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    I know it's crazy to worry about this now when I haven't even finished submitting all my applications yet but... Does anyone who has been through this process before know when, roughly, interviews would be for schools that do them? I've heard that they are often short notice and I work full time so I'm just trying to figure out if they would be on the weekend or during the week (if I even get asked) and what month they're usually in.
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    @SLPHopeful80 Ugh I'm sorry, as a fellow out-of-fielder the GRE was by far the most stressful part of this process for me, too! From what I have heard it varies greatly by school as far as how much weight they give GRE scores. What percentile were you in for each section for each test? Depending on the level of difficulty, a 153 Verbal score may actually look slightly better (or at least balance out) than a 162 verbal score if you were in a higher percentile for the 153. I've also heard that as long as you get over 300 combined it's okay and that the AW score is the most important. By that logic I would stick with your second test. I didn't know it was possible to send more than one GRE score to each school, but I would worry that they would only look at the most recent one rather than looking at both. So my opinion is to stick with the second test, or retake it one last time (third times the charm!). If your GPA, LOR, and SOP are all great that will also help balance things out. Good luck!
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    Me again I'm applying to 6 schools. I had 4 on my list initially, but because my undergrad GPA from 2009 isn't amazing (3.38) and I don't have a ton of experience like so many of the other in-field applicants, I added two more to better my odds. Of those 6 I would say there are 3 I really like and feel I can afford, and 3 that are expensive and might take me longer to complete (and I would probably only go if they were the only places I was accepted). I can't move so that and prerequisites have limited my options. I think as long as you can afford the fees and would really go to those schools if you were accepted it doesn't hurt to apply to more than less. Personally I'm already feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the statement of purpose essays and paperwork, so I could also see getting burnt out and not putting as much effort as possible into each application. But that's the only downside I can think of other than cost.
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    YES! I had a nightmare last night about the interview process at one of the schools I'm applying to and I'm still 2 weeks away from even submitting my application! I also recently added two more schools to my list and they require most of the materials to be mailed in which is an extra layer of stress I wasn't worried about before. Plus... I'm an out-of-field applicant and am working full time until I start school and the reality of what it's going to be like to go to school full time with little to no source of income is starting to sink in. Sorry... I know that wasn't reassuring or helpful at all but just know you're not the only one stressing out!
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    I have a question for my fellow career changers. In the "Experiences" section of the CSDCAS application, are you listing all of your full time employment roles since you completed undergrad? Even if they are not directly relevant to SLP? That's what I've been doing but I'm wondering if it's overkill since most programs require a resume anyway.
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    I was wondering what types of things people are putting in the Achievements section of the CSDCAS application. I'm a career changer and have been out of school since 2009 so there isn't anything academic I can think of that would be relevant here. This would be for field-specific awards, publications, etc., right? I guess I'll just leave it blank...
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    Ah sorry, I meant the Graduate Admissions Department for the regular on-campus program (though maybe they are the same). I looked into the online program too, but since I live in NYC and the cost is the same as on-campus, it didn't make sense for me. Either way, I haven't been getting good vibes from NYU's program. I'm attending their open house in a few weeks so maybe I'll wait to make my final decision then. Glad I'm not the only one getting a 'tude from them!
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    Not to completely derail this thread, but has anyone had a negative experience talking to the Graduate Admissions Department at NYU Steinhardt in general? I called today with a question about the letters of recommendation as they require two of your three letters to be from academic sources. I'm having trouble with the second academic letter as I've been out of school for over 7 years and the only two professors I was really close with have since retired and fallen off the grid. The person at admissions that I was transferred to, who presumably specializes in the CSD program, was incredibly rude and condescending and cut me off every time I tried to open my mouth. Considering there is an area on the application that asks you to confirm you understand that two of the letters need to be academic, I think calling to ask if my application will be rejected if I don't adhere to that is a perfectly reasonable question. The good news, I guess, is that he eventually said it's fine and I can use another supervisor. Sorry to vent, just wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience. The people I've spoken to regarding the online program have been maybe a bit pushy but very friendly and encouraging. It really left a bad taste in my mouth and has me reconsidering if I even want to submit my application at all.
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    Got it - thank you! This is very helpful. I actually asked the department head at the NY Medical open house if it was still worth my applying despite my GPA being less than a 3.5. She said definitely and that they look to see that you've improved, which I think my 4.0 post-bacc grades and GRE scores from this year show. They seemed very encouraging to career changers, so hopefully that helps me!
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    Okay. I have it as just a brief one sentence mention now, but I wasn't sure if it was worth drawing attention to at all since I don't think it's low enough that it would get me immediately cut (but I could be wrong). I'm applying to CUNY Hunter, New York Medical College, Columbia and NYU. I've been to open houses for the first three on that list so far and they all say the GPA is just one part of the package and that the average GPA of accepted students is determined by the applicant pool each year. I wouldn't say there is an emphasis on cumulative GPA necessarily, but as far as I know none of them just focus on the last 60 units either. EDITED TO ADD: My post-bacc was 6 courses total. Most of them 3 credits each.
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    I've been reading that if you have a "below average" GPA you should address the reasons for that in your statement of purpose. If I have a 3.38 undergrad GPA (graduated 2009) and a 4.0 post-bacc do you think I should address my 3.3 in my SOP or just let it lie? I don't have any concrete reason for it, other than that I am a career changer and was not planning on graduate school at the time. For my current industry internships are the most important thing for getting a job so I focused my efforts there instead of into my classes. My GRE scores are Q-151 V-161 W-5.0 so I feel like between that and my post-bacc I've shown improvement. Appreciate any input you might have!
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    Hi - I will be there! A family friend who is an SLP in a school district on Long Island recommended I go with her. Is this your first time attending? I went to the Voice Foundation Conference in Philly in June, but other than that experience I don't really know what to expect.
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    Ah great, thank you! Good to know about calling admissions offices, too.
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    Does anyone who has been through this before know around when the Teachers College Columbia application goes live? So far all of the other NY area schools I'm applying to, not to mention CSDCAS, are all available but not TC as far as I can tell. I'm anxious to get started! Thanks! Ellen
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    Late response but stumbled across this post in my statement of purpose research. At an open house I attended recently the head of the department specifically said brevity is key. So with that said I agree that 1-2 pages should be totally fine. They get so many applications I feel like they'll only skim anything more than that (with the exception of what Jolie717 posted above about multiple prompts).
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    I'm also working full time while taking pre-requisites (2 per semester). It is definitely a ton of work and I usually spend at least one full weekend day per week doing homework. But like mcamp said, I keep trying to focus on the bigger picture. I was feeling similarly worried about my lack of observation hours and volunteer experience. I'm not taking any classes next Spring so I'm planning to do some observing and volunteering then which I will mention in my Statement of Purpose. I would also suggest checking to see if there are any SLP related non-profit organizations in your area. Sometimes they have events that are one time commitments (ie: annual fundraising events) that you can volunteer at. I know it's not the same as observation hours but at least it's something you can include on your application to show you're making an effort. I agree with SopranoSLP that we are a diverse group of applicants and the admissions committee won't necessarily be side-by-side comparing us to the students who are coming right out of undergrad with SLP bachelor's degrees. I like to think of it as them having a quota: X many students with undergrad degrees and X many students who are career changers. Probably not exactly how it works, but it makes me feel better! Also, at an open house I attended at NY Medical College they said they actually seek out career changers because of their diverse perspectives, so there's that!
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    Hi to both of you! I've been out of school for almost 8 years if that makes either of you feel any better If you're looking at post-bacc programs I highly recommend Northwestern's School of Professional Studies online program. Very knowledgeable professors and the work is really manageable.
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    Do you have a background/undergrad degree in Speech? I ask because there's a ton of schools in the NY area but many of them have a lot of pre reqs.
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    Not sure how retaking the classes will affect your admission chances, but I would think it shows you are working to improve your grades. I live in the NYC area and am taking my post-bacc courses online (I don't have an undergrad degree in speech so need them for some of my applications). Both Northwestern and Sacred Heart have online post-bacc programs for speech. The application for Northwestern is a little more intensive and I can't remember what the deadlines are like but I really enjoy the courses there. It's asynchronous so you do the assignments each week at your own pace. Sacred Heart's courses are also asynchronous. If I remember correctly they have rolling admissions and you just need to submit your transcript and they approve you to register. Hope that helps!
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    I'm taking my classes at Northwestern online so can't speak for the in person program. Overall I'm happy with it though. The professors seem very knowledgeable and I was even able to meet my Anatomy professor in person when he was in my area for a conference in June. I know it's one of the top schools in the country for SLP so I'm sure you can't go wrong! One note on NYU - I have yet to meet someone who has good things to say about the program, and I've spoken to both graduates, applicants, and someone who worked with ASHA on their accreditation a few years ago. I'm still applying because my options are very limited in the NYC area (only because I don't have the undergrad degree or time to take many pre-reqs) and I want to better my odds at getting in somewhere. But if you're looking to cut down on your list that might be a good one to lose. I also spoke with someone who graduated from Teachers College Columbia who said that if you think you might want to go into the medical field they are not the best choice (especially given the costs) as their program focuses more on working in schools. She said she enjoyed her time there and works in a hospital now so I'm sure it's fine, but just thought I'd share in case that is an area you're interested in.
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    Out-of-field/career changing applicant (completed undergrad in 2009), applying for Fall 2017! Very impressed and maybe a little intimidated by everything I've been reading on this forum. I've spent this year taking pre-reqs online through Northwestern's Pre Speech Pathology program and I'm just excited to get going on applications! Anyone here applying to schools in the NY area? I'm looking at Columbia, NYU, CUNY Hunter and NY Medical College.
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