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I got a Graduate Assistantship at University of Tulsa. It covers all my tuition and gives me a stipend of $12K the first year and $7K the second year. I have to work in the department 20 hours a week for the first 3 (out of 4) semesters, which is definitely worth it to me! It also covers health insurance for the whole time. I think some private schools are in a much better place to offer funding like this. You probably won't see anything this great at a public school. I also go an offer for a grant and work study (as well as a scholarship to waive out-of-state tuition) at UT-Dallas. Oddly enough, that was the only school that I got any kind of grant from..... I think kcald is right about the federal funding this year. It's odd to me becaues I applied to two Texas public schools and got a TPEG grant at one and not the other (TPEG grants are based on availability and need, so it seems like since I sent my FAFSA to both schools at the same time, I would likely get the same kind of offer for this at both.... but I guess not!). Hope this helps If you can handle the idea of living in Tulsa, I think TU is often great about these assistantships. Not everyone gets one, but if you do, it's a great deal!! Good luck!

I've had to take 13 so far. And I'll be taking 3 more this summer! I had a wide range of schools I was looking at with various prerequisite requirements so I had to cover several bases. I've also never had a course in CSD until last year!

OH, and also - one big advantage to being overly busy with work and school during the pre-req year........ it FLIES by! I can't believe it, but it's been just shy of a year since I started this whole process with my pre-reqs last summer, and it feels like it was last week. So, if you are willing to buckle down and have a super busy year, you can do it! It's also kind of nice feeling such a purpose - full time student AND full time worker. You will be proud of yourself constantly for juggling it all

I took the pre-reqs while working, but my job is very flexible with my work schedule. Last summer, I took 2 courses online through USU and worked full time. It wasn't always fun, but it was definitely doable and I made A's in both courses (one being A & P , which tends to be a harder class from some people). Then, in spring and fall, I took 15+ hours and worked more like 25-30 hours per week. I could have worked 40, and still gotten it all done. It wasn't impossible at all. I agree about seated classes - I like being able to go there and do it, but the advantge of online courses is that you can do them whenever you want (for most online programs anyway). It takes some self discipline, and a lot of weekend/days off spent studying and doing homework, and probably some days when you want to give up on it all!... but it's definitely not impossible, and if you have financial concerns, I would suggest working while doing the courses online. It will be more stressful, yes, but you will have less financial stress. That is why I did it this way... and I am sure you can do it too!! Good luck

Most of the places where I live are fine with you just calling up to observe. Call the clinics, schools, or wherever you can get a # for. Hospitals are harder in most areas I believe, since they don't want a lot of "randoms" cycling through there. But, you should be able to find clinics and places like that who are willing to have an observer!

My school did accept the credits. Whew! I think I got a 4 or 5 (still have no idea to this day how I pulled that off!)

Wait... Are you saying your AP courses didn't count for ASHA? If I passed AP Chem with credit from my undergrad school that counts... Right?!

I am also out-of-field, I had 165V/155Q/5.0AW. As for volunteering, I did volunteer at a tuition free school for children with special needs age 0-6. I volunteered for one day a week, for several months. I loved my time there, and will go back when I have time again. I am sure it helped my application! I talked about it in my SOP as well. Good luck!

I mean being able to do more off-site placements in populations you are interested in (mainly because you are in a bigger city at a larger program). So "better" meaning that I would get to see more settings that I am interested in... Occams, I am sending you a PM....

So you guys think if one school can give you significantly better off site placements in school, it's probably worth a little more money-wise?

Bumping... Anyone have any opinions?!

Just curious if anyone (maybe any current/graduating students) knows if there is really any difference whatsoever for the kind of pay you will get if you attend school A over school B if one is more prestigious/offers more varied clinical experiences, etc.? And I mean any at all, like $50K vs. $45K salary, etc. Do the jobs prefer that you worked directly with a specific population in your practica/externships before they will hire you?? Just curious... Thanks for any input!

Has anyone taken Language Science at Utah State? It sounds interesting..... would love to hear an opinion from someone who has taken it, or a similar course! Thanks

Yes, that's right, thanks vonkitty! I declined UT-Austin yesterday, so hopefully that will help someone else out! Good luck guys!

Dibbels, do you have a link to something for the Nevada State? I can't seem to find it on their site...... thanks!