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I did, too, but luckily it didn't negatively affect me. I think committees do tend to look at the total package (grades, LORs, SOP, resume/experience, and GRE), especially if you meet suggested score minima.

The scores you saw at the end of the test are the scores you'll see on your report. And if you got a 170 in one section, congrats! That's awesome.

My very good friend who's currently taking prereqs at Boulder with me is applying to Rush, too. The program really interests her, and one of our professors last semester is an alumna and had only good things to say about it. It would be wild if you two ended up in the same cohort--small world! Best of luck, chellin!

I definitely encourage you to apply to Radford and to consider UVA, JMU, and ODU, too. UVA openly states on their site that while they prefer GRE scores to be 150+, they look at the total applicant and don't exclude based on numbers, which is a really nice thing to see during this process (and you meet their minima anyway). Also, their application is straightforward, simple, and not due until February 1, something that I appreciated when I applied last year! Good luck!

There are definitely some schools that accept the MAT over the GRE; I know that William and Mary does (or did circa 2010 when I considered applying there--yikes, I guess I have dated info now!) for certain programs. However, I don't think many schools do. I took the MAT and the GRE. The nicest thing about the MAT is that it's a much shorter test and cheaper as well, but it's likely not worth taking unless you've exclusively found programs that accept it since the GRE is by far the go-to standardized grad admissions test.

I feel like chemistry is more math-based while physics is more concept-based (though there's math in there, too, of course!), so that's why I think I'm going to take physics. However, intro chem for non-science majors doesn't seem too daunting, so I might change my mind. Best of luck with your applications!

I don't think one C will ruin your chances if you have high grades in your other classes. Remember that schools will consider your GRE scores, SOP, LORs, and experience, too, plus I feel like most will care more about speech and hearing anatomy and field-specific coursework than general anatomy, especially if you do well in Anatomy II. Good luck!

Are you able to squeeze it in during the summer? I'm currently in a leveling program and am going to take physics when spring classes are over. (I have to take stats in the spring.) If you wait until your grad program, you may have to be more creative with fitting extra courses in depending on your schedule, but it's definitely doable.

Boulder does a lot of transgender voice work.

I was accepted to two reasonably competitive programs without any prereqs.

I took the MAT without preparing for it at all, and quite honestly I don't know how someone could effectively study for it. Aside from testing your understanding of analogies, the MAT tests your accumulated base of academic knowledge. When I took it, the questions ranged from U.S. presidents to the colors of tree trunks to different types of triangles to demonstrative pronouns. It was all over the place and required general knowledge from every major discipline. I did very well on the MAT, but I felt like I was bombing it the entire time and nearly canceled my test before I left the testing center. I think someone can much more easily prepare and study for the GRE, but the MAT is cheaper and worth a shot. Good luck!

You can search for SLP programs by state on ASHA's EdFind: http://www.asha.org/edfind/ Most programs are competitive now, so your GPA might be a concern. Make sure you do well in your classes next year and focus on putting together the strongest application possible. Good luck!

Cornell's site provides a lot of great, specific information, and their mean scores aren't too intimidating (Mean GRE: 159 Verbal; 154 Quantitative; 4.3 Analytical). I think you'll be absolutely fine with a strong verbal score and an above average quant score as long as the rest of your app is solid.

Chris, at the risk of sounding like a Magoosh shill (n.b.: I'm not!), I used and loved your free PDFs. I found them really helpful for both verbal and quant. And you have a lot of great suggestions in your post.

I think that if a school allows you to submit more than one set of scores, they'll likely take the highest from each. But even if they don't take the highest, they'll at least be able to see that your potential is greater than what the lower score might demonstrate if you're able to submit both, you know? And of course your GPA, SOP, writing sample (if required), and LORs can do major damage control when it comes to a lower AW score. Also, a lot of programs don't even consider AW or only worry if it raises a red flag, which I don't think 4.0 necessarily will, especially in conjunction with your verbal and a strong overall app--although I must add that some schools do consider AW and use GRE scores for funding and other opportunities. Good luck!

Yeah, submit both. Quite honestly they're so similar that it's six of one, half a dozen of the other, but you're consistent, and your scores are solid. What will you be studying? Never mind--skimmed again!

I think making good grades in your pre-reqs and doing well on the GRE are possibly the most important things you can do at this point. Of course your volunteer experience with Peace Corps will add a lot to your CV, and you might be able to find some sort of SLP-related work (direct or tangential) while in Africa. Either way, your time overseas will boost your application and can possibly be explored in your SOP along with all of your other great experiences. You sound like a strong and interesting applicant to me! Good luck!

Whoever's saying that to you is obviously unfamiliar with SLP master's programs. I know you already know this, but gauging from the SLP applicants here on GC, it seems like very few SLP master's programs offer sizable funding, and I only know of one person on the entire board who received full funding. Even $30K a year at Northwestern, one of the very generous reward offers that I saw, doesn't completely cover their tuition! My program has a handful of opportunities for TA/GA positions and doesn't offer any other funding at all. Guess I'm not "master's material," either.

SensLu, I think it's fine to choose Loveland if it's better for your budget and other preferences (I'm in a similar position--I need my own place as well as somewhere that allows pets). I mean, it's only a 30 minute commute from Loveland to Ft. Collins. I don't think you'll have a problem.

First of all, wait and see what your actual AW score is. You might be surprised; what you consider 2.5-level work might actually end up as a 4.0 if you wrote enough content. Anyway, if you do end up scoring a 3.5 or lower, you probably want to retake the GRE. It's hard to say how much the AW will affect your chances, but at some schools, it does affect acceptance, funding, and other important opportunities, and you don't want to raise any red flags over it, especially if you know you can do better. If you do retake, make sure to practice by randomly choosing prompts from the ETS site and timing your writing. Also, while your Q and V are strong, a retake may be a good chance to boost your Q a bit more to be as competitive as possible for CS programs. Good luck!

You have plenty of time if you're going to take it during the fall. Also make sure to join us in the SLP subforum if you haven't already!

It's definitely worth applying, but I don't know if anyone can say what your actual chances are or how much your performance at HDS will make up for your UG GPA. If you're set on attending law school, I think you should apply to other schools as well. You probably have a solid shot at T14 schools, but it's obviously a competitive process!

I agree with Tupamaros. You have the potential to do extremely well on the Q portion, so make the most of that upon retake: Manage your time well, read the questions carefully, don't make sloppy mistakes. Also, if you took the test recently, check the GRE diagnostic service to see what questions you gave you the most trouble in both Q and V so you can make the most of studying. It might be a good idea to do at least two or so complete timed writing exercises for AW, too, since it looks like you essentially retook the test in the first place to do better on that portion. Good luck!

I agree with jmarti. Also, some programs post their preferred (and in some cases, required) GRE score minimums on their websites (e.g., the school I'm going to attend says that their average admitted student GRE score is 308 [and who knows how much that changed during this application season], but they generally don't accept students with scores lower than 300).

ballerina, I really think you should expand upon your Montessori volunteer experience since it's most relevant to SLP work. Also, I see that the prompt specifically asks about your personal interests and hobbies, so it might be a good idea for you to flesh out your interest in ballet and scrap the other stuff, especially since you teach ballet, too, and are clearly passionate about it. While you wrote a great description about your crocheting and the lovely organization you volunteer for, that paragraph probably takes up too much valuable space in your SOP. It seems better to discuss ballet and the discipline, focus, and commitment it requires. Finally, I don't know if it's the best idea to "request" an acceptance from a school. You may want to consider a different concluding sentence. Good luck!