AlwaysaFalcon

No you aren't able to change perviously answers in the general section once you hit submit. So double check to make sure everything is accurate and grammatically correct!

@Felice and @chloslp answered perfectly! When I applied I just made sure to get them in ahead of time so I wouldn't have to worry about it! But they are both right!

I applied to Midwestern in Arizona and other schools that were in the "candidate" stage for ASHA accreditation and this is what the school told me that I interview with in Connecticut (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!

Your score is great! I wish I did that well on the verbal.

The only part of your are that I would advise you redoing is the writing section. I scored where you were but got a 4 on the writing. Like you I took it twice then decided to take it a third time and really only raised my scores by a point or too but the most improvement I saw was writing. I would save money!

I agree with @Auuudriana. It's so important to get in the application materials in early such as the transcripts because they go through the verification process and that can take a long time when everyone is submitting their transcripts at the same time towards the end. Make sure to look under CDSCAS faqs to double check on the letters of recommendation question. They also answer all these other questions as well. I just made sure when I applied to get everything in on time to make sure.

I was accepted into one school that I was initially waitlisted at! This school I was accepted into was at the end of July after I had already accepted my position at another school but still. Two schools I was waitlisted at I think I was about one person off of actually being accepted into because they would do multiple rounds of accepting off the waitlist and I made it to the last round. My one friend was accepted off a waitlist and that's the program she ended up going to! So don't think of it as a rejection!

Save your money! That's a great score. I got a lower score on my test and still got in!

My first year of applying I applied to 10 schools. My second year of applying I applied to 20 school. This past year I applied to 30 schools because I was worried I wouldn't get in anywhere. Honestly it was probably overkill haha but I would more focus on schools that are tailored to you. Look at range of gpa schools accept, ratio of those they are accept to number of applicants, and gre range on ASHA Edfind. I would advise only applying to schools that you think you'll get into. I tried to be really picky when applying to schools and obviously it worked out for me! Best of luck!

I know that when I applied to graduate programs some schools either have the option of applying with a student having the degree in CDIS or you can apply with a degree other than CDIS and just have a longer time to complete the degree because of prerequisites. I wouldn't worry too much about experience! I gained experience working with a preschool and observing an SLP to strengthen my application. I know some fellow classmates that had a wide range of experiences and others with no experience. I"m not sure if that answered your question haha but I have limited experience with post bach since my undergraduate was in CDIS.

I've never heard of anything like that before. I'm pretty sure when you have the bachelors degree your fine and you further require a masters degree to fully practice as a speech language pathologist.

Thank you I appreciate it :)! No I didn't interview at FIU.

I like it so far! It's cool because there is a wide variety of students in the program and the professors work close with you because they want you to succeed! You take all of your classes first and then your last three semesters are practicum in the field. I like focusing on classes first! It's my first semester so I don't have much to say but so far so good!

Hi I applied to Monmouth University, New York Medical College, Sacred Heart University, and Florida International University. The school I have the most experience with is Sacred Heart. I interviewed the first time I applied there and was waitlisted and then rejected. They like to offer interviews in rounds and different time intervals. The first time I interviewed in May and the second time I interviewed in February. The second time I applied there I interviewed and was then offered an acceptance. I interviewed with several professors and also in a group and they also took time to explain the program. The program is a new program and they are in 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. There is no on campus clinic so all of your clinical experiences are offered off campus and you start from the first semester which I thought was a really cool opportunity. They offer specialty tracks such as medical slp and I think a bilinigual track...there was another track but I don't remember which. I really liked the program and the feel but the only negative for me was cost which is why I ended up not choosing the program. The cost of living in Connecticut is expensive and Sacred Heart is a private school so I wanted to save money. New York Medical College is a great program if you want to focus on the medical aspect of slp. The only thing I know of Monmouth was the people I communicated with were quite pleasant! I hope that was hopeful!

I don't think its too much at all! I mean you gotta do what you gotta do right?! I say if you know of 4 people to write you letters go for it!

I'm honestly not sure as I was rejected but it depends on the school. I know some programs will accept you and either require you to complete the class before starting the program or during the first semester of courses or won't accept you without. From the website it looks like you need to have either a bachelors degree already in CDIS or take these courses plus have a bachelors degree. CSDS 2230 Anatomy of Speech & Hearing Mechansim CSDS 2240 Normal Speech & Lang Development CSDS 2250 Phonetics Non-Communication Sciences and Disorders coursework )i.e., linguistics courses) are NOTacceptable CSDS 3400 Speech Science CSDS 3410 Introduction To Audiology CSDS 3420 Language Disorders

I applied to SUNY New Paltz, New Medical College and CUNY Hunter. CUNY Hunter's application fee was so expensive when I applied. Not sure if its still that way but it was $125!! From my experience it is extremely difficult to get into a New York grad school program. It is really competitive which is why I had better luck applying out of state. Was accepted into 3 schools out of state.

When I applied Sacred Heart University and Samford University were both candidates. Meaning they were new programs that are being watched by asha the first 5 years of graduating students to make sure they are doing what they are supposed to do. I was accepted to Sacred Heart but didn't end up going there. A little pricey for me but it seemed like an awesome program. They have speciality tracks such as a medical slp if your interested in that kind of thing.

What I did is I looked at apartments online and looked to see how close they were to campus. I used apartmentsguide.com and apartments.com. I explained to the landlords that I would be moving from out of state and would not have a chance to look at the apartment before moving so I relied heavily on photos online and reviews. I applied to 2 places and was accepted into both. When asked about my income I was honest and said I would be a graduate student and would have a part time job and using loans to pay for my apartment. As long as your credit score is good then you'll be fine. I was lucky and worked with great people and got an awesome apartment. I hope this helps. That was quite stressful! So I understand your pain!

As a fellow New Yorker I can tell you that I wanted to stay instate as well. My first round of applications I applied to all New York schools. That backfired and I didn't get in to any of those schools. The second year I applied to New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio because again I didn't want to go out of state. That backfired again. The third year I applied to schools in 25 different states and was accepted into 3 and ended up moving out of state. My point? Apply out of state if you can move. It is only for 2 years and then you will be done and can move back home and start working! This is how I looked at it and it worked! You have a better chance of getting in if you open your mind to the possibilities! Apply to schools that take less applicants. You have a better chance of standing out this way. Don't give up!

I would have to agree with @Spondee. You have to be extremely picky about the schools you apply too. It took me three application cycles before I got into grad school, but then I was accepted into 3 programs I couldn't have dreamed of that result! Apply to schools all over the country and schools with less applicants applying to them so you have a better chance of standing out. Use that experience as a SLPA to help you! That's awesome experience you can use as a letter of intent.

With a gpa like that I wouldn't be worried! haha but if you still are worried like @Chai Tea Latte said go to ASHA EDfind and research schools and find what their "typical" applicant they accept scores are and gpa ranges. That's what helped me decided if I had a good chance of getting into the certain school or not.

It took me three different application cycles to get into grad school. From the first year to second year applying to grad school I dropped one of my professors for a professor that knew me better and had me for two classes. From the second year applying to the third I also added on one of my bosses from job on campus. I went from the standard 2-3 letters of recommendations to 4 letters of recommendations. 2 from speech department that knew me well and 2 of my bosses from separate jobs that could attest to my character. Having all these people in my corner I think really helped my chances plus most people don't do this many letters of recommendation which I think helped. You just want people that know you well and can test to your character, work habits, personality and potential. Schools reviewing your letters of recommendation can tell if a recommender doesn't know you well. Comes off as less genuine.

I agree with what others have said go onto ASHA EdFind list and research schools. I picked schools that have have less applicants applying and fit my gpa range. This way you have a better chance of standing out and possibly getting in. Also, if you are willing to move out of state look at schools from a variety of states. I found I had a better chance of getting in when I spread my options out.

Don't give up! Keep applying! I've mentioned this before on other posts, but it took me 3 application cycles to get into grad school! If this is what you want keep going! I even had a lower gpa than you and got into 3 grad programs! Focus instead on writing a kick butt letter of intent! I also get the gre anxiety. Speaking as someone who hates standardized tests I can understand not wanting to take them. Most schools want those scores so you should take them to keep your options open.