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Yeah I completely understand because I am aware that I do have ADHD. I see a doctor for it and have been treated for it from the beginning, but unfortunately there must be something else going on because it still takes me a really long time to absorb information. I'm going to go see a neuropsychologist to get tested to see if he can help me find specific ways that would help me study more sufficiently. It is something that I have always dealth with on my own while still being treated for it. I never talked to my professors regarding it unfortunately until my grades started suffering in grad school. Had I acknowledged it I think I could have gotten the school to help make my schedule more suitable for my needs in order to succeed.

I will be attending my home school, University of Nevada Reno for a Masters in Special Ed as well focus in intervention ages 0-3 and autism.

Thanks everyone for the supportive comments and advice. MSW was something I was considering. I think I'm going to stick with an MEd as of now in special education and work as a developmental specialist in the meantime. Yes my state uses SLPA which is another thing I will see if I can do. I'll probably look into trying to apply to another less competetive SLP program, but it will be really hard. The program I was in is extremely competetive and they said they basically wouldnt take me if I re-applied because of that, which was just another blow to self esteem. I just keep trying to remind myself that this must have happened for a reason, whether it be to learn that I need to try even harder than what I was doing or go in a slightly different direction. I appreciate the advice.

Yeah my plan as of now has been to take the route of option 2 as you have described. I am applying for my MEd in special education where I know some of my classes can transfer over to and work in a similar field which is developmental specialist. I started a summer school class that is required for the degree and I really like it. To be honest I have never really been an A student. Not because I don't make the effort but because it takes longer for me to study and remember things, like a LOT longer, especially with the science and math subjects. I've always felt I've had to study a lot more than most people which I know is not an excuse, but up until now I have always used it as an excuse. Like I would always study my ass off, but at the same time knowing I was proably studying more than the majority of others in my class. I would think that if for any reason I did not make a good enough grade it was because it takes me longer to understand things and not because I did not study hard enough. I realize now how much work I would have needed to put into my masters program to pull it off and even though I have confidence that I know I could, it now would be much more difficult to accomplish in the same field I was dropped from because it will show on my transcripts. I can't compare myself to anyone but me and understand what I personally need to do to pass my classes. My father is a medical doctor and basically compared how much I'd need to put into it with med school (he would help me study for my neuro anatomy and cranio classes). I don't know if it is normal or not for people study as much as a med student would have to in a masters program but that's basically what I'd have to do. I did not fully understand the commitment I needed to put into it which is my own fault, but I know for a fact I studied just as hard and even harder than many of the girls in my program. I don't know if what I'm saying makes any sense, but it's definitely been a learning experience. If I was 23 yrs old I wouldn't be freaking out quite as much, but I'm 27 and need to get my career in order ASAP. I appreciate the feedback and advice.

The courses I did not do well in were the sciences.

Yes I agree that it seems to take me more time to study and understand the material. My program flat out told me they would not accept me if I reapplied due to it being such a competative program. I am also considering LCSW degree. Licensed clinical social worker.

Hi everyone. It's been a very tough and stressful year for me. After one year of SLP grad school I got dropped from my program due to not making the GPA requirement. I got put on academic probation after the first semester and even though my GPA went up it still did not meet the requirement the second semester. I did everything I could to get good grades. I studied by a*** off, got together with study groups, made study guides, made flashcards, used quizlet, and read assigned readings, went in for extra help from professors, but none of it was still good enough. Like most speech programs it was very intense and sucked the life out of me. Not only that but I even had to go back to school in order to get the pre-requisites for speech just to get into a masters program due to not have a BA in speech (my original one was in journalism). So I used up 3 full and stressful years to have it all go down the drain. Yes I learned a lot but so what? Now I'm looking into developmental specialist, which is nowhere near as prestigous as an SLP. I feel like a failure. To make it worse I feel like I was backstabbed by one of my professors the first semester who gave me a D when I was not even expecting it. I was at a B and the very end I ended up with a D on my transcript. I went in to talk to the board about it but nothing could be done because they were not the ones teaching the class and this specific professor had her license taken away that following summer due to previous problems she had with students. So because she had to leave I was never given the chance to speak with her about my grade. So that was the beginning to my downfall and what I feel really screwed me over. I'm sorry I sound so cynical right now, but it is hard not to be when it comes to that scenario. I have never heard of anyone getting kicked out from a speech path masters program and here I am. So much work put into to it and what do I have to show for it? Nothing. My moods have been up down from being negative and pessemistic to hopeful and trying to move forward. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Hi everyone. It's been a very tough and stressful year for me. After one year of SLP grad school I got dropped from my program due to not making the GPA requirement. I got put on academic probation after the first semester and even though my GPA went up it still did not meet the requirement the second semester. I did everything I could to get good grades. I studied by a*** off, got together with study groups, made study guides, made flashcards, used quizlet, and read assigned readings, went in for extra help from professors, but none of it was still good enough. Like most speech programs it was very intense and sucked the life out of me. Not only that but I even had to go back to school in order to get the pre-requisites for speech just to get into a masters program due to not have a BA in speech (my original one was in journalism). So I used up 3 full and stressful years to have it all go down the drain. Yes I learned a lot but so what? Now I'm looking into developmental specialist, which is nowhere near as prestigous as an SLP. I feel like a failure. To make it worse I feel like I was backstabbed by one of my professors the first semester who gave me a D when I was not even expecting it. I was at a B and the very end I ended up with a D on my transcript. I went in to talk to the board about it but nothing could be done because they were not the ones teaching the class and this specific professor had her license taken away that following summer due to previous problems she had with students. So because she had to leave I was never given the chance to speak with her about my grade. So that was the beginning to my downfall and what I feel really screwed me over. I'm sorry I sound so cynical right now, but it is hard not to be when it comes to that scenario. I have never heard of anyone getting kicked out from a speech path masters program and here I am. So much work put into to it and what do I have to show for it? Nothing. My moods have been up down from being negative and pessemistic to hopeful and trying to move forward. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.