09 Feb 2022

Stanford University

Clinical Psychology, PhD (F22)

Wait listed via E-mail on 09 Feb 2022

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IGNORE SCHOOL NAME AND STATUS, UNRELATED TO THIS POST. I really could use some insight... It seems like my only options right now are waitlists... I am on three schools' "short" waitlists. One PI I applied to work with told me that they invited 4 people to interview for their lab and that was the limit due to COVID. She said she has a short waitlist with SIX other people on it! I am not sure how many students she would be looking to take but I would assume just one. I am thinking based on the school it is likely that others will reject an offer to it but in that case, how likely is it that I would get an interview even considering four people were invited to the official interview date to begin with? I have kept in contact with this PI before apps were due and after apps were due. She knows I have a very strong interest in the school and with her work and has said I would be a great fit for her lab (I am a little shocked I did not get invited to the official interview day as I have a good standing GPA, almost 3 years of research experience, and multiple years of clinical experience with growing leadership and responsibility roles throughout these positions). What are people's experiences with waitlists in general? Any insight is appreciated, this process is driving me crazy! (This also is my second year applying to PhD programs. I came really close last year despite still being in my senior year of college. Now I am in my "year off" and have gained a lot more research experience.)

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