Really need some advice!!!!

[SLPgab]

Hello, 

I am new to this forum so I am just learning the ropes. 

I am a senior student attempting to apply to grad school. I am not sure what to do. I dont have the best GPA, and I am scared that it will completely discredit me from being accepted. I am going to apply to schools in the northeast region in NJ, PA, NY and MD. 

Has anyone been applying to schools in that area/been accepted with a lower GPA? 

I really dont know what to do and have been freaking out. 

[jmk]

What is your

-Cumulative GPA

-CSD (major) GPA 

Have you taken the GRE? What were your scores? 

Do you have any relevant experience? 

[jpiccolo]

There's never any guarantees even for people with great scores. Research schools and find out if they accept scores in your ranges.  A lot of applying is figuring out the best fits for your scores. Don't rely on the results forum here. And most of all try not to panic. It's not the end of the world if you don't get in initially. I can say that as someone who was rejected her first time. And I know there many others on this forum who are the same. I spent a year getting experience through internships jobs and improving my GRE. And then I got accepted to a handful of schools this year. Lastly it's a competitive field with programs that are small. Don't feel bad IF you don't get in this year. I'm not saying you won't but you'll be in good company and you can try again. Until then, write some rockin SOPs and hope for the best.