2014-2015 APPIC (internship) interview thread

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WanderWoman said:
I'm in the same boat. I really want to visit their site, but have already committed to another site for that day (and bought a non-refundable plane ticket). Now I want a cookie... or 12. 🙁

Anyone know how much attendance at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA open house affects their rankings?
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I'm up to two cookies so far today. I'm starting to run out. Fingers crossed my clothing will still fit after this process is all said and done.

I'll post as soon as Cleveland VA responds to my email asking how to proceed since I won't be able to attend... and pilfer their cookies. And let's be honest, since it is an open house, I bet there would be many types of cookies from which we could choose.
 
-Site name: Hampton VA
-Date notified: 12/9/14
-Invite or rejection: Invite
-Track (please specify even for general tracks): General
-How notified (mass email, personal email, phone): mass email
-Interview dates offered: 1/13, 1/16, 1/20, 1/21, 1/21, 1/22, 1/23

Multiple 3-4 hour time slots offered and only one person is interviewed per time slot (21 total time slots offered)
 
WanderWoman said:
I'm in the same boat. I really want to visit their site, but have already committed to another site for that day (and bought a non-refundable plane ticket). Now I want a cookie... or 12. 🙁

Anyone know how much attendance at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA open house affects their rankings?
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I applied there and did not get an invite... so at least you guys have the option! A postdoc at my current practicum site went there for internship and he did not attend the open house because he had another interview that same day, but he ranked them as #1 and matched there. So the open house really is optional.
 
-Site name: MEDVAMC/Houston VA
-Date notified: 12/9/14
-Invite or rejection: Rejection
-Track (please specify even for general tracks): no track
-How notified (mass email, personal email, phone): mass email
 
aly cat said:
-Site name: MEDVAMC/Houston VA
-Date notified: 12/9/14
-Invite or rejection: Rejection
-Track (please specify even for general tracks): no track
-How notified (mass email, personal email, phone): mass email
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Ditto...thought I would be a great fit there!
 
Mass rejection email received just now from the Vanderbilt/VA Consortium. No track specified but I applied to the BMED track.

Onward and upward!
 
We've all heard the admonitions about not limiting oneself "too much" geographically and how that can really impact our likelihood of receiving interviews and matching. No one has really ever defined to me what "too much geographical limitation" is, and I'm starting to worry I may have done this to myself. Obviously, trying to remain in-state or picking only one or two states to apply to is too limiting, but where do we draw the line? I applied to 21 sites in 7 states and I'm wondering if that's considered "too limited?" What do you all think in terms of what is too limited?
 
pluckygal said:
Mass rejection email received just now from the Vanderbilt/VA Consortium. No track specified but I applied to the BMED track.

Onward and upward!
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Me, too. I applied to Adult Psychiatry, Psychological and Counseling Center, and VA General Track. Probably my most disappointing rejection. Thankful for other great options, but going to feel the sting from this one for a little while.
 
I also got an invite to open house for the Stokes Cleveland VA -- I applied to the health track.

Also received an invite to the Roudebush Indianapolis VA -- they sent out invites a while ago and I didn't get one at that time, but got one today!
Tack: Clinical Health psychology
Dates: 1/9 and 1/16
Also gave the option of a phone interview (which is what I will have to do).

Good luck everyone!!!!!
 
So question about UF Neuro Track and Charleston Consortium Neuro Track: we know invited were sent out in November. Does anyone know from last year whether these sites ever get back to you? Last year did they finally sent rejections or did they invite people at the last minute?

Kinda REALLY would like to hear from them. But I know I can't enquire about my status just yet since both posted a notification date 12/15.

Thought? Ideas? Experiences?

Thanks guys.
 
RebelOwl said:
I'm up to two cookies so far today. I'm starting to run out. Fingers crossed my clothing will still fit after this process is all said and done.

I'll post as soon as Cleveland VA responds to my email asking how to proceed since I won't be able to attend... and pilfer their cookies. And let's be honest, since it is an open house, I bet there would be many types of cookies from which we could choose.
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I can let you know how the cookies are so you can take that into consideration when you rank them. 😉

As far as what to do, my DCT encouraged us to reach out and see how else we can connect when we can't attend, which it sounds like you already did. Asking questions, setting up phone conversations, etc.
 
Site: Hampton VA
Date notified: 12/9
Invite, mass email (need to call TD to schedule interview)
Track: Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH)
Dates: 1/5, 1/6, 1/7, 1/8, 1/9 and 1/12
 
ShakeyD said:
Does anyone know if the American Lakes VA will give any feedback about an applicant's status? In their brochure they state that they have an optional open house on January 7th, and that interviews are not part of the selection process. I didn't see any posted notifications for them in last year's thread on SDN. In the APPIC directory, they list 0 as the number of applicants invited for interviews each year. I really like the site and would enjoy learning more about it, but I don't want to spend money on travel, or schedule other interviews around it, unless I know something about my chances of actually matching.
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Two people from my program interviewed/went to the open house last year. The site will let you know if they will be ranking you before the open house.
 
heartdignan said:
We've all heard the admonitions about not limiting oneself "too much" geographically and how that can really impact our likelihood of receiving interviews and matching. No one has really ever defined to me what "too much geographical limitation" is, and I'm starting to worry I may have done this to myself. Obviously, trying to remain in-state or picking only one or two states to apply to is too limiting, but where do we draw the line? I applied to 21 sites in 7 states and I'm wondering if that's considered "too limited?" What do you all think in terms of what is too limited?
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I think "too much" is applying only in your state, "spmewhat limited" is applying to only nearby states. I think 7 states is plenty.
 
VAMHCS/UMB Psychology Internship Consortium rejection mass e-mail, no track indicated but mine was child OP
 
I ate most of a bag of chips ahoy in the last week. I'm reluctant to bake my usual line-up of Christmas cookies. Not fitting in my suit is a literal possibility for me at the moment and I think hundreds of cookies (and dough!) around the house just might be problematic, lol.
 
Riverbend Community Mental Health IPPP
Invitation
Personalized letter attached to email
Child and family/ASD track
Interview days
Friday, January 2nd – morning
Friday, January 2nd – afternoon
Monday, January 5th – morning
Friday, January 9th – morning
Friday, January 23rd – morning
Friday, January 23rd - afternoon
 
RebelOwl said:
I'm up to two cookies so far today. I'm starting to run out. Fingers crossed my clothing will still fit after this process is all said and done.

I'll post as soon as Cleveland VA responds to my email asking how to proceed since I won't be able to attend... and pilfer their cookies. And let's be honest, since it is an open house, I bet there would be many types of cookies from which we could choose.
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I gained like three pounds during the process, beween the stress eating and the airport/hotel/restaurant food during my travels.
 
-Hines VA
-12/9 at 11:50 EST
-Rejection
-Applied to General track
-Generic email with my name in it

Was waiting on this one allllll week.
 
....what.

Dear Applicants,

We would like to extend our deepest apologies and regrets. A significant administrative error occurred where notifications to applicants were not appropriately processed. As such, it appears several applicants received an invitation to interview for one of our internship positions; however, many invitations were sent in error. You will each receive a corrected e-mail within the next hour. Again, we are deeply sorry for this inconvenience, especially given the high anticipation that occurs within this time of the application process.

Warmest regards,

The Village for Families and Children
 
-Site name: University of Rochester counseling center
-Date notified: 12/09/2014
-Invite or rejection: rejection
-Track : General
-How notified: personal email
 
anxietyisfun said:
....what.

Dear Applicants,

We would like to extend our deepest apologies and regrets. A significant administrative error occurred where notifications to applicants were not appropriately processed. As such, it appears several applicants received an invitation to interview for one of our internship positions; however, many invitations were sent in error. You will each receive a corrected e-mail within the next hour. Again, we are deeply sorry for this inconvenience, especially given the high anticipation that occurs within this time of the application process.

Warmest regards,

The Village for Families and Children.
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STOP IT. I didn't even apply to this site. You have absolutely GOT to be kidding me. I. Can't. Even.
 
I got that too. I'm so upset, anxious, and pissed off! How could they be so disorganized? We've all worked so hard and put so much money into this process...This is just inappropriate and wrong. It's been a few hours since I had gotten my acceptance and i was about to book my plane flight...

anxietyisfun said:
....what.

Dear Applicants,

We would like to extend our deepest apologies and regrets. A significant administrative error occurred where notifications to applicants were not appropriately processed. As such, it appears several applicants received an invitation to interview for one of our internship positions; however, many invitations were sent in error. You will each receive a corrected e-mail within the next hour. Again, we are deeply sorry for this inconvenience, especially given the high anticipation that occurs within this time of the application process.

Warmest regards,

The Village for Families and Children.
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Interview invite at Stony Brook University Counseling and Psychological Services (no track) via mass email on 12/9 with interview from 1/6 to 1/9 (and alternate scheduling possible from 1/13 to 1/16)
 
Site: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
Date notified: 12/9
Rejection (mass email)
Dates: I wish !!

They said that they got 131 applicants this year 🙁
 
anxietyisfun said:
....what.

Dear Applicants,

We would like to extend our deepest apologies and regrets. A significant administrative error occurred where notifications to applicants were not appropriately processed. As such, it appears several applicants received an invitation to interview for one of our internship positions; however, many invitations were sent in error. You will each receive a corrected e-mail within the next hour. Again, we are deeply sorry for this inconvenience, especially given the high anticipation that occurs within this time of the application process.

Warmest regards,

The Village for Families and Children.
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Oh my goodness. That is absolutely terrible. I am so sorry :/ Today has been a rough day. Fingers crossed for good luck for you!
 
anxietyisfun said:
....what.

Dear Applicants,

We would like to extend our deepest apologies and regrets. A significant administrative error occurred where notifications to applicants were not appropriately processed. As such, it appears several applicants received an invitation to interview for one of our internship positions; however, many invitations were sent in error. You will each receive a corrected e-mail within the next hour. Again, we are deeply sorry for this inconvenience, especially given the high anticipation that occurs within this time of the application process.

Warmest regards,

The Village for Families and Children.
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I literally laughed out loud when I saw this email at the pure ridiculousness of it. Did this really even happen? Makes me not want to interview there even if my invitation was accurate.
 
APApsydapps1415 said:
I literally laughed out loud when I saw this email at the pure ridiculousness of it. Did this really even happen? Makes me not want to interview there even if my invitation was accurate..
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I'd have very very strong countertransference feelings and would seriously wonder about wanting to go for an interview
 
-Site name: Indianapolis Roudebush VAMC
-Date notified: 12/09/2014
-Invite or rejection: rejection
-Track : Clinical Health
-How notified: mass email
 
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-Site name: Miami University Student Counseling Service
-Date notified: 12/9/14
-Invite or rejection: invite
-Track (please specify even for general tracks): none
-How notified (mass email, personal email, phone): personalized mass email
-Interview dates offered: January, 13, 14, 15; limited number of Skype interviews January 12

-Site name: Indianapolis Roudebush VA
-Date notified: 12/9/14
-Invite or rejection: Rejection (semi-expected since two rounds of both rejections and invitations were sent out previously)
-Track (please specify even for general tracks): Clinical Health Psychology; Serious Mental Illness and Recovery
-How notified (mass email, personal email, phone): non-personalized email
-Interview dates offered: N/A
 
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nycegurl said:
Interview invite at Stony Brook University Counseling and Psychological Services (no track) via mass email on 12/9 with interview from 1/6 to 1/9 (and alternate scheduling possible from 1/13 to 1/16)
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Me too 🙂 are you going to reach out to the administrative assistant directly to discuss scheduling or did it seem like we should wait until they contact us again?
 
chelly78 said:
Still nothing from Richmond for me or a friend who also applied. I wish they wouldn't have sent the e-mail telling us they would notify on Monday. It makes their delay even more nerve-wracking!
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YES AGREED! I was actually talking to my supervisor about this...the fact that they sent an email indicating their apologies about "stringing us along" and yet they....continue to string us along....
 
Childdoconeday said:
I got that too. I'm so upset, anxious, and pissed off! How could they be so disorganized? We've all worked so hard and put so much money into this process...This is just inappropriate and wrong. It's been a few hours since I had gotten my acceptance and i was about to book my plane flight...
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Something like this happened last year at a site that I interviewed at. Honestly, I think that at this point, their options are 1. try to accommodate everyone, even those they weren't planning to interview, or 2. do what they are doing. Honestly, in the end, option 2 is better because if you weren't going to be interviewed originally, you would probably end up low ranked on their list, and would have spent unnecessary time and money. I agree that it is an unfortunate mistake, and totally understand why you would be feeling all of those things.
 
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