I was just about ready to accept a funded, university based PsyD spot at a program I was in love with when out of the blue my reach school offered me an interview. Reach school offered me a spot in their program which is a funded PhD and I'm in shock, this school seems way out of my league in fact I was wait-listed for an interview.
I thought this would be a no-brainer, but I'm feeling a little paralyzed. The programs have similar stats and name recognition, 100% APA match, terrific EPPP pass rates, great practicum sites, similar research that aligns well with my interests. Both are offering very similar funding packages. I have pause because my interview at the PhD program was rough, I did not get a warm feeling from the students or faculty, the location is high COL, it's a five year program versus four at the PsyD who will allow me transfer in credits from my MA. I adored the location, students, and faculty at the PsyD program and I liked the PhD program but just not as well.
Would I be a idiot to turn down a funded PhD for a Psyd? Is this just impostor syndrome for a program that I feel like a pity accept at?
I thought this would be a no-brainer, but I'm feeling a little paralyzed. The programs have similar stats and name recognition, 100% APA match, terrific EPPP pass rates, great practicum sites, similar research that aligns well with my interests. Both are offering very similar funding packages. I have pause because my interview at the PhD program was rough, I did not get a warm feeling from the students or faculty, the location is high COL, it's a five year program versus four at the PsyD who will allow me transfer in credits from my MA. I adored the location, students, and faculty at the PsyD program and I liked the PhD program but just not as well.
Would I be a idiot to turn down a funded PhD for a Psyd? Is this just impostor syndrome for a program that I feel like a pity accept at?