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  1. snoves
    Thank you! I really do too. I know i would enjoy it but I'm just not willing to go out of state unless I get funding (or I don't get into any CSUs...). It sucks that money has to be a part of the descision :/
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    Y'all!!!! I heard back from ASU! My first acceptance into a grad program! Haven't heard anything yet about funding (including their Bilingual program) but imma wait and see! I was shocked to hear back so early!
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    Hold tight for now, you've done everything within your power. You did the right thing emailing the schools! Hopefully it was just the one school and everyone else got it. If not, it may be possible to send your scores directly to the school or resubmit them to CSDCAS. Wait for them to reply and maybe you can fix the mistake and that will be it. With any luck the programs will be willing to work with you! I really hope it works out! I would also hang on to everything that you've been given--anything from CSDCAS, ETS, the schools themselves, etc. and put them in a folder in your email so you have them handy as proof that you've submitted everything!
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    It can be important and i would DEFINITELY mention it in your personal statements/letter of intent. Doesn't hurt to highlight your unique skill set!!!
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    Back-up plan A: Part-time paraprofessional combined with part-time nanny/babysitting Back-up plan B: Working in the after school program run by the place that I work as camp counselor every summer Back-up plan C: Working at my Dad's business Back-up plan D: Retail Back-up plan E: Stripping?
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    They have probably both submitted their letters, but sounds like one has been accepted and reviewed to make sure it's submitted correctly (probably the one that says "completed") and the other has not been reviewed (the one that says "accepted"). I wouldn't worry about it!
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    I'm also interested to hear about this. To me it doesn't seem worth it since you can do it all yourself (and it's cheaper to just order an official transcript and enter it in if you're worried about it matching up...) but maybe I'm missing something? Just seems like another way for grad school apps to squeeze money out of you any way possible....
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    I'm not surprised, but that's disappointing to hear. I was planning to apply since I have a decent GPA but I felt like I've heard horror stories of people graduating late from the program and it's so ridiculously competitive that it felt like even more of a shot in the dark than most other California programs lol. Good to know that I made the right choice! Even the teachers at my school are on the fence about people applying to Redlands, just because of the price. I feel the program is solid and if i don't get in this year I plan to apply (since i'll have a year of paying down undergrad loans/saving for grad school down) but I'm hoping to get into a state school closer to home.
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    I would check with local community colleges! You never know what will show up and usually it's relatively cheap it's what I'm planning to do this summer lol
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    Hey, I'm currently in undergrad at the University of Redlands! The grad program is pretty diverse and there are a lot of people in the grad program coming from out of field and that have been out of school for some time it's an incredibly expensive program though lol. But message me if you have any questions about the program/faculty! I'd love to help!
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    Hey guys! First time applicant, disgustingly panicked about the entire process lol. I'm a Spanish/Communicative Disorders double major, from California. Stats are in my signature! I'd like to stay here if possible, but if I somehow get funding from out of state schools that'd be swell too. I'm applying to Fresno State, San Jose State, Arizona State, and Washington State. My biggest concerns are all over the place...currently it's my SOP since I feel like I just have no idea where to start! I'm afraid it'll be too generic...I'm also really worried that I'll get my application kicked out over something dumb, like a class entered incorrectly on an application. :/ Also, I'm honestly afraid my stats aren't good enough because California is so stupidly competitive! Good luck everyone!!! Let's all complain about this dumb process together
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    Thanks for the info! How much a semester did you end up needing to take out for loans from what you were offered?
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    I have no idea. As far as I can tell from their sites they aren't anywhere near the level of say, Sacramento State or CSU: Chico in terms of favoring their undergrads. I've heard of people both on and off this forum who have been admitted to both and did not attend those universities for undergrad. I think it's worth a shot!
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    It's about as competitive as many other California schools! I remember seeing a document on their site with a lot of their admissions stats and such but now i can't seem to find it! :/ I had a chance to talk with some of the students in my school's grad program who applied last year and according to them Northridge is pretty good at looking at the "whole" applicant--i.e., having lower GRE scores/a low GPA won't get your application thrown away. That can be very helpful if you have strong LORs and work/volunteer experiences. However, the program has some downsides that you should be aware of. First off, they're extremely picky about prereqs, so even if you have a bachelor's degree in ComDis they still may require you to take prereq classes because they feel you haven't done the work THEIR classes require. That can add an extra semester or two of time and money, and it's very common for students to graduate in 2 /12-3 years rather than 2!
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    I've heard of people going to grad school in other states and coming back to California. The most important thing is to make sure that you're taking the necessary classes and such to get your Cali license!
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    Honestly I would be more concerned with studying to raise your quant score than raising your verbal. The majority of schools want a score at least in that 50th percentile range for quant, so I would aim most of your energy into getting around that percentil range (I think around a 153). Your verbal score is great, I wouldn't be worried about it!
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    Yay!! I work on my school's tutoring center so I'm super happy some one brought this up. For my school (and I'm sure most others) writing tutors are trained not just to work on academic papers with you, but also things like scholarship essays and SOPs! It's always good to have some one check over your work!
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    I personally think that it helps, even though it may not be as important for programs without a bilingual/multicultural focus. Part of ASHA's mission is to promote multicultural acceptance and for clinicians to be aware of the cultural differences that could impact therapy. Even programs that don't have specializations in working with bilingual/multicultural populations usually have some sort of academic coursework that focuses on how to treat patients from other backgrounds. And the reality is that most places in the US have a great deal of diversity, and you're going to run into clients who have different cultural norms or who have a different first language than English. I've heard of a lot of SLPs working with children from Spanish-speaking homes nearly daily in the school system, even though they don't have a bilingual certificate--it just comes with the population that they work with. So I think that having some sort of background in other languages (whether that's through study or family) shows that you already have experience working and communicating with people that have different cultural norms and values from you. At the very least, I don't think it can hurt!
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    I would think so...I don't see how it would hurt, at least. Most schools will look at your last 60 credits and your CDIS GPA, but I'm not sure if they look at specific classes!
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    Man, that's such a big disappointment. I'm sorry that you're having such a hard time with it...you could always go back to old professors from your bachelor's degree (if possible) or work advisers, I guess. While it's not ideal, at least you'll have letters!
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    I think if you're able to maintain your grades and get your GRE scores above a 300 combined, you have a good shot. It sounds like you have quite a bit of experience! A 3.56 is still competitive! You might want to address some of the lower grades you got from before in your SOP, and maybe point out the skills and grades you've gotten more recently that reflect your growth. Best of luck!
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    I would wait until at least Tuesday of next week (giving them a full week to respond) before I started gently pestering them again. I'd expect them to get back to you pretty quick though!
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    I'm interested to see responses, but idk how easy it is to "match up" since, like you said, numbers are just a part of the decision process. I'm sure there are a ton of people on these forums who applied to the same schools with similar stats, but not all of them got in simply because the rest of the application wasn't as strong. It could be a good starting point though for people who are struggling to decide on schools, since Edfind doesn't always have the data we're looking for...
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    @SLPsingballs @Mary93 thank you both so much for the advice! I think I'm going to ask my Spanish prof first and ask my other professor if any of the other professors say no out right. I'm hoping since I'm asking pretty early that there won't be any problems with teachers not writing them, sounds like a nightmare!
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    Hi guys, sorry if this question has been asked a million times and is a little dumb, but I worry about things and would really appreciate some insight. I'm planning to ask teachers for LOR sometime in the next two weeks, and have (I'm hoping) two of my letters coming from faculty in my school's Speech Pathology department. However, I'm a little torn on who to ask for my third LOR. I took a lot of my classes with adjunct professors who have since moved on with their careers, or in one case retired. While I could ask them, I don't think they'd even really remember me much. As such, my options are a little limited and I'm torn between two people to ask. My options for my third LOR are: 1) My advisor for my Spanish major, who I think would write me a strong LOR. I've had several classes with her and I've done well in them, and we've developed a good relationship outside of the classroom. While still able to attest to my academic strengths, I'm worried that the letter won't hold the same weight as letters from in-field faculty. However, I'm interested in working with multicultural/bilingual populations and feel like having some one who can talk about my Spanish abilities from first-hand experience could help me stand out. 2) A teacher I am currently taking a class with for the first time this semester. I feel like I'd only get a generic LOR, but she's at least in the Speech Path department? I also really enjoy her class, actively participate in discussion, activities, etc. which will maybe help me stand out to her by the time I need the letter. The class is my capstone and for part of it I get to be a clinical assistant in my school's speech clinic, so if I do well I feel like she'd be able to talk about my ability as a potential future clinician. 3) e-mailing one of the adjunct professors I've had and asking for a LOR. It'd definitely be a little generic but it'd also be in field. Idk at this point if there's a "better" option, or if I'm just overthinking the entire thing. I apologize for how long this is lol. I'd really appreciate a fresh perspective on the issue!
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