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Thank you, and same to you! The anxiety is killing me

No problem! Anything to alleviate my fellow SLP hopefuls' stress!

Ok, I actually figured it out and wanted to post what I did over here in case anyone else is wondering. People log into the TUPortal in order to see the decision. In order to sign up for a TUPortal username and passcode, you need to sign up for a mailing list, and they will send you an email with username info within 24 hours (ahhhh now I'm waiting for that email). Here is the link to sign up for the mailing list, and therefore TUPortal: http://admissions.temple.edu/request-information

My take on it is this: speech language pathology is a profession that relies heavily on strong, interpersonal relationships. This is definitely something I see Montclair promoting. I was actually a research assistant in two different research labs, and both of my advisors agree that though a nice school name is great and all, it truly does not matter as much as their graduate praxis pass rates and graduate employment rates. When comparing this way, all of the stats are similar for Montclair vs NYU, and school comparisons like that. The only difference is the difference of cost (thousands of dollars). Is a name worth 20,000 dollars more a year? For me, the answer is no. To others, it is, and that is fine too.

You're welcome! I too am really hoping for an assistantship! Of course, I will be happy with acceptances at all, but assistantships really are so helpful both financially and with the experience it would give us! Oh, another brief comment. I also see in your signature that you applied to a few other NJ schools. I have heard multiple times that Montclair is the best speech path program in the state. That being said, I am not sure who ranked them and what these rankings are based on. Also, one speech path program being "better" than another doesn't really matter as long as the program is accredited, but I figured since I already made you a bit more pro-Montclair it wouldn't hurt to tell you this too!

I keep seeing on the results page that people are logging onto Temple's web page and seeing their decision results!!!! How do we do this ??

Well, I am coming from an undergraduate degree that is not Speech Path or Comm Disorders, so anywhere I go will take around 2 1/2-3 years. I just noticed from your signature that this also applies to you too, so Montclair will take you around three years. But, if accepted and you decide to go there, they sit down with you and plan out your individual course plan for your time there, and they take into consideration your undergraduate classes and if any of them can count towards any requirements, therefore allowing you to not have to take that class. For me, the difference between 2 years or 3 years is not all too much, considering the grand scheme of things. I do understand that money may be a factor, but with your credentials I feel like you will definitely have assistantship offers

Reading this was like reading a paragraph written about me! This is EXACTLY how I am acting! So don't feel too silly, because I'm sure we aren't alone!

Hi! Well, the main point they always make is how close knit the speech community is at Montclair. They say the professors really do care and are always there to help. That is not to say that is not the case at NYU or Columbia, but that is the main thing that makes them feel they made the right decision. It is also a matter of community; Montclair is not New York City. Depending on where you are used to living and the level of change you are ready to take on, that is an important factor. Lastly, and an important aspect for many people, is the money aspect. My friends and I all live in NJ, so Montclair is in-state tuition. Speech pathology programs are not like law schools or programs where school reputation matters all too much; all that matters is you graduate a program, and then pass the praxis and get your C's. So, when it comes down to it, it isn't really worth paying almost double in tuition to go to NYU or Columbia unless it is something that you are truly head-over-heels in love with.

Thank you so much!!!!

I currently attend Rutgers University, so I cannot give you any first-hand information about the programs. I also did not apply to Seton Hall because I am applying from an undergraduate field other than Speech Pathology (Linguistics and Psychology), and they have a lot of required prerequisites to enter the program. What I can tell you is this: Montclair is my first choice school. It really is beautiful, and I believe the top speech program in NJ. The clinic is gorgeous, and it is located a little away from the regular campus. You spend most of your time there, so it's almost like you are in your own little speech world. The town is also very nice. A few of my friends attend the graduate program at Montclair, actually denied acceptances into NYU and Columbia to go there, and they say it was the best decision they have ever made in their lives.

Hmm yes if I am accepted to WPU I really would like to see the clinic, being as we are going to spend so much time there! The clinics at Kean and Montclair really wow-ed me, so I would definitely like to make a comparison. But yes, I agree about schools feeling right. It was nothing personal against Stockton; it just didn't give me that same passionate feeling I felt about Kean and Montclair.

Hi everyone! So I wanted to bring up something that I've been worrying about (on top of everything else related to graduate school). So my first choice school is Montclair University in NJ, and it's application is due March 1 (finished it forever ago, but oh well). I imagine this means that they will be getting back to me sometime in the beginning to mid April. But, all of my other school applications were due mid January to beginning of February, so I expect to be hearing back from them soon. Do schools ever give you a specific amount of time to respond to them by? So, let's say WPU accepts me next week... will I have time to wait and respond until I have received all of my results?

I would almost have rather not heard anything, my anxiety level has shot up through the roof since the email! So WPU is actually one of the only schools that I was not able to attend an open house for yet ... How did you like it? Programs I personally fell in love with were Montclair and Kean, and I really did not like Richard Stockton.

Hi everyone! I never posted here before (just read everything and freak out haha). Just got an email from William Paterson saying that my application is under review and that first round decisions should be mailed out by next week! Ahhh! Good luck everyone!