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Hello, I don't have much advice regarding the particular schools, but I do have some on the thought that "GA position would look good on job applications." I was considering the possibility of a GA position and also thought it would be helpful in getting a job after graduation. I reached out to one of the SLPs I shadowed and asked her advice about what factors she thought were most important when deciding. She said that what helped her most in securing a job out of grad school was her clinical experiences and recommendations from clinical supervisors. Having research experiences was beneficial, but really only mattered for pursuing a PhD. For me, the best decision was to forgo the possibility of a GA position because I wanted to be able to focus on my clinical placements. I was afraid that I would pile my plate too high with a GA on top of classes and clinic. This was the best personal decision for me, and the GA position might be really beneficial to you. I just wanted to share some info that I thought was helpful in making a decision.

Well that's good. I posted it there on Sunday but I think it may have been drowned out by other notifications. I may wait until closer to April 15 when more people have decided where they're going. Aside from that, it looks like I might be in a cohort of 1

I'm wondering about this too. I've never made one before, but I tried my hand at making one for UGA. It's just lonely old me in there for the past few days, so I'm wondering if I did something wrong. Or, maybe nobody has decided to go to UGA yet. Could somebody else take a look to see if mine works?

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Hello! Just thought I'd share my 2 cents on roommates since my former living situations have run the gamut. I've lived with good friends and regretted it and I've also found some great roommates on Craigslist. If I were going to have a roommate during grad school, I would prefer to be with another SLP or grad student. I would recommend against living with an undergrad, mostly from looking back on how I was when I was an undergrad. However, I think the person's study of choice is less important than making sure your living styles match and you have the same idea of what is acceptable regarding noise, mess, friends, boyfriends, pets, and other potential points of contention. The last question about how much to spend vs. the quality/location is important. My first apartment was pretty cheap and I figured I would be fine with the location and lack of space. I was miserable. It seems like when you're apartment hunting you have to find a good balance among price, location, and size/cleanliness. For me, I normally prioritize price and size/cleanliness over location, meaning I would rather have a less expensive place a little farther away that is nice enough for me to feel comfortable. I find that if you're willing to compromise on one of the factors, you can usually find something that you like.

Thanks, MaxSLP. I am relieved to have made the decision. I look forward to the job opportunities and hope that when my boyfriend and I do move, one of our jobs will be paying for it!

I'll be going to the University of Georgia. I initially planned on getting as far away from Georgia as possible, but UGA ended up being the best choice for me. 1. In-state tuition 2. Local program so my boyfriend and I won't have to move 3. Great opportunities for clinical placement in Athens & Atlanta 4. Small program size 5. I got a great feeling from the faculty and students when I went to visit

Congrats on making your decision, Papaya!

That's my understanding, too. That goes for any offers with financial aid. If there is no financial aid, I don't think you need a written release.

This was posted in another thread and I believe it may answer your question. https://www.cgsnet.org/ckfinder/userfiles/files/CGS_Resolution.pdf

I'm facing this dilemma, too, and I'm leaning towards the local school. For a while I had my heart set on picking up and moving my boyfriend and myself across the country, but I think that'll have to wait. I'm hoping that if we do end up moving after school, one of our jobs will be paying for it! I just can't stomach the extra tens of thousand in loans when there's a great program just down the road. Another major consideration for me is we would like to buy a house and start a family a few years after graduating. Securing a mortgage with so much outstanding student loan debt would be difficult with such an unfavorably balanced debt to income ratio.

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One of the main reasons I did a second bachelor instead of just the prerequisites was so I could get federal student loans. As far as I know, students are only eligible for federal funding if they're degree seeking, so that made my decision for me. I don't think it would be a decision for acceptance unless you didn't do well or didn't compete all the required courses.

You could try ProctorU.com for the proctoring. I'm doing a postbacc through USU and that's what I use for all my exams. It can get a little pricey ($25-$30 each), but it's worth it for me.

I see that some waitlist emails went out today. Is anybody still waiting to hear from Temple?

I don't think top 30 is too bad of a place to be. I imagine that many people on the waitlist will have accepted other offers by April 15th, so there is still quite a bit of hope!

I think it really depends on the program. Overall, I get the impression that you will be busy all day whether it's classes, studying, or clinic. One thing I've found is some programs offer classes during regular hours (9-5) and others offer them after business hours (5-8). If that would make a difference to you, it's something worth asking about. I would recommend contacting students in the programs you're considering and asking them directly.

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Bumping this thread.. Is anybody planning on going to Portland State University? Or know much about the program?

Great thread! UVA sounds like a good fit for you. I have no idea where I'm going to go. I'm deciding between University of Georgia, University of Memphis, La Salle, and Portland State. Every time I think I have a clear front runner, I change my mind the next day. I'm going to visit UGA this week, so that may provide some clarity. I didn't anticipate being in this position because I was quite nervous about getting an acceptance in the first place. Today, I'm leaning towards Portland State, but yesterday I was thinking La Salle. I find myself feeling anxious about making the wrong decision, but I don't think I would regret picking any of the schools. I look forward to hearing others' reasons for choosing the programs they are!

Does anybody know anything about the program at University of Memphis? I hear it's great, but I don't know any specifics.

Congrats, MaxSLP! Best of luck to you, your wife, and your dog!!

Congrats to everybody that's getting notices. I've been away for the last few days and it's encouraging to log on and see so much positivity! It's a great feeling to have such a supportive environment during this process. While I didn't have a top school decided when I started applying, I'm leaning toward one school over the others. It's an unreal feeling since I'm starting to imagine myself in each of the programs. I definitely applied to too many schools because I was afraid I wouldn't get in any and didn't want to take a year off. Anyways, those are just my thoughts for the day. I figured I would share them here where you all understand. Have a great weekend everybody and hopefully next week will bring some good news!

Congrats to everybody getting acceptances! It seems like it took forever to get to March!

Sure. I'm trying not to get my hopes up too much since they were so adamant about notifying via snail mail. I'm doing a post-bacc through USU and have a 4.0. My first BA is Spanish with 3.5ish GPA. Not too much volunteer work but about 1 year living in South America. GRE is in my signature. Also, I'm an in-state applicant. This was the link https://gradstatus.uga.edu/