18 Jan 2022

Northwestern University

Clinical Psychology, PhD (F22)

Interview via Other on 18 Jan 2022

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To the northwestern international poster who commented about being an affirmative action acceptance with a 2.0 GPA... I've been working in research for over 5 years, with over 15 publications, 3 first authors, etc. Work as an RA first. write papers and posters. learn about research... if you enjoy it because clinical is not about becoming a clinician, but a scientist. We are all trying so hard to produce significant publications. i graduated in 2016 after going back to school for a different degree. worked in multiple labs. i have a disability/am a minority applicant but not the right minority, i guess. I graduated with a 4.0 gpa. i have multiple interviews last year and didn't get in. It's very frustrating to hear that ppl are applying to clinical phd programs with little to no research experience and getting in bc they fit the demographic schools are looking for at this time. Do the work, first. Then apply.

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