From what my professor told me, according to the state your grad school is in, they will set you up for process of certification in that state. If you plan on attending school in Florida, it is recommended that you get you CCC in Florida so that it will be easier to apply for licensing in NY. NY is considered one of the stricter states when it comes to getting certified. Without having your CCC, you might need to take extra tests/ classes to prove you fulfill the NY requirements. My professor told me it took her 3 months to get certified in NY while having a Pennsylvania license. One tip is to make sure you keep all your transcripts and copies of your paperwork because when applying for a license in NY, it probably will require transcripts dating back to your undergrad. Hopefully this help!!! Good luck with everything!