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Sayjo- thanks for the positive words. I'm positive I can do much better on the GRE. I'll check out the GRE forum as well like you mentioned:) Love the Sun- you have a great application so far. Try to get some experience volunteering in a few settings, it won't make or break your admission chance, but it does show that you're flexible and are doing more than just taking your pre-reqs. Also your undergrad was in lunguistics which is a plus. Just like you said, you do your best! I have a question for anyone that can answer it. I will be done with all but 2 pre-requisites when I apply for grad school. Does anyone have any input as to how programs view applicants who have not finished all, but majority of the pre-reqs?

So I did HORRIBLE on my GRE today. Seeing some of the very well rounded future applicants here, it's a downer and a reminder of how well I need to do to get in a program. I was very disappointed as I barely made it to 300. However, I'm going to do whatever it takes to signiicantly increase my score. NO EXCUSES!

Spacezepelin if you don't mind me asking how many points did you improve after your first actual GRE? I just took mine today and am extremely disappointed in my score of 296. I'm determined to study hard and do what it takes to get a higher score but I could use some external motivation as well! Thanks in advance.

I take my GRE day after tomorrow...eeks!

My gpa in undergrad was 3.04- If I can have hope so should you!

Thanks Gandalf! I'm going to make the best of what I can! NCAR- I love your optimisim in your first post. Often times we are setting strict deadlines to things where we have a do or die mentality. I should think more like you, if not this year, next year it is. But of course hopefully there won't be a need for the wait:) Katha- your application looks very solid so far! Keep it up, I'm sure you won't have issues getting into your choice of schools. I noticed in the list of schools you plan on applying it says "requires GRE" or is blank, do those other schools not require the GRE? My understanding was that it is a requirement for all programs.

Ahhh, it's finally here, the 2014 thread! I've been following the 2013 forum for a while and was waiting for the time when I could jump in! I'm also a post-bach student taking courses at Cleveland State University. I have a bachelors in business administration and worked in advertising for a few years and decided I needed an outlet, but into something that would have meaning to it. That's how I landed on SLP. Here's my situation: I didn't do too well in undergrad and am kicking myself in the rear for not being a diligent, forward thinking student. My GPA was 3.09 in undergrad, and I'm hoping to make it to at least 3.8 with the post bach courses I'm currently taking. Which actually brings me to my question- does anyone know if my total gpa when calculated for applications will consist of my business + speech pre-requisites, or will they be seperate? If anyone could answer that I'd appreciate it:) Moving on, I'm currently a tutor for elementry children for a government funded organization, and will be volunteering at the Cleveland Clinic Childrens Rehab Center starting September, I anticipate getting 100 hours of volunteering this semester. That's all I've got going for me so far. I'm currently studying like a maniac for the GRE which I will be taking on August 21. My goal is to aim as high as possible to redress for my not so great gpa. Each day it gets closer I have to remind myself to keep calm and keep on going! As far as where I'll be applying, oh boy. EVERYWHERE. My fiance will be matching for residency in March. He's applying this fall for interviews, and I'll be applying for grad school, both crossing our fingers that we end up in the same location so we won't be forced to be in a long distance marriage for 2.5 years. So, this is a crucial time for both of us. Ideally, I'd for us to end up in Chicago, but given our situation, ending up in the same state as my fiance is more than I can ask for! I look forward to getting to know everyone! Let the games begin! Poonam