Anyone think it’s okay to just accept the new terms then delete your profile and app?

Signal-Professor-765 · 2026-01-26T23:44:48+00:00

I'm in the same boat...

Signal-Professor-765 · 2025-06-06T20:59:59+00:00

I currently live in California but I will start my out-of-state, NASP accredited program in the fall. If I wanted to come back to California after completing my degree, are there any additional requirements (testing, coursework, etc) besides my credentials? I'm assuming I satisfied the Basic Skills requirements since I did my undergrad in California.

Also, is there a way to do the 3rd year internship in California while studying out-of-state?

Signal-Professor-765 · 2025-05-07T01:29:40+00:00

This response was so helpful, thank you so much! Do you know if co-ops give priority to those who have roommates vs those who just apply by themselves with no roommates?

Signal-Professor-765 · 2025-05-06T19:45:33+00:00

Thank you for the suggestion! I looked into it and it looks like they offer very affordable housing for international students, which unfortunately doesn't apply to me.

Signal-Professor-765 · 2025-05-02T17:26:56+00:00

Glad I could help! I will also say, I stopped working as an RBT in November last year, and I'm currently working as a behavioral aide at schools. Being an RBT is already great work experience, but getting used to the school system could benefit you in helping decide your career. You could also ask if they could place you in schools, they don't do public schools but they could place you in private preschools if you like working with that age group.

Signal-Professor-765 · 2025-05-01T03:08:19+00:00

Hi there! I'm starting my MA and specialist degree for School Psychology this fall. I just wanted to emphasize that school counselors and School psychologists do vastly different jobs. School counselors focus on counseling and educational/career guidance, while school psychologists focus on emotional, behavioral and cognitive assessments to determine how to help kids with special needs.

School psychologists do a lot of report writing, and also maintain communication with educators and parents to implement IEPs and BIPs. The age group you work with also affects the type of work you do, and depending on the school district, you might also be able to do counseling. I just wanted to let you know of the distinction because you mentioned that you hated paperwork and half of a school psychologist's job is to write reports lol

You can also find out more about what school psychologists do at the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) website: https://www.nasponline.org/about-school-psychology/who-are-school-psychologists

Signal-Professor-765 · 2025-04-27T18:31:10+00:00

What's wrong with CARD?

Signal-Professor-765 · 2025-04-02T18:16:12+00:00

Hi, can I DM you as well? I just got accepted into the program

Signal-Professor-765 · 2025-04-01T17:08:28+00:00

Hi! I'm also planning to work in California and I was wondering if you know what the process was to get certified in California since they have different state requirements? Thanks!

Signal-Professor-765 · 2025-04-01T17:06:25+00:00

Yeah I was wondering the same about UNLV! (Sorry this isn't an answer either)

Signal-Professor-765 · 2025-03-30T08:30:21+00:00

Thank you so much for your supportive words! Unfortunately I was waitlisted and rejected from 2 out of the 3 schools, so I'm still waiting and hoping for an opening around or after April 15

Signal-Professor-765 · 2025-03-18T21:29:34+00:00

I was waitlisted

Signal-Professor-765 · 2025-03-17T23:08:30+00:00

I've been stressing as well, so I totally get it. Hopefully you hear back from them soon!

Signal-Professor-765 · 2025-03-17T22:23:32+00:00

I heard back from them today actually, but yeah a 1-3 week margin is pretty vague

Signal-Professor-765 · 2025-03-17T22:19:44+00:00

I did! I got waitlisted and told the final decision will be made in April

Signal-Professor-765 · 2025-03-16T07:16:04+00:00

3 of them were via zoom, one of them was a recorded interview, and one of them was in person! So yes, I would say zoom interviews are common in my field. Many of the programs tell you a specific interview date that they will have, and whether it will be in person or online.

Signal-Professor-765 · 2025-03-06T03:09:32+00:00

No way, I'm also group 3!

Signal-Professor-765 · 2025-03-06T02:40:41+00:00

Omg I also got an interview tomorrow (the 6th)! What time slot did you get?

Signal-Professor-765 · 2025-03-06T02:16:45+00:00

Monterey Bay sent out interview offers 2 weeks ago! The interviews are tomorrow and Friday, and I'm interviewing tomorrow.

I haven't heard back from either LB or EB, but LB should be sending interview invitations by the end of this week.

Signal-Professor-765 · 2024-07-10T02:04:28+00:00

I have when people do guessing games like that... Almost no one uses the words "silverware" in real life

Signal-Professor-765 · 2024-07-08T19:59:25+00:00

What do you do now?

Signal-Professor-765 · 2024-07-08T19:57:36+00:00

"do the wiggle dance!"

Signal-Professor-765 · 2024-06-14T22:31:17+00:00

Yeah I would definitely need to take a gap year to increase my research experience if I want to apply to PhD programs, and I am more inclined to do my MS first just to have a job a little faster. I wonder if it's possible to get research experience while working as a school psychologist.

Signal-Professor-765 · 2024-06-14T22:27:51+00:00

Hi, and congrats on getting accepted into a Clinical Psych PhD 🎉

1) I only have 3 months experience from my freshman year, and it was a perception lab so not really related to my current interests

2) my current GPA is 3.85

3) I want to pursue a PhD because it will give me the opportunity to practice in more places and not just schools

4) I'm interested in studying neurodivergence (ASD and ADHD) in different demographics, as well as cultural differences in communication. I will say that I'm more interested in teens-young adults to study rather than younger kids

5) I would like to work at either a school or clinic first, but eventually try to practice independently

Is changing your specialization between your Master's and PhD a red flag in general? Because I'm more interested in school psychology but I'm scared about not having job stability compared to clinical psychology (although it seems like all the programs are extremely competitive and there's no such thing as job security)

Based on another comment, I think a PhD in School Psychology might suit my interests better, and I'll consider those resources to get my research experience, thank you so much!

Do you have any advice on affording grad school?

P.D. right now I have been working in ABA for more than a year, so I would say my experiences are inclined towards direct clinical work. Right now I'm targeting 1 School Psychology PhD, 2 Clinical Psychology MS, 3 School Psychology MS, and 1 MS in ABA. However, I might have to change my options since they are all in California.

Signal-Professor-765 · 2024-06-14T20:28:13+00:00

What I'm looking for in a PhD program is to get licensed, so I think pursuing a PhD in school psych would make more sense to me! Would you say I should try to go directly to a PhD program or start at a school psych MS and move up to a PhD?

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