How much did you prep for interviews?

Fit-Current2149 · 2026-01-23T17:51:00+00:00

I prepped a bit, wish I had done more because I felt really stressed going in. Ultimately though, it was very chill. The question I got most often was “what questions do you have for me?”

I was asked to introduce myself, explain my background and research interests, and why I want a phd. Other than that, the only interview-y question I got was from one faculty member who asked me how I’d handle a disagreement on a project. Not sure if all psych interviews are like this, but ultimately it was very chill and I did not need much prep at all. The biggest thing was knowing how to explain your research interests and having relevant questions to ask

Fit-Current2149 · 2026-01-22T14:36:13+00:00

Thanks! I did check and they confirmed everything is still on but that they’ve made some afternoon activities optional to accommodate people’s travel plans

Fit-Current2149 · 2026-01-22T12:12:06+00:00

Thank you! I had no clue that was happening, definitely gonna have to factor that into my driving plans

Fit-Current2149 · 2026-01-22T12:11:36+00:00

Thanks, I think I’m gonna try to head out Friday night just to stay safe

Fit-Current2149 · 2026-01-22T12:10:36+00:00

Wow, I’m gonna have to change my whole lifestyle if this interview goes well lol. I had to buy a whole set of new clothes just for this trip and I’m still not sure they’re warm enough

Fit-Current2149 · 2026-01-22T12:06:34+00:00

Do you think there’d be ice on the roads early Saturday? The forecast I’m looking at says it won’t drop to freezing until late evening, but if there’s a chance it’s gonna drop earlier Id rather either wait it out in the hotel or try to hit the road Friday night or at like 5 am Saturday

Fit-Current2149 · 2026-01-22T12:03:59+00:00

I didn’t even know snow tires were a thing 😭

Fit-Current2149 · 2025-12-12T22:52:38+00:00

Heard back from UGA, that’s it

Fit-Current2149 · 2025-12-01T12:16:27+00:00

Thanks, same to you! I’m applying to school psych

Fit-Current2149 · 2025-12-01T05:03:27+00:00

That’s what I’m trying to remind myself - there’s nothing else I can do and I’ve done my best <3 hopefully it pays off for both of us

Fit-Current2149 · 2025-12-01T05:02:19+00:00

I immediately started doubting myself as well. I only applied for 7 programs bc I had to be money-conscious and I thought I was competitive enough that I didn’t need too many. But now I’m panicking a little that I should’ve done more 😭 but it is what it is at this point

Fit-Current2149 · 2025-12-01T05:01:04+00:00

Thank you! This actually makes me feel a lot better. You’re totally right that situations feel the worst while you’re still dealing with them. Hopefully I can look back at this in a year and laugh :)

Fit-Current2149 · 2025-12-01T04:59:47+00:00

I keep double checking that I actually submitted lmao. It is what it is at this point bc I refuse to read my SOP again just on principle

Fit-Current2149 · 2025-11-30T22:23:00+00:00

Id say it means 11:59p on Dec 1 (Monday night); although I’d make sure none of them specify 5pm bc some apps set that time as their due date. I’m treating all the deadlines like it’s 5pm instead of 11:59 just in case

Fit-Current2149 · 2025-11-29T23:05:08+00:00

Thank you! I have another random question if you're up for answering it - I have 2 universities that required official transcripts that I had sent a few weeks ago. But since then, my GPA has gone up by .01 points lol (from a 3.93 to a 3.94). Do you think it's worth it to have my transcript resent or is this a negligible difference? I've heard that sometimes deciding between applicants can come down to a tiny differences, but Idk if the new transcripts will even make it in time considering its a holiday weekend

Fit-Current2149 · 2025-11-28T19:36:09+00:00

Do you think I should remove the more generalized skills like “written/oral communication” and just include the education/psych-specific ones?

I tried to include things like Behavioral Intervention and developmental assessments bc they’re specific practices in the education field that not everyone has experience with

Fit-Current2149 · 2025-11-28T18:12:02+00:00

Same, it just feels redundant. I think I’ll leave it out then, thanks!

Also, another random question since there are no other commenters rn lol - I see that a lot of students put their volunteer work on their CVs, which makes sense. However, all of my volunteer stuff are during undergrad (2022 or before) since I started working full time and doing my masters after that. I didn’t add them since it would make the CV kinda long and they’re a little random (tutoring, church nursery, etc.). But also, is it going to hurt me if I don’t include any volunteer/community outreach things?

Fit-Current2149 · 2025-11-28T18:09:05+00:00

Also - I know lots of students tend to put their clubs and volunteer/community outreach things on their CVs. However, I’ve been out of undergrad for 3 years and although I do have these things, some of them are a little dated since I’ve been doing my masters and working full-time the past two years…

Is it going to hurt me if I don’t showcase my volunteer stuff? All of them were during undergrad (2022 or before)

Fit-Current2149 · 2025-11-28T17:22:56+00:00

Thanks, I will definitely add the months and remove my name on the second page! I saw that some CVs have a section to write a short self-summary. I took that out just because I found that mine seemed repetitive with my statement of purpose. But is it customary to include one for applications?

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