OFFICIAL Interview Invite Thread

[psychoaggie]

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I just received an email from the director of clinical training at the Univ. of Houston inviting me to interview with them during the weekend of March 2-3.

I applied to 4 schools: Sam Houston State, Houston, UT-Austin, and Texas A&M (All clinical Phd programs). So far I have invites from Sam Houston and Univ. of Houston but nothing from UT or Texas A&M.

I'm just happy that I am going to have at least 2 interviews and not having everything riding on just one anymore.

 

[Bajrinna]

I got an interview from Case via mass email a week or so ago. There interview dates are February 23 or March 2nd, I believe. Anyone else going to Case?

Has anyone heard from UMiami about interviews? I got a phone interview, but have not heard from them since then, so I'm a little concerned...

 

[irish80122]

I got an interview from Case via mass email a week or so ago. There interview dates are February 23 or March 2nd, I believe. Anyone else going to Case?

Has anyone heard from UMiami about interviews? I got a phone interview, but have not heard from them since then, so I'm a little concerned...

That is a bummer about Case, but it doesn't surprise me either just because I was an idiot and mis-spelled my POI's name in a few emails. Yeah, stupid, but I will use that as my own justification for not hearing from him 🙂.

So Case is off the board, anyone hear from North Dakota? I know there are a few applicants on this board and that is one that I am very intrigued by (minus the weather).

 

[paramour]

That is a bummer about Case, but it doesn't surprise me either just because I was an idiot and mis-spelled my POI's name in a few emails. Yeah, stupid, but I will use that as my own justification for not hearing from him 🙂.

I've got you beat--I submitted the wrong personal statement to a program. I might have gotten away with it but I actually had the university's name in my essay . . . and it was the wrong university! I blame it on my child. He kept pestering me during my submission process, so I wasn't paying quite as much attention as I should have been. Thankfully it wasn't one of my top picks, sort of one of my "extra" apps.

EDIT: To add, I did realize my mistake a few hours later when printing everything off. I attempted emailing the graduate office as indicated in their directions for changes but never heard from them. Then, I sent the correct statement with the rest of my materials immediately afterwards. I received notice that my application was complete--but I really do not think it mattered. Probably had "dumb ass" stamped across my app! 😉

 

[Tret06]

Here's what I have so far:

Acceptance:
Univ. of Tulsa

Interview:
Univ. of Memphis (2/2)

Presumed Rejects:
Univ. of GA
GSU
UNC-Greensboro
Northern Illinois Univ.
Nebraska - Lincoln
Univ. Miss

Rejects:
Missouri-St. Louis
Virginia Consortium (only PsyD - all others Clinical PhD)

Unknown:
Idaho State Univ.
Univ. Montana (wouldn't take at this point, anyway)
St. Louis Univ.

Other:
I'm an "alternate" at Wyoming. Apparently they only allow each faculty to interview 3, and I came in fourth. Seems awfully arbitrary.

Hey Anon,
Who is your POI at Memphis? I applied there and haven't heard a peep.

 

[amy203]

That is a bummer about Case, but it doesn't surprise me either just because I was an idiot and mis-spelled my POI's name in a few emails. Yeah, stupid, but I will use that as my own justification for not hearing from him 🙂.
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I realized I had mis-spelled my POI's name in my personal statement about a day after mailing it off. I quickly fedex'ed a new copy and emailed the admissions secretary. She was very nice about it, but I was terrified she'd leave a note in my file all "this applicant CANNOT SPELL - DENIED!" I definitly lost a lot of sleep over it!

I actually ended up getting in 🙄

 

[irish80122]

I realized I had mis-spelled my POI's name in my personal statement about a day after mailing it off. I quickly fedex’ed a new copy and emailed the admissions secretary. She was very nice about it, but I was terrified she'd leave a note in my file all "this applicant CANNOT SPELL - DENIED!" I definitly lost a lot of sleep over it!

I actually ended up getting in 🙄

🙂 leaving the mis-spelling is definitely fitting. Ugh, I just want this process to be over with me having an acceptance to a school that fits me well. Is that really too much to ask?

 

[paramour]

🙂 leaving the mis-spelling is definitely fitting. Ugh, I just want this process to be over with me having an acceptance to a school that fits me well. Is that really too much to ask?

YES! Yes, it is . . . 😀

*waiting impatiently for my own answers*

 

[amy203]

I know this is getting a little off topic, but I just have to add it:

After completing my argument essay for the GRE writing, I realized that I had repeatedly misspelled the word "argument."

Really, the admission's process could be worse: they could consider spelling ability (I'd give up right now...)

 

[irish80122]

I keep thinking back to that thread from last year where pretty much everyone posted where they were going. Ahh, I hope I get to write down on that thread I will be attending ***** and also see where all of you are going. We also should keep in touch if there is any way to do so, because I definitely like a lot of people on this board. I hope this all works out well for all of us!

 

[paramour]

I know this is getting a little off topic, but I just have to add it:

After completing my argument essay for the GRE writing, I realized that I had repeatedly misspelled the word "argument."

Really, the admission's process could be worse: they could consider spelling ability (I'd give up right now...)

hehe, your loss is my gain--I'd so kick ass if the deciding factor was a spelling contest! 😀

 

[RayneeDeigh]

I keep thinking back to that thread from last year where pretty much everyone posted where they were going. Ahh, I hope I get to write down on that thread I will be attending ***** and also see where all of you are going. We also should keep in touch if there is any way to do so, because I definitely like a lot of people on this board. I hope this all works out well for all of us!

Yeah I was thinking the other day that there should be a way to keep in touch because we've all bonded over the stress of it all. There could be lifelong friendships here! haha

 

[Lyn71785]

I just received an email from the director of clinical training at the Univ. of Houston inviting me to interview with them during the weekend of March 2-3.

Congrats!! Do you think they emailed everyone they are inviting... or should I write them off too? If you don't mind, who was your POI?

 

[irish80122]

Yeah I was thinking the other day that there should be a way to keep in touch because we've all bonded over the stress of it all. There could be lifelong friendships here! haha

Seriously, after learning the important things like Sorg's gender (bit of an inside joke depending on how much you read the board) I feel like we are really close. Honestly though, you all are wonderful and I would like to keep in touch if anyone is intersted.

 

[RayneeDeigh]

Seriously, after learning the important things like Sorg's gender (bit of an inside joke depending on how much you read the board) I feel like we are really close. Honestly though, you all are wonderful and I would like to keep in touch if anyone is intersted.

Haha yeah, I read that whole gender discussion while I was in a lab and I couldn't stop giggling.

 

[irish80122]

Haha yeah, I read that whole gender discussion while I was in a lab and I couldn't stop giggling.

I was in a lab running a participant at the time...thank goodness I wasn't laughing too much! That was a fun discussion though!

 

[psychoaggie]

Congrats!! Do you think they emailed everyone they are inviting... or should I write them off too? If you don't mind, who was your POI?

Well I can't say for sure if they have emailed everyone, although if you do not get an email by the end of this week, yeah you might have to write them off.

My POI is actually the director of the program, Dr. Vincent. He's the one who sent me the email invite.

Hope this helps.

 

[CuriousGeorgia]

So I'm starting to freak out about my first interview! I head out tomorrow morning!! Will anyone else be at Virginia Commonwealth? If so - we should definitely meet up tomorrow night! I believe there was some talk of a secret handshake earlier in the thread ... i may bring it back 😉

i'm super bummed about Case. I really thought I had a chance since one of my mentors used to work there. Oh well. I dont know if any of yall (yes Im a southerner) Case folks applied to work with Dr. Drotar - but if you did I found out the day before I submitted everything that he wont be there next year. Bummer

Im also bummed to hear peopel are getting invites to Memphis. That was a bit of my safety and I havent heard anything (not that you can really have a "safety" in this whole process).

Mazel Tov to all who got invites and the such!
(Yup - a southern jew - what can be better 😛)

 

[paramour]

So I'm starting to freak out about my first interview! I head out tomorrow morning!! Will anyone else be at Virginia Commonwealth? If so - we should definitely meet up tomorrow night! I believe there was some talk of a secret handshake earlier in the thread ... i may bring it back 😉

i'm super bummed about Case. I really thought I had a chance since one of my mentors used to work there. Oh well. I dont know if any of yall (yes Im a southerner) Case folks applied to work with Dr. Drotar - but if you did I found out the day before I submitted everything that he wont be there next year. Bummer

Im also bummed to hear peopel are getting invites to Memphis. That was a bit of my safety and I havent heard anything (not that you can really have a "safety" in this whole process).

Mazel Tov to all who got invites and the such!
(Yup - a southern jew - what can be better 😛)

Yeah, my "safe" programs have turned out to be not so safe after all. 🙁 Sort of sucks since one of them I actually would have liked to go to over some of the other more competitive programs. Oh, well! I currently have interviews at 2 of my top choices so I shall live for the time being . . . until I receive those admissions decisions afterwards.

G'luck at VCU!

 

[GiantSteps]

I am actually enjoying hearing about all the places people are going to interview even if I do not get to go. I hope the Hawaii person gets to go on a trip to Hawaii. That would house everyone. By the way, are most of you paying for these trips or are the schools paying? I do not remember reading anything about this topic. The last two years I had some pretty good trips completely comped by the Universities (airfare, hotel - one was a luxury suite, parking (not the cars I rented), and meals). At one place the professor kept taking me out for first rate beer (the first one was difficult because we had just met, I had not eaten, and the beer quickly went to my head). I was actually going to ask at another school which did not pay for my trip if they were having financial troubles but I thought this might not be appropriate.

My regret (something else I have not heard on this website/ thread but which I implied above so I may as well mention it) is turning down my offers the last two years. Yes, you heard right, I turned down my offers and did not go anywhere. Hence, I yet again find myself in this nauseating paperchase (or as Keats so eloquently wrote:
"And this is why I sojourn here
Alone and palely loitering,
Though the sedge is withered from the lake,
And no birds sing.")

It is also sad to have to listen to so many of you logically eliminate yourself from contention at school before you even hear anything from the schools. I assume people are being honest about their interviews and acceptances. Hopefully, everyone will find what they desire and not drive themselves mad trying. I am sensing a great deal of despair along with this excitement. This brings to mind something a patient once told me when I was working at a psychiatric hospital. She said, "You know, I used to work here years ago in the position you have and now look at me." So I soppose there is a fine line between budding psychologists and budding people suffering from mental illness.

 

[Psychxiety]

With being a donor, one of the benefits is being able to delete your own posts. I very nearly deleted the first post of this thread (which may have even deleted the whole thread, I don't know). That would have been REALLY REALLY bad. I do have a backup of it but it isn't all that recent (I will get a new one). Dang I should be more careful!

Also, just a random thought...isn't it funny how oftentimes on these message boards you assume people are like you? I know there are a few other guys on this board but it was always a silent assumption in the back of my mind that many posters like Sorg and Psychiety (I probably messed up your names, sorry) were also guys...but I don't think that is the case. Just a random thought.

Alright, enough with this random post. Sorry, 4 hours is just not enough sleep!

...I totally missed this post because I was out of town all weekend at interviews. I had to go back & look up the post to figure out what you all were talking about. I think you were refering to me in the post. If that was the case then you got one right...I'm a woman. The funny thing is that some of the applicants were talking about SDN at one of my interviews this weekend & they asked what your (irish) gender was. They had assumed you were a woman (they were women) so I think your gender projection theory works.

 

[RayneeDeigh]

I am actually enjoying hearing about all the places people are going to interview even if I do not get to go. I hope the Hawaii person gets to go on a trip to Hawaii. That would house everyone. By the way, are most of you paying for these trips or are the schools paying? I do not remember reading anything about this topic. The last two years I had some pretty good trips completely comped by the Universities (airfare, hotel - one was a luxury suite, parking (not the cars I rented), and meals). At one place the professor kept taking me out for first rate beer (the first one was difficult because we had just met, I had not eaten, and the beer quickly went to my head). I was actually going to ask at another school which did not pay for my trip if they were having financial troubles but I thought this might not be appropriate.

My regret (something else I have not heard on this website/ thread but which I implied above so I may as well mention it) is turning down my offers the last two years. Yes, you heard right, I turned down my offers and did not go anywhere. Hence, I yet again find myself in this nauseating paperchase (or as Keats so eloquently wrote:
"And this is why I sojourn here
Alone and palely loitering,
Though the sedge is withered from the lake,
And no birds sing.")

It is also sad to have to listen to so many of you logically eliminate yourself from contention at school before you even hear anything from the schools. I assume people are being honest about their interviews and acceptances. Hopefully, everyone will find what they desire and not drive themselves mad trying. I am sensing a great deal of despair along with this excitement. This brings to mind something a patient once told me when I was working at a psychiatric hospital. She said, "You know, I used to work here years ago in the position you have and now look at me." So I soppose there is a fine line between budding psychologists and budding people suffering from mental illness.

This is officially my favourite post ever. Why? Because it gave me hope. Even if it's false hope, I'll take it!

So thank you. 😀

 

[irish80122]

...I totally missed this post because I was out of town all weekend at interviews. I had to go back & look up the post to figure out what you all were talking about. I think you were refering to me in the post. If that was the case then you got one right...I'm a woman. The funny thing is that some of the applicants were talking about SDN at one of my interviews this weekend & they asked what your (irish) gender was. They had assumed you were a woman (they were women) so I think your gender projection theory works.

All the more reason I would like to meet you guys...it is kind of weird to be talked about and not present 🙂. Perhaps I could prove that I actually have a life outside of this board...perhaps not. Good luck everyone!

 

[tkj]

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[dragonstyle]

If anyone is going to be at the University of Indianapolis Interview this weekend, let me know! I am leaving for it this evening and I am super excited!

Also, since this is the interview thread, I just got some information regarding Purdue's interviews. I don't know any specific dates, but I do know they just had a few days snow recess (lucky) and that their interviews will be conducted over the phone. Hope this helps someone!

 

[irish80122]

If anyone is going to be at the University of Indianapolis Interview this weekend, let me know! I am leaving for it this evening and I am super excited!

Also, since this is the interview thread, I just got some information regarding Purdue's interviews. I don't know any specific dates, but I do know they just had a few days snow recess (lucky) and that their interviews will be conducted over the phone. Hope this helps someone!

That is not even close to being fair. I go to school in Northern Indiana, and we have gotten much worse weather than Purdue. Not even close. Do we get snowdays, no, of course not. Instead I am sitting here in a research lab watching the email go by. You have got to be kidding me. UGH!!!

 

[misskatie]

Anyone else heading to KSU for their interview weekend this weekend? If so, let me know! I'm heading down tomorrow afternoon.🙂

 

[Homunculus25]

Howdy folks, thanks for the good vibes this page around, glad to have some partners in crime in this crazy process.

Just got an email invite for interviews at St. John's (2/26 or 3/2 adult clinical) fyi.

funny enough, I was joking with a friend the other week that, if good spelling was a requirement for a psych phd, I'd be out of the running immediately (this after spelling "disseminate" as "deciminate" in an email to her 🙄 )

 

[RayneeDeigh]

That is not even close to being fair. I go to school in Northern Indiana, and we have gotten much worse weather than Purdue. Not even close. Do we get snowdays, no, of course not. Instead I am sitting here in a research lab watching the email go by. You have got to be kidding me. UGH!!!

I can do better! I live in a place in Canada that has extremely long/cold/snowy winters, and I've never ever had a snowday, from kindergarten all the way to my 4th year of university. There have been days that I literally couldn't get out of my front door but school was still in session.

And then my best friend who lives in Ohio now tells me that they get a few inches and life stops for a few days. haha.

 

[Lifeshirt911]

Do you guys think that a POI accepts more than one new student with the assumption that only one student will actually accept the of😍 fer?

 

[LaLuna123]

Howdy folks, thanks for the good vibes this page around, glad to have some partners in crime in this crazy process.

Just got an email invite for interviews at St. John's (2/26 or 3/2 adult clinical) fyi.

Was it a group email or a personal one?

 

[Homunculus25]

Was it a group email or a personal one?

Looked like a group email - it offered two possible dates and instructed applicants to call in to make their own interviews...

 

[irish80122]

Do you guys think that a POI accepts more than one new student with the assumption that only one student will actually accept the of😍 fer?

Nope, that is why they have waiting lists. Usually an offer is only extended to one person. If they turn it down, down the list it goes!

 

[joetro]

It really depends. Some schools definitely just make offers once and if people turn them down, so be it. Others just make a small number of initial offers and keep moving down (or try to) if they have someone decline.

 

[LaLuna123]

Looked like a group email - it offered two possible dates and instructed applicants to call in to make their own interviews...

That scares me - nothing in my mailbox, I keep checking every few minutes....! I am applying to the child track though..did it specify that the interviews were for people applying to adult? Sorry to pester you, you know how it is....🙁

 

[Ihatethisgame]

I was wondering when people have heard from U of North Texas clinical and whether anyone heard from Colorado State counseling yet?

 

[Homunculus25]

That scares me - nothing in my mailbox, I keep checking every few minutes....! I am applying to the child track though..did it specify that the interviews were for people applying to adult? Sorry to pester you, you know how it is....🙁

no worries, laluna, just wish I had more info. the email didn't specify, just said "clinical" - but if it's like other programs, they do reviews separately, don't know for sure. good luck in any case, *h

 

[misskatie]

I was wondering when people have heard from U of North Texas clinical and whether anyone heard from Colorado State counseling yet?

I haven't heard much from CSU's Counseling program, except that they will not be conducting interviews and that they anticipate making admissions decisions in late February/early March.

 

[PhDanxiety]

Even after receiving 2 invites, I am still anxious about hearing from different schools! So much for thinking, "if only I could get an interview, I would relax." Well, after the daily check on my Michigan account- still no word. I feel your pain fellow U Mich applicants.

 

[Psych_Ho]

Hey- to everyone who might be heading out for interviews tomorrow and Saturday- GOOD LUCK!! Ella Mental and zbombvt- good luck at vermont this weekend and let us know how the secret handshake works out, lol!!!!!

Hope everyone travels safe with all this snow and blizzard stuff!

 

[Orchid]

Hi everyone,

I've been reading here for the past month or so. Finally I have something to write, too. I was invited to interview at Long Island University. They have two dates (that I know of) - Feb. 24 and Mar. 3.

Good luck to all of you.

 

[zbombvt]

Hey- to everyone who might be heading out for interviews tomorrow and Saturday- GOOD LUCK!! Ella Mental and zbombvt- good luck at vermont this weekend and let us know how the secret handshake works out, lol!!!!!

Hope everyone travels safe with all this snow and blizzard stuff!

Thanks Psych_Ho, I haven't been on this website lately, nice to see a kind word. The snow is out of control in Burlington, I came up early to be with my family, 2+ feet easily. Hope people don't have trouble flying in or out!

 

[clinicalpsych]

received my official rejection "email" today. It was kinda nicely worded for what its worth.

Applied to the child/family track.

 

[Bobby10]

Just received a mass email invite to fairleigh dickinson clinical program. Interviews are either Sat Feb 24th or Sun 25th (either the morning or afternoon session).

 

[Psyched4life]

Just received a mass email invite to fairleigh dickinson clinical program. Interviews are either Sat Feb 24th or Sun 25th (either the morning or afternoon session).

Congrats Bobby!!

Thanks disheartening, I haven't received anything yet. Hmm....I am actually at another University for my first interview so I really shouldn't even be worrying about it right now 😳

No worries, I am confident about this weekend interview so lets just hope that all goes well!!

 

[binshka]

Hi everyone - this is my first post. Thank you all for the great information, it's so helpful!

I'm interviewing tomorrow at UMass Boston
March 2nd at Suffolk

Did not get invited to interview at:
-URI
-BU
-UConn
-UMass Amherst

 

[StillHopeful]

I got accepted to Ball State's Counseling Doctorate program today! 😀

 

[psychreka]

I see many people applying to the states but I haven't seen many posts regarding Canadian Universities. I'm here playing the Canadian version of the waiting game lol. Anyone care to join me?

 

[bluelight]

Has anybody received the invitation of interview for Counseling Psychology in Teacher College at Columbia? As I know, their interview dates are March 1 and 2.

 

[Sol18]

I see many people applying to the states but I haven't seen many posts regarding Canadian Universities. I'm here playing the Canadian version of the waiting game lol. Anyone care to join me?

Hey psychreka, check out the "any canadians in here" thread. I interviewed at Waterloo and haven't heard a thing from either York or OISE, the other 2 Canadian schools I applied to. How about yourself? I'm going crazy waiting and I have no idea if invites have already been extended!