Omg! You all have so much! I don't have a single publication, haven't supervised anyone and am in a private school (APA accredited) that most people haven't heard of. I'm also in a psyd program.
I feel like it will be a miracle if I get accepted anywhere! I am only applying to APA sites since I can allow myself to stay an extra year and do an additional practicum if needed. Last year, 60% of my colleagues matched to APA sites all over the country (only 1 person matched to a VA).
I wonder if there is anything I can do to increase my chances of getting an APA accredited hospital site. I know I'm crazy for this...but I'm considering applying to over 30 sites! Eek!
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I applied to 23 last year and I would absolutely recommend keeping it below 20. I really underestimated how much work it was to write that many cover letters and keep all of the sites' information straight. It's hard to claim genuine interest in that many sites, to be honest. Not to mention the cost. Although I didn't do it to increase my chances of matching necessarily, it was more that I had a hard time narrowing down my list because I applied mainly in the Northeast and there are just so many great sites.