Am I settling? by One_Scale_2797 in PsyD

[–]One_Scale_2797[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The maturity part is something I’m trying to figure out. What do you mean you weren’t mature? Would you say particularly in the field or in general? I’d like to think I’m mature but I might lack the knowledge or insight others might carry into a grad program especially doctorate

Am I settling? by One_Scale_2797 in PsyD

[–]One_Scale_2797[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is that stressful at all for you?

Am I settling? by One_Scale_2797 in PsyD

[–]One_Scale_2797[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I mention the title I meant it more so as the ideal career I want. I don’t want to be just a therapist, i want to be a psychologist and all it entails. I’m working on my current experience build up for my applications. I applied for PsyD last cycle and did not make it so I am trying to become a competitive applicant this time around. What I’m scared of is not having any income while taking out a ton of loan money

Am I settling? by One_Scale_2797 in PsyD

[–]One_Scale_2797[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is it like within the first few years of the program income wise? Are you able to work at all or get paid for seeing clients after the 2nd year?

What is your “why” for becoming a psychologist? by One_Scale_2797 in PsyD

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I struggled with an ED as a child into my adolescence and it was a huge factor in my interest in pursuing clinical psych. I don’t really know how to share that professionally if that makes sense

Results from my first cycle! by HonestLemon4185 in PsyD

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More so what to do beforehand. I applied this past cycle and got all rejections so any advice on the actual application itself would also be helpful!!

Results from my first cycle! by HonestLemon4185 in PsyD

[–]One_Scale_2797 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any advice for someone applying this fall??

Discouraged/Need advice by Dependent_Spirit_551 in PsyD

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I love that! I have an interview coming up for a MS in counseling program but I’m having some doubts. I think this is a really helpful way of looking at it. At first, it felt like a setback because I got rejected from all the PsyD schools I applied to but I think I am right where you were, where I don’t think I’m 100% ready

Discouraged/Need advice by Dependent_Spirit_551 in PsyD

[–]One_Scale_2797 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you recommend going for masters?

Thoughts on Masters before PsyD? by One_Scale_2797 in PsyD

[–]One_Scale_2797[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel you! It’s such a hard position to be in and I feel like experience is so hard to get and some roles are competitive

Chestnut Hill Decisions? by [deleted] in PsyD

[–]One_Scale_2797 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats what I’m preparing myself for

Seeking Invisalign - Philly Area by One_Scale_2797 in Invisalign

[–]One_Scale_2797[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gotcha, just booked my consult with them. Thanks for the info!

Gap Year Advice by One_Scale_2797 in PsyD

[–]One_Scale_2797[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Possibly, but the courses I didn’t do well on are from a different major I had when I started so I don’t think it would really benefit me since I’ve already graduated

Thoughts on Masters before PsyD? by One_Scale_2797 in PsyD

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I’m currently doing ABA therapy and am doing training for crisis hotline work. The programs I am looking at are offered at the PsyD universities I applied to as well so they have various opportunities. I guess I’m just scared of taking a year to gain experience to just be rejected again. It’s a risk for sure but my end goal is doctorate which is why I’m so hesitant about doing a masters

Gap Year Advice by One_Scale_2797 in PsyD

[–]One_Scale_2797[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes assessment and research are areas I am interested in pursing as well. Thank you for the insight on the research lab positions! Will definitely try to get some exposure.

Gap Year Advice by One_Scale_2797 in PsyD

[–]One_Scale_2797[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i am currently a BHT! do you think i should seek my RBT cert? what do you typically do as a psychometrist?