Very brave to share this. Thank you for protecting potential interns!
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APPIC Internship Interview Invitation Thread (2020)
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FP21
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I have had a couple of interviews so far and it seems the case vignettes are common. Most of my site interviews indicate they will be presenting one.For all you neuropsychology folks, did any of you have to answer neuroanatomy questions or respond to a clinical sample/vignette in your interviews? I have been studying and reviewing like crazy just in case it comes up. A few of my friends took neuroanatomy in their first year, so they were really rusty during the first set of interviews since it had been so long. I have this re-occurring nightmare that I forget everything I know during my interviews and totally blank.
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deleted1023459
.::waits for interview invitations and rejections::.
Just received a rejection- hopefully you get better news!
Official Site Name: Kansas City VAMC
Date Invitation Received: 12/15/19
Method of invitation (phone call, personal/mass email, Snapchat): Personal email
Specialty track or site (e.g. for consortiums): N/A
Offered Interview Dates: 1/16 and 1/17
I think this will be my last invite, and I'm so glad to finally have my schedule set!
Date Invitation Received: 12/15/19
Method of invitation (phone call, personal/mass email, Snapchat): Personal email
Specialty track or site (e.g. for consortiums): N/A
Offered Interview Dates: 1/16 and 1/17
I think this will be my last invite, and I'm so glad to finally have my schedule set!
That's too bad, I'm sorry.
ryryan2020
Full Member
They sent them out on Thursday. Did you hear anything?
psychyouthought
Full Member
My training director told us the algorithm is running during these two weeks. Not sure if this is entirely the case, but I'm sure someone can verify!
psych.grad3039
Full Member
Pure conjecture, but through discussion with other applicants, we guessed that maybe sites are still ranking all their interviewees during some portion of that time.
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deleted1023459
LOL... #truth
cranberrysavage
Full Member
Wow this is very brave! Thank you so much for commenting. I didn’t appply to this site but would definitely want this kind of information about sites I did apply to/will interview at.
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deleted1002107
Congratulations to everyone who has made it this far into the notification process - I hope that interviews, or least interview preparation, have been going well. It is my assumption that, generally speaking, 12/16 will be the final day of notifications for most of us. I am aware that certain sites elected for later dates for a variety of reasons, including extensions to application deadlines, etc. However, the end of 12/16 will likely be when I conclude keeping track of incoming notifications and hand my up-to-date list over to @Grenth to update the master list and add in any DM invitations. Due to the busy interviewing phase, the common notification dates of 12/15 or 12/16 (depending on year) are often the points at which the master lists are solidified for Phase I. I cannot speak for Grenth as it pertains to how long the list will be tracked and updated for the outlier sites, but we will certainly do our best.
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RAMS sent out notifications at 1 AM EST! Patience rewarded 🙂
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deleted1017236
I got a Charleston rejection 12/13
I believe the algorithm is run and then a lot of double checking occurs to make sure there were no issues/errors, especially because sites have to rank you by name and you have to rank them by track. A couple of people in my cohort last year got a phone call from NMS to verify their ranks. I know it’s really anxiety provoking to have to wait two weeks but it’s also good to know they take every measure possible to ensure a solid match.
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This is correct. The algorithm does not take that long to run, but it does take some time to go through the protocols to make sure that everything has run smoothly. As someone with a programming background, trust me, you should gladly trade those two weeks to make sure that those lines of code are running smoothly and doing what they are supposed to do. Two weeks is actually pretty quick given the issue.
Are people interviewing at CMTP other than on 12/19?
This is the first year that they are giving them back in 2 weeks. It used to be slightly longer so I am happy for a few less days to wait.
I still didn’t get a Charleston rejection
I don't remember exactly how long it took back when I applied. I'm not an anxious waiter, so it wasn't a big deal. I had plenty of other things dissertation-related to get done, so the time period came and went in a flash.
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deleted1023459
Our cohort director has been reaching out to programs that have not notified students of their application status by the announced date because students are having to prioritize interviews over other interviews to make room for new interviews and it's creating a lot of stress because of traveling needs. Also, come to find out that a lot of internship sites don't know about the "Late Breaking Updates" listerv where everyone can get appropriate updates if notification dates have changed. If you haven't heard back, there is still hope...it ain't over until you get the "NO" email. 😎
In the mean time, change your ringtone to: SNAP - I'VE GOT THE POWER and you'll feel better! 😀
"it's gettin, it's gettin, it's getting kinda hectic!"
In the mean time, change your ringtone to: SNAP - I'VE GOT THE POWER and you'll feel better! 😀
"it's gettin, it's gettin, it's getting kinda hectic!"
EffectSize
EffectSize
Also still waiting on Charleston. Rejections have been sent out, so maybe there is hope.
psydtobe223
New Member
Has anyone gotten VA DC and Charles George rejections?
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deleted1023459
DC
Washington DC VA rejection just came in! Ah well! (they were super nice about it though)
Washington DC VA rejection just came in! Ah well!
(they were super nice about it though)
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The deadline is today so hopefully we hear something.
psydtobe223
New Member
JK DC rejection
Wow. It takes a lot of courage to speak out...thank-you for sharing and for letting the forum know that you are available if anyone has questions. Transparency is very important and students are often in a precarious position if they don't have experience or connection to a particular site. I was at a site a few years back that had a lot of issues and although I spoke up for those involved, I was completely ignored by the site and even by my program when I reported it. Too often we shy away from what is awkward or uncomfortable, but I couldn't stand it and it was impacting everyone's mental health. Cheers, friend.
Thank you all for your kind, supportive, and encouraging words. I am aware of how stressful this process is for a multitude of reasons, trainee safety should not be added to that list. I hope everyone matches with a site where they are able to get the training experience they are seeking. It does not matter if the site is found in Phase I, II, or later. You all deserve the very best.
UPDATE: I emailed the TD today and received an invite this morning. The program assistant said it was an oversight. This was the last site that needed to get back to me. Good luck everyone!
That’s a wonderful way to end this part of the process. Congrats!
psychlife19
Full Member
Ah glad I’m not the only one still waiting!
Kind of unhappy sites wait so long to send rejections. If you don’t want me, let me know so I can move on lol
Haha right? Just let me move on with my life already! Hope you hear soon and good luck!
Has anyone who is waiting for a BOP notification (acceptance or rejection) sent an email to the TD yet? My other BOP's notification deadline was yesterday, I've still heard nothing, and I'm wondering if I should give it all of today before I send an email? I just would really love to know either way so I can let MDC-LA know if I'm doing the CVA and pre-employment interview with them or the other site! Down to waiting on 4 more and really hoping this is all over with today!!
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deleted1023459
I would reach out to them. There have been a lot of oversights and email issues, so it never hurts and if you're offered an interview, they usually tell you in that response email.
psychology_is_fun_yall
New Member
I emailed FMC-Lexington today and asked about my status and learned that I had been sent a rejection on 11/19 but it did not go through to my email. The TD stated issues with their email system this year.
I’d reach out!
I also advise a Tide to Go stain pen, you never know when you might spill especially if you have to rush! 🙂
Yep (only cv's)! 3 copies to each interview! AND breath mints, lol. #powermove
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Bandaids too! Paper cuts are nastyyyyy! LOL...
For real interview/formal women's shoes do damage too!!
No worries, I am also still waiting on UW CAPS 🙂
Nothing from University of Washington counseling center here either. I don’t think anyone has heard from them yet.
Anyone hear from CSU- San Marcos? Their deadline was yesterday. Oy vey!
FINALLY!
Official Site Name: Napa State Hospital
Date Invitation Received: 12/16/19
Method of Invitation (Phone call, personal/mass email, snapchat): mass email
Specialty Track or Site (e.g., for consortiums): N/A
Offered Interview Dates: 01/15, 01/16, 01/17, 1/21, 1/22, 1/23
Official Site Name: Napa State Hospital
Date Invitation Received: 12/16/19
Method of Invitation (Phone call, personal/mass email, snapchat): mass email
Specialty Track or Site (e.g., for consortiums): N/A
Offered Interview Dates: 01/15, 01/16, 01/17, 1/21, 1/22, 1/23
psychandspirit
Full Member
Me too!!!!! 🙂 YAY this part of the process is finally over.
Panic_@the_Disco
Full Member
Would any of you amazing, talented, kind, supportive, empathic, symmetrical, and genius human beings who have reached out to sites whose interview notification deadline has passed inquiring about your status be willing to post how you worded your email so as not to irritate over-inundated TDs while still showing interest? (Wow. Longest grammatically correct run-on sentence EVER! #winning)
