If you want to dig deeper into the data, let me know; I’d be happy to upload the APA dataset to OSF! Also, feel free to connect here or on Twitter:
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tl;dr: Acceptance rates do give a rough idea of competition, but they don’t tell you what your specific odds were. Depending on your advisor choice, funding, and shifting faculty decisions, you may have faced much steeper odds than the official numbers suggest. 2/3

If you applied to a Clinical or Non-Clinical Psychology PhD this cycle, you probably saw brutal acceptance rates. But here's the thing- those numbers don’t tell the full story. Let’s break down the hidden factors behind PhD admissions. 🧵 1/3 (Acc. rate graphs on 3/3)

Great day to #standupforscience! So grateful for @claireecusack.bsky.social organizing the Kentucky get together.