2017-2018 PhD/PsyD Interview Invite Thread

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Meregold said:
There are times when people on this page can be super rude. But this really isn't one of those times. No one's telling you not to make whatever choices you want, but there are a ton of people that take on hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of debt for a program they trust will get them good results, spend years pouring themselves into it, only to find out they can't get an internship, can't get a phD, and can't get a job. Most probably had no idea what they were getting themselves into, and were misled by a program that took advantage of them, and are now shackled with a debt they have no reasonable way of paying back.

You're free to make whatever choice you want. You can restrict yourself geographically if that's what you need to do, but there's nothing wrong with someone telling you that it hurts your chances, because statistically it does. You can accept a program with a dismal match rate if you want, but there's nothing wrong with someone warning you of the risks ESPECIALLY since many people take on that risk without really understanding the consequences. You're not the only one that reads these posts. If a comment that comes off as rude to you, prevents someone else from making a decision that will completely cripple their life and careers, then it's worth it from my perspective. Too many people waste their youth on programs that will do nothing for them, and people sending out reminders that there is a high risk of being unemployable at many of these programs can help prevent that from happening for them. This whole forum isn't just for you. (I'll add that I was looking at a program that was unfunded with poor match rates and I am grateful I had a Professor explain to me why it would be such a bad idea. These people aren't just trying to squash your dreams because it sounds fun, they have actually seen people walk into these traps before and been seriously hurt for it. Why wouldn't you want them to explain the risks to clients/ students?)
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Well, that's two now.
 
Jclinical723 said:
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.
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And I'm the one being called rude?
 
Meregold said:
There are times when people on this page can be super rude. But this really isn't one of those times. No one's telling you not to make whatever choices you want, but there are a ton of people that take on hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of debt for a program they trust will get them good results, spend years pouring themselves into it, only to find out they can't get an internship, can't get a phD, and can't get a job. Most probably had no idea what they were getting themselves into, and were misled by a program that took advantage of them, and are now shackled with a debt they have no reasonable way of paying back.

You're free to make whatever choice you want. You can restrict yourself geographically if that's what you need to do, but there's nothing wrong with someone telling you that it hurts your chances, because statistically it does. You can accept a program with a dismal match rate if you want, but there's nothing wrong with someone warning you of the risks ESPECIALLY since many people take on that risk without really understanding the consequences. You're not the only one that reads these posts. If a comment that comes off as rude to you, prevents someone else from making a decision that will completely cripple their life and careers, then it's worth it from my perspective. Too many people waste their youth on programs that will do nothing for them, and people sending out reminders that there is a high risk of being unemployable at many of these programs can help prevent that from happening for them. This whole forum isn't just for you. (I'll add that I was looking at a program that was unfunded with poor match rates and I am grateful I had a Professor explain to me why it would be such a bad idea. These people aren't just trying to squash your dreams because it sounds fun, they have actually seen people walk into these traps before and been seriously hurt for it. Why wouldn't you want them to explain the risks to clients/ students?)
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psych.meout said:
And I'm the one being called rude?
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I completely understand trying to give someone advice in this situation, as I have given others applying to graduate school advice as well, however, the way you have come across on other forums and this one - when giving advice - has been rude in my opinion. As I have learned, there is a way to give advice to people (clients/students etc.) or tell them what they need to hear, that does not belittle them.

I know this forum is not just for me and that giving advice is necessary for everyone’s professional developments. In my own opinion, he or she had come across as rude, granted I am sorry for coming acrosss as rude, as well.

If your intentions are truly to give advice and be helpful - then that’s great and I thank you. I was just taken aback by the way your tone had come across when giving advice to others, and myself, and I wanted to speak out and voice my opinion. I’m done talking about this, I’m done posting here.
 
Jclinical723 said:
I completely understand trying to give someone advice in this situation, as I have given others applying to graduate school advice as well, however, the way you have come across on other forums and this one - when giving advice - has been rude in my opinion. As I have learned, there is a way to give advice to people (clients/students etc.) or tell them what they need to hear, that does not belittle them.

I know this forum is not just for me and that giving advice is necessary for everyone’s professional developments. In my own opinion, he or she had come across as rude, granted I am sorry for coming acrosss as rude, as well.
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Let's take another look, shall we?

It takes a certain type of individual to practice and it is clear this is not for you.
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That's not "coming across as rude," it's clearly an insult aimed at me and my skills at communicating with others, which you extrapolate to mean that being a clinician is not for me.

If your intentions are truly to give advice and be helpful - then that’s great and I thank you. I was just taken aback by the way your tone had come across when giving advice to others, and myself, and I wanted to speak out and voice my opinion. I’m done talking about this, I’m done posting here.
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Huh, what a fun escape clause to have after getting called out for being explicitly insulting.
 
Bottom line: If you're posting on forums, you're going to get varied opinions and responses. And, because emails, texting, etc. are impersonal and prone to being mistranslated, it's the responsibility of parties to be conscientious of the way they write, reply to comments, and how they may come off through tone and language. On the other hand, it's also the responsibility of the person reading the response to be cognizant that it is an online forum where if you post something it could possibly be scrutinized (either constructively or not). So, if you're going to post something you should be prepared for how someone may respond. However, if you do get offended or feel slighted by what someone says in some way, to take their perceived criticism with a grain of salt and remember that no one knows you or your situation better than YOU.
 
Hard to do these days of Feels over Reals. But anyway, when the posters who exist merely for hypocritically criticizing criticism come out of the woodwork, you know the thread is going off the rails. We can debate the inherent terribleness of some programs all day, but let's do it in other threads. This thread exists as an interview invite thread. We generally keep these threads somewhat pure in terms of notifications and such.
 
Still waiting on SDSU/UCSD, Washington, Utah, and UCF. Has anyone heard from or seen that others have heard from those schools?

Edit: I applied to the Clinical PhD programs at those schools
 
PreDrANB said:
Still waiting on SDSU/UCSD, Washington, Utah, and UCF. Has anyone heard from or seen that others have heard from those schools?

Edit: I applied to the Clinical PhD programs at those schools
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No, but I got an email from UCSD/SDSU last week that they're looking at applicants now and will be sending out invites by end of January, but that you will definitely get an email either way.
 
gg3636 said:
School Name: University of Indianapolis
Date Interview Invite Received: 1/19/18
Degree: PsyD
Type: Clinical
Notified via: E-mail
From: Associate Director for Enrollment
Interview Date: Feb 2
Additional Info:

School Name: Wright State SOPP
Date Interview Invite Received: 1/16/18
Degree: PsyD
Type: Clinical
Notified via: E-mail
From: Director of Admissions
Interview Date: February 9 or Feb 3
Additional Info:
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I got an invite from wright state SOPP and I filled out the survey. Still waiting to hear back about directions and a solid date and time to arrive. Did you have to send a separate email? All I did was fill out the survey.
 
PreDrANB said:
Still waiting on SDSU/UCSD, Washington, Utah, and UCF. Has anyone heard from or seen that others have heard from those schools?

Edit: I applied to the Clinical PhD programs at those schools
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University of Washington? I had a Skype interview with my POI and was told she's recommending me for an in-person interview but it won't be official until the admissions committee approves it. Not sure if all POIs are going through a similar process, though.
 
clinpsych55 said:
University of Washington? I had a Skype interview with my POI and was told she's recommending me for an in-person interview but it won't be official until the admissions committee approves it. Not sure if all POIs are going through a similar process, though.
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Ahh but we have similar research interests so it's probably the same POI haha. Oh well! Thanks and good luck!

BlackSw@n said:
No, but I got an email from UCSD/SDSU last week that they're looking at applicants now and will be sending out invites by end of January, but that you will definitely get an email either way.
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Yeah I got that email too. I'm just being impatient hahaha. Thanks!
 
PreDrANB said:
Ahh but we have similar research interests so it's probably the same POI haha. Oh well! Thanks and good luck!



Yeah I got that email too. I'm just being impatient hahaha. Thanks!
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hahah I understand, I just want to know already from these schools.... -_-
 
sqeeks83 said:
I got an invite from wright state SOPP and I filled out the survey. Still waiting to hear back about directions and a solid date and time to arrive. Did you have to send a separate email? All I did was fill out the survey.
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I didn't apply to Wright State (but I did get my undergrad there if you have questions about Dayton or campus) but I know for UIndy they didn't get me directions or exact time/schedule until about a week before the interview and I filled out a survey as well. So I wouldn't be worried! I'm sure you could always send them a quick email as well
 
Still waiting on American Clinical PhD and GW PsyD (I know some invites have gone out for GW, but I'm still hopeful)... Anyone know anything? I think my email refresh button is going to cut me off.
 
emlikesbrains said:
Still waiting on American Clinical PhD and GW PsyD (I know some invites have gone out for GW, but I'm still hopeful)... Anyone know anything? I think my email refresh button is going to cut me off.
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Same boat. Waiting for both. It’s my understanding GW is still sending our invites, but I am not 100% sure. I haven’t seen anyone post about American anywhere so there’s still hope!
 
Saw someone posted about Teacher's College -Columbia this morning on TGC. I'm not sure if it was a mass email or POI invite. Anyone hear anything about Teacher's college?
 
How many people are you typically interviewed by? I heard its like, 7-9. Is that true? That's only a bit scary...
 
School Name: SDSU/UCSD Joint Doctoral Program
Date Interview Invite Received: 1/28/2018
Degree: PhD
Type: Clinical Psychology
Track: Behavioral Medicine/Health Psychology
Notified via: Phone call and then follow up email (was not a mass email)
From: POI
Interview Date: 2/19 (SDSU) and 2/20 (UCSD)
Additional Info: Social event Monday night as well

So excited - this is my top choice!!!
 
psychstudent2018 said:
In other news, does anyone happen to know when the St. Johns interview dates will be? I don't want to make travel arrangements to another interview until I know they don't conflict.
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St. John's interviews are super late. They don't happen until early march and they don't notify you until early February.
 
rileykins95 said:
School Name: SDSU/UCSD Joint Doctoral Program
Date Interview Invite Received: 1/28/2018
Degree: PhD
Type: Clinical Psychology
Track: Behavioral Medicine/Health Psychology
Notified via: Phone call and then follow up email (was not a mass email)
From: POI
Interview Date: 2/19 (SDSU) and 2/20 (UCSD)
Additional Info: Social event Monday night as well

So excited - this is my top choice!!!
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Congrats! Would you mind sharing/PMing your PoI?
 
artsyann said:
I just got a mass email from American stating they are sending out invites in the next two weeks, and not all invites will be sent on the same day. Interviews will be on 2/15 and 2/16.
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I got the same email. I'm just starting to get worried about making travel and work arrangements on short notice. If they want me, there's nothing that'll stop me from being there, but it is going to get difficult pretty soon :/
 
clinicallyblonde said:
Hey! If you received the email from Northwestern this morning, did it include an offer to transfer your application to the MA program? Do you think that's part of the form email?
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Yeah I believe that’s part of the form. It’s a fairly new MA program so I’m sure they’re still trying to advertise as much as possible and rejected PhD applicants are a good source for that haha
 
sqeeks83 said:
I got an invite from wright state SOPP and I filled out the survey. Still waiting to hear back about directions and a solid date and time to arrive. Did you have to send a separate email? All I did was fill out the survey.
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I didn't receive any further info either, but I called and they told me it looked like it was gonna be from 8-4:30, an individual interview and a group interview, and a campus tour. They hadn't finalized anything yet when I had called though. Hopefully well get info soon!
 
DePaul University
Degree: PhD
Type: Clinical
Track: community
Notified via: departmental email
From: graduate programs coordinator
Interview Date: February 12
Additional Info: Super excited because I thought invites were all out! I assume they had a waitlist they're going through now, so if you haven't heard anything I guess there's still some hope 🙂
 
University of La Verne
Degree: PsyD
Type: Clinical
Notified via: Email
From: Department Manager
Interview Date: February 12 choice of February 9, February 16, February 23
 
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