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Maybe it could be worded different, but I'm referring to what is under the umbrella of language: Form: Syntax, morphology, phonology Content: Semantics Use: Pragmatics The wording of interview questions could also be tricky too! This is a random question not really pertaining to interviews, but was anyone else forced to learn the exact word-by-word ASHA definition of language?

My schools gave the option of applying directly to the graduate programs or doing CSDCAS. I started CSDCAS and quit soon after. I had a headache in the short amount of time that I used CSDCAS. Although I had to fill out six different applications, I felt like they were still less of a headache than dealing with CSDCAS.

I made the horrible mistake of putting a typo in an email address for one of my letter of recommendation writers on EVERY application. That was the biggest headache I had to deal with throughout the process. Not only was it extremely embarrassing on my part, but it was a lot of extra foot work for my letter writer. She had to do hard copies for some since the application portals did not allow the email addresses to be modified after submission. I was lucky enough that my letter writer knows me pretty well and was very understanding. I checked all my applications over multiple times before submitting, but of course the ONE section I didn't check closely had an error. Fail. I also had multiple transcripts get lost en route to graduate programs. Headache x2.

It might sound weird, but it will be a very strange feeling when all of this waiting is over. It has become such a consuming part of life! Haha. I think I have doubted almost every part of my application since I've been waiting. I have avoided opening my personal statements because I'm scared I will see mistakes on them. I have also went a little overboard and made a document on my computer with my programs' dates that they sent out decisions from past years. Yep, I have hit rock bottom. Isn't admitting you have a problem the first step to recovery or something like that? I accept my neurotic tendencies!

I think someone posted about it earlier, but I highly recommend the GradCafe Paranoid app. If you want to feed your compulsive tendencies it's a great way to do that. It is basically the "Results" section right on your phone. My anxiety is loving how convenient it is to peruse the results section now. I don't know if this is a good thing or bad thing.

This year they have fewer spots than usual to fill, but an interview invitation is a VERY good sign. I'm not sure if they cut back on the number of people offered interviews because of this though. Also, they usually admit a majority of the people interviewed.

If your of adult age and you can't figure out how to correctly use you're...their is no excuse for that.

I applied to Minot State! It was just due on the 15th so I haven't been too impatient about that one yet.

I have an ASHA requirement question too. I'm kind of confused about the math requirement. I have heard/seen conflicting information that the only kind of statistics that is acceptable is MATH or STAT prefix courses. I took a year long intensive statistics course with a PSYC prefix in my psychology undergrad. I was told by different people that ASHA won't accept this for the requirement, and some people told me they would. I may have to take statistics this summer if they don't take the PSYC prefix class. I will be a little angry if I have to pay to take stats again when I took an entire year of it already... I thought the new ASHA standards changed this so they only accept MATH prefix courses but I may be wrong... Does anyone know with certainty whether Research Methods or PSYC prefix math is acceptable?

Oh, I forgot to tack this on to my last post. What really floors me about the library are the people who think it's okay to talk on the phone. I find that so rude. I don't know how these people don't get embarrassed considering everyone and their grandmother can hear their conversations. To make things worse, so many people do not use an indoor voice when on the phone. You know, those people who automatically start speaking louder when they talk on a phone as if it helps the person on the other end hear them better. Can you hear me now? Good. I swear, EVERY time I'm at the library there's some a-hole who thinks it's okay to talk on the phone. At least go to the lobby of the library if you need to talk. Good grief. There's an entire floor at my school's lib that is devoted to NO TALKING or being annoying but yet people still make phone calls while on it...

I sent you a message!

People who encroach on my space at the library by sitting within ten feet of me are annoying. I want to flip the table and walk away when that happens. For example, it is happening right now.

It's also annoying when people don't understand how awesome it is to receive a graduate school interview. It's like a little victory in and of itself. I completely freaked out and told my non-college friends that I got not one, but TWO interviews so far and they did not understand how difficult even that is. I feel like people assume it's similar to applying for a job where you are competing against a small pool of people. I've tried explaining how fortunate I am and they still act like it's a given that I get interviewed. I give up with trying to make my case. Lol.

^True. Like neucool said, they are more interested in your experiences that qualify you for working in your chosen setting (from what I've heard).

Most of my programs did notify me when all my materials were received. They said something to the effect that my file was forwarded to the department and will be under review until further notice. However, you should always be the one to follow up with them. I had many instances where my following up was crucial. I think I annoyed some of them with my periodic checking, but I would rather be annoying than not have my file looked at due to a clerical error or another pointless reason.

I recently spoke to someone who was asked in an interview what the five parameters of language are. If they ask basic questions like that it would be nice.

Also, some people who aren't invited to the official interviews get acceptances. Some programs will accept people right off the waitlist when their top (interviewed) applicants go elsewhere.

The biggest thing I learned was not to take rejections personally. It's a hard pill to swallow.

I would like to vent about loud vents. Some days ambient noise really annoys me.

I came across one post that said "I don't know why I was rejected when the poster below me with lower stats was accepted. I'm much more qualified. Their loss!!!" With an ego like that I beg to differ.

I too am interested in doing a PhD eventually. I know ASHA recently published an article about the shortage of professors in this field. They broke down the numbers and outlined the whole supply/demand aspect of the professor-to-student ratio. It is interesting that other fields that require somewhat similar demands (student supervision, close contact, etc.) on professors don't seem to be suffering as much. I know ASHA is currently trying to get the government to allocate funds for students in the field who want to get their PhD. Who knows what will happen or if anything will come of it. It's not looking promising considering all of the education cuts. I am a post-bacc currently, and I get the impression that allowing more post-baccs is another way for the university to get money. I know some post-bacc programs have a certain number of students they take, and others don't. The place I'm at has no cap on number of post-baccs they'll take. If you're willing to pay to take classes (with no guarantee of acceptance into the master's after taking courses) they'll gladly take the money. I also think that not many people are aware of the option to do a post-bacc. There are only two students other than myself who are doing a post-bacc year at my school.

Gosh, nothing smells worse than someone opening a bag of Fritos though. They smell like stinky feet. I don't know how people have the audacity to open stinky foods, especially in a small room. I would rather not smell food that smells like a sweaty sock while trying to pay attention.

Ever heard the saying "if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say it at all?" It's a legitimate question that other people who have been through the process may know. As for your other rude comment to the person applying to one school, that was not necessary. After all, the whole purpose of this website is for people to share information about graduate school. With comments like that, I can't help but wonder how people like yourself go into a helping profession when you choose to be condescending and rude to other people. I would for one not want a clinician with those attributes. Move along now.

I would also like to vent about people who eat in class. There is nothing more annoying than a crinkly package. Then to top it off, it is even more annoying when the food in the crinkly package is crunchy. Like really, you can't wait 50 minutes to stuff your face? One thing in particular I am thinking of are those Nature Valley granola bars that have the consistency of cement. Those are a double whammy for annoying food with the loud packaging and crunchiness. Good lord.

Hi. I come from a similar background. My undergrad degree is a BS in psychology as well. I am currently doing a post-bacc year right now. I started in fall semester. I found that the requirements really vary from program to program on what they require for prereqs. I would look into programs that really interest you so you can have an idea of what you need to do to get into them. I'm not familiar with programs on that side of the country so I can't help there. The programs I'm applying to mostly required at around ~27 credits of Communication Disorders courses ie. post-bacc year. As for the working and doing school full-time, I would not suggest it. Some people may think differently though, and that's okay. For one, you would be taking a big gamble by doing a post-bacc year in that if your grades aren't top notch, you risk an even smaller chance of getting in. It is a scary reality that needs to be understood. Broadly speaking, grades you get in post-bacc classes generally carry the most weight in admissions since they are what you need to know to be a clinician. Grades aren't everything but they sure help. Professors at my school discourage people from even working part-time because of the rigor of coursework. I currently work a job where I don't work often and even then I find that it interferes with my homework time. I can't speak for an online program though. In my experience, online classes have been much easier than in person classes. Being from a psych background, there is a lot of useful information we have. Also, I will say I never worked half as hard during my undergrad in psych as I have been in my Communication Disorder classes. It is a whole different playing field as far as work load/subject matter goes. That's just my experience though. I find it really interesting so it isn't a chore. Also, for observation hours I have found that most accredited SLP programs require/STRONGLY prefer that you have 25 observations hours documented before admission into the master's program. You can get this requirement fulfilled by having a clinician that has their CCC's sign off on it after observing them. The reason accredited programs require this is because once you're in the master's, you have to have a total of 400 hours clocked in direct client contact throughout the program (25 of which are observation). That is a lot of hours to complete, so they want you to come in with guns blazing and ready to go. I am currently in a clinical methods class that we are required to do 25 observation hours in, so I'm fulfilling that requirement right now. I would ask the post bacc programs you consider if they do that too. Deciding to do a post-bacc year is a huge decision. I come from a humble background and I took (am taking) the risk of doing this year with more loans *cringe* and paying for it with money I saved from the summer. I am happy with my decision to take the post-bacc plunge. So far I have an interview at my top choice master's program and am waiting to hear back from all of my other ones. It seems like the hefty decision may pay off for me if things go well, fingers crossed. Good luck on what you decide.