AspiringSLP2be

Hi!! This was my second year applying and long story short. The first time around I only had a couple of experiences on my resume. NHSLA, volunteered at an autism clinic and aided at a preschool. My cumulative GPA is a 3.3. So low I know, but it took me awhile and a couple changes in my major do decide what I wanted to do career wise. I knew SLP was the road I wanted to take so I didn't give up. I heard about The RBT credential and decided to give it a try. WOW. Is all I can say. Not only did I get into grad school this second time around ( I believe having this credential and being able to speak on its behalf in my personal statement really really helped) but the experience I have received working in the ABA field has completely changed my mind about the population I want to work with after grad school. It sounds like you already have your mind made up about the population you want to work with and that's awesome, but I can't even express how amazing the experience has been. If you choose to pursue this route I hope you have wonderful supervisor like I did. I would have enjoyed getting my BCABa but I know the language part is what I am most interested in. All in all, getting your RBT certification looks pretty good on a resume. Keep in mind it is not a difficult certification to obtain and many more people are becoming aware of the option, however, obtain the certificate, work a lot of hours and get as many clients as possible and write an amazing personal statement that will knock the grad schools socks off. That's just my opinion, but the only thing I changed from last years application to this years was getting that credential and I applied to most of the same schools. Good luck!!!

Hi!!! Looking for a roommate! I'm easy going and looking forward to beginning this journey here. Write back if interested and I'll tell you more

Traveling from so far away. I need a roommate! I'm a lot of fun I promise and definitely easy going. Let me know who needs a roommate!

I'm still waiting away to hear from Auburn! Kind of my last hope :/

@Hoosier27 feel free to email me! You are abolsutely not alone I'm glad you were able to relate. I applied to different schools this go-around, aside from one school where I was wait listed last year. This year? Wait listed again. It sounds like you know this is what you want to do. Isn't ABA fascinating!? I work under the supervision of a BCBA and it's really made me question if that is the route I should be going down...like I said. Feel free to email me, perseverance is key. So glad you were able to relate to my story

Thank you guys so much for the kind an encouraging words. @Rorororosy I am so glad you found your passion. I wish you the best of luck. Anyone else who wants to vent their story here I would be more than happy to listen! So many amazing SLP candidates out there

So this is my second time applying to graduate school. I have been following this forum for awhile now, but day after day I am getting either rejected (3) or waitlisted (7). I am currently 25, and yes, although I am still young, I feel as though I am running out of time/options. My LOR's and GPA in the major (3.8) definitely help with my application, however, I am beginning to think that my GRE scores are what is keeping me from being noticed. V: 152 Q:140 AW. 4.5 (also my cumulative GPA is a 3.3) This is not me reaching out trying to get emotional support, but at this point in my life, I really do need advice. I am determined that this is what I'm supposed to do. After getting denied last year, I took courses and became a registered behavior technician. I work with children with developmental disabilties. i believe this experience makes me a competitive applicant for graduate schools. I have also volunteered at a theaputic riding program and worked under the supervision of a physical, occupational and speech therapist. I guess what I am trying to ask is are THERE ANY PEOPLE OUT THERE WITH THE SAME STORY? I feel like this is what I'm supposed to be doing but is it really my Quant score that is keeping me from getting into a graduate program? I mean 7 waitlists?!!! I don't mind being told harsh truths, so all comments are welcome. congrats to all those who got in this time around