ACCEPTED into Master of Clinical Psychology on 2nd attempt!

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@roronoazoe Жыл бұрын

im so glad it worked out for you :) great self reflection and now we'll be doing the MCP at the same time!

@RoshanRoshan-wf4yt 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for wonderful tips. Keep up the good work

@charliek1988 Жыл бұрын

I love that you didn't cut out those mega sneezes at 5:00 lol. Well done on trying again and succeeding!

@ishaangarg2570 Жыл бұрын

ahahahahahhahh couldn't stop laughing

@psychologywithbrooke Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣 im very glad they provided extra entertainment haha thanks for watching!

@nithintharakan6902 Жыл бұрын

Hey Brooke, I’m so glad you were able to get in!! I was wondering during the gap months where you were working, was it voluntary work or paid work, wondering if it makes that much of a difference. Thanks :)

@psychologywithbrooke Жыл бұрын

Hi! I did two years of a volunteering (one day a week across the school year), and then did paid work four days a week for around 5 months. If you can become a support worker or do crisis work on the phone definitely suss those out! (I had heard NDIS work is favourable). But when it comes to unpaid vs paid it's tough because every university is looking for different things, and even the universities can change yearly with what they want. I think just focus on getting relevant experience, because whether it's paid or not, your growth and ability to reflect on your experience in the process is what it should come down to :)

@mystifier9878 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Some very useful information. I hope you’re okay with the suggestion however, that a monologue like this needs to ‘breathe’. Adding a pause here and there will give your audience a bit of time to process what you’ve just said and make your talk more enjoyable 😊

@psychologywithbrooke 9 ай бұрын

Hey! Glad you found it useful. A transcript and video speed controls are available to assist those who made need it slowed down. All the best :)

@tenjisaga Жыл бұрын

Oh wow, I've gone from your amazing "didn't get into clinical" video from last year to this one - well done! I realised as honours kicked off this year that I wanted to spend next year away from the books and work as a provisional psych for a bit; I've worked my ass off for 3.5 years and it just doesn't make sense to jump into post-grad and risk the burnout. I think you made an excellent decision, and obviously your dream uni agreed! Bravo :)

@sambarta9865 Жыл бұрын

I’m finishing my honours year in June and am wondering which masters courses to apply for. Do you think the prestige of clinical is really worth the extra years of study/supervision?

@psychologywithbrooke Жыл бұрын

My honest advice is to apply to everywhere. Apply to both clinical and professional degrees. See what interviews you get and then evaluate what feels right. I think this is most realistic as clinical is very competitive to get into. If you also end up not getting into clinical and enrol in a professional degree, you can still apply to transfer over if you're thinking you want the extra skills taught in clinical. My other piece of advice is to never do any degree just for the prestige. Do it because you see real value in it, you're passionate about it, and you genuinely feel it'll help you reach you career goals :) I'm five months into clinical and this would be an absolute struggle if I was only doing it for a title. Like anything, it's a commitment! And congrats on being so close to graduation!!!

@sambarta9865 Жыл бұрын

@@psychologywithbrooke Thanks Brooke. I’m anticipating what might happen if I get offered a spot in clinical masters as well as an MPP spot (I know this is unlikely), and whether I’ll feel inclined to take the clinical place just because it’s so competitive and I’d be doing myself an injustice by not. On the other hand, I’m actually less interested in the really clinical side of things (complex cases, working at hospitals, implementing long term interventions etc). I think you’re right about not doing it just for the prestige. As you said, can always do a bridging year later on. Right now I really just want to learn all the practical skills and get into the workforce. Much appreciate your response.

@anureetkhandpur7654 6 ай бұрын

Hey Brooke, I hope you're doing well! I've been following your KZbin channel and really appreciate the insights and experiences you share about studying psychology in Australia. I'm currently a 19-year-old female from India, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Honours. I'm considering pursuing a master's degree in psychology with a specialization in either clinical or professional from Australia. However, I've come across some concerns and uncertainties regarding the process. After conducting research, I've learned that I would need to complete an additional one-year diploma in psychology before pursuing my master's. Additionally, I've read that admission into master's programs in clinical psychology in Australia can be competitive for international students like myself, which has left me feeling a bit anxious about my decision. As I'm currently in my first year of studies, I'm reaching out to seek guidance on how I can improve my chances of being accepted into these programs. What steps can I take during my undergraduate studies to strengthen my application and stand out as an international student? Your insights would be incredibly valuable to me as I navigate this journey. Thank you in advance for any advice you can provide!

@psychologywithbrooke 5 ай бұрын

Hello! yes :) so in Australia you need to complete a 1 either a year Honours Degree of 1 year Graduate Diploma, before you can progress into the 2 year Masters Degree. Cohorts for these degrees can go upwards of 100! So there's definitely more spots. The professional masters degree has more spots (for example in 2022 there was a cohort of 100 at La Trobe University), and hopefully by the time you're up to it there's even more. They are really trying to make it that those who want to become psychologists have a proper opportunity to through the professional degrees, without it being ridiculously competitive. I'm not sure how many spots they allocate to international students, and this definitely will change per university and every year. I'd start reaching out to Australian universities and enquiring directly. Completely understandable how uncertain it feels for you, given it's competitive alone for local students. In terms of standing out- I'd try and get as much volunteer work early on as possible. Anything that allows you to demonstrate in your Masters application that you are capable of exercising psychologist-related skills and working with people. It could be worth joining university Facebook pages and asking if any other international students can reach out and provide insight :) All the best!!! I wish you the best of luck

@anureetkhandpur7654 5 ай бұрын

@@psychologywithbrooke Thank you, Brooke, for your informative reply! I've been doing internships here in India and pursuing a diploma from IAOth. Additionally, I've been actively involved with an NGO. Despite these efforts, I'm concerned about the possibility of APS not accrediting my degree. What are my options in such a scenario? I'm eager to hear your advice on how to proceed. Thanks again for your assistance!