2017-2018 PhD/PsyD Interview Invite Thread

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Does anyone know if schools typically send out all emails/phone calls within one day or is it varied? I'm just wondering because I've seen a few schools I've applied to on here and gradcafe, and it's making me a little nervous that I haven't heard back from them now. Thanks!
IME--There's typically a meeting among faculty to talk about applicants people want to bring in. Some people like to call right away after that (I do), while others are applicationed-out and need to catch up on other stuff for a bit, and call a day or two later.
 
School Name: University of Houston
Date Interview Invite Received: 12/13/17
Degree: PhD
Type: Counseling
Notified via: Mass Email
From: Training Director
Interview Date: 2/5/2018
Additional Info: Dinner with graduate students 2/4/2017
 
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Hi,
I applied to:
USUHS
VCU
UVA (community psych)
GW (Ph.d & Psy.D)
Harvard

anyone have any insight on what these programs are like?
 
Hi, like the post above, I would like to know if anyone has heard from or knows the status of:

UC Berkeley
UCLA
UCSD/SDSU
Uni. of North Texas
Sam Houston State
Penn State
All for Clinical Psychology/Clinical Science Ph.D.
 
School Name: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Date Interview Invite Received: 12/12/17
Degree: PhD
Type: School
Notified via: Email
From: Department Head
Interview Date: 1/12/18
Additional Info: possible dinner with graduate students

This is one of the schools I applied to- bummer. Congrats on the invite!
 
Hi, like the post above, I would like to know if anyone has heard from or knows the status of:

UC Berkeley
UCLA
UCSD/SDSU
Uni. of North Texas
Sam Houston State
Penn State
All for Clinical Psychology/Clinical Science Ph.D.

One of my friends received an email from their POI at Berkeley inviting them to the interview weekend. It definitely wasn't a mass email though, so theres still hope!!
 
One of my friends received an email from their POI at Berkeley inviting them to the interview weekend. It definitely wasn't a mass email though, so theres still hope!!

Thank you for the update! 🙂
 
Congratulations!! Would you mind PM-ing me the initials of your POI?
 
Congratulations to all those that have heard so far!

I've heard some people got rejections from GWU for clinical psych PhD- how does one check their status/did they email about a decision?
 
Congratulations to all those that have heard so far!

I've heard some people got rejections from GWU for clinical psych PhD- how does one check their status/did they email about a decision?
I applied to both the Phd and PsyD and just finished my MA with GW this fall. I did receive something telling me my paperwork had been forwarded to the commitee and that I would know by the end of January for the PsyD ... but nothing yet regarding the PhD, so thats interesting.
 
School: University of Oregon
Date Interview Invite Received: 12/16/17
Degree: PhD
Type: Clinical
Notified via: Email
From: POI
Interview Date: 1/19/17
Additional Info: Small stipend to offset travel costs
Would you mind sending the initials of your POI?
 
I applied to both the Phd and PsyD and just finished my MA with GW this fall. I did receive something telling me my paperwork had been forwarded to the commitee and that I would know by the end of January for the PsyD ... but nothing yet regarding the PhD, so thats interesting.

Okay so just got the same email for the PhD stating that my application has been forwarded for review
 
School: Virginia Tech
Type: Clinical Psychology, PhD
Date of invite: 12/19/17
Type of invite: Email from PI
Congrats! Do you mind pming the initials of your poi?
 
If the person from gradcafe who heard from Yale is on here, please PM your PI's initials if you're comfortable with it!
 
I saw some people on the grad cafe had heard back from UF for interviews

I heard they are sending interviews by programs- has anyone heard from the clinical health track? / Was it a mass email?
 
School: UT Dallas
Type: Psychological Sciences Phd
Date of invite: 12/15/17
Type of invite: email from program coordinator
Interview dates: 1/25 - 1/26


I've also received another invite from a Neuro program, but it's not affiliated with the school's psych department so I'm not sure if it belongs here.
 
School Name: UC Berkeley
Date Interview Invite Received: 12/20/17
Degree: PhD
Type: Clinical
Notified via: Email
From: Graduate Admission Director (not mass)
Interview Date: 1/22—1/23
Additional Info: some travel reimbursement
 
School Name: UC Berkeley
Date Interview Invite Received: 12/20/17
Degree: PhD
Type: Clinical
Notified via: Email
From: Graduate Admission Director (not mass)
Interview Date: 1/22—1/23
Additional Info: some travel reimbursement

Congrats! Looks like all invites for Berkeley went out today.
 
School: Virginia Tech
Type: Clinical Psychology, PhD
Date of invite: 12/20/17
Type of invite: Phone call from PI

SO excited!!! This is my top choice!!

Congratulations! Do you mind PMing me your POI’s initials? Thank you!
 
School: Virginia Tech
Type: Clinical Psychology, PhD
Date of invite: 12/20/17
Type of invite: Phone call from PI

SO excited!!! This is my top choice!!
Congratulations!! Could you please pm me your PI's initials?
 
School Name: University of Indianapolis
Date Interview Invite Received: 12/21/17
Degree: PsyD
Type: Clinical
Notified via: Email
From: DCT
Interview Date: 2/3/18
Additional Info:

School Name:
Widener University
Date Interview Invite Received: 12/21/17
Degree: PsyD
Type: Clinical
Notified via: Email
From: DCT
Interview Date: 1/17/18
Additional Info:
 
School Name: University of Indianapolis
Date Interview Invite Received: 12/21/17
Degree: PsyD
Type: Clinical
Notified via: Email
From: DCT
Interview Date: 2/3/18
Additional Info:

School Name:
Widener University
Date Interview Invite Received: 12/21/17
Degree: PsyD
Type: Clinical
Notified via: Email
From: DCT
Interview Date: 1/17/18
Additional Info:

Congrats and good luck! I am interviewing at UIndy as well but on 1/12/18!
 
School Name: University of Mississippi
Date Interview Invite Received: Phone 12/12 // 12/21
Degree: PhD
Type: Clinical
Track: N/A
Notified via: Call from POI 12/12, Email from DCT 12/21
From: POI then DCT
Interview Date: 2/2-2/3
Additional Info:
arrive mid-day 2/2, overview of program/tour that day, some individual interviews, full day 2/3. can stay with grad students
 
Hi, like the post above, I would like to know if anyone has heard from or knows the status of:

UC Berkeley
UCLA
UCSD/SDSU
Uni. of North Texas
Sam Houston State
Penn State
All for Clinical Psychology/Clinical Science Ph.D.
 
School Name: Auburn University
Date Interview Invite Received: 12/21
Degree: PhD
Type: Clinical
Track: N/A
Notified via: mass email
From: DCT
Interview Date: 2/16-17
Additional Info: casual restaurant dinner with grad students 2/16, full day of interviews, panels, tours, etc. 2/17. Option to stay with students. Applicants to pay for dinner first night and lunch 2/17.

**edited to add more "additional info"
 
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Has anyone heard anything from Loyola in MD PsyD, American U PhD Clinical, GW PsyD or USUHS Civilian Track?
 
Has anyone heard anything from Loyola in MD PsyD, American U PhD Clinical, GW PsyD or USUHS Civilian Track?
I applied to USUHS Clinical Military Track, their FAQ states that interview invitations are typically sent out mid-late January for all Graduate Programs.
 
I applied to USUHS Clinical Military Track, their FAQ states that interview invitations are typically sent out mid-late January for all Graduate Programs.
Thank you! I somehow missed that on their site.
 
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