OFFICIAL Interview Invite Thread

[ohno1235]

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the rutgers clinical phd psych secretary was nice enough to tell me id been rejected so go call

yes, sorry clinical psyd at rutgers

 

[alienarms]

good luck! is hooley the only female faculty in clinical? i know there's a new faculty member, but wasnt sure if she was taking students yet?
im in the neighborhood..not sure if u live in boston already or not, but its an awesome place to live🙂 im going to meet one of the faculty from my future program at their colloquium next week and pscyhed about it!

Hmm, I think you're right about Hooley, at least according to the faculty listing.

I do live in the area-not in Boston proper but in one of the outlying hamlets. Ha ha. We might move to Cambridge at some point, depending on where I end up.

Which program are you referring to? Just curious...PM me if you want.

 

[misskatie]

Counseling Psychology, PhD - I was just called by my POI a few hours ago, so don't give up hope!

Congratulations! If you don't mind me asking, who's your POI? Mine's Dr. Kenny.

 

[tkj]

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[PhDanxiety]

I got an interview with the University of Michigan's Clinical program (their joint-women's stuides program)!! Interviews are on March 9th, if anyone is wondering.

Congrats! I applied for their joint program as well. I hope to get an invite. How did they contact you?

 

[PhDanxiety]

This process is starting to get a little ridiculous. I actually became nauseous when I heard that U of Mich had extended interviews for their dual program. It is my top choice and, as I haven't received a rejection letter yet, I really started thinking that I might get an interview! 🙁

 

[WantCalm]

Is anybody else getting really sick of people not believing you when you say you might not get in to grad school? It's so easy to believe for med school, but EVERYBODY gets in to grad school. Or people that don't believe you when you say you might not officially get rejected from some places.

 

[PhDanxiety]

Is anybody else getting really sick of people not believing you when you say you might not get in to grad school? It's so easy to believe for med school, but EVERYBODY gets in to grad school. Or people that don't believe you when you say you might not officially get rejected from some places.

I definitely am!!! I think it is just that they are trying to be supportive, but it is really annoying because they just don't grasp the full view of how nerve wracking and crazy making it can be. I am not sure if this is completely true, but I have heard that Clinical programs are harder to get into than med school, but people definitely don't have that perception. 😡

 

[tkj]

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[zbombvt]

I definitely am!!! I think it is just that they are trying to be supportive, but it is really annoying because they just don't grasp the full view of how nerve wracking and crazy making it can be. I am not sure if this is completely true, but I have heard that Clinical programs are harder to get into than med school, but people definitely don't have that perception. 😡

Me too. This is my second time around so those individuals who originally said, "Oh, you'll definitely get in," have learned their lessons, but there are still plently of new friends/coworkers who are convinced I will have no problem obtaining admission.

 

[psychforsam]

I definitely am!!! I think it is just that they are trying to be supportive, but it is really annoying because they just don't grasp the full view of how nerve wracking and crazy making it can be. I am not sure if this is completely true, but I have heard that Clinical programs are harder to get into than med school, but people definitely don't have that perception. 😡

I have also heard that statistically speaking, Clinical Psychology Programs are MUCH harder to get into than med school OR law school. In fact, apparently med school is getting easier since so many new schools are popping up.

Anyway, I figured it was time I post more on this forum since I read it religiously everyday! Irish, I thought you were a girl. I was thinking that since you've done such a fabulous job with the Interview list that it might be worth making a list of people in this forum and listing their sex? You can update it periodically 😉

Thanks to all of you who have posted acceptances, rejections, and waiting lists. If it weren't for this forum, I would be in the dark about admissions! It's really helped me figure out where I stand. I'm still keeping a positive attitude and hoping for the best.

Also, I think it would be a great idea if for those of us who do not get an interview or an acceptance, maybe creating a list of experiences from those who did get an acceptance and compile different strategies other people used to be a more competitive applicant (i.e. internships, research experiences, etc.) as well as any advice/suggestions they have about the admissions process. What do ya'll (yes I'm from the south) think about this idea??

 

[PhDanxiety]

I think this whole process is just starting to wear on us a little bit.

I agree. It's good to know that I am not the only one getting worn out by all of this waiting and worrying.

 

[PhDanxiety]

Me too. This is my second time around so those individuals who originally said, "Oh, you'll definitely get in," have learned their lessons, but there are still plently of new friends/coworkers who are convinced I will have no problem obtaining admission.

This is my first time, but I am thinking that I might have to go through this again as I only have one interview and the competition is 3 per slot! I hope this time will works out for you.

 

[alienarms]

I have also heard that statistically speaking, Clinical Psychology Programs are MUCH harder to get into than med school OR law school. In fact, apparently med school is getting easier since so many new schools are popping up.

According to my friend in her first year of med school, clinical psych Ph.D. programs are much more difficult to get into because of the class sizes. Incoming M.D. classes are much larger because their students are not supported financially by the department, as many Ph.D. students are, and also because they don't work one-on-one with a research mentor during each year of school, so there are more spots available in M.D. programs. And more programs total, as you said.

Clinical psych programs have to provide a lot of funding for their students, every professor on a faculty can't take a student EVERY year, and there are fewer programs. So 300-500 applications for an M.D. program where there are say, 50-100 spots, is a lot less competitive statistically speaking than 350 applications for a Ph.D. program with 5-15 spots available.

If you do a forum search there's a lot of discussion about this in previous threads.

 

[dubbs07]

I agree. It's good to know that I am not the only one getting worn out by all of this waiting and worrying.

You're definitely not the only one. And it just gets worse as each day goes by! I feel like I'd be burdening my friends if I vented the full extent of my anxiety over all of this. I feel a little bit ridiculous. It's nice to know that there are other people just as freaked out as I am. 😉 No offense, guys. Just sayin..

 

[PhDanxiety]

I feel a little bit ridiculous. QUOTE]

I am starting to feel VERY ridiculous! I am even finding it hard to concentrate at work. I just keep checking my e-mail, my phone, and SDN. 🙂

 

[dubbs07]

I definitely am!!! I think it is just that they are trying to be supportive, but it is really annoying because they just don't grasp the full view of how nerve wracking and crazy making it can be. I am not sure if this is completely true, but I have heard that Clinical programs are harder to get into than med school, but people definitely don't have that perception. 😡

I keep trying to tell people that it's really unlikely I'll get in anywhere, just because of the admissions stats for clinical programs. At the same time, I don't want to sound like I think I'm the **** because I'm applying for such a competitive degree.. 🙁

 

[PhDanxiety]

I keep trying to tell people that it's really unlikely I'll get in anywhere, just because of the admissions stats for clinical programs. At the same time, I don't want to sound like I think I'm the **** because I'm applying for such a competitive degree.. 🙁

That is true. I didn't think of that. Imagine what they will be thinking if you do get in! In that case, though, I think you have the right to forever refer to yourself as the ****.

 

[Nathalia1617]

I was wondering, for the people out there whose second time around this is: Did you apply only to doctorate programs previously?

I was told to do a mix of MA and Psy.D/Ph.D to best ensure acceptance, but i'm still 1 for 3 right now, the 1 being an interview that did not go well.

I dont think if I get rejected from all i'll have enough energy to do this all over again next year

howd you do it?

 

[Psyched4life]

I feel a little bit ridiculous. QUOTE]

I am starting to feel VERY ridiculous! I am even finding it hard to concentrate at work. I just keep checking my e-mail, my phone, and SDN. 🙂

I am with you on that one. Each day at work I have this intense urge to keep checking this site and see what's new. This is crazy..last year I didn't find out about this site until after I already had a few invites so I wasn't as obsessive. I will be glad when I can finally say I got offered admission at......and I accepted!

And to answer a question that was proposed, I applied to 13 Ph.D programs last year and 5 Ph.D programs this year. Still haven't applied to any Master's programs because I am determined to get into a Ph.D program and I know that is what I really want 😀

 

[PsychoEm]

ya it TOTALLY sucks when people who have NO clue about the admissions process comment on it! even worse, are the people who get into grad programs which are so much easier to get into, and assume that you have poor credentials to not get in!

 

[PhDanxiety]

I added something new to my obsessive mix. I now check e-mail, SDN, my phone, and this South African webcam to see if there are any critters at the watering hole! If you need some stress relief, check it out.

http://www.wavelit.com/popup/playerAfricam.asp#

 

[trikuda]

I added something new to my obsessive mix. I now check e-mail, SDN, my phone, and this South African webcam to see if there are any critters at the watering hole! If you need some stress relief, check it out.

http://www.wavelit.com/popup/playerAfricam.asp#

That webcam is strangely engrossing. The critters are just sitting there napping in the water, but I feel the need to keep watching closely for movement. I feel like a kid in the science museum, staring at the foucault pendulum and waiting for the next marker to be knocked over.

 

[alienarms]

I was wondering, for the people out there whose second time around this is: Did you apply only to doctorate programs previously?

I was told to do a mix of MA and Psy.D/Ph.D to best ensure acceptance, but i'm still 1 for 3 right now, the 1 being an interview that did not go well.

I dont think if I get rejected from all i'll have enough energy to do this all over again next year

howd you do it?

I applied to 5 Ph.D. programs in 2005 and 9 this time around. Didn't apply to master's or Psy.D. programs as I want to do research, teaching and practice and a Ph.D. serves my interests best. 😀

 

[PhDanxiety]

That webcam is strangely engrossing. The critters are just sitting there napping in the water, but I feel the need to keep watching closely for movement. I feel like a kid in the science museum, staring at the foucault pendulum and waiting for the next marker to be knocked over.

I know! Well, at least it provides some distraction. Apparently, lions and elephants have been know to make an appearance so, just like waiting for the elusive interview invite, I will watch vigilantly!

 

[RayneeDeigh]

Is anybody else getting really sick of people not believing you when you say you might not get in to grad school? It's so easy to believe for med school, but EVERYBODY gets in to grad school. Or people that don't believe you when you say you might not officially get rejected from some places.

Oh my god, this is the best post EVER. Feels good to know so many other people are getting frustrated too.

I had one person in a restaurant who overheard my mom and I talking about how I may not be going anywhere next year, and he turned around and said "oh don't worry, as long as you have money to pay them they'll take you". I just wanted to throttle him.

 

[Salsybabe]

I found out yesterday that I was waitlisted at ISU. Should we start a waitlist thread since we have a rejection and acceptance thread?

 

[PhDanxiety]

I found out yesterday that I was waitlisted at ISU. Should we start a waitlist thread since we have a rejection and acceptance thread?

Congrats! What does ISU stand for?

 

[paramour]

I was wondering, for the people out there whose second time around this is: Did you apply only to doctorate programs previously?

I was told to do a mix of MA and Psy.D/Ph.D to best ensure acceptance, but i'm still 1 for 3 right now, the 1 being an interview that did not go well.

I dont think if I get rejected from all i'll have enough energy to do this all over again next year

howd you do it?

This is my second cycle--I don't really consider my first cycle too seriously, however, as I really had no expectations of getting into a program. I was well aware that clinical programs are extremely competitive to get into and I had absolutely no research experience, which they tend to look for. Shocked the hell out of me when I actually received interviews at 2 of the 4 PhD programs to which I applied. Not that it did me any good! Anyway, I applied to 4 PhD (as already stated) and applied to 1 master's program, which was really what I was planning to do all along anyway since I knew that it was highly unlikely I would be accepted into a clinical program.

 

[hermionephd]

the africam.com thing linked above is great to have on in the background for noise... soothing!

 

[Salsybabe]

Congrats! What does ISU stand for?

Illinois State (school psych PhD program). Well I guess being waitlisted is better than a rejection, so I'm hoping! They told me I was #1 on the waitlist.

 

[LaLuna123]

I got invited to interview at Hofstra, Clinical PhD program. In the beginning of March. Yey, my first invite!

 

[clinicalpsych]

Laluna, were you contacted by your POI ? Did you receive an email or a phone call?

 

[psychologyappli]

I got a phone call about an interview at URI on 3/5...
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[LaLuna123]

I received a phone call from the admissions office about a week ago. I think they'd just started calling people..

 

[psychgal]

A little bird told me that Baylor interview invites are going out today (maybe Monday as well). Best Luck, I remember how stressful the waiting was!

 

[Psyched4life]

A little bird told me that Baylor interview invites are going out today (maybe Monday as well). Best Luck, I remember how stressful the waiting was!

Are you a current graduate student?

 

[54321]

A little bird told me that Baylor interview invites are going out today (maybe Monday as well). Best Luck, I remember how stressful the waiting was!

Wow that makes me nervous! I love Baylor but I don't know if I'll get an invite...Do you know when the Baylor interview is by any chance?

 

[LaLuna123]

I called Fairleigh Dickinson, and apparently they haven't made any decisions yet as to who will be asked for interviews. They are held, however, on the 24th and 25th of Feb

 

[psychgal]

Yes, I am a current student.

 

[Psyched4life]

I called Fairleigh Dickinson, and apparently they haven't made any decisions yet as to who will be asked for interviews. They are held, however, on the 24th and 25th of Feb

Oh no!!! I have interviews scheduled for those days already. Wow, I wasn't expecting their interviews to be held until March....any idea on the number of applicants FDU receives.

If you applied which I am assuming you did, do you mind sharing your research interests. Thanks 🙂

 

[Psyched4life]

Yes, I am a current student.

Oh okay, just curious. Must be nice to be on the other side 😀

 

[Psyched4life]

I called Fairleigh Dickinson, and apparently they haven't made any decisions yet as to who will be asked for interviews. They are held, however, on the 24th and 25th of Feb

Saturday and Sunday? I had no idea that schools held interviews on Sundays...the admissions coordinator relayed this information to you?

 

[psychgal]

I response to :

"Oh okay, just curious. Must be nice to be on the other side"


Yes, it is. I was on this board last year, just as anxious as everyone else. It still feels like a fairytale. I still remember the day I was invited, I think I almost passed out. I hope to meet some of you at the party we host for interviewees

 

[psychgal]

A little bird told me that Baylor interview invites are going out today (maybe Monday as well). Best Luck, I remember how stressful the waiting was!

I heard it may be delayed to over the weekend, and possibly Monday. So don't worry if you don't hear today!

 

[LaLuna123]

Saturday and Sunday? I had no idea that schools held interviews on Sundays...the admissions coordinator relayed this information to you?

Yes, she told me over the phone. I don't think FDU has as many applicants as most of the other NYC area PhD programs, but I'm not quite sure...

 

[GiantSteps]

When checking my regular mail today, I had a very thin letter from the University of Memphis. Dejected before even opening it, I opened it up to find that it was just a general letter from the office of admissions stating that my application is being process, etc. The quote attributed to Freud, although I am not so sure he actually wrote or said it, came to mind, "Sometimes a cigar is justa cigar." In this case, a thin letter was just a letter and not the expected rejection letter.

With this fresh breath I called up my credit card company to dispute a late fee and won!

 

[Nathalia1617]

I got a phone call about an interview at URI on 3/5...
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Who called you? POI or a secretary

if POI, who was your POI

 

[warden62]

I called SMU today and they have sent out "very small" first wave of interview invitations, but they have not sent out ANY rejections yet. So if you're waiting to hear from them still (as I am), don't fret!

 

[WantCalm]

I ABSOLUTELY agree with you on this point. You can't really fault people though, I mean you wouldn't know how hard it is to get into clinical psych unless you actually looked into it. And people say stuff like that with good intent.

But still, I hear you. When people say oh yeah, you're guaranteed to get into school x. Or, better yet, when you get an interview, "oh, they'll definitely accept you" ("Don't stress out, the acceptance is on it's way"). It is meant to be reassuring, but really it just kind of puts more pressure on you. People keep saying stuff like that to me, and it hasn't happened yet. I'd rather hear generic stuff like good luck, I hope it happens (not, good luck, it WILL happen) The flipside is though those same friends are pretty understanding if things don't go as planned, so don't stress out about it too much. I think this whole process is just starting to wear on us a little bit.

I was actually referring to people who don't believe you in a more condescending way. Like, oh she's just saying that and my likelihood at getting in to school is much lower because I'm applying to this kind of school.