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  1. BeachySpeechy
    I also did my 2nd bachelors at USU. It’s a great program with the best platform (they use Canvas...I despise Blackboard). I got into grad school my first try (NAU). I’m from CA and there is only one Cal State program that I know of that looks down on online programs (CSULA). But I’ve never heard of any other schools having an issue with online.
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    I can’t imagine other programs being similar to UoP’s tuition. It’s like over 100k for their 15 month program. But they do have agreements with some districts in that area (I think in Stockton) that will help pay off some of your tuition if you agree to work for them for a few years. Plus, I’ve heard really good things about UoP’s program...they all seem like a super tight knit group whenever I’ve seen them at CSHA.
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    I think you might need to start applying to other schools. Some universities are super difficult to get into. You have great GREs that should offset your GPA. Would you be willing to apply to an online school? CSUN online’s application is open now (Spring start). I would say give that school a try with your other spring applications as a plan b.
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    If you decide to take them at USU, their summer semester is considered a normal semester like Fall and Spring. I think it’s about 14 weeks long (Fall and Spring are 16 weeks), so you can take 4 courses if you wanted to. I took 4 in the summer but I didn’t work. I believe summer starts in May so you’ll want to apply ASAP.
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    Look up CSUN online (Tseng College). They start up in the spring semester so they just opened up there application window. I believe they use their own application system.
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    Have you tried applying to other schools like CSUN online? They are currently taking applications for Spring 2019. I feel like NY schools are super competitive. An online program might give you a better chance
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    Unfortunately, New York does not hire SLPAs
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    Weems at ENMU is great. She teaches online and I took her 16 week course.
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    Your grant covered grad school tuition? I thought grants were only for undergrad...even in CA. Please let me know if I’m wrong!
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    I think I got it soon after accepting the offer but I accepted in April and started in June so they kind of had to do mine quickly. I’ve never heard of not being offered enough to cover tuition and some expenses to live on. It really depends on your financial situation. My friend is married and her husband makes over 100k and she wasn’t offered much. But someone that doesn’t have assets or much income (like me) should get enough to cover the costs. Anything over the 20k FAFSA loan will be a PLUS loans which have higher interest rates. Plus, I’m sure it depends on the school too. Some schools offer additional funding so I’m sure those schools will offer funding around the time they offer a spot into the program.
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    Yes, it is followed. My friend works in Compton and they follow it. My district has very little AA population but when we do have an AA student we do not use assessments that have IQ testing involved. We do not automatically assume every AA student uses AAVE because that wouldn’t be an accurate assumption to make. But the IQ test restriction is for all AA students, regardless of their dialect.
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    Def SDSU if this is where you want to live. I live in CA and attend school in AZ, and there are differences on the state level that gets lost in the curriculum. For example, CA has a law called Larry p and AZ does not. Both are great programs though
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    So when I applied for FAFSA, I got an estimated amount of financial aid after I submitted the application. It was around 20,000. This information will be sent to your school (when you fill out your FAFSA application, you select the schools you want the info. sent to). Your school will process it, and they will tell you how much you qualify for in both unsubsidized loans and PLUS loans. Then you will have to accept the amounts...you can indicate the dollar amount you want to accept. Some people need more, some need less. When I applied it was estimated that I would get around $20,000. When my school processed my financial aid, I was told I could accept up to 20,000 in unsubsidized loans and up to 10,000 in PLUS loans. I chose to accept only 20,000 in unsubsidized loans and 0 in PLUS loans because that 20,000 would easily cover my tuition and expenses. I work full time as a SLPA so I won’t need the 10k PLUS loan.
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    I took mine at a community college to save money
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    It really sucks because a masters is necessary to work as an SLP. It’s not just an extra degree to make extra money.
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    There were some levelers in some of my classes over the summer. My advice, if you choose NAU, is to get to know the summer track students. They are working in the field (some for many years) and can give you great ideas on therapy or answer questions you may have about working as an SLP.
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    There are no state or federal grants for grad students...the only “free money” available are scholarships or financial awards/packages given by the school
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    I attend NAU. I like it so far. There are so many factors to consider and everyone’s priorities are different. I feel like sometimes there is a breakdown in communication but nothing too serious. They actually sent out written acceptance letters when I applied and rejections were via email and letter. I needed to find a program that would allow me to work as a SLPA while attending grad school so their Summers Track program was my top choice
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    I’m at NAU...it is a small town and not really my scene but I’ve really enjoyed most of my classes so far. I have never heard of anyone transferring grad programs. Is that something grad schools typically do? I believe that as a leveler, you will be taking grad level courses along with your post bacc courses...would they allow you to transfer grad credit? I’m just curious lol
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    My portal never changed...it said something like “no decisions have been made at this time” for months. I don’t remember seeing a rejection on the portal, just the email in May
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    The reason I think Fullerton is much more difficult is because I’ve heard they save a large amount of spots for their own undergrad...more than other CSUs. Of course, everything I know about them and other programs are by word of mouth, from friends, co-workers, or social media...it’s not my own personal experience so I can’t say for sure if a program is good/bad. I’ve worked in the field for three years (in OC) and the word on the street is that the reason people want to go to Fullerton is based on location/price and not necessarily the quality of the program. So they shouldn’t feel bad if they don’t get in...there are other programs out there
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    I think Fullerton is the hardest school to get into of all Cal State programs especially if you didn’t attend their undergrad. They take a majority of their own undergrad...last year I heard they saved 15 seats for their own and so it ended up being 10 out of over 500 applicants that got in. I had stats similar to you (4.0 post bacc gpa, 156 Q 154 V 4.0 AW) and experience as a SLPA and I didn’t get into CSUF (I didn’t attend their undergrad or post-bacc program). Last year they notified those that got in over the phone and they didn’t have a waitlist. They sent out a generic rejection email in the middle of May. I don’t know if this will make you feel better but I heard the program is not very good but people are drawn to it only because of the location and cheap tuition. #5 on the waitlist for CSULA is pretty close! I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you. Good luck!
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    Even with a 4.0 and average-high GREs, Cal State schools are difficult to get into because of the amount of applicants versus seats available. The ones that usually get in have good stats but also they likely attended the undergrad program. Even then, they only have 25-30 spots each year. Try not to feel bad...this does not reflect on your hard work and abilities. Your best bet will be Chapman but if you don’t get in this Fall, you should try the CSUN online program which takes applications starting around April (Spring start date)...I heard they take over 60 students so the chances are better good luck!
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    For unsubsidized, the interest starts right away. It totally sucks...they do not give out subsidized loans for graduate school
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    Things I wish I knew when I was 18: 1. major in CSD 2. get as close to straight As as possible 3. volunteer during the summers (speech clinic, organizations for special needs, hospitals, etc.) CSD grad programs are highly competitive due to the amount of people trying to get in. A high GPA and GRE scores are important, as well as relevant work/volunteer experience. I am not familiar with bilingual programs, but if there is a bilingual masters program, I would recommend going to their undergrad program as well. That way, there is a smooth transition from bachelors to masters. Depending on your undergrad program, you will be required to complete certain courses to graduate...for example my undergrad program didn’t include a fluency course or neuroscience but other programs did. This caused some confusion when I applied to some masters programs because some required these courses. It would be much easier to go to the same school for undergrad and grad school because of these differences. Plus, many grad schools favor their own student. If you’re in CA and want to go to a Cal State school, I would highly recommend attending undergrad at whichever school you hope to do your masters in. It’s very difficult to get into a Cal State CSD masters program if you were not an undergrad there
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