Papers - not in review

[Corona21]

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It is that time of the year again when the application process reaches maximum intensity! My question has to do with papers that I am currently working on, but will hopefully be "in review" before the end of the year. Unfortunately, I will need to upload my CV and personal statement for applications to schools, much before then. Thus, my CV and my SOP are currently tailored so that these papers are presented as being "in preparation". Is there any hitch in terms of updating the CV later, assuming the status of these papers changes to "in review"? I know that will definitely bolster my application significantly, but I am unsure of whether this is considered okay by most schools.

Any advice with respect to this would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Corona

 

[CheetahGirl]

My question has to do with papers that I am currently working on, but will hopefully be "in review" before the end of the year. Is there any hitch in terms of updating the CV later, assuming the status of these papers changes to "in review"?

There's really nothing you can do about it until your manuscripts are officially 'in review." Once an application is submitted, you have to just wait (and pray ) that they grant you an interview based on the materials already received.

The best option is to take an updated CV with you to your interviews (that you will be hopefully granted) and politely mention the updated changes during an appropriate time in the interview. It may be then discussed briefly (or in detail, depending on your interviewers), but either way, they will know that you are continuously progressing which is what they want from all potential candidates.

This is what I did...and I left a nice, crispy, clean updated CV behind in all of my interviews. I think it helped because I was also able to briefly discuss my research experience during these clinical psych interviews. It made for a well-rounded interview because my interviewers (way back when) wanted to mostly discuss my clinical experience and to learn more about me as a person.

Good luck!

 

[Corona21]

Thanks a bunch CheetahGirl! I will follow your advice and take my updated CV along with me for the interview sessions (assuming of course, I get one!).