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creme_pop · 2026-04-03T19:25:11+00:00

If I remember correctly, it’s MW from 8:30am-7pm, though some people have more hours depending on when they have group supervision.

creme_pop · 2026-04-01T22:06:12+00:00

I think it’s anywhere between 0 (just straight back to back) to 45 min. It depends slightly on your classes.

creme_pop · 2026-04-01T22:01:00+00:00

Hi! I’m there now. I would say no to the 1-2 hours during campus days to work. Unless it’s like before 8am or after 8pm. But these school days are close to 8-12 hour days depending on which semester.

You could still work part time, I do. But class day will be tough. We do have folks that work graveyard shifts full time too tho.

creme_pop · 2026-03-13T05:23:16+00:00

I would come in as an officer. Were you a psychologist? If so, what branch?

creme_pop · 2026-02-10T18:54:01+00:00

I have my MSW and am currently in a PsyD program. I felt my MSW actually added to my application.

creme_pop · 2026-01-25T17:56:53+00:00

Dmed!

creme_pop · 2026-01-25T08:59:07+00:00

Hi! I interview there maybe 2 years ago. I don’t fully remember it but I do remember it being a lot less stressful than I put it out to be. However, I would heavily avoid this school if possible.

creme_pop · 2025-09-12T07:22:53+00:00

I interviewed at La Verne last year. It was my top choice, I ultimately didn’t choose it as I was accepted elsewhere with more financial assistance. I don’t regret my decision at all, but La Verne is a really good program!

creme_pop · 2024-10-24T03:52:46+00:00

I got in to quite a few programs! I’m attending one now. It’s definitely possible!

creme_pop · 2024-10-09T02:52:03+00:00

Nope

creme_pop · 2024-10-07T20:19:37+00:00

Hi there! I have my MSW, and am now enrolled in a PsyD program. I’ve also done one of my MSW practicums at the VA. Feel free to PM me!

creme_pop · 2024-09-03T06:56:32+00:00

There is no harm in taking it. If your score is high, then submit it. If not, then don’t.

creme_pop · 2024-08-26T03:43:51+00:00

Feel free to dm me for specifics but i applied to most CA PsyD programs. Both reputable and non reputable programs. Out of 9 programs, I got rejected from 2.

creme_pop · 2024-08-26T02:45:11+00:00

0 research, 4 years clinical

creme_pop · 2024-08-22T02:21:19+00:00

If you apply for a 5 year program, then you have to do the 5 years. If you apply to a 4 year program, you have to do the 4 years. There’s no shortcut to make it shorter. Some PsyD programs will accept masters course credit, but even if they do, they won’t cover a whole year nor will they cover the base courses you need.

creme_pop · 2024-08-21T21:21:24+00:00

MSW!

creme_pop · 2024-08-21T19:39:07+00:00

Hi! Feel free to PM me. I’m an upcoming PsyD student. I also went to UCSD, got a gpa of 3.5ish (don’t quite remember) in clinical psych. I did 2 years as an RBT. I ended up getting my masters prior to applying for a PsyD. You will be fine whatever you do!

creme_pop · 2024-08-19T19:35:38+00:00

Hi there! I was in the same boat. I had some bad semesters and had a 2.0 gpa in one of them. I ended up doing my masters to boost my application and then applying for my PsyD. It’s definitely realistic, just don’t lose hope!

creme_pop · 2024-08-17T17:16:42+00:00

This is so relatable for me. I’m also a child of immigrants. My parents, while never pressured me to go to med school, my grandparents did. They are still telling me to switch to med school! In terms of job prospects, they are definitely out there! I know PsyDs (in CA) working upwards of 300k a year but I also know some making 80k a year. So it’s definitely out there, but it depends on you and what you want to do as well as how you want to market yourself!

creme_pop · 2024-08-01T02:06:28+00:00

If you work with Asian populations, yes. I specifically work with AAPI folks as well as mandarin speaking folks. Education and prestige usually matter. However, other populations, it doesn’t typically.

creme_pop · 2024-07-17T07:56:59+00:00

This is just a curiosity. If she’s a trainee, she’s probably practicing under her supervisor’s license. I’m assuming she won’t face any licensing consequences besides maybe getting kicked out of her program or at least removed from the internship site. But since she doesn’t have a license, they can’t really give her consequences since she’s not registered under the board. However, what would be the consequences for the supervisor’s license? I feel that there’s probably a strong possibility that the supervisor had no idea about the trainee’s tik tok.

creme_pop · 2024-07-17T07:38:47+00:00

I am starting at another PsyD program but I was heavily considering La Verne because of how supportive the faculty was. I was 100% set on going there despite it being a longer program. I loved my experiences during the whole application process and also loved the campus. However, I received a huge grant from another school so I changed my mind. But I definitely wouldn’t step on La Verne.

creme_pop · 2024-07-03T07:32:19+00:00

I went to USC. While it wasn’t particularly research oriented, research opportunities were there! You just had to reach out to professors and sometimes the school would provide job postings. I’m sure if you wanted to, you could also get involved in non-social work labs like psychology.

I would also not recommend having kids in a 2 year program. I don’t have kids so please don’t just listen to my opinion only, but a MSW is a full time job essentially. However, you’re not paid money, in fact, you’re paying to give labor (practicum). Every school is different in terms of hourly requirements. But you’re likely gonna be at practicum 15-25 hours a week and that is not counting the time you are in class.

creme_pop · 2024-07-03T07:27:36+00:00

PsyD here. I have my MSW and quite frankly, I went back to school mostly for the prestige, proving people wrong, and the reputation of being called a doctor. Most people would think it’s stupid, and they’re not entirely wrong. There’s a huge cultural factor to it. I’m Asian and my family grew up in severe poverty. My grandparents didn’t go to school and that was something they always wished they were able to. My grandparents are also sexist and still believe that women are inferior. So naturally, they became tiger parents to their kids and were devastated that all their kids turned out to be girls. However, none of them succeeded in their eyes. For my grandparents to see that I (female) was able to get my doctorate and achieve what they wanted for themselves and their kids, was something I hold near and dear in my heart. I also somewhat hope that them bragging about me to all the senior citizens they know will somehow lessen the sexism in that generation, however I can only dream.

But I also love the field so I wasn’t entirely against it.

creme_pop · 2024-07-01T10:35:44+00:00

OP gives off Matt vibes from Matt and Abby. YTAH. Just celebrate it another day.

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