chellinchen

Totally still losing my mind. Another 2 1/2 weeks before I can expect to start hearing back. I keep thinking time is passing quickly...and then I actually check the date.

For what it is worth, I think you have a decent chance - particularly if you do well in the post-bac classes & get a decent GRE score. I'm changing fields (German & history undergrad majors) and when I was interviewing, they seemed to genuinely value a diverse background. I'm tentatively hopeful - I think you should have every reason to be as well.

I've done the exact same thing (and I check daily too) - even though I know the earliest I could reasonably expect anything is around Feb. 20th. I am finally finding a few things to keep me busy, so hopefully that will make the next three weeks move faster than the past three.

I checked out the history for decision notifications here - http://thegradcafe.com/survey/index.php?q=speech&t=a&pp=250&o=d When searching for the places I applied (Saint Cloud State University & University of Minnesota - Twin Cities), I got fairly narrow ranges (UMN: Feb. 20-22nd & SCSU: Mar 8-12). Of course, now I have no idea what I'm going to do to stop from going out of my mind for the next month, so figuring that out may not have been the best idea.

Thank you - I keep telling myself not to be too pessimistic, but also not get my hopes up too high. And yes, neurogenic brain disorders - I can't get enough. I've read everything I can find on the topic & am taking a Neurobiology course through Coursera (starting in March) - just because I can.

Also just stumbled on this site (and, more importantly, this thread) and am very excited. Finished applications 3+ weeks ago for University of Minnesota Twin Cities & Saint Cloud State (I'm geographically limited, unfortunately). Finished a BA in history & German studies back in 2004 - was working on my PhD in modern German history before realizing that academia wasn't for me. I've been working for 3+ years now in the field of adult learning & development. Undergrad GPA: 3.7925 Grad GPA: 3.63 GRE: V 167 / Q 158 / W 4.5 Solid LORs from undergrad & grad advisors, as well as volunteer coordinators (I've volunteered both in teaching GED courses to non-native English speakers & working with a family who has speech-delayed children). Very interesting in exploring working with adults who have neurogenic brain disorders & aren't native English speakers. I have no idea whether or not I have a decent chance of getting in - but am content to know that if I don't, I'll just increase my experience in the field & try again next year.