amp1209

Hi! I was in the same boat a few years ago. I took a few pre reqs required for 4 schools (all required the same prereqs, except 1 that required 1 less course) , however I got rejected my first application round. While I was waiting for my second application round I took additional courses required to apply to more programs. My advice is, take all of the classes. Even though it is extra money and time, you need to understand that these programs are highly competitive and it is best to apply to as many as possible. Especially if you want to attend school in FL, NY, or NJ. I attend a program in NY where so many people apply. The common prereq courses usually required are aural rehab, language dvlpt, phonetics, anatomy (neuro), speech sci. I also recommend you make sure that you complete the required ASHA courses (psych, stats, physics/chem, bio) if your undergrad program didn't have them. So many people in the program are stressing to complete those courses now and it's best to have them done before you begin the graduate program.

Hello! Decided to log on to gradcafe after months. I was in the same boat last year and now I am currently enrolled in the grad program at Adelphi. The latest you will hear back by is the beginning of April. I was initially rejected, but they called back in late July for an interview since spots opened up. Do not feel discouraged if you don't make it this round. If you do not make it, definitely let them know to keep your application available if spots open up. You will get in somewhere! It took me two rounds of applying. Good luck to you all!

Hello again!!!!! I just signed on here to see if anyone posted.I got called as well!!

Yes, I have heard some people say if we haven't gotten a rejection by now, it is usually a good sign...hope that's the case for us! Will keep you updated as well!

Which programs were you waitlisted at/waiting to hear from?

It's just so confusing that the deadline was April 15, so why the wait?! I saw a post from you in another section, and you mentioned that this is the first year they are only doing fall admission, no spring? Good thing I saw that, because I was considering reapplying for spring if I don't get in. I am truly praying for us all who are struggling with our second, third, etc. application rounds. This has truly been affecting my mental health and I do not like feeling this way. Perhaps they are considering us again since we applied last year...I hope we make it!

I've been rejected from 5/6 schools and SJU is the last one I am waiting on. When I applied last year I received a rejection letter on April 10 via email, followed by a letter in the mail. I reached out to the grad admissions office last week Monday and one of the student workers told me via email my app has no decision on file, which means apps are still be reviewed. I was so upset so shortly after I emailed an assistant grad director who told me last year that my GRE was too low. (I slightly improved my score this time, but it was still quite low and horrible) I got the same response saying "the committee is still reviewing applications at this time." They told me to check back at the end of the week, but I did today and was told there was still no decision on file. One of the other schools I applied to was kind enough to keep my application on file for next year and told me to email them my updated GRE scores and class scores (i have to retake a prereq or two, I got C and B-) to be considered for 2019. I've been searching online classes for summer and fall, trying to plan GRE prep and I am going insane. Before registering for courses, I wish I could hear back from SJU just to be 100% sure. I find it odd that no one has posted any rejection updates or any recent acceptances. I'm sure not every person uses this forum, but I wish we could have some clarity on why it's taking so long. I agree slpgrad620, this is quite ridiculous to wait so long, considering all the time, effort, and money put into this process. hang in there everyone!

Is anyone waiting to hear back from St. John's University? I know they had an April 15th deadline, however last week and this week admissions told me my application is still under review when I contacted them....

Is anyone still waiting to hear back from any schools (NY in particular)??? I've been rejected from 5/6 and have been waiting to hear back from St John's. I've already developed my plan to retake a course, plus do another class in order to be eligible to apply to more programs out of state. I will also be taking the GRE again for the 3rd time later this year since some schools told me that my score is low, however my application is great. Who knew this standardized test determined our future success.....ugh. I wish SJU would confirm a decision so I can proceed to schedule my summer/fall courses and prep for the GRE. It's unfortunate that some programs wait soooo late, only to send us a disappointing rejection...this was my second application round.