2014-2015 APPIC (internship) interview thread

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Lucy VanPelt said:
Looks like a few of you heard from the Jesse Brown VAMC health psych track today - congrats! Has anyone by chance heard anything from the general track?
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A friend applied to the general track and didn't hear anything yet. Since the dates were track-specific, it's likely they haven't sent out the other tracks yet 🙂
 
1 to 2 interviews Match rate = 52% n = 385
3 to 4 interviews Match rate = 69% n = 516
5 to 6 interviews Match rate = 85% n = 538
7 to 8 interviews Match rate = 92% n = 433
9 to 10 interviews Match rate = 95% n = 355
11 or more interviews Match rate = 99% n = 417

I thought I'd post this (results from 2011 survey) to point out that, even with only 1-2 interviews, the MAJORITY of people matched. I realize we all tend to put ourselves in the smaller percentage, but I think looking at the actual stats is a pretty good reminder that the odds are with us.
 
Has anyone heard from: Montana State University, Washington State University, University of Idaho, or VA Puget Sound American Lake?
 
pittpsych2014 said:
I think it depends on the site/how you feel about it. I've had two interviews and have sent thank you notes. I kept them really short (a few lines) and didn't say anything about the ranking process or matching. The thing to remember is that sites most likely will not write back to TY notes -- so if that will create anxiety for you, maybe best not to send any Thank Yous. It's certainly not required.
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It would also be alright to send an e-mail thanking them for the interview and letting them know one last time why you would be a good match for their site.
 
AppsAintNoThang said:
1 to 2 interviews Match rate = 52% n = 385
3 to 4 interviews Match rate = 69% n = 516
5 to 6 interviews Match rate = 85% n = 538
7 to 8 interviews Match rate = 92% n = 433
9 to 10 interviews Match rate = 95% n = 355
11 or more interviews Match rate = 99% n = 417

I thought I'd post this (results from 2011 survey) to point out that, even with only 1-2 interviews, the MAJORITY of people matched. I realize we all tend to put ourselves in the smaller percentage, but I think looking at the actual stats is a pretty good reminder that the odds are with us.
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Just keep in mind that these rates combine both APPIC and APA internships and the rate for APA is lower (only 62% of applicants matched to APA sites last year).
 
Lucy VanPelt said:
Looks like a few of you heard from the Jesse Brown VAMC health psych track today - congrats! Has anyone by chance heard anything from the general track?
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I haven't heard anything yet either. I heard that they sent out notifications late last year, so I wasn't expecting anything until next week. Until I saw the health psych track go out...who knows
 
psychrat said:
Just keep in mind that these rates combine both APPIC and APA internships and the rate for APA is lower (only 62% of applicants matched to APA sites last year).
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Totally true, there are many variables not listed in these surveys. A big one might be how many of those people WANTED APA sites. I know there's several large programs that tell their students that APA accreditation is not a big deal. This seems like an ethical issue, but at the least it could also make a large number of those who matched to non-APA programs be due to the fact that they didn't really try to only get APA accredited ones.
 
-Site name: Oregon State UCC
-Date notified: 12/12
-Invite or rejection: Invite
-How notified (mass email, personal email, phone): Mass email
-Interview dates offered: 1/5-1/9 via phone

Just when I was losing hope!
 
AppsAintNoThang said:
To anyone who applied to CMHI Fort Logan- Who did you address your cover letter to? I'm looking at their materials, and I swear it's a new name on there for the internship director.. but it hasn't been updated since August, so I must have just completely skipped over the name. oops.
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They did change training directors. I noticed it within the knick of time before sending out the application. I also had a panic moment about it (and all other TDs at other sites).
 
-Site name: Springfield Hospital Center
-Date notified: 12/12
-Invite or rejection: Invite
-How notified (mass email, personal email, phone): Mass email
-Interview dates offered: 12/22, 12/29, 1/7, 1/9, 1/14, 1/16, 1/26, 1/28

-Site name: Colorado Department of Corrections
-Date notified: 12/12
-Invite or rejection: Invite
-How notified (mass email, personal email, phone): Mass email
-Interview dates offered: 1/8, 1/13, 1/14
 
Central Regional Hospital
12/12/14
Applied to Child/Youth Track
Mass email sent with no track indicated (didn't even say Dear applicant...) :nono:

Seems that sites are using a template. There is no way several sites have the EXACT same wording.

"We regret that we are not able to offer you an interview for an internship position, and we will not be listing you on our submission to the Match. We had many more qualified applicants than we could realistically interview or rank.
We appreciate the effort you took in applying. Per APPIC policies, we are informing you of our decision before our deadline of December 15 so you can finalize your interview schedule with other programs."
 
Has anyone heard from Institute for Multicultural Counseling and Education Services in LA? Their notification date is listed as the 5th. Probably going to email Monday if I don't hear.
 
-Site name: The College of William and Mary UCC
-Date notified: 12/12
-Invite or rejection: Invite
-How notified (mass email, personal email, phone): Mass email, personalized
-Interview dates offered: On site and phone interviews 1/5-1/9
 
Loma Linda Medical Center
Invite
12/12/14
Mass e-mail
dates:
Wednesday January 14th, AM: @ 7:30 am to 12:00 noon

Wednesday January 14th, PM: @ 1:00pm to 5:30 pm

Tuesday January 20th, AM: @ 7:30 am to 12:00 noon

Tuesday January 20th, PM: @ 1:00pm to 5:30 pm

Monday January 29th, AM: @ 7:30 am to 12:00 noon

Monday January 29th, PM: @ 1:00pm to 5:30 pm


Super pumped and excited right now!!! My stats for this week has been MTW= 2 rejections everyday
TF= 1 rejection and 1 interview both days


HOPEFULLY some more good news before the day ends🙂 Ohh and I have ODed on cookies and chocolate this week, I guess I can be diagnosed with some kind of addiction and fellow SDNers can help in diagnosis and treatment 🙂
 
-Site name: Buffalo VA
-Date notified: 12/12
-Invite or rejection: Rejection
-Track: General
-How notified: mass email

This was my last site to hear from (aside from touching base with open house sites), good luck to everyone with the rest of the notification process and on interviews! :luck: :cat:
 
TPNSPYCC said:
Anybody heard from Hefner VA (Salisbury NC) or Maine VA? Their stated notifications dates were today.

Any rejections or invitations from Denver Health to their Health Psychology with Outpatient Adult Mental Health track? I'm still hoping for hope there...
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I talked to the Maine TD (super nice) and she said they were meeting at the beginning of the week, so should be Monday!! I know the added wait stinks but I hope that removes some stress 🙂!
 
Has anyone heard from WestCoast Children's Clinic? They're supposed to notify by today, but I haven't heard a peep. Anyone else waiting or heard?
 
Alright 11 down, 5 more to go.

No idea when:
Cambridge health alliance cultural linguistic track
Jesse Brown VA General track
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Malcolm Grow Medical ---- supposedly will send 2nd round next week
Alaska VA --- According to the email we will be notified Dec 19
Institute for Multicultural counseling and ed. services ----- Notifications in January

Almost....there....had to write this out to tame anxiety 🙂
 
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4givr said:
No idea when:
Cambridge health alliance cultural linguistic track
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Waiting on this one as well, as is someone else on this thread I think. Their APPIC directory listing says they'll notify of interviews no later than 12/15... so I guess Monday! Granted, seems like some of their other tracks already notified...
 
I can join the ranks of those who have heard from all their sites.:hello: I am so relieved and grateful!

Glad I didn't lose hope on the SF VA--got an invite via personal call today. They are still making calls, folks! 😀

Also got an interview from the following :

-Site name: Icahn School of Med (Mt. Sinai)
-Date notified: 12/12
-Invite or rejection: Invite
-Track: no track
-How notified: mass email
-Interview dates offered: Jan 9, 20, 23, 26 & 30
 
Since this hasn't been mentioned already -

- Northern Illinois University CC
-Date notified: 12/12
-Invite
-Mass e-mail
 
-Site name: Park Center, Inc.
-Date notified: 12/12
-Invite or rejection: Invite
-How notified (mass email, personal email, phone): Mass Email
-Interview dates offered: 1/9 and 1/10

-Site name: Regional Mental Health Center
-Date notified: 12/12
-Invite or rejection: Invite
-How notified (mass email, personal email, phone): Mass Email
-Interview dates offered: 1/5, 1/9, 1/16

-Site name: AspenPointe Health Services
-Date notified: 12/11
-Invite or rejection: Invite
-How notified (mass email, personal email, phone): Personal Email
-Interview dates offered: 1/8, 1/16, 1/20, 1/22

-Site name: The Guidance Center (in Kansas)
-Date notified: 12/10
-Invite or rejection: Invite
-How notified (mass email, personal email, phone): Mass Email
-Interview dates offered: Phone interview - you provide the dates

-Site name: Jefferson Center for Mental Health
-Date notified: 12/11
-Invite or rejection: Invite
-How notified (mass email, personal email, phone): Mass Email
-Interview dates offered: 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/22, 1/27

-Site name: Pennsylvania Counseling Services
-Date notified: 12/6
-Invite or rejection: Invite
-How notified (mass email, personal email, phone): Phone
-Interview dates offered: 1/23

Most importantly:
-Type and number of cookies eaten today: Chocolate Chip - 3
 
Featheredwyngs said:
Waiting on this one as well, as is someone else on this thread I think. Their APPIC directory listing says they'll notify of interviews no later than 12/15... so I guess Monday! Granted, seems like some of their other tracks already notified...
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Yep, waiting on this one as well. I figure we'll hear soon, as it seemed like they were going down the track list (Adult heard first, then Adult/Child combo).

Someone mentioned WestCoast...waiting for that one, too. I know some staff members there. Looks like they're just running late. Here's to hoping!

Good luck everyone!
 
SecretZombie said:
I can join the ranks of those who have heard from all their sites.:hello: I am so relieved and grateful!

Glad I didn't lose hope on the SF VA--got an invite via personal call today. They are still making calls, folks! 😀
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Me too! I wasn't so sure about San Francisco but received a phone call around 12pm PST 🙂
 

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