2014-2015 APPIC (internship) interview thread

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Rejection from University of Wisconsin-Madison via mass email 11/28. This has already been posted, but thought it was worth noting that this came several days after the first mass email rejection.
 
timshel14 said:
What have you heard about it? I'll be there dec 19...
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I heard we'll need to conceptualize case vignettes and interpret sample assessment data they provide to us. However, I don't think my source (a very competitive applicant) is entirely reliable; but I don't know. Is there anyone on this site who interviewed there last year? I checked last years interview thread but didn't see anything.
 
JustWatchTheFireworks said:
I heard we'll need to conceptualize case vignettes and interpret sample assessment data they provide to us. However, I don't think my source (a very competitive applicant) is entirely reliable; but I don't know. Is there anyone on this site who interviewed there last year? I checked last years interview thread but didn't see anything.
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Not to scare you, but those tasks are quite standard for interviews. They are not really interested in what you say, but your thought process (what you would rule out, what other questions/info you would want to know). I didn't interview at that site last year, but interviewed at seven other competitive sites. I learned not to treat it as if you are being tested which is much more anxiety provoking, but more of a way for them to see how I think as a clinician. Good luck!
 
LanaPotato said:
Same here. I was put off by the scheduled Friday after Thanksgiving rejection. There's a general lack of sensitivity coming from some sites.
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I hear you. I was relaxed and enjoying my weekend, thinking no one would be sending anything on a Friday NIGHT after a holiday. And then I got that e-mail. 🙁
 
psychrat said:
Not to scare you, but those tasks are quite standard for interviews. They are not really interested in what you say, but your thought process (what you would rule out, what other questions/info you would want to know). I didn't interview at that site last year, but interviewed at seven other competitive sites. I learned not to treat it as if you are being tested which is much more anxiety provoking, but more of a way for them to see how I think as a clinician. Good luck!
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I feel prepared to conceptualize cases, but, admittedly, finding out I'll need to interpret a sample Rorschach did intimidate me. Guess I better study up in that area if it's more common than I anticipated. Thank you for your words of encouragement, Psychrat and good luck to you as well!
 
pittpsych2014 said:
Has anyone heard from Vanderbilt's Counseling Center track yet? It's part of the consortium.
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I haven't heard anything from them either. They invited people last year before Thanksgiving, so either they are late this year or I wasn't extended an offer. The fact that you haven't heard anything gives me hope still!
 
I know that hearing nothing from any of my sites yet isn't good or bad news but I just want to hear something. Seriously. Not knowing anything is driving me batty.
 
ChiPhD99 said:
Lexington VA invite via phone call on 11/28 from the training director. Interview is on January 9th, and they are only offering one date for interviews.
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The Lexington va (general track) is also offering interviews on Dec 19. I received a call on the 26th and the DCT gave me the option of either 12/19/14 or 1/9/15.
 
has any one got an email much later than the dates listed above? I know I got one interview a couple days after one of the dates a site first notified people (or at least what we know of on this forum).... I'm wondering what is the longest gap anyone has seen so far from this date on this forum vs. the on in their email? Basically... one of the sites I REALLY WANT sent out a mass email and I did NOT get one:scared: How long until I give up hope? :uhno: Don't worry...I'm still trying to think positive :whistle:but this might give me some closure and help me move on! :roflcopter:
 
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Social Butterfly said:
has any one got an email much later than the dates listed above? I know I got one interview a couple days after one of the dates a site first notified people (or at least what we know of on this forum).... I'm wondering what is the longest gap anyone has seen so far from this date on this forum vs. the on in their email? Basically... one of the sites I REALLY WANT sent out a mass email and I did NOT get one:scared: How long until I give up hope? :uhno: Don't worry...I'm still trying to think positive :whistle:but this might give me some closure and help me move on! :roflcopter:
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Last year a site contacted me on December 15th for an interview in January after contacting people in November and interviewing them in early December, so it is not over until it's over. Keep hoping.
 
Finally! An invite! :heckyeah:

-Site name: Henry Ford Health Sciences Center

-Date notified: 11/28 9:51am

-Invite or rejection: Invite

-Track (please specify even for general tracks): Adult Clinical Neuropsychology (specified in email: "All of us in the Division of Neuropsychology...")

-How notified (mass email, personal email, phone): Mass email (or at least not personalized)

-Interview dates offered: 12/18, 1/7, 1/13, 1/14, and 1/20. They offer two half-day interview session each day; 8:30-1 or 12-5. The letter states to call beginning at 10am on 12/1 to schedule the interview.
 
pinky&thebrain said:
Finally! An invite! :heckyeah:

-Site name: Henry Ford Health Sciences Center

-Date notified: 11/28 9:51am

-Invite or rejection: Invite

-Track (please specify even for general tracks): Adult Clinical Neuropsychology (specified in email: "All of us in the Division of Neuropsychology...")

-How notified (mass email, personal email, phone): Mass email (or at least not personalized)

-Interview dates offered: 12/18, 1/7, 1/13, 1/14, and 1/20. They offer two half-day interview session each day; 8:30-1 or 12-5. The letter states to call beginning at 10am on 12/1 to schedule the interview.
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:clap:

Good luck with calling on 12/1 @ 10am!!! That's gonna be a mess, at least, if you need a certain time/day
 
Western Youth Services (General) Laguna Hills, CA
Received an invite 11/25
Notified by mass email
Interviews offered 1/16, 1/20, 1/26, 2/2; half day interviews

*sorry for the late notice, traveling for the holidays!
 
JustWatchTheFireworks said:
I feel prepared to conceptualize cases, but, admittedly, finding out I'll need to interpret a sample Rorschach did intimidate me. Guess I better study up in that area if it's more common than I anticipated. Thank you for your words of encouragement, Psychrat and good luck to you as well!
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It seems like brushing up in several areas is helpful prep! I am planning to look over theory and some assessment stuff in addition to materials specific to the site. It seems better to feel confident that we prepared, even if we end up not needing to go to the trouble. One of my weekly seminar professors keeps reminding us each week when we bring in our interview panicking - "You know more than you think you do." Let's just keep reminding ourselves that!
 
ayzmo said:
I know that hearing nothing from any of my sites yet isn't good or bad news but I just want to hear something. Seriously. Not knowing anything is driving me batty.
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One of the students in my program is going around giddily telling everyone, "I got a rejection! I'm so happy!" because she was one of the last people to hear back from any sites and is beyond thrilled she at least heard something, regardless of what that is. May you get to be that person soon - rejection or otherwise! 🙂
 
heartdignan said:
One of the students in my program is going around giddily telling everyone, "I got a rejection! I'm so happy!" because she was one of the last people to hear back from any sites and is beyond thrilled she at least heard something, regardless of what that is. May you get to be that person soon - rejection or otherwise! 🙂
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That sounds weird to me. More like denial. I'd rather panic if getting only rejections and no invites at all. "Rejection" and "happy" do not go together in my book!
 
skinnerboy said:
That sounds weird to me. More like denial. I'd rather panic if getting only rejections and no invites at all. "Rejection" and "happy" do not go together in my book!
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Because others had heard back from sites, and she hadn't heard a peep, she was starting to worry she had incorrectly submitted her apps or that there was some major glitch. So having some sort of recognition (albeit not the best news) completely alleviated her fears that she had done something incorrectly. So that's why she was happy.
 
JustWatchTheFireworks said:
I feel prepared to conceptualize cases, but, admittedly, finding out I'll need to interpret a sample Rorschach did intimidate me. Guess I better study up in that area if it's more common than I anticipated. Thank you for your words of encouragement, Psychrat and good luck to you as well!
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A sample Rorschach? At the site that made us choose from a list of APA Div12 ESTs when describing our therapy experience? I'm having a tough time seeing that. If that's the case, take comfort in knowing that I'll be right there with you. I'll be the guy saying, "Sorry, we were always steered away from the Rorschach during training." So no matter what, your answer will not be the worst! 🙂
 
AppsAintNoThang said:
Yep! My projection was that she was just happy to have some kind of confirmation that her apps were actually received! Love this thread of soon to be psychologists analyzing a sentence we all read.. :corny:
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I was simply saying that we don't know what was going through her head. Anybody who that they knew was engaging in projection or psychic equivalence. Seems clear to me. Thankfully, Heartdignan supplied us with an answer.
 
heartdignan said:
Because others had heard back from sites, and she hadn't heard a peep, she was starting to worry she had incorrectly submitted her apps or that there was some major glitch. So having some sort of recognition (albeit not the best news) completely alleviated her fears that she had done something incorrectly. So that's why she was happy.
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Alleviating fear or worry is one thing, but walking around saying yay I received a rejection and acting "giddy" about it is entirely different; but like someone else mentioned, we all deal w stress in our own unique ways 🙂
 
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It is already after 6pm here on the east coast, so it is doubtful that we will hear from any more sites this weekend. Good luck to everyone. I am sure a bunch will come next week. May we all receive positive news next week 🙂
 
Bag of Owls said:
A sample Rorschach? At the site that made us choose from a list of APA Div12 ESTs when describing our therapy experience? I'm having a tough time seeing that. If that's the case, take comfort in knowing that I'll be right there with you. I'll be the guy saying, "Sorry, we were always steered away from the Rorschach during training." So no matter what, your answer will not be the worst! 🙂
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I imagine if they invited you for an interview, knowing how many Rorschachs you did or did not do, then they aren't necessarily requiring immediate Rorschach interpretation skills. I have a few sites that required sample assessment reports that included a Rorschach, so I'm assuming those sites will be more likely to request on the spot interpretations of those types of protocols. Others mention the Rorschach several times throughout their brochures, so again I'm brushing up a bit more for those. Either way, we know what we know- which is a lot!
 
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I agree with @psychrat and hope there is plenty of good news for everyone in the next week! (Edit: Because I've seen some new usernames posting on this thread, as an FYI, I am liking posts as a way to track what I've read; I certainly do not like negative news. I'm sending positive energy to us all 🙂 )
 
psychrat said:
It is already after 6pm here on the east coast, so it is doubtful that we will hear from any more sites this weekend. Good luck to everyone. I am sure a bunch will come next week. May we all receive positive news next week 🙂
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Not too soon. Just got a personal rejection from DC VA.
 
Rejection from Washington DC VA Medical Center received via mass email (personalized with my name though, but looked stock) tonight 11/29/14 at 911PM. (Also, who is at work on a Saturday night?). 🙂
 
No invite to DC VA, but I didn't get a rejection either. What does that mean?? I'm on a wait list, maybe?
 
Normally most sites send out rejection letters first so if you did not receive a rejection letter you may still be offered an interview. Most APA sites interview 25-30% of applicants. Some will not be able to interview based on too many sites wanting to interview and some will cancel or not show up. This is part of the reason some are offered interviews later on. Diversity requirements may factor into the equation. It is hard to meet diversity requirements for some small rural sites.
 
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OneNeuroDoctor said:
Normally most sites send out rejection letters first so if you did not receive a rejection letter you may still be offered an interview. Most APA sites interview 25-30% of applicants. Some will not be able to interview based on too many sites wanting to interview and some will cancel or not show up. This is part of the reason some are offered interviews later on. Diversity requirements may factor into the equation. It is hard to meet diversity requirements for some small rural sites.
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Actually, I applied last year (didn't match, hence why I'm still here) and have found quite the opposite. I never, ever received a rejection- and trust me, there were a lot of those- before someone received an interview. There were a few instances that they were sent within minutes of each other, but the vast majority came days or weeks after people received invitations. I'm happy to report that I'm doing much better this year and am observing the same pattern (i.e., people posting they received rejections days or weeks after I received an interview).

Also, FWIW, last year there were 2 instances where people had received rejections and invites and I'd heard nothing. After December 15th, I e-mailed the training directors to inquire about my status and basically, there was a rejection sent to me but they'd omitted my middle initial in my e-mail address.
 
aly cat said:
Actually, I applied last year (didn't match, hence why I'm still here) and have found quite the opposite. I never, ever received a rejection- and trust me, there were a lot of those- before someone received an interview. There were a few instances that they were sent within minutes of each other, but the vast majority came days or weeks after people received invitations. I'm happy to report that I'm doing much better this year and am observing the same pattern (i.e., people posting they received rejections days or weeks after I received an interview).

Also, FWIW, last year there were 2 instances where people had received rejections and invites and I'd heard nothing. After December 15th, I e-mailed the training directors to inquire about my status and basically, there was a rejection sent to me but they'd omitted my middle initial in my e-mail address.
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I have been told the same - that many sites don't ever send out a rejection notification and that many sites send them out very, very late.
 
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