Expected rejection because no interview but they said their acceptance rate this cycle was 2%... which is kind of crazy. Didn't think getting into these programs would be harder than medical school...

If you're GPA is a tad lower and isn't a perfect 4.0 don't worry too much. As long as you have like 3-5 research experiences that match with the faculty you're interested in or show a narrative that supports a growing passion in that topic I think you can do well during application season, especially if you're applying to PSYD programs, I got accepted to quite a few so I'll just add this comment under my postings from this season, because I remember being very scared about my undergrad GPA when applying.

If you're GPA is a tad lower and isn't a perfect 4.0 don't worry too much. As long as you have like 3-5 research experiences that match with the faculty your interested in or show a narrative that supports a growing passion in that topic I think you can do well during application season, especially if you're applying to PSYD programs.

Offered MA in Education and MA in psychology instead, $10k total aid

Rejected after interview

Application forwarded by admissions to graduate program February 28, email received inviting me to interview March 28, interview to occur in person April 24.

emailed to check my decision

Email to check portal

I got an email to check the portal. The decision letter said it was really hard to decide. They said they keep the information if I reapply next year and seemed to allude to strengthening my application. I barely have research experience, so that is probably where I will be focusing my energy.

PhD Affective/Social/Cognitive Psychology. I have 4+ years of research experience and this was my dream program so I made such the research match was spot-on. However, I didn't apply with funding + I'm low SES... I plan to reach out for feedback about whether the impact of the funding cuts affected the consideration of my application in any way or not. I will edit with an update on their feedback, should they provide it. PIs TS & KM