StressLP

I just graduated from UGA's undergraduate program and I loved it. I was accepted to their graduate program but have decided to go elsewhere. The program is excellent, with great professors and a dedication to quality. The program starts over the summer, I think in July, and then goes for two years.
Athens is a great college town, you will always find things to do and places to eat, and the experience I've had there cannot be compared to anything else. I will always be a dawg!
I think assistantships are hard to come by. They don't offer them frequently, but I think that if you boost your research resume and make connections with some of the professors early on, you might be able to network and work something out. They usually are offered to the best of the best applicants, people with high GPAs and decent GRE scores.
I don't think they are super helpful with clinical placements, but I don't think that is a huge issue. I would imagine everyone ends up with a placement they are happy with.
I would recommend living off campus with at least one roommate, potentially someone in the cohort. That would make your rent much more reasonable. I lived with three roommates and never paid more than $500 in rent. However, if you do get accepted to UGA, make your decision quickly so that you can find housing because it is competitive.
I think the cohorts are pretty close. Undergrad could be kind of competitive, but not in a bad way. For the most part, everyone in my classes were very genuine and kind. Everyone always would help each other so we could succeed.
When choosing which school to go to, keep your priorities in order. I was lucky that I got to accepted to the school with the best location and price. Only apply to schools that you could actually see yourself going to and being happy for the next 2+ years. Don't feel bad if you end up going to a school that isn't as highly ranked as long as you will be happy with the school and you are comfortable with the amount of debt that you will accrue. And remember that it isn't your forever home either (unless you want it to be).
Gradcafe can also be your friend and worst enemy. There are many people on here experiencing the same stress and anxiety as you which is comforting, and it relieved many of my stresses. However, we are all capable of and guilty of overthinking the process. Be prepared, remain calm, and don't procrastinate. And once you have turned in your applications, don't look at them again.
Good luck!

I spend a LOT of time on campus. Even on days when I don't have a lot of classes, I typically have clinic, paperwork, studying, clinic prep, research, homework (and now TA work) to do. Some of that can be done at home, but I've found it easier to do the majority of it on campus. I just think of this as my job, and I'm on the clock from (roughly) 8 to 5.  As soon as I get home, I typically just want to crash, and do normal non-grad school things.  Easier said than done, but that's what I've been striving for, lately.
My first quarter was a bit less hectic. I still spent the majority of the day on campus, though, and had a fairly heavy course load (17 credits). I'm sure it varies a bit by school, but the CSD building has definitely become my second home!

has anybody heard anything from Georgia State?

Got my first acceptance from Ambrose. So relieved!

I JUST GOT MY FIRST ACCEPTANCE FROM MILWAUKEE!!!

Congrats @li'lsebastian!!! I had the same feelings and reaction!

Just got accepted to Virginia! I found out at work and burst into tears, I really didn't think I would get it anywhere!

So am I, this is driving me insane! Wishing you the best of luck, hopefully we will know soon!

Has anybody heard anything from UVA?

I also got an acceptance from USF! I will likely be attending, anyone who might be going feel free to message me!

I got an acceptance today to University at Buffalo! I'm so happy  It feels good to know I'm going somewhere haha.

I JUST GOT ACCEPTED INTO NAU'S FULL-TIME LEVELER TRACK!!!! I cried!!!! 

I'm doing my leveling classes online as I see them as hoops to jump through in order to get into grad school and I want to do them in the most convenient and cheapest way possible. I've got a full life and certainly don't look to my classmates to provide socialization. That frankly seems a bit juvenile and when you're going to be investing $$$$$ in graduate education, you need to be pragmatic about what's going to provide the best return on your investment in terms of career opportunities.