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Here is the Facebook link for SLU! https://www.facebook.com/groups/759533660827798/ Just request to join

Saint Louis University (SLU) SLU-SLP Class of 2017 Closed group just request to join https://www.facebook.com/groups/759533660827798/

I did the same thing as MonicaSLP! I started the application as a back up school and I received two acceptances (1 from my number one choice) so I did not finish the application. I emailed them numerous times and they took forever to respond and their program does not seem to have a good rep. I've tried to talk to current grad students and no one has responded yet...

Program starts June 1st & I am not sure about funding! Congrats!

I'm in the same boat as you! I was offered an assistantahip and that really helps my decision out a lot! I love SLU because it is a great institution, the faculty is diverse, they focus on cultural issues, externship for a whole semester, the faculty seems to care about the students' well-being, it's a fun city, the school's motto is serving and helping others, and I also talked to a current graduate student and she had nothing but great things to say about the program!

Not that I know of! Should we make one lol

Hi all! I am so happy I found this forum! I was recently accepted to SLU for graduate school and I am looking for places to live near campus since my program starts June 1st! Does anyone who is familiar with the area have any suggestions on housing? Any advice is greatly appreciated

My portal still says "In Review" as well!

I was wondering if anyone was admitted to SLU and would like to start a Facebook group?

has anyone still not heard from ASU?

Holly I just want to say that I am so happy for you!! I've seen you supporting everyone in every forum and I think you are a great person! I am so happy you've been accepted to a grad program! You go girl!!!

Did anyone receive info about funding?

I'm anxiously waiting! I don't know what to expect now...good luck to everyone still waiting to hear back!

I just checked my portal and it says "in review" too @graceSLP that does seem harsh! I can't believe that is all they said..

CBG321 I actually tried to contact Baylor a few times before I started applying to schools and no one ever got back to me....I used that as a sign to not apply to that school but I hope you have better luck than me! It seems like a decent program!

To Arcanelady27..I've always wanted to not disclose my race on applications just to see if there is a difference on how they treat or admit POC. What you just relayed to us is scary but it is very common and I cannot think of any explanation as to why that occurred! Every year the field of SLP changes and the application process varies from each cycle but that does seem odd. It is sad to say but some schools do not over look race, gender, or ethnicities. One of my professors who teaches my counseling for SLP class at my university literally said this out loud one day in class.."one year I had a few middle eastern women in my class and I felt uncomfortable when the came into class with their bodies and heads covered up, it just made me feel unsafe.." she always went on to say that "African-Americans tend to not look people in the eyes when communicating due to slavery.." Those words came from a SLP who teaches future SLPs on code of ethics....

I haven't been declined yet...but I did receive the email about open house today stating that its filling up fast and its a great place to meet potential roomies and future classmates...so I am a tad bit confused.

It was mostly caucasian women she didn't have anything bad to say but she said she was ready to leave the area. She said the DC area is a lot of fun...obviously the cost of living is expensive (but thats a given). She mentioned how the commoradity in the cohort was not as close as it could have been but that can change depending on the people you come in with. There are opportunities for students to do research! I'll look at my notes from ASHA when I get home and share more info with you!

I actually met with Howard at the ASHA convention this past November and one of the POC grad students admitted that POC are under-represented especially in HBCUs and she felt that if she didn't attend Howard for undergrad and make the connections with the faculty she doesn't think she would have been accepted just from her stats. It was interesting talking to her one on one because she was a POC.

Maybe you should call and ask? I received the same questions in the mail as well so I would call and follow up!

I called the graduate department at UT-Dallas and I spoked to someone who verified that they had my transcripts and she explained to me that "final transcripts" are for after I complete undergrad... I just checked my receipt for my transcript order and I sent them to the right place so I am still confused... Thanks for replying!

I experience the same exact thing! People assume or judge you because of the way that you speak it blows my mind. We can't just be educated...have you seen this performance?! www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tN4Zulagb8 Also has this happened to you...people in our program think they we as minorities have a better chance of getting into grad school just because we are people of color...I was shocked when I first heard that from a few of my classmates... If anything we have to be 10x better just so we can be recognized or even mentioned in the same category

I am going through the same dilemma! I keep getting emails saying that my final transcripts have not been received but when I called and explained this to them they said they received my official transcripts and gave me a date and everything...I just received an email this morning saying that they are still missing my final transcripts...so confused and I sent my official transcripts in January, I guess I'm going to have to call them again later today

There might be....I guess there is no way to know it is sad though... I was talking to a few people of color at the ASHA convention in November and they had some really nice explanations as to why we are the minority and why we always be in this field... Sidenote: I applied to one school in New York (Teacher's College) mainly because they said they promote diversity in their program and look at the holistic person and not just stats

So true! I go to school in the midwest and I applied to a lot of schools in different regions because I wanted to see more diversity. Its crazy that even HBCUs do not admit people of color that often. I wonder what it is...what do you think? Also where do you attend school?