JustJay

you can work part time the first semester. if you aren't retaking any classes then all your classes will be at night 5pm and later, so you'll have the day time to work a little and study.

Somewhere with a low cost of living and high salary potential!

Hampton University has a 3 year track as well

I got acceptance into a graduate school last fall with all around lower stats then you! Its all about being strategic with where you'll apply. I believe you'll definitely get it!

yes. Most schools have a some way that they require you to show full competence of the english language and you'll have to contact programs about that. But simple answer is yes.

Yeah, that does sound way too late, I can't believe they would wait until August 1st to accept you to a program that begins in August! Is this an undergrad/postbacc or grad school? My program accepted me the first week of June which I thought was really late. How many programs did you apply to?

Ironically enough the school that I heard nothing from for months and months and months (well after I received all my other rejection letters) turned out to be the school that accepted me. If you have no sure way of knowing via online or mail then maybe your still being considered or maybe you want to call the department to see if they plan on sending letters and when. Just my 2 cents.

I'm starting grad school this fall as well. Clinic won't begin for me until the spring so I honestly haven't done any preparation besides figuring out a good organization system. I graduated in 2013 so I've been out for 2 yrs. I'm definitely nervous/excited about getting started!

Definitely consider applying to schools out of state. Texas and California are 2 of the most competitive states for SLP schools from what I've heard. I graduated from Texas Tech with similar stats to yours (actually, my GPA was lower!), and I got accepted into grad school on my first application cycle. I also worked at a preschool and substituted which may have helped my application. I didn't apply to 12 or 20 schools, I applied to 4 and I was very strategic in where I applied. I looked at how many students were selected, and also looked at whether the school offered conditional admission or not (which is what I was accepted under). I believe it helped that I took a year off to give myself the time to do my research into programs and gain work experience.

This exact thing happened to me! I failed a quiz and had a professor suggest that I should change my major! I just don't understand what is it with professors in this profession thinking that if a student fails one exam they should throw their life ambition away! And I will never understand why a profession that pays so low inspires sooooo much competition . I took a good year off after undergrad before applying to grad school and I'm glad I did. I did look into other fields as well but decided I had way too much invested in this major and pushed forward. Ultimately, I applied and was accepted to graduate school. If anything that experience gave me a thicker skin and I'll never again let someones words affect me to that point, especially if I know I'm doing things for the right reasons. Clearly this professor was wrong being that I did end up getting into graduate school and I will become a speech language pathologist (obviously someone decided that I was suited for this field) . Keep your head up and don't let this professors opinion of you shatter your confidence!

Regardless of whether your move forward in this major or change to another one, you still need to refine your study skills to be successful. Realize that you must study long and hard for any worthwhile career...period. What you are doing now just isn't enough. This is something I had to learn when I found myself struggling in school at one point. But I'm the kind of person that if I make a lousy grade I immediately have to stop and reevaluate what I am doing. As they say, "The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result". If you are making Ds then there is something you must change in the way you are approaching your studies. Luckily you're only a sophomore now so technically you do have enough time to pull up your GPA but you will only be able to do so by changing what you are doing. I understand not wanting to change your major (I changed mine 3 times before finding SLP). What you need to do is find all the resources you can to teach you how to effectively study the material. Amazon, youtube, pinterest, tutors, professors. There are tons of resources available. There is literally a book called "How to Study"! Good luck

I would like to get a Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) certification. There's an option for a provisional certification while in grad school. http://www.acbis.pro/PCBIS.html

Don't be worried! You have 7 more courses left and the simple fact that you've caught yourself this early on matters! Communications disorders was my undergrad degree (not postbacc) and I graduated with a 3.0 in my major. I didn't retake anything (though I wish I had) and luckily got into grad school on my first application cycle. I did have a couple years of solid work experience following graduation that probably worked in my favor too. That just goes to show that GPA isn't the only thing that matters to most worthwhile schools. Sure there are schools that are purely GPA driven, so if you're worried about that, then avoid those schools. Also, take full advantage of being bilingual. Find all the programs that have a bilingual focus and apply to them. Thats an asset that you have, that the majority of applicants do not have, but many schools are looking for. I'm not bilingual, but I am a minority and so I applied to all the programs that had a minority student focus. Continue to work hard to get your GPA where you want it to be and also be strategic in where you apply. I'm sure you'll be fine!

I'm only going to have 3 evening courses in the Fall semester and no clinic until spring so I definitely plan on working part time to save as much money as possible. For the last 2 yrs I've been working as a preschool teacher so I'll be looking for that position. I've already seen lot of part time openings in the area I'll be living. Also, nannying sounds like a good option. Some parents just want someone to drop off/pick up their kid. I've also been really considering being an Uber and/or Lyft driver since the area I'm moving to is covered by those companies. You basically build your own schedule and work when you want. I think it would be great for those weeks when things get hectic and you can't work and also for slower weeks when you have extra time and want to earn some extra cash. I'm gonna to try to have a job but if my grades suffer the job will have to go obviously

I have classes three days a week M,W,R and this semester they are all in the evening. Its interesting to see the variation across programs.

Only thing I can add is I am going into an MA program, and they include a teaching license with my degree which is interesting.

Awesome! I've been looking for something like this to help me brush up before school in August. I've been out 2 years so I'm a little nervous

Well my mother has been an RN for 20 years. She became an RN through the associate route. Many hospitals are trying to move away from this, but if you can get in with an associates in the next 3 or 4 years you'll be fine. In fact, my mom's hospital has continually offered to PAY for her to get her BSN because there is no way they can fire or let go none BSN nurses (plus they all make the same amount of money). An associates is a must quicker and cheaper way to get into nursing, and once your in, your hospital could pay for your BSN. Just something to keep in mind. As far as the pay, my mother earns in the 80's per year. But she makes this much because she solely works night shifts and weekends to make the pay differential. So if her base pay is $30 or $35, working a weekend AND a night gets her to $50 an hour. Which is great money plus she only has to work 3 or 4 days a week. BUT she is working nights and weekends which most people I'm sure see as unappealing. It seems like thats the way to make great money as a RN or doing travel nursing, which doesn't seem like something you'd consider given your unable to relocate for a SLP program at this time. So personally, I'd choose SLP. It is more time and money though but I think its better for a young growing family in the long run. Just kick but in those undergrad course to ensure you'll get into a graduate school!

Hampton University is right on the ocean and near Virginia beach and I can't wait to enjoy it! There are also a BUNCH of other universities in that area of Virginia that suite your requirements.

I chose pre nursing at the time because my mother is an RN and I didn't know what I wanted to do as a career. Sophomore year is when I discovered SLP and felt it suited me and my interest more so I switched. If you go the RN route you should get an associates and not a bachelors especially since you've invested so much money into speech already. My mom is an RN with just her associates degree and she is still one of the highest paid where she works. With nursing you do have to be strong in the sciences and obviously you can't be squeamish at all I only did the nursing prereqs, I never did any upper level nursing courses.

I actually started undergrad as a pre-nursing major and all the prereqs I had for nursing were required for undergrad slp as well. If you go the nursing route I'm sure you can find some programs that will take most the prereqs you already have, you may have to add some A&P and an Intro Chemistry course if you don't already have them but those really aren't that bad.

HAHA! JUST DO IT!

It seems like you'd be perfect for a leveling program/second bachelors in communication disorders. Just take the prereqs they require in order to apply. You can do them at a community college for cheap. I know the University I went to accepted people into the leveling program with a 2.75 or above. You just need to make sure you do well once you are in the in order to get into grad school! That's the real battle.

I will be starting at Hampton as an M.S. student in Communication Sciences and Disorders. I was just admitted and I will be moving from Dallas, Texas in August. Any other Hampton students lurking about?

You wouldn't believe how excited I am! Determination is key and sometimes letting go of the stress and just letting the universe work helps as well.