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The semester's barely begun but I'm still procrastinating and feel like I have writer's block. It's seriously only a page and I can't handle it. I'm desperately updating Grad Cafe and Reddit to try to find something else to distract me from my work, but I think I'm going to have to buckle down and actually write. Aaaah! I thought break would refresh me, but I think it killed some brain cells instead.
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It's my last day of break and I didn't want to do anything academic today, but one of my professors finally uploaded the syllabus and assigned a bunch of readings for our class on Tuesday. So now I'm reading (well, procrastinating reading, but same thing) instead of binge-watching The Office.
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What are your 4 dream jobs? Are you qualified for any of them?
bibliophile222 replied to Authorization's topic in Jobs
If you ever need a co-host, count me in! -
Academic Update Verification
bibliophile222 replied to iowa999speechie's topic in Speech-Language Pathology Forum
To the best of my understanding the academic update isn't mandatory, it's just for reporting new grades. Have you checked the FAQ? It might give you more information if you want, but I wouldn't worry about it. -
Should I retake the GRE?
bibliophile222 replied to PomegranateMcGee's topic in Speech-Language Pathology Forum
Yeah, the standard goal that applicants are advised to aim for is a combined score of 300+ and an AW of 4.0 or higher. You've definitely surpassed this by quite a bit, so congratulations and relax! If your GPA is also high then you could qualify for some merit scholarships depending on where you go. -
I have a planner by Day Designer that I love. It's laid out hourly on weekdays, with a week fitting on two pages. Under each day there's a Tonight box, and up above there's a Priority section with little boxes you can check off. I write my assignment due dates up top (and get to check them off when I'm done!) and write my daily targets (readings, etc) in the night and weekend boxes. I also like it because it's not huge or tiny, has rings which makes it easy to stay open, and has a plasticky cover which protects it from getting wet.
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I hear you--I'm 32 and it took me forever to feel somewhat sorta kinda like an adult, but now I feel ancient sometimes! Enjoy your youth while it lasts, you have so much time and opportunity spreading out before you. Congrats on the interview!
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Typo After Submitting Application
bibliophile222 replied to hopefulfuturespeechie's topic in Speech-Language Pathology Forum
I think most people looking back at their SOPs will find at least one thing about it they wish they had done differently! I reread mine the other day and found at least three things that I could have written differently. I've also read other Gradcafe posts where people have found legit typos and even misspelled the name of the school, and still reported that they got it somewhere. I know this field is competitive, but if all that's wrong with it is one phrase that you find wonky I wouldn't worry yourself over it! -
Affordable Online Pre-requisite Courses?
bibliophile222 replied to chasingcars95's topic in Speech-Language Pathology Forum
If you're looking for dirt cheap, there's a site called Straighterline that has college courses that's $99 a month plus about $60 per course, so if you took, say, 6 courses over four months it would cost you about $800. That being said, there are a couple pretty big caveats. First, the program itself isn't accredited, but they're partnered with ACE, an accrediting agency, and they have partner schools that will accept the courses through ACE. You HAVE to check with any potential schools to see if they'll accept the courses first. Also, most courses don't have an actual professor, just a textbook, so you have to be fine with self-directed learning. Definitely not for everyone. However, it is the absolute cheapest way to get credits I've ever seen. My advisor has approved it and I'm planning on taking chemistry over the summer. -
Using Acronyms and Citing ASHA in SOP
bibliophile222 replied to Gkj _ Speech's topic in Speech-Language Pathology Forum
I just wrote mine like an essay, without a signature or salutation. As far as abbreviations go, I would spell it out the first time and then put the abbreviations in parentheses, like so: "Occupational Therapists (OTs)..." This follows APA formatting and is how journal articles or textbooks would write it. I'm not as sure about citations, since this is a personal essay, but my gut says yes, when in doubt cite (in APA!). -
^ This. Personally, I would feel uncomfortable attending a brand spanking new program because of the lack of well-established relationships with local placement settings and the fact that your cohort would be the guinea pigs. Everything could go great but there could also be various complications. The exception to this would be in-person programs that have recently begun an online program (Emerson, for example) since they have already had the chance to work out any potential issues. However, I also know that programs are difficult to get into and can be really expensive! You have it within your power to get out of your education what you put in to it, and if you have the chance to attend a program (especially if it's cheap or you get great funding) then go for it. The risks of attending a new program most likely are not large enough to merit throwing away a chance for grad school.
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Did either of you attend Hampshire College, by any chance? I didn't graduate from there but attended my first year, and they also had a bell that the Div 3 students (Hampshire's term for seniors) would ring when they completed their final project. Tradition said if you rang the bell before then you would never graduate. The students also didn't wear caps and gowns when graduating, I think they could wear whatever they wanted. At my current program, we don't need tickets for graduation, we can invite whoever we want. The space they hold it in is enormous so there's plenty of room.
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Your GPA is low, but being bilingual is a huge asset and can really help you. Make sure to emphasize that in your SOP, study hard for the GRE, and get some killer LORs. Be willing to relocate or attend online. Look for new programs that people might not have heard of and therefore will have fewer applicants. There are tons of other posts on here from people in your situation. Many of them don't get in on the first try, but there are also lots of success stories out there.
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Flunked out of college/explaining bad grades
bibliophile222 replied to rubyslp23's topic in Speech-Language Pathology Forum
@rubyslp23 hasn't posted anything since 2015 so probably still is not an active member, but I did find this post (sorry, don't know how to copy/paste the thread itself): "I got interviews at Pacific, Utah State, and GVSU (I declined the interview offer because I didn't have the time to travel to Michigan). I got accepted to U of Maine, Utah State, ASU, and MSUM with a wait list at Western Washington. Rejected from all Oregon schools. " So looks like it turned out okay! -
Yikes! I lived in MA for years and would probably have gone to UMass if they had accepted me, so I guess I dodged a bullet there. I'm glad that bill is in the works.
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Recommendation Letter
bibliophile222 replied to hopefulfuturespeechie's topic in Speech-Language Pathology Forum
I think for a lot of programs there's a little wiggle room on when LORs NEED to be in. They expect that professors will be either waiting till the last minute or actually late. They're not going to be working on New Years anyways, so the holiday gets you a bit of time. I had a December 15th app date and one of my writers didn't get hers in until the first or second week of January. I received an email from the school a few days after New Years saying it needed to be in by the 15th or they would toss the app, so I sent her the sixth freaking email (only a slight exaggeration) and that finally did the trick. Grr. Granted, I'm sure not every program is willing to give a month's leeway, so politely harass her as often as necessary to get it in as soon as you can! It also depends on what type of deadline (green, orange, etc) your schools have. Green deadlines need to have everything including LORs in and verified before the deadline. Definitely check out your program info here if you haven't already: https://help.liaisonedu.com/CSDCAS_Applicant_Help_Center/Starting_Your_CSDCAS_Application/Getting_Started_with_Your_CSDCAS_Application/04_Participating_Programs_and_Eligibility -
Physics/chem requirement
bibliophile222 replied to krinklecat's topic in Speech-Language Pathology Forum
I know, right? I'm planning on taking it online this summer when I "only" have my first externship and one other online class to take. It shouldn't be too terrible, but I'm still annoyed. I wish I could have been grandfathered in under the old rules. My guess is some programs might be wary about you taking prereqs the summer before, since they have no proof of completion at the time of acceptance, but since these changes have only been announced recently I think it would be pretty unfair of them not to take you! I think if you talk to the schools and explain the situation and that you can take the course in the summer it should be fine, just make sure to finish before the semester begins and send your transcript! Also, some programs (mine included) highly recommend that you finish all ASHA prereqs before beginning but do not make it mandatory as long as you get it done before you finish the grad program. -
I've been doggedly sticking with reading for pleasure throughout my first semester of grad school. Most people in my cohort think I'm nuts since we have so much other reading, but novels are and always have been my grounding force and a welcome escape from everyday life. I mostly just read while eating but still was able to get through a few books. Of course, now that I'm on break and have ample time for pleasure reading I've been binge-watching and playing computer games instead. I watched both seasons of The Handmaid's Tale in a week, which was probably not a great decision since it invaded my thoughts and gave me paranoid dreams. I'm still recovering from it! ?
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Physics/chem requirement
bibliophile222 replied to krinklecat's topic in Speech-Language Pathology Forum
I actually posted on this a couple months ago. I'm in the same boat as you. Unfortunately, the new guidelines that require chemistry or physics actually kick in for anyone applying for their CCCs after 2019, meaning you have to have received your master's before then. Since I don't graduate until May 2020 I'm stuck with the new regulations even though I've already started my program, which is pretty lame. Here's the email I received from my advisor explaining this: There have been some changes that are going into effect in 2020 for the pre-requisites. I have just been alerted of this information. Please see below: · Applicants for the CCC-SLP will be able to apply under the 2014 SLP standards until December 31, 2019. · Beginning January 1, 2020, applicants for the CCC-SLP will only be able to apply under the 2020 SLP standards. 2014 Standards 2020 Standards Standard IV-A: Applicants must have knowledge in physical sciences, which should be acquired through coursework in chemistry or physics. Standard IV-A: (New Applicants Only) The required knowledge in physical sciences must be acquired through coursework in chemistry or physics -
I've been invited to be an RA next semester and eventually do a research project involving transcribing/analyzing speech samples. Since I've never done any actual research in a lab or assisted in research, I was just curious what those of you have been RAs have experienced. Are you doing your own thing, working in a group, or working more closely under the professor's wing? What types of studies have you assisted in and how much of a role did you play? I'd just love to find out whatever I can so I know what to expect!
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Honestly, like most questions people ask on here the answer depends on the program. I think some might be sticklers and want you to have all the prereqs completed before you apply. However, I think most programs would let you apply during the fall of your senior year, especially if you're a CSD major. For schools with earlier deadlines you may not be able to submit the fall grades when you submit the application. If the school does their applications through CSDCAS, then there is an academic update window that provides you time to resubmit your transcript with fall grades included. In any case you'll have to submit your final transcript before you begin, so they'll definitely know your spring grades. You have to make sure you don't bomb your final semester, but if you're applying while still in school then obviously the last semester won't be factored into your GPA when applying. Alternatively, yeah, you can definitely take a gap year (or few) if you want--you could maybe get some related work experience, which would look great on an application and help to overcome any potential weak areas. If you have a great senior year, then waiting could also bump up your GPA. My cohort has a bunch of people who came in straight out of undergrad and another bunch who waited a while, so it definitely could work either way.
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3 Year Masters Programs in Speech Pathology?
bibliophile222 replied to mmcat's topic in Speech-Language Pathology Forum
There actually are some programs like that: NYU online is one. I can't remember which others are like that off the top of my head but I've read a bunch of posts from people talking about these programs. Try doing a search in this forum for "leveling programs" to find more. FYI though, if the post-bacc is what's classified as a "certificate" program you can receive federal financial aid. It's in the form of loans, but at least you don't have to pay out of pocket. I got financial aid for Pacific University's online post-bacc program.