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you can call the office of financial aid and ask them to cancel it for you. the wait time on the phone is only about 5 min versus 10-15 min if you go in person

Wow, you summed up everything that I've been thinking and feeling about attending my dream school. It's a crazy amount of debt to take on at such a young age, but it's a risk that I'm willing to take for the big city connections and its reputation for preparing students well. In the words of Barney Stinson... challenge ACCEPTED.

Thanks for the responses!! When I talked to Dr. Stewart on the phone, it sounded like they accepted a large number of in state students or those coming from neighboring states, so naturally one of my concerns is whether or not I will fit in with the cohort.. then again, group dynamics can't be predicted until we all meet each other so I think I'm just over thinking this one. I grew up and did my undergrad in a big city, so moving to a small town like Mt. Pleasant will be a dramatic transition. Both weather-wise and the fact that everything will be more spread out. Like you, AudMel, I am looking for a program with various options for clinical rotations and diversity of patients/problems. I know the campus clinic offers all types of auditory services that will help me in getting exposure to the different areas of practice, but I want to be challenged with unique cases so that I'm prepared to do my externship (hopefully) in a big city. I am also interested in working at the VA, and as far as I know, CMU's program is not connected with one. Other lingering questions: Do you know where previous grad students have been placed for externships? What's transportation like? Do most people drive? Bus? Will AuD students be assigned a faculty member to check in on their progress on a regular basis/what's the feedback system like? Also-- if you don't mind sharing.. what other programs are you guys considering? It's kinda crazy how we have to make our decisions soon but I'm excited to meet my future classmates!

Hi all, I've been accepted to Central Michigan's program for next fall and was wondering if anyone else is considering this program. I unfortunately could not make it to the open house back in February, but from the info research that I've done-- the program seems like a great fit for me and tuition is much more affordable than my other option because I've been offered a GA and in-state tuition for at least the first year. I also like that The only cons that I've been mulling over is: 1) it's not as highly ranked. i know ranking isn't everything, but my other option (top 3) is because of the variety of clinical sites 2) family is everything to me and i'd be living half way across the country 3) the weather..... Can anyone offer me any additional information about the area or the program? thanks