AlwaysaFalcon

I interviewed twice at Sacred Heart University and @evf is absolutely right! That's exactly how it is. It wasn't that bad and it gave you an idea of what class would be like.

I agree with @jpiccolo. I applied for FAFSA and received loans and I also found out I qualified for Federal Work Study! So I work on campus in the office 15hrs a week. It doesn't pay a lot but enough for food, utilities and things like that.

Like @Slphope2be I interviewed there last year! It was great. You also had lots of time to talk with current students about the program. So it was great to get that inside perspective.

I agree with @Auuudriana. One of the schools I was accepted into was actually a candidate school. The first five years that they have a established a program, the school is watched by ASHA just to make sure they are doing what they are supposed to be doing but you will get your degree just like everyone else.

This sounds great!! Sounds like you have a lot of experience and interest in the field!

Like everyone has said it varies. For one of my schools it was $300 and the other it was $500 but like everyone said it is applied towards tuition so at least its not pointless!

I definitely was! Especially since I had two years off before undergraduate and starting graduate school. But at the same time I was so excited to get started and proud of myself that I didn't give up! The first month of the program (and even some bad days) I sometimes felt inadequate and it was hard to get back into the swing of things. However talking to my classmates, we all felt the same way so its normal. I love my classes though and love what I"m learning, so I know I made the right decision. You've got this!

Sure! I had a 3.34 gpa in undergrad, not sure what my gpa was specifically in my speech classes. Then I had a 4.0 writing on the gre, 142 verbal and 144 math.

I had about the same scores as you for the gre after taking the test 3 times. I would say save your money. Your gpa is good and will make up for the gre, plus you have great experience!

From my experience they asked me these type of questions Why did you want to be an SLP? Why did you apply to our program? What is a situation in which conflict arose and how was that solved? I don't remember all of the questions but some of these I was asked. I had three different interviews. For the first school, we had a group activity and then individual interviews with multiple professors. Another school was a similar format of interviewing with 3 or 4 professors who asked about 5 questions and while students waited they could ask current graduate students questions. Lastly, the third school I interviewed with I interviewed remotely via skype but for those on campus there are a tour of campus and the department, an essay to write and an interview with a professor and the head of the department. Hope that helps!

Mine were single spaced!

I agree with @Mary93. The most statistics I have used is how to interpret a score from a standardized assessment given to a client, which entails mean, median, standard deviation, percentile ranks, raw scores etc.

I've reapplied to schools multiple times in different cycles and I don't believe they keep you're materials from the year before. I just tried to either switch up my recommenders writing letters for me, tweaking my letter of intent to make improvements from the year before and become involved with more activities related to SLP.

Depends on the person writing your letters. I know I definitely had to remind my professors as they forgot but I also expressed to them that I wanted to get in my applications earlier. I gave my recommenders a schedule of when applications were due so they knew ahead of time. Try and be patient and remember they are helping you out! I think I gave my recommenders a month and if nothing happened I sent them a reminder.

I had 3 c's in undergrad. One of those was in my major. I ended up being accepted into 3 grad programs after 3 different application cycles of trying to get in! Specifically on my schools website they actually discourage you from retaking coursework. They're reasoning for this is that this may be an indication that a student isn't prepared for graduate coursework if they have to retake a course. Another reason is once you have a lot of credit hours redoing coursework has a smaller impact. For me I addressed why I got a C in those certain courses and what I learned from it for next time. This way to the department I am addressing the issue head on and letting them know I can handle receiving help for coursework I am struggling with. Hopefully this helps. Let me know if you need any help! I'd be happy to share my tips!

I was actually accepted into Sacred Heart and applied to other schools that were in the "candidate" stage for ASHA accreditation and this is what I was told when I had an I interview with Sacred Heart University. The candidate stage which means that the first 5 years of the program ASHA watches to make sure they are doing what they are supposed to be doing. However you will still get your qualifications just like everyone else. The program is just supervised more because it is new. Hope that helps!

I did an introduction about me and background education wise. Then I talked about why I wanted to become an SLP and discussed what I liked about the school I was applying to and in the future what I wanted to accomplish. Make sure to tailor each letter to the school to make it feel more personalized.

Sure no problem! You can do the same just pm!

I received my bachelors from Bowling Green so that's the school I know the most about! It's a beautiful campus! I loved the division one small town vibe. I also had a couple of great professors that were great and knowledgeable in their field. They were in the process of rebuilding the health center that housed the speech clinic when I left so I bet it is beautiful now. Grand Valley State I applied to as well! They split their rounds of looking at applicants into two tiers. 1st tier obviously is interviewed and looked at first. I was placed in the 2nd tier and was told I "may" have a chance to be interviewed but they couldn't guarantee it. They were one of the schools that was in the candidate stage. This means that the first five years of their program they are monitored by ASHA because they are a new program to make sure they are doing everything they are supposed to be doing. I wouldn't worry about this as you will still get a good education and degree. Hope that helps! I applied to Wayne State as well but don't have much to say about it as I don't have much experience with that school.

I work on campus in the office as part of federal work study. I work 14hrs a week and so far its just enough! Keep in mind I also worked during undergrad, except 22-24hrs a week. This keeps me focused and less likely to goof off and time manage what I need to get done. I don't make much but enough to pay for utilities, groceries and save money for rent.

Trust me you didn't apply to as many schools as I did my third time....so you're not crazy haha! Your stats sound great! Just think now you are done! It was smart to get your applications in early and before Thanksgiving!

I volunteered at an integrated preschool. I was able to get a chance to interact with the kids and also observe an slp! Really solidified my decision to be an slp. I only volunteered once a week for a few hours but hey its better than nothing!

I'd be happy to take a look! Took me three times but I finally got into grad school! I know how difficult it is! you can pm!

You're welcome! Feel free to pm if you have any other questions!

I don't have a GA position but I do work on campus and have Federal Work Study. I work 15 hours a week and same with @Chai Tea Latte get paid every two weeks. It's not a lot of money but personally for me it helps with utilities for my apartment and groceries. Personally I think its just the right amount of time working. Other than that I rely on loans to pay for living expenses and tuition.