AmandaLeeW23

I am keeping my fingers crossed. Being waitlisted sucked for me honestly, I was constantly waiting for some kind of sign that I was still being considered and most of the schools never gave me a rejection notice after they went through all their rounds. I emailed asking where I was in line but no one was ever able to tell me soooo that wasn't fun but... it did give me some hope that atleast I wasn't denied right off the bat. Today I received a call from West Texas about setting up an interview so I am pretty excited about that (aside from being super nervous). 

TWU is awesome I am loving Denton. I am actually starting classes tomorrow. I have moved into an apartment for the summer but am hoping to find a house in the fall but don't really have roommates yet. Did you your decision yet? 

I actually just found out I got accepted today. I already accepted an offer to Texas Tech but I'm thinking about going to TWU instead. However, I have less than a month to find a roommate and a place to stay! Have ya'll already found places or do you know of any good apartments? 

Anyone attending TWU in the Summer or Fall or know of anyone who does? I just accepted my offer today, I am super excited!! 

Anyone attending TWU in the Summer or Fall or know of anyone who does? I just accepted my offer today, I am super excited!! 

ugh well I just got my rejection letter. Annoyed because I don't really understand why I thought the interview went decently well... but anyways. On to the next one!!!!!!  

Just had my interview with WTX and it was general too, I thought it went good but I can't remember what I said I was so nervous!!

Hi!
 
I feel ya! I was wait listed last year and didn't get in, so I am in the same boat. I feel much more prepared this time around. I've been volunteering in the speech department at a rehab hospital, and I have learned so much about the profession beyond what I learned in my coursework. I have a much clearer picture of what I'd like to do as an SLP and what I'm looking for in a grad program. I've also gained other experience that has helped make me more qualified. I've just been trying to stay active in the field and learn as much as I can. I am retaking the GRE, although I think my score last year was good, except for the AW. I have a difficult time writing under time constraints!
I was also nervous about my LOR's, so I made it a point to ask professors with whom I took multiple courses. I also brought up papers or projects that I did well on in my classes with them. I definitely feel more confident about my letters this year compared to last year! I feel like I made somewhat of an effort to get to know my professors over the last year, and I have more to show on my resume. I don't think it would be bad to ask your employer or an SLP for a letter, although some schools prefer strictly academic references. Perhaps you could ask the schools? I have heard that question asked at information sessions, so I'm sure they hear it often. When you visit the departments, I would recommend asking questions related to your interests and what they have to offer. I would also recommend researching the schools and asking questions to clarify or learn more about those particular aspects of each program that interest you.
I have talked to quite a few people who did not get in the first time they applied, but had success the second time, so we can do it!