School Name: USUHS
Date Interview Invite Received: 01/19/2017
Degree: PhD
Type: Clinical - Military Track
Notified via: Email
Date Interview Invite Received: 01/19/2017
Degree: PhD
Type: Clinical - Military Track
Notified via: Email
It was a light-hearted comment. But this career has a lot of waiting involved. Best to learn how to del with it earlier rather than later.
I am well equipped on waiting. The military is literally an extended exercise on waiting games. Haha. You can excel at something and still not like every aspect of it.
I'm not "harsh," the facts are. You know who is really "harsh?" The companies that own your education loans when you have six figures of debt and can't pay them, because you can't get a good paying job after you couldn't match to an accredited internship site.Haha, whoops! I saw someone discrediting her opinions in what seemed to be a harsh manner before and I thought it was you. My apologies.
Does anyone know how competitive American is? I know (at least I think I know) that they have not sent out any invites yet, but I haven't been able to find any data on their admissions page about typical number of applicants and stuff like that.
Thanks for your opinion. You can ask the program yourself if you have questions. I asked because of the concern and I was satisfied with the answer. Is it he highest match rate? No, but I have also seen PhD programs with low match rates. And I don’t think the rate is super low. I applied to others with higher match rates too, of course, but if I get in I will choose what is best for me and my situation.
I think your tone to people interested in PsyDs is pretty rude sometimes. I don’t really want to discuss it with you anymore. We all have different wants/needs in programs and it helps no one to be judgmental. Thanks!
The issue is that you only applied to six programs and you geographically limited your applications to the Northeast. Even the most competitive applicants can hamstring their chances by doing this.
I’m genuinely sorry - I didn’t mean for my post to come across as rude as it did. I was mad that some people are bringing others down on this forum, meanwhile I just realized I did the same. I apologize @ psychmeout. I just don’t understand the rudeness. Can we please all support each other in this processCome now everyone, let's play nicely. Also some of the best doctors I know are A-holes, so let's not inversely correlate A-holeness with clinical acumen.
I would like to reference what you said to me as well. I wasn’t even going to reply to you but seeing the past few comments, I thought I would share my thoughts as well. How dare you act cocky and rude. We are all under intense amounts of stress already as it is. The reason why I chose to apply in the north is because I live here, I have family here, this is where I want to stay and the programs I applied to are all good fits for me and they are a good range of reach schools and average schools. No one deserves to have be talked down to the way you have been in this forum. We are all in the same boat here. We should be boosting ourselves up rather than being harsh.
What? I wasn't being cocky at all. I was expressing my upset at them deriding the PsyD program I applied to. I have no opinion on everyone else's choices. It's not for me to judge what is a best fit for anyone. I really don't understand why you are saying I was cocky and rude. I wanted to only convey they provided unsolicited criticism on a program I really like. I never said anything to you about programs you applied to or anything, so I am genuinely confused here.
Oh my goodness! No I was not referring to you here! I was referring to what psychmeout has said! I’m sorry for the confusion. You did nothing wrong, you were defending yourself.What? I wasn't being cocky at all. I was expressing my upset at them deriding the PsyD program I applied to. I have no opinion on everyone else's choices. It's not for me to judge what is a best fit for anyone. I really don't understand why you are saying I was cocky and rude. I wanted to only convey they provided unsolicited criticism on a program I really like. I never said anything to you about programs you applied to or anything, so I am genuinely confused here.
Oh my goodness! No I was not referring to you here! I was referring to what psychmeout has said! I’m sorry for the confusion. You did nothing wrong, you were defending yourself.
School Name: USUHS
Date Interview Invite Received: 01/19/2017
Degree: PhD
Type: Clinical - Military Track
Notified via: Email
Do we know if they all went out?? It was mine too...I appreciate the gif!Northwestern Feiberg invites went out. Slightly devastated as that was my top top top choice.
It's fine.
It's fine.
I'm fine.
Agreed! Let’s try to keep it supportive on here. I made similar decisions to only apply to schools that are close to my family and partner. That might not be he right choice for others, but it’s whats best for me. I’m sure everyone has taken program costs and match rates into consideration. Good luck everyone!I would like to reference what you said to me as well. I wasn’t even going to reply to you but seeing the past few comments, I thought I would share my thoughts as well. How dare you act cocky and rude. We are all under intense amounts of stress already as it is. The reason why I chose to apply in the north is because I live here, I have family here, this is where I want to stay and the programs I applied to are all good fits for me and they are a good range of reach schools and average schools. No one deserves to have be talked down to the way you have been in this forum. We are all in the same boat here. We should be boosting ourselves up rather than being harsh.
Everyone on TGC said it was a mass email from the program director. Several POIs were mentioned.Do we know if they all went out?? It was mine too...I appreciate the gif!
I guess I was just holding out hope since my POI wasn't mentioned. But more realistically, you are right!Everyone on TGC said it was a mass email from the program director. Several POIs were mentioned.
TBH I still keep refreshing my inbox juuuuuuuust in case.I guess I was just holding out hope since my POI wasn't mentioned. But more realistically, you are right!
You're on fire! CongratsSchool Name: Washington State University
Date Interview Invite Received: 1/19/18
Degree: PhD
Type: Clinical
Notified via: Phone Call
From: POI
Interview Date: March 2
Additional Info: Full day interview with optional dinner night of.
You're on fire! Congrats
Congratulations I may see you there!!!School Name: Indiana State University
Date Interview Invite Received: 1/19/18
Degree: PsyD
Type: Clinical
Notified via: Phone
From: POI
Interview Date: February 9 or Feb 16
Additional Info: POI initials JS
Top choice! Very excited
School Name: City University of New York--City College
Date Interview Invite Received: 1/15/2018
Degree: PhD
Type: Clinical
Notified via: Email, (personal)
From: DCT
Interview Date: 2/6/2018
Additional Info: Interview with faculty member, then a student
I wasn't being "cocky and rude," you were—wrongly—inferring my tone. You were lamenting that you have not received any responses to your applications and I was explaining the likely reason for it. Nothing more, nothing less.I would like to reference what you said to me as well. I wasn’t even going to reply to you but seeing the past few comments, I thought I would share my thoughts as well. How dare you act cocky and rude. We are all under intense amounts of stress already as it is. The reason why I chose to apply in the north is because I live here, I have family here, this is where I want to stay and the programs I applied to are all good fits for me and they are a good range of reach schools and average schools. No one deserves to have be talked down to the way you have been in this forum. We are all in the same boat here. We should be boosting ourselves up rather than being harsh.
I don’t think I was wrongly inferring your tone at all. To me, and several other people on here, your past comments have come across as rude. It’s one thing for one person to infer something wrongly, but when several people do there may be some truth to it.I wasn't being "cocky and rude," you were—wrongly—inferring my tone. You were lamenting that you have not received any responses to your applications and I was explaining the likely reason for it. Nothing more, nothing less.
I understand that this is stressful experience for everyone, I've obviously gone through it as well, but that's not really an excuse to overreact when someone points out tangible reasons why you may not be getting interviews. It isn't meant as a criticism or a judgment of you as a person, it's advice to follow for next cycle, should you not get admitted this year. Just because a comment is not fawning reassurance doesn't inherently mean it's "rude," "unsupportive," "talking down," or has anything to do with "ego."
Honestly, how are any of you that have responded in this manner going to deal with actual criticism from your practicum supervisors, thesis and dissertation committees, journal reviewers, or anyone else in grad school if you can't handle comments that you've misconstrued as criticism?
I wasn't being "cocky and rude," you were—wrongly—inferring my tone. You were lamenting that you have not received any responses to your applications and I was explaining the likely reason for it. Nothing more, nothing less.
I understand that this is stressful experience for everyone, I've obviously gone through it as well, but that's not really an excuse to overreact when someone points out tangible reasons why you may not be getting interviews. It isn't meant as a criticism or a judgment of you as a person, it's advice to follow for next cycle, should you not get admitted this year. Just because a comment is not fawning reassurance doesn't inherently mean it's "rude," "unsupportive," "talking down," or has anything to do with "ego."
Honestly, how are any of you that have responded in this manner going to deal with actual criticism from your practicum supervisors, thesis and dissertation committees, journal reviewers, or anyone else in grad school if you can't handle comments that you've misconstrued as criticism?
Congrats!! That’s amazing news!Accepted at the University of Indianapolis! Good luck to all who just got interviews. The program is awesome!
Most likely will accept, but waiting to here from East Carolina and South Alabama for interviews.
Does anyone happen to know if the Government shutdown will delay the notifications for USUHS?
They are not done notifying people, I am just not sure if they will be furloughed or not. If no one is in the office, they can't send out notifications.I was notified I wasn’t getting an interview. Not sure if they are still notifying people or not. I emailed and asked so maybe that’s why they told me I wasn’t getting interviewed. It did say I wouldn’t get a formal rejection until March most likely.
Also, was this a mass email or is there a chance more invites can go out this week?Do you know who you will interview with? What areas are you interested in?
Also, was this a mass email or is there a chance more invites can go out this week?
School Name: Washington State University
Date Interview Invite Received: 1/19/18
Degree: PhD
Type: Clinical
Notified via: Phone Call
From: POI
Interview Date: March 2
Additional Info: Full day interview with optional dinner night of.
As I mentioned, I don’t think there was anything inherently wrong with the choice of schools I applied to or their locations. Your opinion may not always be correct.
The only reason why I am even responding to you is my fear of you talking to patients OR future students (if you plan to be a professor) in this way some day (I don’t know your background, which concentration of psych. you are in)... if it is clinical and you plan to practice - PLEASE take some time to actually learn about how your words, tone, actions effect the emotions of others. It takes a certain type of individual to practice and it is clear this is not for you.
Well, at least someone gets it.Thing is, what psychmeout said is factually accurate. Clinical admissions to quality programs are quite competitive, and geographic restrictions only further limit options. It is not a matter of "inherent wrong"ness, it is a matter of stacking the odds against you. It would be a disservice to future applicants to lead them to believe otherwise.
On the other hand, this is, if not rude, somewhat presumptuous. Sometimes clinical work involves telling "patients OR future students" information that they might not WANT to hear, but need to hear nonetheless. My reading of the comment was that it was intended to assist applicants in getting better results, which seems supportive to me.
Looking back at some of the other comments you have posted on other threads (and individuals responding to said comments) proved my point! It doesn’t seem to just be me that thinks you are being rude!
The only reason why I am even responding to you is my fear of you talking to patients OR future students (if you plan to be a professor) in this way some day (I don’t know your background, which concentration of psych. you are in)... if it is clinical and you plan to practice - PLEASE take some time to actually learn about how your words, tone, actions effect the emotions of others. It takes a certain type of individual to practice and it is clear this is not for you.
I am not emotionally fragile or sensitive for speaking up to you. I have a lot more experience in this field than you probably realize. It is important in the field of clinical science in general - even if you are just doing research and not planning to practice, to understand people and how they are influenced by situations and others. Nothing occurs in a bubble.
I’m happy that you didn’t have much trouble moving away from home for your schooling, but that is not the case for everyone. I have two dying grandparents and other immediate family members I want to be close to. I applied to schools that fit my interests and past experiences in the region I want to be in. You have to understand people are different, people see the world differently than you do and are not as emotionally resilient to situations as you are or may have been in the past.