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Indeed, it is GREAT TO BE A FLORIDA GATOR! CHOMP

I think that is weird about the ASHA thing, bc I just got my first acceptance to SC (distance-ed) yesterday, and I have to have my response to them by March 31! If I don't hear from any other school until then, I have to accept to be on the safe side!

I just found out that I got in to South Carolina! I CAN'T BELIEVE IT! I seriously didn't think I was going to get in ANYWHERE! This so so surreal!

Has anyone else noticed that the schools they are applying to have sent out admissions decisions later than last year? I have double-checked and it's true for all of my schools so far. Someone did post stats from one of my schools (not sure how legit they were), but the program had an additional 1/3 or more applications this year than last! Boo!

I just can't begin to say how ready this thread gives me some sort of peace. It's a constant reminder that I am NOT THE ONLY ONE with these feelings of inadequacy and anxiety. I know all of you are thinking what I am thinking: "what's the next step?" Is it too early to begin a thread with that title? I am really curious as to what people plan to do to make themselves competitive for next year's application process, if it comes to that. I just thought I would work as an SLPA (NC allows assistants as some states do not), but from what I understand, it's not that easy! Those jobs are few and far between. Some SLPs I have spoken to weren't even aware that job role existed. Not a good sign. I've also considered applying to a one year grad program in early childhood, as I am interested in early intervention...but that's a lot more $$!

THANK YOU FOR SHARING! You did a great job explaining it briefly, but directly.

This is what I received from WCU when I emailed today asking if all acceptances have gone out and if we will be notified of wait-list status...Not much but hope it helps. As long as you haven’t received a letter of denial, your application is still under consideration for admission. The program doesn’t have a formal waitlist that I have been notified about. Some offers have been made, but some of those have declined the offer, so the program will go back to the pool of applicants to select from. Keep your eye on your email for more information. The CSD program may have more information about their timeline for admission if you would like to contact them.

P.s. autismadvocat: been wanting to say this for a while...GO Gators! My hubs and I met at UF, but he is a Seminole born and bred! I guess I get the best of both worlds; at least somebody is happy during football season!

How did you approach discussing the C in your statement of purpose? I felt that I wanted to draw on my strengths, as well as, my future plans and what I would contribute to their program that I didn't know where to fill in any academic issues. Some schools wanted a strict 2 page double-space! Maybe I'm just too chatty? I think it could be very beneficial to see other people's statements of purpose within the field in order to ensure that yours is competitive with others. Too bad I didn't think of that last fall!

I thought about doing online, as well, but am so glad I decided against it! I wound up taking a class at a community college thinking that surely it would be easier (and cheaper) than other options. However, I will tell you...it's not easy! I'm taking 16 hours total including 12 comd classes and the 4 credit chem class. I am very overwhelmed! I love my classroom professor, but the material is difficult for me to get through. The good news is that since it is at a community college, though the material is still difficult the expectations are way less and easy to obtain at least a B. I am taking general chemistry bc I was advised by a school advisor that I take a certain level to ensure that it will transfer and be accepted by other institutions. So, be sure to check with your grad school if they will accept the level of the course you sign up for. I would also recommend taking physics as it applies MUCH more to what we are learning in the COMD program. I also discovered that ASHA doesn't seem to care what physical science class you take, it more-so depends on the grad school that you are applying to or accepted into. Sorry if this was choppy, I'm pretty exhausted/burnt out while writing this. hope it helps though.

Thank you so much for checking! I really appreciate it! Maybe this week will be the week I hear something?!? Surely! I definitely have this fear that since I've not heard anything from ANYONE it's a lost cause but then again, sometimes no news is good news! (Trying to see the bright side)!

Would you please check for my name on that waitlist?! Kristen C. Miller. Crossing my fingers.

LOL That, I couldn't imagine. I grew up in Florida and am now in NC, which is beautiful 10 months out of the year! These two months of ice, rain and cold are killing me! Now making a run to the mailbox..wish me luck on any news!

It's like living in a cold hell to be honest; a depressing, un-ending, wintery, cold hell. LOL.

Thoughts about emailing the programs to check on the status of your application? I have seen on the results page a few people have done this. Wondering if anyone here has? I would love to, but don't want to tick them off if they haven't made a decision on me yet! I know they are so busy and want to finalize their cohorts just as we want to know where we will be!