Hi! I recently bought a new mac for my psyd program starting in the fall but now i’m seeing people say an ipad with an apple pencil is good. Is a laptop okay for note taking or do I really need the ipad?
Hello, I am hoping some current PsyD students can chime in here. I graduated undergrad last May and I recently got accepted to my top choice PsyD program and I’m super excited! A major part of me does worry that it will be a very hard adjustment. My program is 1st semester 6 classes and then 2nd semester classes and practicum. For current or graduated PsyD student, how was it getting adjusted to your program? Was it an insane coursework load compared to undergraduate? Did you drive yourself crazy with the readings? Open to any advice you all may have!
Hi yall. I found out I was pregnant during interview cycles. I accepted an offer from a program and now reality is starting to hit me fast.
The program will not allow me to defer and doesn’t seem too supportive (i.e very minimal effort / dry with helping to establish an academic plan / accommodations for maternity leave). Starting this program means I plus hubby and our first child will be relocating to a different area, minimal family support and significant impact financially. But hey a dream is a dream right ?!
Any current or prior students have any insight? I intend to complete coursework while I’m on maternity leave . I hate to miss orientation. Will my physical absence during the first 2 months of the program (while I’m giving birth / on maternity leave) significantly impact / set me back academically? Any success stories in relation to a new baby or even with working during the first few semesters of a PsyD program?
Hi everyone, I’d really appreciate some advice because I feel stuck.
I’ve called a few programs multiple times but still can’t get clear answers. They told me decisions could come as late as August because of rolling admissions, which makes everything very uncertain.
I’m still waiting on Midwestern, PCOM, and the Wright Institute.
The problem is I don’t feel good about the options I already have:
Palo Alto is way too expensive
Alliant San Diego doesn’t really excite me
Northstate is my last choice
I live in San Diego, so I feel tied here, but at the same time I have no idea where I’ll end up.
Would you wait and hope for something better, or just commit to one of these?
Any advice or experiences would really help. Thanks
I'm looking to apply to a Psy.D program in clinical psychology; however, I have a low undergraduate GPA... 2.8. I worked in psychology-related jobs, like a mental health position as an intake coordinator. I applied for a Master's program in psychology, and I have a GPA of 3.8. Currently, I have been working as a clinical research coordinator for 4.5 years, and I want to get my Psy.D degree. I know the program is highly competitive, but it doesn't hurt to try.
Does anyone know of a Psy.D program, in any state, that remotely accepts these gpa's ? You imput would give me some little hope
Good morning to everyone! Just wanted to come on here and tell you thay if you’re waitlisted, you’re not rejected! I applied to one Psy.D. program and I just got a call that I have been offered a spot in it after being waitlisted! Don’t lose hope!
I am a current undergrad finishing my second year and have been going back and forth between pursuing a PsyD and an MD specializing in Psychiatry.
My main concern is the long training time (5–7+ years) and the financial trade-off, especially since both paths require significant time and energy investment. I love psychology, love listening and talking to others, enjoy learning, and really like putting together “puzzle pieces” to understand and help people.
I understand that both require a huge sacrifice of time and energy, and I want to take into account what will be most fulfilling for me in the long run and will provide me with the best training to make a real difference for others.
I am most interested in working with adolescents and doing meaningful mental health work, but I also value having a sustainable lifestyle, time for hobbies, and avoiding burnout. I previously experienced a panic attack after several days of high-intensity volunteering that had little guidance, which made me reflect on my limits in very demanding environments.
I also have generalized anxiety and am trying to realistically assess what level of training stress I can sustain long-term.
I guess I’m trying to figure out:
I would really appreciate perspectives from people in the field about day-to-day life, training stress, and long-term satisfaction!
Hi everyone! I got into one of my top PsyD programs, and I’ll be starting this September, which I’m really excited about.
I also graduated from my undergrad one semester early, so now I suddenly have a lot of free time, and I’m starting to get bored. I feel like I’ve rested enough these past few months and want to use this time in a productive way.
The annoying part is that it’s been difficult finding a job since I’m an international student, and I’m also planning to go back home in late June, so it feels like an awkward in-between period right now.
For those already in PsyD / clinical psych programs:
Would really appreciate any advice. Thanks!
PsyD holders! Would u say its worth it to continue into getting a doctorate at this level or would u have stayed at a masters level ( with a degree in counseling) ? From my research i know at the end of the day one would still be an LPC (just different licensure exams) and the pay doesn’t seem that significantly different. Also please expand on conducting assessments at your level vs a masters. Please Psy.D holders, share your experience, thoughts, and any significances. Im finding it hard to decide between the two.
Hi everyone,
I know I already posted about this, but I haven’t gotten any replies so I wanted to try again. Has anyone here been admitted to the Midwestern Glendale PsyD program this cycle?
I’m starting to wonder if people just haven’t heard back yet or if there hasn’t been much movement. I’ve seen a few scattered comments from others saying they’re still waiting or on the waitlist, so I’m not sure what’s going on.
If you’ve been accepted, waitlisted, or even rejected, I’d really appreciate hearing your timeline.
Just got off waitlist for Chaminade Psyd, put down deposit for USF MFT and have until August to tell Pepperdine.
Feeling conflicted because of iffy Chaminade reputation, great Pepperdine reputation but only got into evening format, and USF seems just good. I want a PsyD but am on waitlist at NSU and only got into Chaminade. (Turned down Albizu/Alliant because bad reputation)
Thoughts?
Starting a PsyD program in the fall and I've done my best to keep my book costs low (rentals, used, library, etc ). Just curious if there is a need to have the books long term for every class or just specific ones related to anything in particular?
TIA
Wondering if anyone else has experienced this, I’d love to know that I’m not alone.
Some Context (TLDR version at the bottom):
I defended my dissertation last spring, finished internship last summer, and graduated this past fall. I’m currently on postdoc and taking the EPPP next week. I had a particularly rough internship year (it was really competitive, the people there were horrible, and I was discriminated against on the basis of my disabilities). Postdoc has been a lot better in terms of people/work culture, but the workload is insane, and I’m struggling with the big jump in responsibilities/independence that comes with being at the postdoc level.
I’m so tired, so spent, and so burnt out. I’m exhausted from the doc program, but I still somehow have to find the energy/motivation to finish postdoc, take the EPPP, take the state jurisprudence exam, get licensed, and find a job after postdoc. It feels never-ending. I’m having a hard time seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.
And I’m so burnt out that I have zero interest in my work anymore. My passion for it is gone. It makes me sad and discouraged that I spent so much time and energy, sacrificed so much (6 years of my life, my financial stability, my physical and mental health) for a career I don’t even feel excited about anymore. To make it this far only to feel this way is awful.
Granted, I’m realizing that the sub-specialty I went into just isn’t for me, so I’m hoping I can get my spark back after postdoc when I’m able to get a job in an area I’m more passionate about and that’s a better fit for me.
But I’m struggling so much. I’m not excited for work anymore and I’m struggling to even get out of bed in the morning. It’s like the sense of purpose, the why I even pursued this career in the first place, is gone, and it all feels meaningless. I’m working on it with my therapist.
Any other post-grads/early-career folks felt this way? What did you do to support yourself? Does it get better?
TLDR: Struggling with burnout, depression, and a sense of purposelessness after graduation and looking for support/advice
Anyone who graduated from a mpcac accredited school as opposed to a cacrep have any issues with licensure and accepting insurance in practice? I am looking at a school whose masters in counseling is mpcac accredited that is sort of a pipeline into their psyd program and wondering if it it worth it is worth going through the program if i stop at a masters.
What are some essentials that you all wish you had in your first year? I’m talking organization tools, a computer monitor, flash drive, etc. :)
Hi! I committed to Pacific University’s PsyD program - Adult Track. I’d love to connect with incoming and current students! Is there some kind of Facebook group or group chat I could join?
I officially committed to Springfield College PsyD!
If anyone else is going for fall 2026 or know someone that is let’s connect! I know there will be student events and connections down the line but might as well start early! Also if anyone is out there that is already in the program please tell me about your experience! Sooo excited!!
Hi! Ive been accepted into wright states PsyD program in the fall. I wanted to see if anyone has experience or if there’s anyone currently in the program that could give some insight? How is the course load, practicum, and how rigorous is it? I am currently working part time while in my masters, do many students in the program work as well on top of everything else? Thank you to anyone that is able to share their thoughts!
Hi everyone,
I am having a bit of a dilemma. I accepted a PsyD admissions offer from National Louis University a few weeks ago. However, I recently did an interview for Mercer, and they offered me an admission offer on Tuesday. I am getting a 25% merit scholarship from NLU, and they are allowing me to transfer a lot of my master's courses. Mercer said they will only transfer 9 credits from my master's degree, but they have a higher internship match rate and seem more reputable. Is it worth switching over to Mercer?