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Additional CSDCAS apps are less for the CSDCAS fee, but it's a really expensive process.

After it's verified, you can look at the applications that they've sent to schools and see your GPA in that application. (It redacts parts like LORs, but not GPAs.)

USU has a program where you can get a second BS in COMD. I did that as I wanted to be able to list my second degree on things in the future. I did it in four semesters because I took an extra class and didn't go full-time two of those semesters, but you can do it in 3.

It says that they want an official score which means that ETS needs to send it directly to them. Their wording is a little odd, though. You could always call to verify. Good luck with your applications!

If it's a CSDCAS school--yes. You can specify LOR writers as soon as you start an application.

From their FAQ: Q: Can I e-submit my application before my references are received by CSDCAS? A: Yes. Once you have successfully filled out your application, you can e-submit it to CSDCAS at any time. You'll be fine. Send it in so they can start the verification process. :)

I'm applying there, too. I think they just want people to be aware that CSDCAS can be slow, and that they aren't going to make exceptions for those that CSDCAS doesn't get done in time. I've already got everything completely verified by CSDCAS for another app, so all I have to do for this one is add the SOP. CSDCAS has already done everything, and the school will be able to see it as soon as I post it and pay the fee. I have a personal deadline of Dec 15 for this.

I'd pull up the stats for the schools that you're looking into, but I think you're fine for many schools. They usually want to see 300 total and 150 per section. Q scores are almost always several points lower in the stats that I've looked at for various schools.

Listen, I get that everyone wants to get into a program, but this poster actually said that he hopes it's true that he'll have an easier time getting into a program because of his gender. As someone older than most applicants, I guess I see that as an affront to all of the women that I know in other fields who've had bad situations from males in their field assuming that they got preferential treatment for being females in a male-dominated field. I also dislike the constant posts about who will get into school. The answer is whoever the Ad Comm picks. I just find it in really poor taste to actually voice the opinion that you hope you get in based on your gender.

Wow. You're really hoping that you beat out someone more qualified based on your gender? I know one male SLP. He was a stellar student all around, and he's a medical SLP now. He said he might have had a slight edge getting started in medicine, but he's not even sure about that.

I imagine they'll base it on the transcripts that they have in had in when you submit the application. You definitely would want to watch dates if you're thinking about waiting to submit until this semester's grades are released because of the time delay in waiting for them to enter the transcripts and then verify your app. My app is already completed, so I'll just use the academic update at the end of the semester. I'm not sure how that would work with your transcript service, so you might want to directly contact them. I've called them for other things and found them to be generally helpful. https://portal.csdcas.org/csdcasHelpPages/instructions-and-faq/processing-your-application/updating-the-applicationacademic-update/

Some schools offer guaranteed acceptance to grad school if you meet certain requirements as an undergrad. Since I'm well beyond that point, I haven't researched them, but I know Pitt is one.

I can't help with the non-degree seeking thing, either, but I agree that your best bet is to contact the advisor.

The workload depends a lot on the class and how long it takes you to memorize things. Many people work and do it, though, so I think you will be fine. I don't work, but I have a house full of young kids and a lot of other commitments, and I've been able to go full-time fairly easily.

Still cheaper than taking things on a grad school fee scale. That's the one bright side. Plus, I've really enjoyed most of my classes at USU.

Interesting to hear about 3100 and 3400. That does make sense, though. I think the difference is that in-state people can take more than 12 credit hours certain times of the year for the 12 hour price. In any case, it does matter, and you will need to register for the out-of-state online sections. They have like a 20 page pdf somewhere explaining their tuition and fees schedules, but all online COMD classes for out-of-state people are charged by the credit hour.

There are different sections for in-state and out-of-state online classes, but out-of-state is charged a credit hour rate that's similar to in-state. (About $300 per credit hour right now.) I'm not sure why it's set up that way, but I signed up for the wrong ones one semester, so my bill was all kinds of crazy until I got it sorted out.

Also, this FB group is really helpful: https://www.facebook.com/groups/109935279077833/ From there, you can look at a google spreadsheet with info about classes and find individual groups for lots of classes. There's a lot of useful info and help.

There's some leeway, but I always registered right away. I don't think there's usually a problem with classes filling up, but why take the risk? Many people have petitioned to take 3700 without taking 3400 first. Talk to your advisor if you want to do that. I did take 3400, but I'm sure it'd be possible if you're willing to do a little anatomy reading if something isn't clear to you. Most classes are only taught by one professor or team taught, so different sections don't matter much. (exceptions: 5900 and ASL if you decide to take that) You will need to make sure that you have the proper type of online class (in-state or out-of-state).

Congrats to you all!

I know. The stats are really hard to find, and who knows what they mean. My gut feeling is that most programs want to make sure that you have writing ability (which a 4 would show), but would be more concerned about your reading comprehension skills which would be represented by your V. The AW is a pretty imprecise test which is why the scaling system is so small. A 4 is 56th percentile, so it's above average. The thing about the AW is that the scores show big groups since a 4.5 is 80th percentile.

I've heard that 4 is the cut-off for some programs, and I've noticed a lot of schools with averages in the high 3s, low 4s, so I probably wouldn't retake it unless some programs that you're applying to specifically want high AW scores. I didn't study for that part either, and I wish I had prepped for it a little more, but I don't think it's really worth it to take it again. Most people know that writing a timed essay with a surprise prompt has nothing to do with writing well-researched papers. Are the averages for the programs you're interested a lot higher?

I believe it means that the professor has "accepted" the request in the email that they got from CSDCAS, but they haven't yet completed and submitted it.

Mine showed up before I finished it and submitted.

Technically CSDCAS says they they don't accept anything before the opening date, BUT mine were delivered shortly before it opened, so I called them to double check, and they were able to find the information and attach it to my account. It will show on your account if they have it.