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My advice would be to not give up if SLP is what you truly want! I was in a similar boat. I graduated with my bachelor's in Psych three years ago, and decided to transition into the field after taking a co-op clinical child psych class my senior year with an internship attached where I ended up working closely with a speech pathologist in a school setting. I fell in love with the field, applied to a few schools before I graduated that didn't require any prerequisites, and was accepted to one (GWU), but decided I didn't want to travel that far from home. I took the time to do online prerequisites with USU, I retook the GREs to boost my score, and applied the second time around for fall 2014. That cycle, I was rejected from all schools I applied to. I realized from this forum and from firsthand accounts that NY was impossibly competitive for this field, but I was adamant about staying here because this is where I wanted to establish myself. I ended up taking on a full time position at a school for children with special needs, was able to sit in on and assist in speech sessions with our SLP, and got great one on one experience. I applied for Fall 2015, and was granted two interviews at local NY schools both less than 15 minutes from my home. Unfortunately I was waitlisted at both, as well as a few others that didn't require interviews. After a few months, I basically gave up all hope, but was still gearing up for spring apps, as discouraged as I was. Then, I got a call from one of the two local schools yesterday granting me admission for Fall 2015, and I honestly could not be happier that I'm on my way to accomplishing what I set out to do. I know that it's so disheartening to be rejected and to be hindered by obstacles, but DO NOT let it knock you down. Your moment WILL come, I know it. Try and build up your observation hours, volunteer at a local hospital with a speech department or at a rehab facility, even try to become a 1:1 aide at a special needs preschool or in a district. The professionals you work with are also great resources; I built up great relationships with my colleagues and they were able to write me glowing recommendations that I believe helped. Once you FINALLY get that acceptance, what you went through to get there will just make it that much sweeter! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to send me a PM!

It is seriously the best feeling! Thank you so much, congratulations to you too and good luck!!!

Well, I gave up all hope weeks ago, but I just got the call from Iona today!!! I was accepted and I couldn't be happier or more relieved! This goes to show: never give up, it isn't over until it's over!

Thank you so much for the support, you are the best! Your research experience sounds amazing! I'm always looking out for ways to get involved in research relating to SLP. I didn't major in it, so most of my research experience is psych-based. Not TOTALLY unrelated, but for the most part. And as for a full scholarship, you NEVER know! I remember when we first heard from them about being put on the wait list of 60 people and we thought there was basically no chance, and look where you are now! Definitely let me know, I'm pulling for you too!

You are TOO sweet! I saw your name pop up as the last poster when I came to the forums, and I got so excited because I had a feeling you were posting that you got into Iona! I truly am so happy for you!! hopefully I'll be getting the same call in the near future, I'm still not giving up hope! That is great, where do you do your research if you don't mind me asking?

Do you mind sharing your stats as well? Just want to see if there is still hope for me!! If you do mind, no worries

Congratulations!!! How long did they give you to make a decision?

Ok, that makes me feel a little bit better. Still holding out hope! I will definitely be sure to ask any questions because I'm very interested in applying there for Spring. Thank you so much, and congratulations again!!

Bummer did she say the last day of classes as in May, or until the end of the summer before fall semester begins? I was hoping to go there as well since it's very close to home. I'm still waiting on Iona, NYMC, and Hofstra so I'm keeping a little bit of hope alive.

Thanks SO much for the tips, I will absolutely keep those in mind when I'm applying! I'm still waiting on a few wait lists, but at this point I'm trying to be as realistic as possible and plan accordingly. Did you also apply to Mercy this round? I haven't heard anything from them as of now and was wondering if you had because I think I remember you from another thread.

Slp1993, so sorry I didn't realize in your original post that you had included where you got in! Forgive the brain fart, I was at work and must have skimmed too fast!

Congratulations!! How were your GREs if you don't mind me asking? If I don't get off waitlists for the fall, I was thinking of applying to St. John's for spring! Thanks so much

Hey SLP, would you mind sharing where you got in?

I really hope they have good news for both of us soon, they've definitely renewed my hope and it's making me crazy!

Congratulations!!!