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Well, the sad truth is that even though I'm applying to clinical psych PhD programs, it would be a very long shot that I will get in anywhere for the fall. I took the GRE a few weeks ago and did great on verbal but really horrible (high 470's) on math. It's unlikely that programs will even read my application with this score. Otherwise, I think I have a good application (high GPA, good experience, etc.)
So, my husband and I are prepared for me to re-apply next year. The problem is, what can I do for the next year and a half until I might have the chance of starting grad school (for fall '09)?
Right now I have a volunteer RA position in a lab and also a clinical position, both part-time. It's going to be really hard for me to continue the volunteer job, b/c I'm married and need to bring in income. I've taken a couple of the major pre-reqs and am not planning on taking any classes this winter--maybe this summer. I plan to re-take the GRE in early Jan. and try to send the schools my new score, however, I am unsure if I can bring it up much.
So that's where I'm at. I am not considering PsyD schools b/c I have my grad school debt from my JD and my husband's grad school debt already. I will plan to apply to a lot more PhD programs next time around (maybe 20), and I will apply to schools in less desirable areas of the country, so they will likely be less competitive than the schools I'm applying to now.
What can I do in the coming year and a half to make myself a better candidate? I plan on keeping my part-time clinical job. But I'd like something else part-time, paid, if possible. It's hard to find a paid RA job when you're 10 years out of school and not affiliated with a university. I don't want to return to my prior career.
I am very, very discouraged about my GRE score and my poor chances of being accepted this year. But since this is the only career I'm interested in, I will re-apply as many times as it takes to get in. But at the same time, I need to work full-time (paid) until then.
Thanks!
So, my husband and I are prepared for me to re-apply next year. The problem is, what can I do for the next year and a half until I might have the chance of starting grad school (for fall '09)?
Right now I have a volunteer RA position in a lab and also a clinical position, both part-time. It's going to be really hard for me to continue the volunteer job, b/c I'm married and need to bring in income. I've taken a couple of the major pre-reqs and am not planning on taking any classes this winter--maybe this summer. I plan to re-take the GRE in early Jan. and try to send the schools my new score, however, I am unsure if I can bring it up much.
So that's where I'm at. I am not considering PsyD schools b/c I have my grad school debt from my JD and my husband's grad school debt already. I will plan to apply to a lot more PhD programs next time around (maybe 20), and I will apply to schools in less desirable areas of the country, so they will likely be less competitive than the schools I'm applying to now.
What can I do in the coming year and a half to make myself a better candidate? I plan on keeping my part-time clinical job. But I'd like something else part-time, paid, if possible. It's hard to find a paid RA job when you're 10 years out of school and not affiliated with a university. I don't want to return to my prior career.
I am very, very discouraged about my GRE score and my poor chances of being accepted this year. But since this is the only career I'm interested in, I will re-apply as many times as it takes to get in. But at the same time, I need to work full-time (paid) until then.
Thanks!
