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What schools did you get into with those scores?

I'd recommend applying to schools that require an interview as part of their process. That way in interviews you can highlight the "extra" stuff you've done more in depth than in your personal statement/resume.

I guess one of my biggest problems when it comes to this is that I do not want to do research tracks... I'm only really interested in clinical!

Ooh is there anything you could share about UIUC that makes it unique? How do you like the school and the area? Feel free to PM me if you want since that's a little off topic.

Does anyone have any tips as to how they are tailoring their personal statements to specific schools? I wrote one main personal statement and I am going to tweak it to each school by putting a paragraph as to why I want to attend that school. With some programs on my list I am having trouble finding more detailed info on their program (like Illinois, Urbana-Champiagn) and I don't want to say something generic. Any examples or tips to achieve this?! Thanks!

I didn't use it but I highly doubt that it is worth the money. It did not take that long for me to input my courses.

This is pretty helpful! I notice you decided on BGSU and that is one of the schools I am most concerned about writing my statement for because they say no more than 500 words! That just seems so short.

I'm currently STRUGGLING with writing my personal statement. Mostly with structure and keeping it concise while still showing why I am a good candidate. This whole process has me wondering if the SOP really is a make or break-- especially when some schools have a 500 word/one page limit! Anyone have any insight on this or spoken to admissions committees about it? What is unnecessary to include in your statement? How can we avoid being generic?!

Amazon gift cards! Will definitely come in handy for books and supplies.

This is exactly the type of info I was looking for! Thanks. Just trying to get a time frame on how short/long it took at different times of different months.

This helps so much thanks!

I believe once you turn in your first school's app it gets in line for verification and you don't need ALL school's apps.

I'm just curious about how long the verification process took for others based on the time period they sent their first application. I know that it's on a first come first serve basis so it probably takes longer for CSDCAS to verify later in the application cycle I am planning to submit my first application in around 11/19. For those who remember, when did you turn in your first application and how long after was it verified?

Hands down my biggest concerns about my applications are - Letters of Rec: I asked professors in the CSD major whose classes I got As in and did really well.. I just am nervous that they do not know me well and my letters will be pretty generic. - Statement of Purpose: I really am having trouble with how to stand out! I know I have strong grades and stats, I just don't want to be another boring SOP. Plus, I have so much trouble with staying concise. I feel like there's not enough room to fit everything in (Illinois for example has a 500 word limit!). I'm trying so hard not to be cliche too but it's hard when the actual reason I want to be an SLP is to "help people". Gotta figure out how to express that in better words. - Lack of real-world experience: I never was able to secure a volunteering position with an SLP. All I have are shadowing hours... again, I just feel very generic as an applicant and I feel as though i'm gonna look like someone who did the bare minimum. However, I have babysat for many many years so i'm considering showing that as real-world experience in my SOP.

Do you remember what date/time of what month you sent in your first application for it to only take a week for verification?

I'm not gonna sugar coat it-- you will simply not get in with a 2.5 writing score. You need a 4 to be competitive. The writing section is very easy to study for. I recommend getting the Magoosh test prep book on Amazon. They easily outline how to do fine on the writing.

Your projected quant score is fine, especially if your verbal is gonna be that high

Ok great thanks! It wasn't confusing I just wanted to make sure not ALL schools' applications need to be fully complete. That would freak me out more!

Thank you! Quick question, when you say "until you submit your application" you just mean each school's individual application?

As far as I know I think it's just transcripts and fees??? I really am unsure though.

I understand that CSDCAS needs to verify your application and this can take up to four weeks to complete. However is it just transcripts that need to be sent in for CSDCAS to verify? Or do they need EVERYTHING including evaluations/letters of rec? What exactly does CSDCAS need in your account for them to move onto the verification process. I am especially wondering because I am nervous that my professors will not get in my evaluations four weeks prior to my application deadlines but I still want my application to get verified before the before the deadlines.

Hi everyone. I thought it would be interesting if we shared what school is our top choice/dream school that we're applying to. It could be a good way to learn about other programs! 1. What is your top choice school and why? 2. Have you visited the school or attended before? If so, what did you learn about it on your visit/with your experience?

I'd love any insight into how you approached writing your personal statement! I'm one of those people who really does not feel special or have a great story

You're all amazing, thank you for the advice

Thanks everyone. I have another question, does anyone recommend paying for the transcript input service? Anyone who did it manually, can you let me know how that was? Also when it comes to entering transcript, can I go ahead and enter all my transcript info I have so far then when my fall 2018 (current) semester grades come in, go back in and enter those?