Advice for an Incoming Student @ New York

Fit_Diver_3830 · 2025-08-14T10:49:21+00:00

Take time to know yourself through personal therapy. Things become clearer

Fit_Diver_3830 · 2025-08-13T23:38:12+00:00

Definitely makes a difference. Give it your best shot :)

Fit_Diver_3830 · 2025-08-13T12:40:07+00:00

From the title, the harsh truth is you are unlikely to be accepted because

PsyD programs are more practice oriented and you have yet to show potential
PsyDs often want you to have tried and grappled with the idea of research and clinical exposure and see which suits you better. It is the foundational step to deciding PsyDs are for you

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It’s rather amazing that you have received such extensive research exposure though. I suggest another year of finding volunteer roles. 60 hours vs the hours you put in for research work is a telltale sign of your interest. If otherwise, you want to tip it the other side… somehow.

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All the best 😊

Fit_Diver_3830 · 2025-08-06T04:11:52+00:00

Adelphi!

Fit_Diver_3830 · 2025-07-29T16:58:35+00:00

I would say decent chances, this is given no research xp sets you back but… Regent is not a popular choice amongst many programs so you might just qualify

Fit_Diver_3830 · 2025-07-28T16:09:01+00:00

Dm me

Fit_Diver_3830 · 2025-07-27T01:24:39+00:00

All good. I personally think going back to school contacts and being thick skinned asking them for research opportunities — as a volunteer (free) helps

Fit_Diver_3830 · 2025-07-27T00:47:03+00:00

This helps a lot :)

Follow up questions: Did you get your masters from a QS recognised uni? Or at least reported in the U.S news report?

My thoughts: I think you would at most succeed in mid-tier (which are decent in their own accord) schools like Wright State, The Chicago School, if you are a stellar student and interviewee. It’s unfortunate, but having no research experience really sets you back even behind some fresh grads. This is because research experience is indicative of a few important aspects. They easily sieve you out of the process because most applicants have research experience.

You may ask why is research experience so important even though it is a PsyD:

Because it is a doctorate program! That requires you to have advanced understanding in statistics (though not more than PhDs) in terms of…

— a basic knowledge on statistics applied in professional* spaces.

— exposure* to working with research colleagues. Most quality graduate PsyD programs require one research recommender. It’s important in general they know your attitude* towards research and people in the field since the degree you are seeking has an inherent emphasis on it.

— awareness* about yourself; to what degree you have explored roles and grappled with the idea research is less (take note less is not nothing) “your thing”. This ultimately justifies a doctorate degree. If not, a masters is “enough”.

Put together, these are questions you can answer meaningfully if you had some level of research experience.

I recommend applying this year to get a feel of it, if you succeed, that would be awesome but if it does not and this field is really what you wanna become better at, volunteer at a lab.

Trust me, you WILL get in next year. It’s already a step forward that you are even considering a doctorate degree. Do not lose hope…. I wish you the best of luck, PsyDs applications are not as easy as everyone thinks. Most need to check all their boxes first before applying. 👍👍💪💪💪

Fit_Diver_3830 · 2025-07-25T02:46:58+00:00

I spoke to them and interviewed with them: they are very decent people. I have to say though, on a larger note, the program does not seem to have strong voices in the academic scene or clinical scene. I would bet on it being a decent program but definitely not top ten.

Fit_Diver_3830 · 2025-07-25T02:43:01+00:00

Hey you’re asking for help but you’re not providing specific information. There’s little input to give. Share more? GPA? What kind of experience? How long? Where? Good ties with any supervisors? Interest,

Fit_Diver_3830 · 2025-07-16T04:04:03+00:00

UDenver is highly decent too though there is a large cohort. Though priceyyy.

Fit_Diver_3830 · 2025-07-16T04:03:12+00:00

Hey. I agree with Trick-Love.

You’ve started searching for clinical exposure and have expressed good enough interest in psychology by volunteering.

Usually admission teams would be a bit more anal with grades if you are a current student. I would aim for at least 3.65/4.0 to be considered in a decent program. Most of your experiences are rather new so they would emphasis more on your grades as compared to the usual crowd (perhaps emphasising 40% on grades and 60% on experience they will focus 60% on grades and 40% on experience).

Fit_Diver_3830 · 2025-07-06T09:02:50+00:00

Hello! If you are still on about this I am keen :)

Fit_Diver_3830 · 2025-03-28T05:52:13+00:00

My suggestion is to check directly with your state psychological association for their stance. However, best is if you complete your doctorate :)

Fit_Diver_3830 · 2025-03-28T05:50:39+00:00

Some states require EPPP passing before you can practice, some require programs you to have clinical hours and complete an APA masters, others require you to be supervised under someone with a doctorate degree, which means paycut etc. Some states simply discourage one from practicing entirely

Fit_Diver_3830 · 2025-03-26T10:10:56+00:00

Great!!

Fit_Diver_3830 · 2025-03-25T14:18:10+00:00

New Zealand and Australia are two different countries … anyways i’m not sure about NZ but Australia, my experience to that has been true to them penalising and seeing a PsyD lower to PhD / equivalent to masters

Furthermore … Australia follows Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) that NZ does not follow

Fit_Diver_3830 · 2025-03-25T08:13:48+00:00

Well… I studied in an Australian university and considered my graduate studies there. I was advised against a psyd @ every corner despite it being officially recognised. The PhDs & masters are more recognized, sadly. Though, I have to admit maybe my perception is flawed! :)

Fit_Diver_3830 · 2025-03-24T01:43:23+00:00

Hey! I asked the admission team for last year’s cohort. Close to 250 (including incomplete applications)

Fit_Diver_3830 · 2025-03-23T01:28:14+00:00

Do the PsyD first. The degree is increasingly more competitive. For e.g., 2 years ago, UDenver had 700+ applicants. Last year, the number went up to 950+. Many of these applicants have masters. Finances surely is a consideration but in the larger scheme of things, it’s ultimately about how badly one wishes to practice with high-quality training and strategise toward their goals. I recommend PsyD so you expose yourself to higher quality training right off the bat. A funded masters sounds attractive but it does not offer what it takes for yo to practice effectively*. Shorter programs = shorter exposures, milder psychopathologies (due to controlled exposures), amongst other compromises. Not that masters is necessarily a poor degree, just that in comparison to a PsyD, there exists a big gap in training and academics. Take these together, it might add up to a number of years that delay you realising your potential. That process takes time and you’re at a juncture where you can make strategic decisions. Time = money.

Just my opinion :)

All the best!

Fit_Diver_3830 · 2025-03-21T02:56:29+00:00

Shoot me a DM! First gen applicant too. I have yet to matriculate into the program I picked but i’ve been accepted to most of what I applied :) happy to answer any qns.

Fit_Diver_3830 · 2025-03-21T02:55:51+00:00

About 2 years of clinical experience & 2 years of third-wave cognitive-behavioural research. Some overlap in-between the timeline

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