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Hi all! I was just accepted to EKU off the waitlist today (4/12) and have to make a decision by this Sunday (4/15). Has anyone else been accepted or planning to attend there? Any information about the program would be very helpful!! Thanks

Thanks for the info Kenzie! This is the only program I've been accepted to so far, so I will definitely be accepting the offer! I actually do have some questions if you don't mind Is the program ASHA accredited? I spoke to ACU and also looked at ASHA EdFind and seemed to get conflicting answers. Are all of your classes during the day? Do most students in the program have a job? Is there somewhere most of the students live or is everyone pretty much on their own? How do you like the satellite campus and the program in general?

So sorry to hear this, but don't give up! I know the waiting process is difficult. I am two years out of undergrad, applied three years in a row and FINALLY today got my first acceptance. I have a low GPA, and decent GRE scores. I think what helped me was emailing the programs I was rejected from last year to ask how I could strengthen my application. Almost all of them said 1) get experience in the field, and 2) take classes. For the last two years I've been working as a Developmental Therapist w/Communication Specialty for my state's early intervention program, and this year I have been working full-time as an SLPA (in addition to DT after school). I took three courses at a nearby university this summer in their Communication Disorders program while working to show that I can handle work and a strong course load. I would also recommend applying to schools where they grant interviews, so that you have the opportunity to really sell yourself! Hopefully you get in somewhere this year, but if not keep trying!!! I'm almost grateful that I didn't get in the last two years because now I'll be entering a program with tons of therapy experience. There's always a silver lining:) Best of luck!!!

Got my acceptance email from ACU Dallas this morning!! Has anyone else been accepted there/know anything about the program since it's fairly new??

Does anyone know if you can get your ASHA certification if you attend a developing program that is only a candidate for CAA approval? I know of several people in these kinds of programs, but I've heard that you can't get your Cs after you graduate, therefore limiting your opportunities for work. Anybody have any clarification on this topic? Thanks!

I haven't received anything from GSU yet either...keeping my fingers crossed! Best of luck!!