alilew

Hi all. Firstly, I'm new to this forum and am really getting a lot out of reading your posts! Granted, I'm also learning how incredibly difficult it is to get into a Masters SLP program- regardless of your GPA etc. That being said, I'm actually at the very beginning of this process. And I'm trying to decide which of the following three post bacc programs to do (I was accepted into each): CSULA residential- cohort format, p/t over two years, on the quarter system, 14 classes total CSUN online- cohort format (guaranteed class enrollment) p/t over two years, semester system, 10 classes total CSUN residential- NOT cohort format (and therefore no guarantee of class enrollment) p/t over two years, semester system, 10 classes total I ultimately want to work with adults- neurological/stroke, as well as possibly voice clients. Meanwhile, it sounds like wherever you do your post-bacc program in California is where you have the best chance of being accepted into a Masters program (assuming you get a high enough GPA). I'm a very kinesthetic learner- love being in a live classroom and having the opportunity to ask questions directly to the instructor, to interact with fellow students, etc. Hence taking these classes online terrifies me. BUT CSUN's residential Pre-CDS program sounds like a royal pain in the ass (in that you aren't guaranteed classes, are given second priority to full time undergrad students, etc). CSULA's residential Pre-CDS program sounds better in that you are ensured enrollment into all of your classes, and they seem to truly care about the success of their students. However, there are more classes to take- and their Masters program is apparently more geared toward schools than adults/hospitals. More about me: professional singer also with a strong background in social services. B.A. in Anthropology 3.65 overall GPA. MSc in Int'l Public Health Policy (from London School of Economics, so no U.S. GPA). Torn!! Thanks for any input on this- as I have to make my final decision (and initial payment) SOON! :-)