danielle90

I sent you a direct message! Let me know if I can be of any help to you!

I just made a Facebook group for the University of New Mexico! Join away! https://www.facebook.com/groups/293792810797759/

Hey! Should we start a Facebook group or will it just be the two of us?

Oh hmmm, maybe they ARE reorganizing the way that classes are offered---in Fall 2013, we took Anatomy/Phys, Phonetics, Audiology I, and Language Acquisition. In Spring 2014, we took (almost done!!) Assessment/Management of monolingual and bilingual clients, speech & hearing science, disorders of phonology, and child language disorders. and Summer 2014 is slated to be motor speech disorders, alternative/augmentative communication, dysphagia, and disorders of language--neuropathology. Interesting about the new autism class, SLPA, and behavior management requirements! The schools I applied to didn't cite any of those as pre-requisites, but they certainly are valuable additions! Anyway, sorry if I've confused you more---good luck and let me know if you've got any other questions!

What did he/she say? I'll be attending the University of New Mexico and it's a perfectly fine program. Not sure if they have Spring admission though.

I may be wrong, but I think they only added the extra classes in the second Fall to give people the ability to work as a SLPA if they don't apply to graduate school for that Fall. However, many schools will accept you with just the Fall and Spring/Summer coursework (unless they have changed the order in which you take them, which probably wouldn't happen). I'm in CSULB's postbacc now and I applied to grad school having only completed 4 classes in Fall and am completing 4 more Spring (this week, I'll be done!!!). I just found out that my new Graduate program does not require the summer coursework (AAC, motor speech, disorders of language: neuropathologies, swallowing) because they are offered at the graduate level. The nice thing about CSULB is that you pay one semester at a time (however, you have to pay up-front) so if you don't actually NEED the extra coursework beyond the Fall and Spring semesters, you can forego it as long as it is approved by your NEW university! So definitely something to think about.

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No problem! I'm glad to be of some help to you my stats: 3.5 overall, 3.7 in last 60 units (I took some courses early in undergraduate that I realized were NOT for me...). Prior to LB, I had some observation experience with private practice SLP's, had worked as a summer camp counselor for 7 years, worked as a writing tutor for both elementary school kids and undergraduate students. I think you'll be fine! Some of my friends have a few years of behavioral therapist experience, which will definitely boost your application. I accepted my spot at LB over a spot at Washington (for post-bacc last year) due to money. In the end, you'll get the same pre-requisites so I'd recommend saving your money for graduate school, if possible. If you're willing to put down the deposit and wait for LB to save money, I'd say go for it! But definitely keep in mind what I mentioned about applying to LB's grad program--they informed us that they recommend you apply (to their program) after you've completed all of your classes to give yourself an edge. Don't be discouraged though: there are many other Grad programs that will accept you with fewer than 36 units of CD work completed (but definitely look at their websites first!!!!!!) And keep up your behavioral aide experience, maybe try some different settings and write a kick-ass statement, and you'll be okay! Apply outside of CA to ensure yourself a spot (CA is INSANELY competitive and tend to favor their own undergrads because they're familiar.). I'm going to graduate school outside of CA because of this!

I don't have any insight about chapman or csuf, but I do know that CSULB should notify you soon (I think I received my acceptance around the mid-April, but maybe they're taking longer this year). CSULB is 3 semesters long, with classes meeting Monday through Thursday from 5-7:45pm. You are definitely guaranteed classes because you only take courses with your cohort (not with undergrads). There's only about 40-ish people per cohort, and everyone takes classes in the same sequence. One important thing to note about LB: if you intend to apply to their master's program for the following fall (2015), they tend to give priority to undergraduates and postbaccs who have taken at LEAST 36 units of CD coursework by the time they submit their application. They will consider your application, but typically students come in with more classes completed by the time they apply. The classes themselves are challenging, but not unbearable. You have the opportunity to complete your 25 clinical observation hours ONLINE via a website called Master Clinician. There are so many students (undergrads, postbaccs, and graduate students) that they can't possibly fit everyone in the clinic rooms at the same time. Let me know if you have any other questions!

University of New Mexico?

Has anyone made a facebook group for UNM 2016? I know there's a general one for Speech & Hearing Sciences, but it'd be cool to have one for recently admitted students who have decided to attend UNM.

Hey all! I'm deciding between Northeastern University and a much less expensive program closer to home. If you have decided to attend Northeastern, what made you choose it? Have you gone to visit and meet with faculty/tour the clinic? I only really know what I've read and communicated with the faculty. I'd love some more information!

I've accepted my offer too!! The results were also worrying me, until I started emailing with the department and students. Couldn't have been nicer and more supportive. I'll send you a personal message.

I've been emailing with several current students at UNM who have been reporting the complete opposite of those poor reviews. I can send you one of the emails I just received, as it was super reassuring and is making me reconsider my hesitation about UNM. Have you made a decision already?

Oh no!! Thanks for your insight.