitive for me to get worked up about itCoping tactics: Archive the email and forget about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Chat Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 School: Louisiana Tech Area/degree: Counseling Psychology PhD Rationalization: Was less competitive. Comment: Coping tactics: None needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phdcalling Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 School: University of Florida Area/degree: Counseling Psychology PhD Rationalization: Research Interests did not fully align, plus a technical snafu with my application occurred. Comment: Great program, but it opened my eyes to take a harder look at programs where I received interviews. Interesting enough if I had gotten an interview with Florida, it would have conflicted with a school that has easily become my top choice. I fell in love with it and our research interests aligned perfectly. Everything happens for a reason! Coping tactics: None needed...just waiting to hear back from other schools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dormcat Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 On 2/21/2017 at 3:01 PM, dormcat said: School: University of KentuckyArea/Degree: Experimental - developmentalRationalization: No ideaComment: The PI seemed really into me, but I guess they found a better fit elsewhere. Congrats to them!Coping tactics: Archive the email and forget about it Got a really sweet email from the PI, who apparently is unexpectedly not taking students. Happy to know I didn't have some glaring error in my application! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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