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5 minutes ago, lasmith said:
What does your typical day at LLU look like? I heard through the grapevine that you guys don't have tests because of your problem based curriculum, is that true? What's your favorite part about being at LLU?
In the first year, we have classes 3 days a week in the evenings (usually 5 P.M. - 7:50) plus one Friday AM per month. We also have clinics 1-2 days per week when we're not in classes. Every day looks a little different, but most school days (usually just the 3 a week,) I get to campus around mid-day, work on some assignments or meet clients for clinic, meet with faculty or work my graduate assistantship, then go to class and home.
LLU uses problem-based learning or hybrid (some PBL and some quizzes or other types of assignments). The research courses (2 of them throughout the first 5 quarters) are not PBL, they use quizzes, a midterm, and final for those. But honestly, after what we did to get into grad school, they're not that bad. So I'd say it's very exam-light. I'd say the most labor-intensive assignments are actually the independent learning activities (ILAs) which usually require a fair amount of reading, analyzing, and writing. We are pretty much always writing things here. Problem-based learning is great once you get used to the format. I think it's super informative and functional. It's the main reason I came here.
Favorite things: Coming from a state school, I LOVE the amount of attention faculty can give to us here. They're super informal and don't mind taking extra time to explain stuff or chat with you about your life. I love problem-based learning because it takes the pressure off to memorize so that I can spend my time understanding and applying my knowledge.
- earlgreysweetie, lasmith and Toya
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Hi, friends! I'm a current graduate student at Loma Linda University. I promised I would come back here this year to pay it forward, so here I am. If you have any questions about grad school in general or LLU's program, feel free to reach out. I'm rooting for you!
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On 4/17/2018 at 9:18 PM, soontobeslp2018 said:
My main concern is if it’s raining and I have to walk to or from class, I don’t want to risk the rain soaking through my backpack to my laptop. I have a case I keep it in inside my backpack but I would be distraught if it got damaged
If you get a waxed canvas backpack, this will not happen <3
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Declined an offer off the WL at CSUF today.
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40 minutes ago, bibliophile222 said:
Are you planning on working at all during school? I know it makes everything harder, and if you don't have a GA position it can be difficult to find a part-time job that is flexible and pays decently, but it at least makes finances easier. I would love to just go to school and not have to work, but I don't know how I could swing it otherwise. I did my undergrad and post-bacc online, and I've been working 50-60 hours a week throughout that stretch, so 20 hours a week sounds like a vacation! It's exhausting, but it can be done.
Just seconding this. It’s tough to work while going to school, but I’ve been working full time throughout my undergrad and balancing 3 volunteer activities with leadership at school and classes. It’s insane, but I’m making it work. Consider working through your program or taking loans if you do get into a program this year, maybe? By delaying your education until next year for economic reasons, you’re losing one year of potential income.
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1 hour ago, futureSLPhopefullylol said:
Sorry to hear this
If you want a legit answer-- what was your GPA? GRE? Experience? Personal statement? Did you apply strategically to programs you could have a shot at? There are so many factors.
You can always contact programs and ask them why you were not considered and ask what you could do to improve your applications.
Hi! I'm so sorry. A ton of my buddies are in this spot now. Don't lose hope! I hear from graduate students all the time that they got into my school's program well after April 15. I'm a big thinker/planner/contingency type of person and if I didn't get in this year, here were some of my gap year plans:
Apply to developing programs
Apply to more private colleges in rural areas
Use edfind to find programs that align with what I have to offer GPA/GRE wise
become a SLPA
Get a certificate in assistive technology, go work in the schools
Do research in the field
Take the GRE again (154 verbal, 143 quant, 4.5)
Research more programs that don't take the GRE
Gain more experience with multicultural issues or populations
Going into this process, I tried to view my application the way an admissions board does: they usually score the applications for certain things - Multicultural experience, leadership experience, research experience, GPA, GRE, etc. I made sure to check off as many of those as possible.
I was nervous because my overall was 3.36 on CSDCAS, 3.67 CSD, and my GRE quant was low. I had leadership, excellent reccs, multicultural experience, and a solid statement. I ended up getting into two schools early and rejected from 4. I'm still waiting to hear back from a few, but I only needed one.
I hope this helps. It can feel lonely this time of year when everyone is trying to be quiet/respectful/silently miserable. I'm rooting for you!
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On 2/26/2018 at 4:54 PM, slp2121 said:I'm wanting to apply to masters programs this year, but I'm scared that I won't get in anywhere because of my low grades. My cumulative will be 3.3 (last 60 hour is about the same, maybe .05 higher) when I apply. However, my major gpa (SLP) is 4.0 (is that going to help me at all?). I'm volunteering at 2 different settings and shadowing in a school setting. I've been trying to get in on research, but can't find anything so far. I think after the spring I'll have better luck. Additionally, I think I can score at least, if not higher than average on the GRE. I know gpa isn't everything, but I feel like it's the biggest component for most schools so I'm really stressing out about that. Do I have a chance? Especially if I'm planning on applying to at least 10 schools (most people i've talked to aren't applying to that many)? Has anyone gotten in with a similar gpa? If so, where? Is there anything else I can do to boost my chances? I can't really afford to do post bacc because I'm almost at my limit for paying in state tuition.
Hi! I’m a CA applicant. I had a 3.36 overall on CSDCAS because of some decade-old courses that I failed to drop. My major GPA was in the 3.7 range and my last 60 was 3.8. GRE was nothing fantastic, quant below 150. I was worried about my GPA from the beginning, so I made sure to jam in the leadership and managed a ton of excellent professor reccs. I made up for my scores with volunteer experience and an excellent statement. I got into two schools so far with those stats. Some schools only look at your major GPA, some look at the overall, some look at last 60. If not clearly stated by the school, give the department a call to ask which ones they look at or ask about specific schools on here. ASHA ed find is also a very good tool for finding schools in your range for GPA and GRE, but again, confirm which GPA they are reporting. Fingers crossed for you! PM if you have any questions.
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On 3/1/2018 at 9:43 AM, Mercie1994 said:
I am still hopeful too about Chapman
Have not heard back yet though :/
I still haven't heard back either. They had some issues with accreditation last year and had a public hearing on Monday, so I'm thinking they're really behind with all of that. Meanwhile, I interviewed for one school, received two acceptances, and received three rejections. My top pick accepted me yesterday, so I'm not sure if I would interview at this point anyway. Fingers crossed for all still waiting!
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I'm trying to channel all my energy into things I didn't have time for last year with volunteering/apps/school/etc. I took up hand lettering and watercolor this month. I'm wrapping up my major coursework this semester and hand lettering my notes has made my study game SO PRETTY.
If you're losing your mind, reach out! I'll gladly listen and can totally relate.
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On 2/21/2018 at 7:32 PM, Mercie1994 said:
I called Chapman yesterday and they said they are still reviewing 75-80 applicants. They take applications that start with the beginning of the alphabet and look at the ones at the end of the alphabet. My last name is in the middle so they haven’t looked at it yet (kinda weird I know). Also if you haven’t heard from CSULB it’s not good news
they already chose all the people they are giving interviews to.
Thanks for posting! My last name is also in the middle of the alphabet. I had already written off Chapman after hearing all of my friends got interviews already, but maybe all hope isn't lost.
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Hey! So, it's a little different every year. They go pretty far down the waiting list usually, but this year might be different because LLU got some attention for being a top school. I would say, don't give up hope! Most people on the waiting list got in eventually. That being said, you might not hear back until the universal deadline..so if you have to commit to another school, just know that the penalty will be whatever deposit you put down if you do get off the waitlist and have to back out of the other school. Bright side: the LLU deposit is usually like $200, so its not too bad..