Thank you for posting this. I am choosing the higher ranked program and feel it is against "everyones" advice so it is great to hear that it will pay off as I thought. Would you mind sharing what program you are attending?
I am in a similar boat and am leaning toward going to the more expensive school. Not for ranking reasons, but because it will provide me with a more diverse clinical experience which I think will prepare me better when it comes to finding a job. I have been told by SLPs to get the best clinical experience possible. Hope this helps!
I didn't know that they have you drive that far for clients.. I turned down another school for that same reason (they had you driving up to 2 hours.. but still 1 hour in traffic is no better). I do really want that diversity that Rush will offer so I really appreciate your response! I'm thinking the better experience at Rush will pay off when it comes to getting a job, and that would make the higher cost worth it.
I am super torn between two programs! I want to go into medical SLP and Chicago is my dream city so Rush has been my #1 choice and dream school, but is much more expensive. BGSU is less expensive and still a good all around school. I don't know much about Bowling Green and it seems much less "fun" of a place to be. If anyone has any input I would love the help!