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I had a recurring nightmare leading up to gradschool interviews. I was sitting in the interview and my jaw was stuck, so I couldn't open my mouth to speak to the professors interviewing me no matter how hard I tried. I would always wake up in a cold sweat. (End of dream) AND THEN, the week of my interview, IN REAL LIFE, I lost my voice because of a cold!!!! My dream was totally a premonition! It was crazy.

So I just got accepted to MGH and took a tour of the program a few weeks ago. From talking with the graduate students, it's a completely supportive program when it comes to the faculty. It's not a university like other programs, so the faculty aren't busy with undergraduates. They have a lot of time to support and talk with each of the students they supervise. Again, from talking with the graduate students, they said it's a demanding graduate program, but its manageable if you are prepared and organized for those high expectations. I sat in on a group discussion between a supervisor and some of the graduate students and they were using textbooks. But they were also sharing information with each other from current studies. So I'm pretty sure the focus of learning is on current research as well as textbook and lecture. There is definitely collaboration in applying what they are learning to their clinic clients. And it's a 2 year program. Hope that helps.

I'm still waiting as well. Not sure what that means for me.....

I would look professional for the interview, regardless of how you see a graduate student. When working with kids, you'll be wearing more casual clothing, but an interview is not a casual situation. You want to look professional. I applied to Pacific Univ. But I have not heard back about an interview. So good luck to those who did!

I know I'm answering a few months after the fact, but I would definitely take AP classes if you can. But only the ones that would help give you credit at whatever school you end up choosing. You should look at the classes required in the undergraduate Speech programs you're interested in. If those programs require a Statistics class, or an English class, etc, then try to take AP Statistics and AP English--because more than likely, your school will count your AP classes toward those credits in college, which means you now have two less classes you'll have to take. And definitely keep your grades up so you can get into the college you'd like. And you want to work hard in college. It's harder than high school, but it's easy to be lazy. Don't let your grades slip in college, because to get a masters in Speech, a lot of programs now are looking not just at overall GPA but at the GPA of the classes you take specifically for your Speech degree. So you want to do extra well in those classes. Sounds like you're definitely on the way to being a successful student and future SLP! Good luck!

I'm in the same boat! I graduated in 2009. But I think the majority of schools will probably be asking questions to find out what type of person you are--your own people skills, etc. But I'm just as nervous that they'll ask me a question that stumps me because it's been so long. ;D I've been writing down a list of questions and I practice answering them out loud. I need to practice wording and thinking of specific examples so that when I'm being interviewed, I'll have material already prepared. Even if a question is slightly different from one I practiced, I can easily tweak what I've thought through. twinguy7, do you mind sharing what questions you get asked in your interview today?? That would be awesome.

I'm a SLPA in California. Just make sure you're doing the leg work for the right credentials and licensing for your state. I had to complete a few state requirements to get my SLPA license and now I work for LAUSD. I'm learning a lot from my supervisors and definitely feel more prepared to become a SLP, but I agree with autismadvocate that you just need to remember that you're NOT an SLP. And you need to remember the distinction between the two. I haven't had the training or schooling of an SLP, so I'm not allowed to assess students, create goals or objectives or attend IEPs. I'm applying to graduate school right now, and I feel like my experience as a SLPA has given me an advantage over those with only volunteer or observation experience. I get to point out what I've learned as a SLPA. But I also can point out my limitations as a SLPA, which have been an extra incentive for me to continue on in my education.

Thanks! I actually didn't think about that! Makes me feel slightly better. ;D

Hey Fall 2014 Applicants! So I'm just starting to hear back from some schools about interviews. And I have one coming up in 2 weeks! How is everyone else prepping for their interview? I'm a little bit nervous about mine only because it's scheduled so late in the day. I feel like I'm at a disadvantage because the admin will be tired of interviewing by the time I meet with them, and probably wishing they could go home. Any advice?

I received the email on Friday 2/7 about an interview. And I also applied through CSDCAS. It's definitely nerve-wracking to be in the first round of students to be interviewed at Emerson! I decided to do the interview face-to-face. It will be quite the trip, as I live in Los Angeles. Yay, cold weather! And I second the comment about cheap hotels. Anyone from the Boston area have any good recommendations?

Application Fees: $425 GRE Prep Course: $875 GRE: $185 GRE Scores (4 additional) x $25 = $100 Transcripts: $45 TOTAL: $1630 Ugh.