experiencedgradconsultant Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Hey all, I am a current 3rd year at UNC's Clinical Psychology PhD program who completed the NIH Post-Bac IRTA program and took off a year to travel (which made my application extremely competitive!). I've been reflecting on how much I've learned about what kills applicants chances and what makes a strong applicant and interview since I've begun reviewing applications and interviewing for my own PI. I want to utilize my experience and knowledge to help others give themselves the best shot at the admissions process. I am considering putting together a website to advertise my services (help figuring out what experience you need to make yourself a competitive applicant, assistance creating a realistic selection of schools to apply to, reviews of personal statements, assistance prepping for interviews, ) but wanted to gauge interest. I know a lot of people offered me advice along the way but realistically, only some of it is helpful and unfortunately, a lot of it is out of date. The admissions process is so much more competitive now than ever before for clinical psychology and I want to be a resource for others. Thoughts on whether you think this would be a service you wished existed would be great! I would conduct all services via phone or FaceTime and make payments easy online. Rutledge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychapplica Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 I'm applying to experimental psych programs, but last cycle I feel like I bombed an interview! Question I felt (at the time) was out of left field, but looking back now, I see that question was well justified. I would have loved someone to point this out in my application before hand. I could have prepared better ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellieotter Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 I've known some who have offered the same services and did well. If hadn't had the mentors or lab to get feedback from during my app season, I think I would've benefited greatly from something like this and feel confident in saying others probably would feel the same. Good luck on your future endeavors if you choose to do this, I think it's a great idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rutledge Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinicalpsych111 Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 yea this sounds wildly convenient. i would definitely consider a paid mentor.. but it would definitely depend on how fair the cost was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteor&Star Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 I would pay for such service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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