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This is EXCELLENT advice. I actually decided on WSU because of the low cost. In addition, WSU is only about 50 something credits and UCF is 70 something credits...resulting in more debt! I thought about it logically as jullietmercredi put it, two years and you are done with a program, not in debt and you can go ANYWHERE your heart desires. Yes, I am sure I would be able to network with more people while in Florida, but if I attend professional conferences, etc. maybe I can build connections that way as well. I probably won't even be able to enjoy that wonderful weather anyways! Thank you all for the advice!

That's what I was thinking..it's only two years. The expensive program is exceptional and I heard it prepares you for the test to obtain your licence as a SLP. I haven't heard anything about the inexpensive program so I have no clue about the quality. I figured if it's only two years it won't break the bank too much. Have you gotten any financial assistance for your program? And if so, where did you look?

Thanks for the advice. I have been putting together pros and cons for both to help in my decision. I haven't heard about funding yet for either program but I am assuming they will notify students within a few weeks.

Hey everyone! I would love to get some insight form all of you on my admission decision. I am debating between Worcester State University in Worcester, MA or University of Central Florida in Orlando,FL. These are both for speech language pathology. My issue is: WSU Annual Tuition is $7,050 with $293.75/per credit hr opposed to UCF, whose tuition is $1121.44/credit hour for out of state students. So as you can see, there is a MAJOR difference in cost. Overall, I have heard nothing but great things about UCF's program and I have heard clinicians graduate well prepared. On the other hand, I haven't heard much about WSU's program. I would love to go to Florida to get away from the miserable weather in NE as well. So my fellow gradcafe friends, what would your advice or thoughts be on this issue? Florida (which is more expensive but has nice weather and an amazing program) or WSU(which has a good program as well with miserable weather and less expensive)? Have you ever had to chose between two universities like these?

No worries. Your suggestion about googling GRE words was very helpful!

Great suggestions! I will be on my way to check Umberto Eco's books out from the library this week! lol...This is exactly what I was looking for.

Hi Lantern, Thanks for your response! I will definitely check out the National Geographic and the book you mentioned by Umberto Eco. I have the Kaplan vocab words and so far they are great. I also heard that scholarly journal articles are a good source but if it is something I am not interested in I probably wouldn't be able to keep my attention on it for too long!!

Hey everyone! I was wondering if anyone has helpful hints on the kinds of books I can read to practice some of the GRE words. I think it will help to apply them when reading them in context rather than tirelessly reviewing them from index cards. Thanks!