la912
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What is the average SLP salary? I keep getting a wide range when I look it up, from $25,000-$80,000.
And while I do think it should be relatively easy to pay loans back if you're frugal, it also depends how much in loans you have for undergrad and how expensive your grad program is.
I think most make about 50k-60k, at least that's from what I have researched.
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I'm in a similar situation. I want to go to an out of state school, but after crunching the numbers I would have over $100k in student loans. I would only have about $45k if I go to an in state school. I looked up the interest rate for the grad school loans and it's pretty high and I would probably end up paying about $10k extra on the $100k loan. It breaks my heart, but I don't want to have that much debt when I graduate and really start my life.
Also, I talked to some professors at the grad school I will be attending and they gave some good advice. They said you really can pave your own way, no matter where you go. I want to concentrate in Neuro disorders, but the school I will be going to doesn't really do that much research in it. However, I can pick Neuro disorder electives, request practicum spots where they have a lot of neuro clients, and maybe be a GTA for one of the Neuro professors.
This is just my two cents and how I reasoned through my decision. Good luck with everything!
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Well, I got this reply from ASHA, but it doesn't answer all of the questions I asked (e.g., if courses need to be for credit):
"ASHA will accept the course if it is listed as ASTR on a transcript towards meeting the physical science requirement. The courses for physical science does not need to include a lab portion."
Do you think taking a Coursera Chem or Physics class could count for the credit?
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Accepted to University of Alabama! I have no idea how to make a decision....
Me too! I'll be attending, since it's my undergrad program and i'm in state it's the best option for me. Feel free to contact me with any questions!
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How does having an undergraduate degree in CSD work AGAINST you? Perhaps it does not work FOR you per se, but don't AdComms consider all degrees fairly?
From an outside perspective, Canada offers zero CSD undergraduate degrees, and there are only SIX English graduate programs in SLP. I am glad programs in the U.S. consider out-of-fielders, because my options are very limited otherwise.
I am pretty sure that out-of-fielders have something to bring to the table that is far beyond their money.
I don't disagree with you. I think it's great they are well versed in other fields. I think it's the schools that just use that to their advantage though. For example at my school if you have another bachelor's you take about 5 SLP classes that are required and all the rest are optional. Then they will tell you before everyone else (they are finding out on Monday if they got in, everyone else finds out in April), then they tell you you must take all the classes they had told you were optional because they are KASA requirements. That's why I think money has a lot to do with how many out of field applicants get in, at least in my region.
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I'm really irritated by this whole out-of-field thing. I know at many schools, they accept 35-40 students, and that number INCLUDES the out-of-field students. I don't feel like that's totally fair. Many of us struggled through 4 years of difficult classes (chemistry, 2 A&P classes, etc) for a speech-language pathology degree, and then that works AGAINST us during admissions? If I had majored in something like education, I'm sure my GPA could have been exceptional.
I know this is probably an unreasonable anger to have, but I have it.
i totally agree. If I hadn't had to take Speech science, hearing science, chemistry, and neuro I would have a 4.0 too. And at a few of the schools I applied to, they seem to give priority to out of field applicants. I think it's all about the money. The out of field applicants will have to take a bunch of leveling courses required for the KASA requirements, so the schools will get more money out of them.
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My family doesn't seem to understand that you have to apply well in advance. They keep asking me if I'm starting classes soon. I just want to know where I'm going! Speaking of: has anyone heard anything / know anything about Auburn? The results search is turning up mostly rejections from past years so I have no idea of a timeline. Also it was my only school that required everything by mail so I'm not even sure they got it / are even considering me. This is my dad's and grandparents alma mater so they ask about it even more often.... the next couple of weeks are going to be long ones....
I think we will be hearing from Auburn fairly soon, like in the next 2 weeks. Their GTA applications are due the 17th I think, so the will probably have made a decision by them.
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The email seemed really friendly and laid back, which was definitely a relief. I applied directly to the grad program, because my situation is a little tricky. As an out of field applicant with a minor in CSD, some schools classify me as a 2 year and some as a 3 year. So it's a bit confusing, which may be why they're interested in chatting with me? That's interesting that they've never done interviews before... now I'm really curious.
It's probably because of your situations. I know they will be letting the post-bach students know if they got in on the Monday after next. I was looking at your stats and, honestly, you look like you could get into a higher ranking school than UA. However, I loved my undergrad clinic supervisor, loved my teachers, and overall you get a solid foundation here. They probably just have a few questions about your situation, so I wouldn't stress. Your stats look great compared to other applicants and they let in quite a few post bachs, so don't worry. Let me know who you talked to and how it goes. You can private message me if you have any questions!
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Any University of Alabama applicants? I got an email yesterday asking if I'd be available to Skype with someone from the department. They said it was "just a 10 minute chat" to get to know me a little better. They never used the word "interview" in the email so I'm a bit confused as far as the formality and how to prepare.
I go to Alabama for undergrad. They've never done interviews before, so I'm not sure what to tell you. The department is pretty laid back though, and all the teachers are REALLY nice and helpful. I would just prepare for basic questions about your SLP interests and dress business casual. Do you mind if I ask you if you are a post-bach or not?
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I'm a senior at UA right now and may be staying here for grad school too. Honestly, the apartments close to campus are not something I would recommend. Most are very loud and filled with partying undergrads. I am even looking into renting a house right outside Tuscaloosa in Northport or Cottondale. With morning traffic it would be a 15-20 minute drive. There are a few bars that grad students frequent, but overall from what I understand grad students mostly hang out with people in their department. Don't worry about parking or having to walk a lot, like someone else posted about. You can take a campus bus or walk from the parking areas and most grad classes will be in one or two buildings max.
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HOLY CRAP, UVA ACCEPTED ME.
Congrats!!!!!
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I applied to Auburn, but haven't heard anything back yet? When did they contact you about an interview?
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At my school we are required to dress business casual for clinic. Men usually wear khaki slacks and a button up or polo, girls wear pants and a nice top. They are kinda lax about the types of tops we all wore though, as long as they don't show off cleavage. I couldn't imagine having to wear a dress or skirt or heels. My undergrad clinic was all pediatric clients and so i was was on the floor and bending over and picking toys up constantly. Word of advice: invest in some comfortable, but dressy shoes!
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Well, you made me feel much better than I was previously feeling midnight streetlight. I'm thinking of applying to schools in the south: U of South Alabama, Auburn. Do you think that's a safer bet than the top ranked schools? Especially in my case.
Thanks for your advice
I go to UA now. I also applied for grad. I really like it there. The clinic isn't that big, but the supervisors are really helpful and I really enjoyed my undergrad clinical practicum. They are also starting to do a lot more/interesting research. Good luck! And I definitely agree, if you have lower scores apply to Southern schools. Most take into account your resume, recs, and SOP. If your grades are lower look for schools that don't care about gpa as much.
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I'm freaking out a bit today ... I randomly decided to re-open a document where I typed my answer's to ECU's questionnaire (they don't do an SOP), and I was reading one of my responses which had another school's abbreviation in it ... and I momentarily freaked out that I may have actually submitted the document online that way. Then, I remembered that I actually re-read the doc as I copied into the online questionnaire and I remember specifically changing the school abbreviation. Now, the only thing still making me wonder is whether all that happened in my head (changing the school abbreviation) or if I am self-rationalizing or giving my own version of internalized therapy to calm myself down ... Weird!! I wonder why those things come in our minds THIS late into the application process.
My back-up plan is to get into the master's program, and if I don't get in that one, then maybe the other one ... you get the idea. I am ready for a career change pronto. Mentally I keep reminding myself to stay neutral and remember that I still have my teaching job if my applications don't work out this year, but then I remember all of the reasons for heading into a new career, a new master's degree...
Anyway, my mind is starting to go NUTS since we are all waiting. This period of time between applications and the notifications is torture!!!
Some of my app deadlines were Jan 10 or 15, but the majority were Feb 1 or 15 ... so I am just on pins and needles until I hear SOMETHING besides "your application file is complete and has been forwarded to the committee for review." UGH!!
I do the same thing. I checked to make sure i had the right draft of my SOPs like five times. All but one of my apps was due today, so now I just have to sit back and obsessively check my mail.
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lacoulter, have you checked out Grad Cafe's past years' acceptance results or the ASHA stats? I think you're on target for the schools you applied to.
If you don't get in somewhere, I suggest finding an SLP-related work or volunteer position and applying to more schools.
A GRE retake may help, especially if you decide to try for more competitive schools; however, you broke 300, and I think that's more than fine for your current list. (And I think your GPA is fine as well.)
Thanks! I hadn't seen that thread yet. No matter what, I'll be completely worried until I get an acceptance letter for somewhere, though!
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I just finished applying to four grad schools. I have mediocre gpa (3.5) and GRE (301), but I have a great statement of intent, undergrad clinical practicum experience, great extracurricular that are relevant to the field, and I applied to some mid-grade, not very high ranking schools. I think I have a chance of getting in somewhere, but I'm still freaking out, of course.
I was just trying to make a fall back plan in case, God forbid, I don't get in anywhere. Is their anything people would recommend to do to strengthen next year's applications? jobs? retaking the GRE? ect? What does everyone else plan to do if they don't get in? -
Has anyone heard anything about U of Louisville's program? I'm applying there and I think it could be a realistic choice for me. Anyone heard anything good or bad about it?
University of Alabama
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I'm an undergrad at UA. I will be starting in the fall, but pretty much all of my good friends are starting in the summer. It's a great group that they let in, I'm really excited! As for grants and scholarships: UA doesn't give that many out. You can apply to be a GTA, which includes free tuition and a stipend, which is nice. A lot of the out of state students go that route. I'm hoping I get some grant from my fafsa though. Feel free to message me with any questions!