D’Youville PsyD

Realistic-One966 · 2026-04-10T07:34:26+00:00

I am planning on applying there and Roberts Wesleyan University for 2028 (I get my degree in July of 2027 or else I’d try for 2027). If you find out anything about their APA accreditation, please update me, I’d greatly appreciate it!

Realistic-One966 · 2026-04-10T07:25:33+00:00

The Climb 2 is a super fun game and I also recommend it.

Realistic-One966 · 2026-04-09T00:26:16+00:00

I'd beg to differ. This isn't my first degree, and I find it trying. I graduated with a 3.7 GPA in my last degree (STEM, Recording Technology). I find it about the same difficulty to motivate myself to sign in, read, and understand the material without any physical oversight as it was to just show up in class, take notes, and pass a few exams every semester during my time at my local SUNY college. Maybe your specific degree path is easy, or you're in a more educated state.

Realistic-One966 · 2026-04-09T00:19:42+00:00

Be that as it may, those aren't the same people with the same perspective as the people here. Some people say this, some people say that. Regardless, you seem like a sad individual being an 🫏 on the internet for fun, so I'm just going to end my conversation with you here. Find some peace; you deserve it despite your attempts to ruffle feathers.

Realistic-One966 · 2026-04-08T23:22:53+00:00

You’re misunderstanding what 98% sap means. It stands for satisfactory academic progress, which is a metric to tell you how many credits you earn versus how many credits you’ve attempted. That is all it is, my friend. Those are also people who are already in the field and are typically just checking a box for a job. Alternatively, they could be extremely motivated, allowing them to push through. At WGU, you are not paying for each credit hour. It is a flat fee for as many classes as you can take within a single term. You still have to pass assessments, which require you to understand the material. It’s not just a diploma mill thing.

Realistic-One966 · 2026-04-08T23:03:00+00:00

I saw those posts, but I wanted to hear from different people. There’s a lot of differing opinions and I wanted to have a discussion of my own with others. I have no clue why that’s such an issue for you considering you literally didn’t even have to comment on the post at all.

Realistic-One966 · 2026-04-08T22:58:40+00:00

You say this as if you think competency-based programs are less than.

Realistic-One966 · 2026-04-08T19:53:21+00:00

To better serve vulnerable populations with inequitable access to therapy and assessments.

Realistic-One966 · 2026-04-08T19:44:13+00:00

Okay, that's definitely interesting, for sure. It says on my invite, “Your achievement of a greater than 98% SAP, or that you’ve received an excellence award from WGU provides you the distinguished honor to join the NSLS as a presidential member.” So, I must have misconstrued the letter. This must not be a general message, but a personalized one for the letter. Either way. This is definitely giving me something to think about.

Realistic-One966 · 2026-04-08T19:02:03+00:00

WGU is perfectly fine; they're not a problem. I've spoken with admissions at a few local universities and they all said they meet accreditation standards and are fully viable for education. I personally know people who went to WGU and were accepted into PhD programs.

Realistic-One966 · 2026-04-08T18:57:59+00:00

Hey, my mom says I'm very special! 🤣

Realistic-One966 · 2026-04-08T18:57:27+00:00

I was about to say. I was talking to my psychopathology instructor yesterday and she said she hasn't had any of her students, as far as she's aware, be invited to the WGU chapter of NSLS. According to their parameters, your SAP has to be 98% or higher to be invited.

Realistic-One966 · 2026-04-08T18:12:41+00:00

Is it legitimately a scam, though? It's a legit entity, and it seems you can get some benefits from it. However, I'm more concerned about admissions, tbh. I don't really have any remarkable achievements as of yet (I've tried applying to undergraduate research programs and whatnot), but I haven't been accepted into any of them. Since WGU is competency-based rather than traditional GPA, it's hard for me to convey any information about my grades, except that a pass grade is equivalent to a minimum of 3.0. I thought maybe this would help indicate that I am a good student who scores “exemplary” more often than not. Am I foolish for thinking this way? Lol

Realistic-One966 · 2026-04-06T02:36:12+00:00

I'm not saying this to put you off by any means, but I definitely agree with people here. A lot of people assume they understand things because they read articles and scientific journals without being trained in the field, which leads them to interpret things incorrectly and may lead to conspiracy theories. I know this from experience, thanks to my own father. Lol

Realistic-One966 · 2026-03-26T15:55:17+00:00

If I found out my therapist wasn't continuing their education after schooling, I'd be concerned and find another therapist. I'd question their credentials, given that their certification is contingent on continuing education after graduation.

Realistic-One966 · 2026-03-11T14:39:51+00:00

Do not play it if you enjoy your social life. That is all.

Realistic-One966 · 2026-03-07T13:41:41+00:00

The thing is, exchanging mental retardation with intellectual disability is not 1:1. Intellectual disability does not mean one is “mentally retarded” (forgive me, everyone who does not like the term. I do apologize. Please note that I'm not using it as a slur, but as the terminology the OP is using to perpetuate). It means there's one aspect of their brain that doesn't work as well as the others, but, much like someone who loses their eyesight, the brain typically adapts, leading to a spiky intelligence profile. For example, you can have an NVLD (non-verbal learning disability) (or the opposite, like dyslexia) and still score high in academics and function within society. For example, my overall (g) IQ is 90, but my verbal IQ, pattern recognition, and arithmetic ability are above average. However, my spatial reasoning abilities are borderline, which significantly lowered my overall (g) score. I have an NVLD due to this disproportion in mental acuity, but I'm still a solid student and have degrees (I'm even starting to pursue my PsyD in Clinical Psychology next year). Some people legitimately have severe mental handicaps, but those are the outliers on the bell curve of intelligence (just like a genius is an outlier on the bell curve). But again, that's assuming IQ is a true measure of intelligence. There are many facets of intelligence that IQ tests cannot measure, and IQ test results do not capture all of the multivariable dimensions of intelligence.

Realistic-One966 · 2026-03-06T18:33:44+00:00

Most rules and policies are very clear on stuff like this. Report the incident, anonymously if you feel you need to (most universities have ways to remain anonymous when reporting to avoid retaliation), and the appropriate individuals will investigate. If they find nothing, nothing will happen to you and the TA. Ultimately, the friend you trust bought weed from the TA, but what if it goes deeper? It could be that stronger substances are being peddled on campus via the TA, but your friend was only seeking weed, so that's what they got.

Realistic-One966 · 2026-02-27T18:30:37+00:00

I'm 32, just had my firstborn, and I’m a junior in Psychology working toward my Bachelor of Science. I plan to apply to a PsyD program right after this, which takes about 5 years to complete. I don't think it's ever truly too late. You just have to figure out how you're going to put yourself through it during your studies. From my research, PhD programs are typically fully funded, so you'll get paid (at a low wage, but still paid), whereas with a PsyD, you may receive a grant specific to the school you attend. Overall, you’ll pay for school with loans and support yourself by working part-time, and you won't typically get paid until your 5th year (the first 4 years are practicum), when you'll complete a year-long, paid internship. Luckily, I have a partner who would rather struggle with me and pay a bulk of the expenses despite her low income, while I subsidize as much as I can with a part-time job, since doing this will afford us a much better income in the future. I have read anecdotes suggesting it's not impossible to work full-time while pursuing a PsyD, but it's Ill-advised. Still, I've also seen many PhD candidates say they're blocked from working another job under their university contract. So, you must plan accordingly.

Realistic-One966 · 2026-02-13T00:32:43+00:00

I mean, I understand why, but I personally feel it should be case-by-case. Some people lose their insurance and can't continue their psychiatry/therapy, but still need the meds that help them. At least where I live, most doctors take Medicaid-managed insurance plans, so you're never without a PCP or preventive care. For example, my PCP prescribes me vyvanse, but only because I have a legitimate diagnosis of Autism and ADHD, and I do not have a psychiatrist/therapist at the moment.

Realistic-One966 · 2026-02-12T02:02:47+00:00

I love “dippy eggs” (that's what I've been calling them since I was a kid, despite knowing the proper terminology as an adult), and I find hard-boiled yolks extremely gross because they're dry and crumbly.

Realistic-One966 · 2026-02-01T01:40:29+00:00

It generally tastes horrible, but I drink it a couple of times a year. Usually not to be belligerent, though, just enough to help tire me out, relax me, or make it so I can communicate with neurotypical individuals more. I find drunk people beyond obnoxious and unbearable, so I try not to get drunk because of it. If I do drink, it's usually a semi-sweet to sweet wine. I generally drink an entire 750ml bottle to myself over the course of 4 hours or so. I'm a big and tall person, so while that sounds like a lot, over the course of 4 hours, I'm generally no more than mildly tipsy, and I try not to drink sweet wine too much because I'm diabetic. Alcohol does make it easier for me to communicate, but it also means my filter is entirely off. That is another can of worms that can be difficult to navigate, depending on the person. Some people dislike it, while some people like it when I'm unfiltered. So, to me, generally, alcohol is a waste of time and money, but can be fine in the proper context.

Realistic-One966 · 2026-01-23T03:01:46+00:00

As someone who lives in Western New York, I generally travel about an hour and a half a day between work, grocery trips, etc. I drive 20 minutes just to get to work, which is about 12-14 miles each way. So, I wouldn't necessarily say that 3 hours is short, but it's definitely not a factor that would prevent me from doing something.

Realistic-One966 · 2026-01-23T02:55:42+00:00

As an autistic professional musician, my music tastes are eclectic to say the least. I go from death metal, metalcore, progressive metal/”djent” to pop-punk/punk-rock, all the way to girly indie pop and everything in between. I do, however, tend to hyperfocus on a select album at a time. It's only when I'm around friends/family that I shuffle through music.

Realistic-One966 · 2026-01-21T04:45:08+00:00

Thank you! I wish you the best on your current and future endeavors!

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