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I’m not sure, I inquired about that in my reply to Dr Hemmerich. I’m hoping it means there were unfortunately some rejections, meaning there will be a smaller pool of applicants if spots open up.

I also received this email.

How did she find out? Email? Post mail? Phone call? I still haven't heard anything from five of the schools I applied to and I'm on two waitlists... Life is rough when you're waiting!

I'm considering the grad classes too and would be interested in a Facebook page

I was put on the alternate list :/ I emailed Dr. Swift about areas of my application that I could improve upon, and about the opportunity to take grad courses in the meantime. Does anyone know more about that? Is it online? What courses are offered? Does anyone know of someone who took these classes and got accepted after? Who knows, maybe I'll get accepted off the waitlist? Fingers crossed!!

SLP graduate programs are very competitive, making it difficult to even get an acceptance. It keeps you in check, making sure you take it seriously so you can become a great professional. If they chose you out of hundreds of applicants, they expect you meet their academic standards.

I applied to: Appalachian State, Alabama A&M, University of Rhode Island, University of Northern Iowa -rejected, UTD - rejected, ENMU, Texas A&M Kingsville, UCF, Kansas State This is my second time applying (applied for Fall 2014). GPA 3.1 V149, Q148, writing 4.0. 1 year experience as an SLPA, extensive training in AAC communication and a lot of experience working with children with Autism. Hoping my experience, LORs, and statement of purpose can outweigh my low stats!

Much to my horror, I was addressed by my SLP supervisor (I'm an SLPA) today about how she forgot to send in my letters of recommendation to the schools that were due yesterday (9/15). I panicked, found phone numbers, and she will be contacting the universities to see if they will allow her to submit her recommendation late. Did this just blow my chances for 3 out of the 9 schools I've applied for? Has anyone had this happen to them?

CNA is great but there is also the option of ABA therapy... Working with children with autism. This gives you work experience AND therapy experience! There are so many avenues that will help with your application. Honestly, after graduating, the only way you can go is up... You can't screw up a GPA... And experience is experience. Do what you love! Just accepted an offer in ABA a few weeks ago, and I am thrilled!

I'm really excited because I got an email this morning requesting I come in for an interview at an ABA clinic! Maybe some work experience will strengthen my application and next year I will get some good offers! Plus, it doesn't hurt to make some money right?

Congratulations!!! I have thought about the Peace Corps before, but I wish there was a 12 month program. I have a couple more schools to hear from, but my current back-up plan is to work in ABA therapy for a year, retake the GRE, and take grad courses toward a BCaBA certification.

So first off, if you were awesome and got into a grad program, congratulations!!! If not, or you aren't sure yet because you are still waiting to hear back from some programs, or you just really want to take a gap year.... You're not alone! I wanted to make a special topic for those who want to talk about their "plan B" or are in need of ideas for one! So, if not grad school, what are your plans for the fall?

Also, I contacted western carolina, and they said their second round acceptance candidates have 10 days to decide, and then they will start to make decisions for the remainder of applicants.

Thanks for the reply! Good to hear that they are still making some decisions, and good to hear anything at all honestly! Thanks so much and good luck!

Does anyone know if North Carolina Central has filled their cohort? Waiting to hear back and I haven't seen anyone post anything about their program in a long time.