Kslptobe
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@SpeechLaedy @twinguy7 @AlwaysaFalcon @Louly @panda1991 Thank you everyone for all the wonderful comments! I am so glad I started this thread and was able to read other comments with similar stories. You are all amazing and congratulations on the acceptances! Hard work definitely pays off (:
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2 hours ago, ashny said:
Your story certainly is inspirational, especially in the midst of all the posts talking about how competitive it is to get into grad school. Thanks for sharing.
What I am wondering though is if AshaEdfind is accurate with their GPA/GRE stats.
For Eastern Washington Uni, the stats are:
- GRE:
- Verbal reasoning: 154
- Quantitative reasoning: 150
- Analytical writing: 4.5
- GPA: 3.32-4.0
- Since your stats are lower, does that mean that one can get into grad school with a lower GRE and GPA listed or am I missing something? I have not yet taken the GRE and the GPA of one of my degrees is under 3.0 so I'm just wondering what my chances are (especially in light of your story) Thanks.
Thank you!!
I did see that on asha edfind about eastern Washington, that's why I thought I wasn't going to get in. But because they had a lower gpa, I figured I would give it a shot. I was waitlisted before I got accepted, but honestly don't believe everything you see on asha edfind. Some schools may look at other things besides the gpa and GRE. That's what I think eastern Washington did with my application. Also, I did really well on my interview. So just prepare for your interviews and focus on your letter on intent! You can do it!
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Well, I promised myself if I ever got into grad school I would post on gradcafe to help others out there that are trying to as well. Hopefully this information inspires you to pursue your dream of becoming an SLP.
Back story: When I was younger, I was diagnosed with a learning disability (auditory and visual processing). I always had to try harder in school than the average student. I went to community college after high school because I wasn't sure what I wanted to do. I always had a liking working with kids. In the back of my mind, I always knew I wanted to be a teacher, but I hated subjects so I wasn't sure how that was going to work out lol. After researching Speech Pathology, I realized I wanted to be an SLP. I observed a few SLPs before I made the decision to transfer to a University and pursue a Bachelors degree in Speech Pathology. I was only accepted into one school in California because my cumulative GPA was a 2.6 (did I mention I HATE subject courses). After two grueling years pursuing a Bachelors degree in Speech, I managed to graduate with a 3.7 CDS GPA and 3.2 cumulative GPA. During the two year program, I had the WORST faculty. They were not supportive at all and had their favorites. It was terrible and I am so glad I am not going there for grad school.
Ok, so this is how I got into grad school:
I worked my ass off during my two year undergrad program by volunteering at a school (classroom and SLP), hospital (child life department), NSSLHA events, reading program, and an aphasia support group. I applied to three grad school programs my senior year, scored extremely low on the GRE and didn't get accepted. I even applied to my undergrad summer SLPA program and didn't get accepted. I knew I had to take a gap year and work in a related field. After I graduated, I worked as a behavioral therapist. It has almost been a year now since I started, and honestly, it was the best idea. It reassured me that I was meant to work with kids and become a therapist. I don't necessarily love ABA, since I have long in-home therapy sessions, but I believe this experience helped me get into grad school. I applied to 12 schools this time. I retook the GRE and scored a little higher, but still low. V:140, Q:145, A: 3.5. I researched literally every single program on ASHA edfind with low GPA and GRE scores. Also, I rewrote my letter of intent and had it proof read from sooo many people. I was determined to get in. I ended up being accepted into one school, waitlisted for 3 schools and rejected from the rest. The school that I was accepted to is literally my number 1 choice. I was in shock. I finally did it.
So what I am trying to say here is that, YOU CAN DO IT. Don't give up. If you really want it, you will make it happen. If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask me! Grad cafe really helped me research my schools and kept me up to date on the grad school process. I am so thankful for all the support on here.
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When I was younger I was diagnosed with a learning disability (auditory and visual processing), so I have always had to work harder than the average student. I usually don't tell my professors that I have learning difficulties, but since I am starting grad school this fall, I will most likely tell my clinical instructors. I am sure they will be understanding about it.
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I am in the same boat. I was accepted into an amazing Special education program and I was extremely excited to attend because I FINALLY got into a graduate program. I felt fine about going to grad school for spec ed instead of speech. I have been working as an ABA therapist this past year and I thought that maybe being an ABA therapist led me to pursue a masters in spec ed. I started to envision myself working as a spec ed teacher. I was really excited and I forgot all about even applying to speech and I knew It would BE EASIER than speech. The only doubts I had about Spec ed was burn out and not making enough money. Well, two weeks later I got accepted into graduate school for Speech Pathology. It was my second year applying to SLP grad programs (12 of them) and I was so in shock that I got accepted! After going over the pros and cons of spec ed v.s. speech, I realized that I worked so hard to get into a grad program for speech and that I should attend grad school for Speech. As soon as I decided to do that, I haven't stopped thinking if I made the wrong decision to go into speech. But I can't go into spec ed now because I would regret not doing speech and I would have lots of what ifs. So I figured I would try grad school for speech and see how it goes. Its a lot easier to switch majors from Speech to Spec ed, since Spec ed is not that competitive.
I would like to know if anyone else is feeling the same way?
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I am waitlisted at 3 other schools still as well. I accepted yesterday to a school that I love but idk about the cost of money.. so I am still waiting on the other schools.
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I agree with you @Speechster ! Thank you for sharing this. I'm so nervous to start grad school but so is everyone else! We are all in this together, we just need to take it one day at a time!
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19 minutes ago, jmk said:
I interviewed with Eastern 3/10! Didn't apply to the other two. Hoping to hear back soon too.
Edit: My signature claims I interviewed 2/10....but I thought I interviewed with Eastern in March.
Either way, it's been a week or two 
I interviewed with EWU yesterday... so I am assuming they won't let everyone know for a few more weeks
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Okay crossing my fingers thank you!
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Congratulations! I had an interview this past Saturday and they said they would let us know this Friday... did you have an interview last weekend?
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3 minutes ago, tvl said:
Oh wow! That is a good amount of schools! Well at least you know you are going somewhere!
Yikes I didn't know most of their placements were in schools. On their website it seems like they have a variety? I also have years of experience in schools and want to explore the medical side of SLP. Hopefully I hear back from other schools!
When did you have your interview for West Texas A&M? I had mine on 2/23. I'm hoping I will hear back this week!
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1 hour ago, tvl said:
Hi everyone,
This is my 2nd time applying. Last year I applied to 8 schools. Waitlisted and rejected. This time only applied to 3 (Eastern New Mexico, West Texas A&M and New Mexico State). Anyone else apply to these?
I just got notified for to interview for West Texas! Excited and SUPER nervous. Tips?
I applied to West Texas A&M and New Mexico State as well. I received a phone call this morning from the department of West Texas A&M and have a web interview on the 2/23. I'm very nervous too! I hope we do great!
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10 minutes ago, plume said:
I don't know how to answer this, but I do know that if ASHA does not outline this it depends on each school's requirements, so you may have to contact the schools you are interested in to find out!
Ok thank you! I will definitely do that.
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Does anyone know if we can take a physics/ chemistry course for a pass or no pass? I really don't want to take it as a credit class...
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On 12/14/2016 at 6:42 AM, Callen said:
@Kslptobe @Elska Thanks for the advice!! I'm still in session, so I might see if I can make it to her office hours. In the meantime & in my panic, I asked another professor if she'd be willing to write me one, and she agreed. I think she will be a good LoR provider, too, and this takes the pressure of time off the table. I hope your LoR gets theirs in on time kslptobe!
my goal over break is to have all my applications submitted by December 23, so Christmas isn't spent stressing. Good luck everyone in the final stretch of submissions!
@CallenUnfortunately, My last professor is gone for the holidays which means that the letters of rec did not get my 5 schools on time. I'm furious at my professor because I have been sending reminders since the beginning of October. Luckily, 2 of my 5 schools accept 1 academic and 2 employer letters.
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2 hours ago, Callen said:
Anybody have any good tips on what to say to a professor that hasn't written their LoR yet? I'm worried she won't get it in on time
My teachers were late as well. I emailed them both and both of them replied without an apology. One of my teachers finally finished it but I even had to nudge them AGAIN on my electronic eval forms. I'm still waiting on my other teacher... So I suggest you email them ASAP.
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I had almost the same exact scores for gre and GPA. I applied to Fullerton and did not get accepted. I graduated and raised my GPA and I am about to retake the GRE. Overall I applied to 3 schools last year and did not get accepted. I say wait a year and then reapply.
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I liked reading your story, since I have been feeling the same way. I say go for it and pursue your masters degree in Speech. It may be your nerves that are getting in the way. For me, I know it is my nerves that are getting in the way because it would be an easier route to not pursue speech. Anyways, those are just some of my thoughts (:
Assuming that you decided on a plan since this was posted in August, I am curious to what route you ended up taking?
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Your internship should definitely help you out. However, I applied to SDSU, CSUF, and CSULB for Fall 2016 and didn't get in. I had a ton of volunteer experience and an ok gpa. My gpa was a 3.6. My GRE scores were extremely low and I honestly feel like that was what effected my chances. So my best advice for you, is to study all summer for the GRE. Good luck to you!
Oh and my friend applied to SDSU with a 4.0 GPA and a lot of volunteer experience and high GRE scores and still didn't get in... So I guess it just depends.
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On 4/5/2016 at 7:03 AM, antsy_student said:
Same here! At least we made it to the last round, could be good news if we have to reapply. have you been accepted anywhere?
I am still waiting for CSUF... but I am assuming I didnt get in. So I am applying for a SLPA program during the summer as my backup.
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I just checked and i was denied admission into CSULB. Check your application status online for people who are still waiting.
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On 4/3/2016 at 1:39 PM, antsy_student said:
Does anyone know if Long Beach has added people to their waitlist yet?
I called and they said that they are still letting people know if they have been accepted or rejected this week and next week. they also said that if we haven't heard from them, then assume that we are on their waitlist...
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3 hours ago, slpdee said:
If you do, could you update? It looks like one student was told their application wasn't even looked at yet, which makes me wonder if those that applied on the last day like myself were not even reviewed.
I just got an email saying that they are still reviewing our applications ): and we will know throughout april and may.
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1 hour ago, slpdee said:
I contacted CSDCAS and they said that there is no feature to show admission decisions. So I am thinking that either the person that posted the statement on the forum or Dr. Tsao meant to write the CSUF portal. Through there you can technically tell that you've gotten waitlisted by saying you want to accept or decline the waitlist option. If you try to click it and you don't have a waitlist offer, then it will tell you so. From this, I suppose I am rejected. I'm not quite sure if this is an accurate way of going about this though. Has anyone even gotten a waitlist offer from CSUF?
yeah we will have to check our portal then for CSUF? I think I will call CSUF soon.
How I got into Grad School (low GPA and GRE)
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Thank you!
So for GRE scores, I would definitely send all scores. I did that and I think it helps because admissions can see if you tried again to take it. That probably looks good.