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I also went the HDFS route, though as a second BS after a low GPA degree in Chemistry some 6-7 years earlier (I really was convinced I wanted to go into social work, and fell in love with language after some great SLI and ESL intervention courses.) I might also recommend looking into taking some leveling courses online or in-person if possible) if you don't get in to help prove to the admissions committee that you have some aptitude and demonstrate a commitment to the field. Just my limited experience, good luck!

I had a similar experience, accepted to UC Boulder (reach) and wait listed at Northern Colorado and Wyoming (both of which I thought of as high probability). Also, I applied for a social work program at Colorado State as an absolute safety (I started out this track in school wanting to go into social work, then fell more in love with language along the way) and was flat out rejected there. However, I do want to note that I put a lot more time into my reach applications, and used better recommenders, so I wonder if this phenomenon is perhaps (even subconsciously) of our own making where we make a better impression at the reach school and let things slide a little on the "safer" schools? Just my thoughts

ENMU does have them (that's where I took them), the AR class was actually really good, but like all online classes you get out what you put in. The LD was kinda meh... I know it's just more money, but I really loved the Speech-Language assessment course, since you are reapplying it might help to have 1-2 more just to really show that you are committed to master the material. Good luck, I'll be rooting for you this coming fall spring!

oh sorry! Yes I did, I was told that they are still finalizing some coursework requirements and will post them to the eligible student roster as soon as that is done. They don't have an exact timeline just yet but it should be "soon" Financial aid decisions should be posted by now.

ENMU is pretty good about making room for people, be sure to talk to Dr. Swift about the possibility if you are interested. SLPjmar, who do you have for the course?

To be fair I was not entirely procrastinating... just taking more frequent breaks than necessary (but it's done now so... wahoo). If that is your range, then I think you should be fine. I would stay away from the hill as it can be a very obnoxious place to live (some of downtown too for that matter), and be wary of the lowest priced places. I have looked at a lot of the $550 and $600 studios and... all of them were pretty crummy, many don't have any kind of kitchen, some don't have internet, etc etc. Were I you, I might re-think not bringing a car. It is true Boulder is a walking town, and many days my car sits happily in it's little spot, but Colorado as a whole is not; Boulder is an island. We have pretty good public transportation, but outside of even social things (which is when the bus system is most useful IMHO) at the grad level, having an absolutely reliable transportation mechanism is pretty important. That's just my take, PM me and I can hook you up with one of my neighbors who does not have a car and you might pick her brain. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help you scout a place, I'm more than happy to check something out or take a few pictures. College town landlords can be kinda crummy, Boulder has a very tenant friendly legal system... but still.

If you are not really set on being able to walk to campus you might look to start out in Westminster, Broomfield, Gunbarrel, or Longmont. They are not long commutes, quite a bit cheaper, and when your husband gets here it might make things clearer? You are at a benefit in that because you are leveling you have a year before things get intense. In Boulder, especially, the roommate thing makes a lot of sense just because of the high entry cost. For example I pay near as makes no difference $900/mo before power, internet, and parking for a small studio (~ 300 sq ft) That is a little high, but only by about $150-$200 or so a month as I live downtown. I have a friend that has a small two bedroom (mind you a bit further from campus) for about $1000/mo. On the other hand, a much nice much bigger 3 bedroom place can be had for 1200-1500, and one of the 4 bedroom places I'm looking at that is very nice is less than 1800/mo within easy walking distance of campus and full of grad students. okay time to stop procrastinating on this report take care and thanks for the Facebook page!!!

FYI... I just realized that my post could have been taken as asking for roommates (a lack of clarity is exactly what you expect from someone in a language/communication field... right?), that was not my intent. I was just communicating that it's weird for me, I haven't had roommates for many years, and not really looking forward to it; I've rather grown accustomed to having my own space. I promise I'll write up something better on areas, what to expect, and what to watch out for sometime tomorrow (crashing a deadline now)

Thanks for the update on the TA positions, I have not heard anything yet either, but I had planned to call on Monday as I know they just submitted the info to the office of admissions allowing for students to submit the intent to enroll middle of last week. I am interested in applying for one as well. I'll write up something more on housing in a bit, but I suppose it all comes down to how you define "relatively" Boulder is a pretty small town (by design actually) and is very bike friendly and pretty easy to walk, so finding something in walking/biking distance is in no way unreasonable. It may be important to note that driving may become important in getting to off-campus clinic hours. Living alone is a bit harder, there is what I tend to call an "entry price" for any space which makes the difference between a studio and a more bedrooms far from a linear relationship. I've lived in a small (~ 300sq ft) studio for a couple of years, and will be looking to move out and (I still can't believe I'm going this route) get some roommates. Basically getting two roommates means that I can live in a much nicer/closer place for a 0.4 or 0.45 multiplier on my current costs. I certainly understand wanting to live alone, I just don't want to take on tens of thousands more in loans (or work myself to the bone while in an intense program) to do so; it's a personal preference. I'll write some more on areas and general ranges when I get a chance Congrats on the decision!

I took mine at Eastern New Mexico online; it was actually a very good class

Congrats on the decision, Vandy looks like an amazing program! Good luck, and hope to meet you in-person one day as well!

@Tuck, any decision on where you will be come Fall?

I think this reflects the differences in how various states approach educational certification/pay/etc. From my understanding in talking to teachers, many states (especially those back east) place a lot of emphasis on various certificates as a prerequisite for either entry to a sub-field or for increased pay for working is said sub-field; In general, Colorado is not one of those that does this. So it is understandable why many attending would want to know about various certificates. It's still amazes me how different educational culture is in various parts of the country!

It's important to remember that while the ASHA certification is national, each state will have specific requirements for school certification. All of the programs I looked at pretty clearly spelled out which courses fulfilled those requirements for the state they are in, but be sure to check with your advisor. Once you have your Cs, with some exceptions, it is pretty portable; certain areas like NY, PA, and CA are a bit trickier to transfer into so consider where you want to live.

Congratulations on your decision! It'll be an amazing experience no doubt. Do you have any other thoughts on the program or Boulder?