swimbikespeech
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I took it once and didn't study at all and it was completely fine. The test is kind of designed so that you won't improve a whole lot even with lots of studying (maybe a couple points) so it's really not worth it to take it more than once.
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I know the feeling! I was waitlisted to my undergrad institution, a "premier" school, and dealt with imposter syndrome for at least two years. I ended up graduated with honors in the top 5% of my university. My imposter syndrome turned into a "let-me-show-them" kind of drive, which was ultimately beneficial for me, but is something that I now realize was completely silly. I did what I did because I was capable of it from the start. You are too, right now.
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Hello! Grad school is the first time in my entire life - literally - that I have been able to easily make friends. I now go to social events without having to force myself to because I actually enjoy them. This is completely new for me! I think there is something about being around people with similar interests and goals that makes bonding much easier.
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I hope this doesn't sound absurd, but being in a better place personally right now might be all you need. I know what it's like to be that caretaker and how much of a toll it can take on you. Why not try again now, and see where you are? I did not study for the GRE and was just in the right "zone" when I took it. It might go better this time without having to do much ore prep.
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I know it has been said, but focus on your GRE. I know that the schools I applied to had a "cut-off" of 300 combined verbal and quant and didn't even look at your application if you didn't have that. I'd also suggest taking some online courses to raise your GPA, but I don't think your GPA is a dealbreaker as-is. You have a lot of good experience and it sounds like you have covered your bases in most areas, but the numbers are holding you back. I know how much that sucks; some people would be fabulous SLPs but aren't good test-takers. It's ironic that our field is trying to move away from standardized tests as a standalone diagnostic tool but we still have "cut-off scores" from the GRE for graduate entry, but that's where we are.
- bibliophile222 and Mikaela25
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I think that the CSU schools are some of the most affordable in the country. I believe this is true for even out of state. It is true that they take a lot of their undergraduates, but it isn't by any means impossible if you're not; I think this whole "they only take their own" thing is really exaggerated. I go to SDSU and my cohort has 38 people, and exactly 50% of the cohort is from SDSU undergrad. So - only 19 of us got in from other schools, but if I can do it, you can! I also believe that my cohort had a particularly high percentage of SDSU undergrads. Don't be discouraged but do have other options.
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This is really vague. What exactly is the problem that you can't work through at your current school?
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Personally I would say it's not worth it. The only thing I spent money on preparation-wise was a GRE book but I didn't even use it, so it was kind of a waste of money. I think there are plenty of things you can do for free to help with the process, like having friends and family members whose opinions you respect read over your materials. The application process in itself is so expensive, I just wouldn't pay for anything more than you need to!
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I agree with @CBG321. Why not buy a bike and use that for transportation? That or public transportation. You really can't expect other people to drive you around.
Other than that though, sounds like you're just having normal nerves that everyone has.
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I declined Northern Arizona (with an assistantship/funding), University of Redlands, and Chapman University. Good luck everyone!
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40 minutes ago, babykoala said:
It sounds like OP is not a CA resident, so s/he would be ineligible for state grants for residents.
Oh, I just looked at their past posts, you're right.
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33 minutes ago, BeachySpeechy said:
Your grant covered grad school tuition? I thought grants were only for undergrad...even in CA. Please let me know if I’m wrong!
Yes it did! It's called the State University Grant (SUG) and it applies to graduate students as well. I didn't realize this either until very recently but it's true!
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On 3/21/2018 at 3:25 PM, ready2beSLP said:
Got into Southern Illinois University - Carbondale! Can anyone give any info about the campus, program, instructors, and etc.? This isn't my top choice, but it isn't my last choice. Just would love more information about it outside of the website! I know their clinical program is structured differently than other schools, but I'm not so fond on the area.
Also what's everyone's opinion on between: (1) total $62k for 2 years, desired location (California), beautiful campus, lots of diversity OR (2) $40k, meh location, not that great of a reputation (at least for undergrad - not sure what the grad reputation is)? Both are accredited. California is my end goal and if I attend the CA school, then I don't have deal with taking to get my licenses in CA vs if I go to Carbondale, then I will have to apply for my licenses for CA and fill out paperwork that will take months to process.
Thanks so much in advance!
Hi!! If I were in your shoes...I'd go with the CA school. I have a friend who was in a similar situation (wanted to ultimately work in CA but went out of state for grad school) and she said while it was okay she ultimately wished she had gone to school in CA, not just because of the licensing thing but because classes were geared towards how things were done in that state which wasn't always necessarily the same as CA.
Also...I'm guessing because of that high CA tuition it's not a Cal State, but the cool thing about CA is that there are state grants for in-state residents, which I didn't even realize until recently. I got my financial aid package and most of my tuition is covered by this grant - my yearly tuition is going to be $1,750(!!!). I am not sure if this grant is available for all schools in CA or just the public schools, but definitely do some research on that and communicate with the financial aid office.
I think it sounds like you'd be happier in California. Plus, placements can turn into jobs and it would give you the opportunity to network in the area you want to ultimately be. Just my two cents
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21 hours ago, speechpathbound said:
Hello,
I just submitted mine a week ago, so don't worry
I didn't use FAFSA for undergrad either so I am a newbie too. I was wondering if someone could answer some of my questions.
1. Do we find out about loans/ aid via FAFSA's website or the school website?
2. If it's the school's website, I have been prompted via email telling me to log into my school's website using my username and password... but I don't have a school login because those don't get set up until you begin classes. How do you get info about your loans/aid then?
3. Are the schools going to let us know about financial aid before the standard April 15th deadline? I'm not sure how I can commit to a school when I don't know how much loans/ aid I am getting from them.
Thanks!
1 hour ago, Luna529 said:SOS I need the answers to these questions too!
Ok so I called my financial aid office to try to smooth some of this out!
1. The school's website. My school has a portal I can log into to see the info when it's updated
2. Hmm...mine let me log in using the ID I got when I submitted an application and a temporary assigned password. They probably have a way you can check it, I'd ask them!
3. I think it depends on the school :/ I've heard some have already released their full financial aid packages and mine said they are going to next week. I think there's a chance some might not let you know in time... not really sure how that works when you have to make a decision! Definitely contact the school and ask, my financial aid office was super helpful.
Sigh, such a crazy process!
Are any of you in CA? The original reason I got concerned was because there is a State University Grant in CA that can cover a bulk of tuition, but I saw online that there is a priority deadline of 3/2 and you wouldn't be considered after that date. When I called they told me the 3/2 deadline only matters for undergrads for the Cal Grant and I'm in good shape since I have an EFC of $0 and my application wasn't selected for verification. I am really hoping that person is correct and I'm trying not to worry when I see contradictory info online!! Guess I'll find out next week.
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1 hour ago, TooExcited&Nervous said:
Lol you're not late. Some people submit it early to get it out of the way. I always submit my fasfa early just to get it out of the way. Most schools do not have financial aid packages confirmed until summer or before your program starts. You should be fine.
ah omg thank you. clearly i am confused. this makes me much less worried haha.
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Hi! So I feel like I made a major mistake. I never qualified for financial aid in undergrad and therefore have never been familiar with FAFSA. I just submitted it in early March after I was accepted to a school and the school I plan to go to received it on March 12. I was just going about life thinking I was all good until I realized that people usually submit FAFSA way back in OCTOBER. Am I completely out of the running for any grants now? Does anyone have insight on this? I am quite worried now. Thank you!
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3 hours ago, 40somethingSLP said:
Do you know how long the wait is for that?? I was waitlisted in Long Beach.
I called/emailed them today and they told me they'd just completed a second round of review and I would hear in a couple days. I'm not really sure if that would be the same for you though, because I wasn't waitlisted, I just didn't hear anything at all.
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12 minutes ago, m0wgli said:
@swimbikespeech I got mine on Thursday
cool thanks. And congrats on LA!!!
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Has anyone gotten a rejection from Cal State Long Beach? I mean I'm assuming I was rejected but I've just heard crickets from them since applying...
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Does anyone know when we should be hearing back from Chapman? I heard it should be this week but then just saw on the results search that someone else was told April.
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I am declining my offer from there today so I hope one of you hears back shortly!
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This doesn't directly apply to you, but I was accepted to a program and then offered an assistantship a few weeks later (without me accepting their invitation first), so some programs do do this.
CSULA Interview
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They asked very standard interview questions, nothing interesting. Why you want to go there, why you'd be a good addition to the program, tell them about a time you've disagreed with a boss/supervisor and how you handled it, typical things like that.