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whaddya all decide?

Thanks SLPNut. Great info. I got into PSU now and I don't know what to do. I would rather go to Pacific but PSU would be better as far as access and livability. aaaah.

From what I have been told by PSU grad students, the first year at PSU you observe other grad students in the clinic. I think you would learn a lot more getting out in the real world right away and observing certified SLPs working in real-life environments. Others may feel differently but personally for me, it is a better choice to go with Pacific as I have several years of work experience in another field and I don't think I would have the patience (at this point because of my past experience) sitting observing other grad students for a year who are also learning.

SLP Nut--I have spoken to students/faculty outside of interview day and everyone is genuinely nice and truly love Pacific. They all seem to be eating from the happy tree. They are all happy and nice! If money is not of major concern to you, I think pacific is worth it. Yes, it is true you observe first semester and second semester start a practicum. That is a selling point for me. Limited patience with observing other grad students at this point.... I think Pacific has just as many connections since the coordinator who was at PSU for 20 years went to Pacific and I am sure all the contacts went with her. Wouldn't worry about that. But if you are focused on children, PSU is also a good choice. They are both good schools. You really can't make a wrong decision but I think Pacific would be a more pleasant experience overall. Just my 2 cents.

AJV- as far as pros/cons: another thing to consider is where you want to end up living and working. SLP is a great field b/c you could probably get a job anywhere but you will be most connected right off the bat in the city you go to gradschool and thus better chance of getting a more desirable job right off the bat. I have a masters in another field and I ended up working in the city I got my masters in for almost 9 years. So that is something to also take into consideration. I don't really feel like a number at PSU (as some people say) and everyone has been very helpful and super nice. And it is very cool they have a stellar post-bacc program. Where would we be without PSU? It is worth trying to find out though if there are some faculty members you are going to connect with and who could serve as mentors.

Congrats AJV and EIHPOS! I haven't heard anything yet so I guess that is bad news. I am surprised because I was accepted into a more competitive school but I guess that is how the ball bounces. Has anyone received wait list info yet for Portland State? AJV- as far as pros and cons of PSU, I think one pro is cost is better compared to other schools. A con would be the lack of access to faculty. I think it is a bad sign if faculty doesn't seem to care about post-bacc students.... because post-bacc students will also become grad students. Just my opinion. Have been super impressed with some adjunct but unfortunately they are not the faculty.