28 Mar 2022

Catholic University Of America

Clinical Psychology, PhD (F22)

Rejected via E-mail on 28 Mar 2022

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I applied already having a masters degree in Clinical Psychology, publications, and 10 years of experience in clinical research and clinical work. No interview offered. "I am writing to offer you enrollment in the M.A. program in Psychological Science at the Catholic University of America (CUA). I am sorry that your application to our clinical psychology Ph.D. program was not successful. However, we were very impressed by your experiences and qualifications, and we would be thrilled to have you join our Psychological Science M.A. program. In fact, as the Director the M.A. program, I am emailing to inform you that I have reviewed your application and I am prepared to admit you to the M.A. in Psychological Science program. Information about the program can be found on our website As stated on the website, the Psychological Science M.A. program is an ideal way to gain additional research experience, take doctoral-level classes, and possibly get clinical experience, all with our nationally-renowned CUA faculty and with institutions in the Washington, DC area. You would have the opportunity to work in the research lab of the faculty member with whom you expressed interest when you applied to our Ph.D. program. Upon completing your degree, you should be a much stronger applicant for a Ph.D. program in psychology. Graduates from our M.A. program in Psychological Science who applied to doctoral programs have been very successful. In fact, two years ago, we had a match rate of 100%, including all of our M.A. students who applied to clinical psychology Ph.D. programs! ***If you are interested in applying to our M.A. program, please reply to this e-mail and indicate that you would like your application for our clinical program to be transferred to the M.A. Psychological Science program. There is no additional charge and no additional materials required.*** I would be happy to speak with you further about our program"

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