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Yeah, I think that's the only reason I'm not freaking out. Most of my schools last year also didn't notify until this week or next. If anything at least this whole process and all its waiting has made me a bit more patient!

How's everyone doing? Heard anything? I got an email from Loyola yesterday saying they sent out the first small group of waitlist acceptances (which I am not a part of), and they'll make a second group after May 4 if necessary . Nothing from any of my other schools though.

I agree, I would rather just be rejected off of a waitlist than to be left in limbo. I can only assume none of us have heard either way because those who have already been offered a spot from off the waitlist have a few days to make a final decision. I've had a few professors tell me most schools notify waitlisted people within a week. I just want to get this over with; I would be so much more productive without stalking my email!

Congratulations @madgab14 & @madison.!!!!!

UGH YES! So many facebook and sephora e-mails today..I jump out of my seat every time. & @whirlp I totally understand!! That happened to me yesterday, and of course I have zero idea of where I am on any of my waitlists...my anxiety is through the roof!

I hope we all get some good news today! Good luck everyone!

Loyola and UW-Whitewater mentioned that we could apply for GAs before admission, so I did. I didn't for my other two schools though. Now that you've mentioned it I'll definitely look into it. Can't hurt, right?

Good luck to you too, whirlp!

Yeah this is pretty much torture, especially because someone on the results page was already accepted off of the waitlist to one of my schools earlier today. I just want to know what I'm doing with my life for the upcoming year...

I'll definitely be applying again if I am rejected off of waitlists. If I don't get one of the Research Assistant positions I applied for, I plan on spending the next year doing lots of volunteering in different types of clinics, as well as becoming an adult literacy tutor. I also plan on being more involved in organizations that aren't necessarily related to SLP, but that I have a huge interest in. Make yourself stand out!

Congratulations guys!!!! @candynut @asdfghjk_38

Do you guys think we'll actually hear back this week, or will it take schools a few days to get situated and notify us? I have such a busy week and I don't want to lose my focus my worrying about wait lists.

True, I am grateful to have four rather than just one. Unfortunately I know nothing about where I stand!

NSSLHANerd, thank you!!!! I would LOVE to go there. I genuinely appreciate how supportive this forum is

60? 70? Man, I don't feel quite so hopeful now. That's a bummer.

I'm also super anxious...all I have are waitlists! I just want to get through April and not have to worry anymore

I was wait listed and happily accepted my spot...all I have are wait lists! I'm honestly surprised that I was even waitlisted here; my GPA is not competitive. I'm excited for the even a small chance to get off of the wait list though!

Just officially received my last decision...5 rejections and 4 wait lists! Though I'm grateful I did get some wait lists and wasn't rejected across the board, I am so not looking forward to having to continue playing the waiting game!

My overall is a 3.1 so I feel your pain. Definitely choose schools with higher acceptance rates, and write a killer personal statement. Relevant research and volunteer experience will help bolster your application. So far that's gotten me 3 wait lists and no acceptances (I should have done more research before applying, honestly), so if I'm not accepted off of a wait list I'm going to take some pre-reqs online (even though I've essentially covered that material in my undergrad) and volunteer at a local hospital to improve my application. Having a low GPA isn't hopeless, but you do have to strategize and it is stressful, but I'm a firm believer that it can work. I wish you the best of luck!

A few questions for those of you who are taking/ have taken prereqs.. 1) Does anyone have experience with Longwood's program? I think it's cheaper than USU, but to be honest USU's tuition page had me a little confused (so if anyone has input on out of state cost per credit for them that would also be great!) 2) How many classes are you taking at a time? I think I only want to take 2 or 3 courses, so if I'm taking just the two I'm wondering if I should do both simultaneously or split them between semesters. 3) A few prereq courses schools have asked for are covered across 2 different courses or are combined into one course for my university. Are any of you taking prereq courses that are similar to your undergrad but have different titles/course descriptions? Or are you guys purely taking classes you have had no experience with before? I've got 3 wait lists and no acceptances yet, so I'm preparing myself for a year off. Thanks in advance!!

Lots of people on my campus are using tote bags lately, but I personally prefer to carry a backpack on busy days...it carries more and weight is distributed more evenly!

I agree with you MangoSmoothie, I'm a very friendly person but I am also one of those people who needs ample alone time to recharge. I used to have roommates and I felt so guilty staying in my room with the door closed and not hanging out with them all the time, or I would get irritated when I needed to get something done and everyone else was partying. I've been on my own with my cat for 2 years now and I couldn't be happier. My apartment is my own personal space that I can run and organize how I want, but I still have a good social life! I'll definitely be living alone

I've made at least 4 spread sheets regarding where to apply this round/where to apply if I don't get in this year/schools that have this or that. It actually helped all my anxiety about getting decisions back. Preparation is good and at least lets you feel like you have a good standing of what you're looking for!

NSSLHANerd: yeah, that is my concern. But who knows! Congratulations, I'm happy we both got good news today

I got a wait list e-mail at 5:53pm EST. Very excited. I hope you get some good news @NSSLHANerd, my fingers are crossed for you