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https://www.cgsnet.o..._Resolution.pdf In an email I got from one of the schools I was accepted to, it says to follow these guidelines (if you accept an offer then decide to accept another offer). They stated in the email that you need to write the school a letter of resignation and the school will give you a written release. I'm not sure the details (how to write or word the letter, how the other school receives the release, etc.), but these are the guidelines as far as I've been told. This link came directly from a school I was accepted to as well as from a professor at my own undergraduate institution.

This is so exciting for you! Congrats!! You totally deserve it. All your hard work finally paid off. Now it's time to start planning! Good luck

YAYY! Congrats twinguy7! Totally worth the wait!

I'm in the same boat, too. I've done a lot of research and contacted professors from my undergraduate institution to find out more information on this, and this is what I've been told: You can accept the offer. If you are accepted elsewhere after you've accepted your initial offer, you can write a letter of resignation and get a written release from the previously accepted offer. At that time, you can accept the new offer. I was a little worried about how this looks and if it was going to be a big deal or not. However, my professors assured me that it's VERY common. This happens all the time, and the schools are use to it. They will give you the written release to accept the second offer, especially if it's early on in the game (April 15-May15). They told me it was basically just a way to keep students and universites "in check." Hope this helps!

I think you have a great chance! I applied for the second time this year, and just having the additional letters of rec. from working as an SLPA, doing extra training, and volunteering, I got accepted to two places and wait listed at a few. I don't have great stats, either. I also wrote my letter of intent again and approached it from a completely different direction. If you take the time to continue bettering your app, you'll get accepted somewhere. Retake the GRE and study. I've been told several times that (at least for the verbal), it's a lot of memorization. If you can do that, you'll automatically increase your score. I didn't retake mine, but I think it would have helped even more. Also, look into schools everywhere! Apply to places where your stats are within range to increase your chances. Professors at those schools are going to LOVE All of your experiences on top of your efforts to increase your GPA and take graduate level courses. I don't think you should give up if you still want to be an SLP. You can do it! You just have to find the schools that are going to be a good fit for you, and who are going to appreciate what you have to offer. It took me SO much extra time to go through the application process this year, but it was totally worth it. Good luck!

I don't think they offer many, if any, full-time GA positions in our program. I'm planning on living on campus, so it's an added bonus that I'll get in-state tuition as well as the $2000 GA position. They also said that more funding may be available after the 15 of April (if those who have larger GA positions decline their acceptance offer at UCA). There is basically a list of us, so if somebody with a better GA declines, everybody will move up to the next GA position available. These are still part time, just possibly offer more funding. This is my understanding, anyway. It's a hard offer to turn down.

This is great! Thank you for sharing! It's so great to hear some positive feedback. I will be moving (fairly far) to attend UCA with no familly and friends, so I'm glad to hear it's a good program with structure and support!

Reciprocity is only offered to students who live in states around Arkansas. However, on the website for financial aid, it states anybody can get in-state tuition if they have a full-time GA (20 hours a week) or if they live in university housing (which I will be even without a full time GA position). There are other things that can also quaify you for in-state tuition. I believe I'm understanding correctly :/ Here's the link. Let me know if I'm misunderstanding! http://uca.edu/studentaccounts/uca-out-of-state-fee-waiver-information/

That's so exciting! I'm also leaning toward UCA. I haven't made my final decision yet, but the funding offer makes it nearly impossible to turn down! It's a little hard to beat in-state tuition + $2000 GA position. (Sorry- this has nothing to do with Fort Hayes!)

I'm loving the green color! Congrats

I don't see how professors could/would look down on experience as an SLPA. I've been working as an SLPA over the past year, and it's like an internship. It varies from state to state, but this is how it works in Minnesota: You can do everything the SLP does (you cannot contact parents, attend meetings without a supervisor, or assess), but you can do nearly everything else when it comes to therapy. A certain amount of hours is supervised, as well, so you get a lot of feedback (like you would in the clinical setting for the graduate program). I've learned SO much over the past year working as an SLPA. The one thing my professors talked about that IS looked down upon is having a temporary license or a variance to work as an SLP without a masters degree. They said the only reason they don't like it is because it makes them question the ethical standards of the person. They aren't trained to be doing everything a fully licensed SLP can do. I think being an SLPA for a year would be great for you. I didn't get any acceptances last year when I applied, and this year I got two acceptances as well as a few wait lists. The only thing I changed on my application was my experience being an SLPA and one added letter of rec from my supervisor at my setting. Hope this helps!

I was wondering about Montana too, but I haven't heard anything. I'm not really sure what's going on there...

Correct. I just received an email back from one of my advisors on this issue (at the school I graduated from) and she said this is a VERY common occurance. She also said there has never been an issue with getting a release that she's heard about. This rule is basically just to keep students and schools "in check." Also, they're much more likely to give a release earlier in the process (between April 15 and the beginning of May) than they are closer to the start of the academic year. However, most acceptances off of a wait list occur in that period of time, anyway. Hope this helps.

I'm in this situation, as well. I believe you can request a written release from the school whose offer you accepted (with a GA). If you have a written release, you can give that to the graduate school whose waitlist you were accepte off of. At that point, you can accept the offer. I believe this is correct, but don't hold it against me. Does anybody know for sure if this is right?

I think this is a great topic! I'd love to know more about GA positions (in general). I know the full time GA position I was offered requires 20 hours a week.. and many part time ones range from 5-15 hours a week. This is ALL I know about GAs, so I'd love for some insight!...

I meant for it to say "it wouldn't be possible to work more than 20 hourse while in the graduate program without it taking a toll on your education."

Hi- I'm not a mom, but I am a full time worker. I completed my bachelors in Speech Pathology in a three year span while working full time, so I thought I'd be able to work quite a bit while in grad school, too. However, I talked to several professors and current graduate students, and not one person believes it would be possible to work more than 20 hours while in the graduate program without it taking a toll on your education. This idea seems insane, but completely understandable. Grad school is tough, and there's a lot to learn in such a small amount of time. If quitting your job (or cutting back to part time) is absolutely not an option for you, you may want to look into some part time distance education programs. There are some great ones out there, and they would allow for you to spend time with your kids and work while taking courses. The downside to this is that it's usually slightly more expensive and will extend through 9-10 semesters (three years) rather than 5-6 (2 years). Again, I'm not a current grad student, but this just information I've received on the topic. Hope it helps

Are you and your husband leaning more toward UCA or FHSU?

I was also accepted to UCA today with an assistantship! It's the cheapest option so far, but I'm not sure it's the best for me. I have some serious researching and decision making to do within the next two weeks. Is anybody who was accepted to UCA planning on attending? Do you have any additional information about the college or the area? Thanks everybody!

Did anybody else make a FINAL decision to go Distance education!?

I had no idea until you said something! I did a TON of research and finally found it, so I emailed to the school that I wouldn't be able to respond until closer to the 15, and the department head said it was okay. I'm not sure if there is miscommunication between the department and the graduate school or what the issue is, but I think I have it all figured out. Thank you so much for all your help!!

I think it's because ASHA doesn't have a rule stating they have to allow us until the 15th. I do believe, however, that according to the Council of Academic Programs in Communicaton Sciences and Disorders, the students applying to universities that participate in CSDCAS cannot be required to share decisions with the schools until April 15. That's the only place I could find it, anyway. This school is part of the CSDCAS system, so I guess that means I don't HAVE to respond until the 15.

I think we are!!

I'm the one who posted that. I emailed the director and she said they can't actually require us to respond until the 15 of April. It's a rule for all schools participating in CSDCAS based on the Council of Academic Programs for Communcation Sciences and Disorders (CAPCSD).

I was also accepted to the South Carolina program. I am not positive if I'll be attending, though!