jsieges
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Awesome! Congrats on your interview!! I'm starting to get nervous!
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Thank you so much! I've read a lot about USA on here and it means they are a new school and they're in the process of getting accredited by ASHA. Every school had to do it at some point. I saw on a previous thread that someone had called ASHA and they're state's licensing department and both said there will be no negative impact as a student when you apply for CCC's if you graduate from a university that is a candidate for accreditation. If you can you should register for one of their webinars. They explain the process a lot better than I can lol. I'm also from California and because they're a newer school and working on accreditation they can only accept applicants from about 15 states because of licensing when it comes to clinic placements. Hope that was helpful :)
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I haven't seen anyone post about St Augustine in a while so I figured I'd start a new thread! I'm going to the Dallas interview on November 8th
anybody else? Hoping we can connect and share our excitement together for these next steps in the process!
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On 9/6/2019 at 5:57 PM, KEIM said:
What is the difference between Dallas and Austin campuses? Do we have a better chance of getting into one over the other? If so, please let me fill me in. LOL
Hi! An admissions counselor called me today to review my CSDCAS application for the Dallas campus. She asked if I would be willing to go to the Austin campus in the event that I'm waitlisted and a spot at the Austin campus opens up. She said the only difference is the campus facilities and the professors you would have. I would say apply to your top choice location but don't stress too much about it!
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19 hours ago, SRod2015 said:
Thank you! ? Would you mind sharing the other distance education programs you found? I am on the boat as you!! Applying to as many schools as I realistically can.
When you create an account on CSDCAS you can filter search schools that have a distance option! There's lots!!
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4 hours ago, SRod2015 said:
Where did you find information about this school? Who did you contact? Is it a CSDCAS application?
I was looking for programs that have a distance option so that's how I found them. It is through CSDCAS. Everything I know is through what is provided on their websites! I figured I should apply to as many schools as I realistically can and if I get more than one acceptance I'll cross that bridge when I get there ?
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I'm applying! I'm just waiting for someone to look at my essay but hopefully I submit it this weekend.
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I posted something similar a few weeks ago and I'd be happy to exchange with you. Also, I'm currently reading a book called "Graduate Admissions Essays: Write Your Way into the Graduate School of Your Choice" by Donald Asher and it has been so helpful! I rented a copy online from my local library. You should give it a read
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On 8/10/2019 at 8:18 PM, CaidanFire said:
Try to have an opening statement that makes them WANT to keep reading. Best advice I received. So, when I wrote mine, I thought about that.
Here is the first line, "My radio crackled with just two words 'Caleb' - 'pavilion.' My heart sank as I raced across the campgrounds hoping to reach Caleb in time."
In the next few sentences, I continue with the story (boy with special needs heading to a meltdown that I was trying to get to in time, but didnt) and how my experiences with scouts with special needs led me to SLP and then tied it into the prompt "why I felt I could make a difference in SLP." I also wrote what I had done to prepare for grad school. (In my case, I knew I wanted an online program so I did my undergrad as a hybrid) so I told them that. Advocate for yourself and dont be afraid to showcase your strengths. Just find that balance so you dont sound arrogant.
Everyone has a story. Tell YOURS and find a way to draw them in from the beginning.
That is so helpful! I see you got into St Augustine!! That's my top choice
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On 8/10/2019 at 9:48 AM, Lwc23 said:
I’m happy to help anyone who wants assistance brainstorming or proofreading statements! Others on this forum were helpful to me during my rough/final draft stages of my statement, and I ended up getting into 4/6 schools I applied to and waitlisted at the other 2, so I’d hope I could give helpful advice on statements.
Just send me a message!
Wow that's awesome! I'll message you for some help once I get everything together
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On 8/10/2019 at 8:50 AM, Blondie! said:
It's not just you, I really need help. I have no idea how to make what I want to say interesting.
Right? There's so much I want to say but I've had trouble putting it into a professional but still interesting essay format!!
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On 8/9/2019 at 10:43 PM, MH13 said:
Do your schools of choice have a set question/prompt? The first time I applied to my program, I was all about this is why I wanted to be a SLP. It was good BUT guess what? Still didn’t get in. It was like too many others is what the program director told me. It didn’t stand out. This last app Cycle, they had a prompt about why you want to attend their specific program. I stuck to the prompt and was very real/blunt about how I was a perfect match for the program. Needless to say, I was accepted! So, if they’ve got a prompt, for sure stick to it. If not, I would say why I would fit with that school. They read TONS of I want to be a SLP and change the world type letters. Unless it’s super unique and your story would stand out and be memorable, your letter will blend in with the others.
That is so helpful. Some have specific prompts and some are just "Why do you want to be an SLP?" ? I needed to hear that though and just get real.
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On 8/9/2019 at 1:31 PM, slptobe! said:
I did this last year, if you need some help bouncing ideas around or with editing, don't be afraid to message me!
Awesome! I totally will. I had a family emergency and took a week off from even thinking about it but I'm back on the grind.
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Hi everyone! I'm finishing up my CSDCAS apps and I pretty much only have my personal statements/essays left. I am having such a hard time getting started, I don't even know where to begin. Anyone else in the same boat? Maybe we can create a group to exchange essays and proofread and give some inspiration. Let me know!
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Im applying to 11 schools currently. I'm stuck on starting my essays. If you would like to exchange emails and read over each others essays just let me know!
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I'm in the same boat. I took a year after undergrad to take graduate classes part time at ENMU and substitute teach. I'm trying to shadow/volunteer this summer with an SLP to use that to boost my resume and get that LOR. Question for people who went in feeling like an underdog: did you submit more LORs than were required? Most schools I've looked at ask for 3 and I will be getting letters from 2 undergraduate professors, a teacher I have covered as a substitute for multiple times a month who has many sped students, and hopefully an SLP I shadow. Is it going to hurt me to send one more than they are asking for? I'm stressing out because I'm barely catching by with a 3.0 and I want to show that so many people in the field believe in me even though test anxiety makes me a terrible student. Hoping to hear from what others have done!
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CBEST is a middle school grade level equivalent. I took it to get my emergency credential and I think I took 1 or 2 practice tests and I was solid and that's only because Im a bad test taker, not because its difficult.
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17 hours ago, Jess3863 said:
Thank you for your reply!! What time are classes typically? Is it possible to work in a school and make it to class?
They vary depending on the professor. I substitute teach so sometimes I watch live and sometimes I catch up on the weekend. I have Swift this semester if that helps at all! Last semester Bratcher would have us work during class time. And I know Copple only teaches in the evenings.
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On 3/31/2019 at 4:37 PM, Jess3863 said:
Do you get penalized for not being online for the class time or is it fine to just watch the recording?
Totally depends on the class/professor. Last semester I had one class where I needed to be on and watching live because we used class time to do group work through google docs. So If I wasn't on then I would miss those points. Also had a class that required us to do a quiz on blackboard in the middle of the lecture. This semester for both my classes the professor has a policy of keeping the lecture recordings available unless she sees that attendance is down. The only real disadvantage of not watching live is not being able to ask questions but that's the case in every class. Hope that helps! Let me know if you have any other questions. I was so baffled by the process when I started.
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Hi! I'm a current distance student. You're going to be watching a live feed of the class as its happening. We use Skype to type in questions/contributions/take attendance. I like to use the Skype app on my phone to ask a quick question if I have one. I haven't had a class yet where I've needed to "call in" and use my webcam. BUT I did have a class last semester (neuro with Bratcher) and during class we had to work on group projects during class time. I've had other classes where I missed because of work and just watched the recording of class that evening. I haven't taken summer classes but I've heard its really intense so just be prepared to be able to ask a lot of questions and potentially rewatch lectures.
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I found out yesterday I was waitlisted as well. So bummed. I want to be hopeful I'll get that acceptance but I don't want to hold my breath either
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences??
in Speech-Language Pathology Forum
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My application was submitted for Spring