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I'm a current grad at River Falls, and you are correct. GRE scores are required for this program.

I have purchased all of my books and am currently studying for comprehensive exams and the Praxis. I am glad that I have my texts to reread and reference. I also think that your use of your textbooks will depend on the environment you end up working in. If you are in an adult setting, you may reference your dysphagia book but not your articulation book. As a new student you don't know yet what your setting will end up being, so it's up to you to decide.

Although vocal fry is becoming more present, it is still considered a misuse of the voice. More research has to be done on the long term affects of vocal fry use. "Future knowledge of the extent of vocal fry usage in college students may have very important long-term consequences for vocal health. Researchers need to consider the long-term consequences of the prolonged use of vocal fry in SAE speakers, its possible contribution to voice misuse, and its implications for vocal hygiene. Colton et al37acknowledge glottal fry as normal mode of vibration but note that the habitual use of fry is atypical and possibly a form of vocal abuse. There are two reasons why vocal fry is referred to above as “misuse” and should be considered by the clinician as a potential hazard to voice health.37(p81) First, because it is difficult to produce glottal fry with sufficient loudness volume, a person may be likely to show increased tension of the vocal mechanism when attempting to increase loudness. Second, individuals who use glottal fry are reported to experience vocal fatigue.37 Much future research is needed to understand the degree to which each one of these variables may contribute to vocal health." 1-s2.0-S0892199711000701-main.pdf

I'm a current first year grad at UWRF and I think we have a strong program. I believe having a small cohort is a benefit. Not only do we get along as an entire group, we get to know the professors and clinical supervisors pretty well. We get a nice variety of clinical experience also. I recommend considering it for sure!

Good luck!

Sure you can! Just make sure it's a yes/no question.

"Will I get into the last school I applied to?" Answer: YES. I'll let you know.

I was staring at the mailbox out the window! I was told I would get notification today so I couldn't leave the window.

I just got my acceptance letter from UW - River Falls. I'm so excited for fall now!

I know the UofM TC program has a large focus on research. I have not toured yet, but I'm thinking I should. I've been wait-listed there.

So far I've been wait-listed at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. I'm still waiting for others.