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I would def. hold off on Simucase subscription for now- your program may have a discount or provide you with the subscription (it's rolled into your course fees). During these Covid times, universities are relying on Simucase for competencies and clockhours as some medical establishments are not accepting students or very few students. Same with Speechpathology.com subscription. We've completed some of those for additional information from lectures. They are really good and packed full of evidence based research information. 
Epson EcoTank printer. I cannot stress how much I LOVE my ecotank. I didn't think I would print as much as I have in grad school, but I was wrong. This will come in handy when you are printing notes for class or materials for therapy. I do have a small personal laminator, but meh. I have been a SLPA for 6 years so I have had unlimited access to lamination at work. If I choose to leave the schools or go to a new district with lamination limits, I can probably take it to a store like Mardels (Christian books/teacher store) and pay for lamination. It would probably come out cheaper and not be super stiff like the lamination pouches are. 
I would suggest the Giant mouth model- https://www.amazon.com/Ultrassist-Brushing-Teaching-Childrean-Toothbrush/dp/B0842N6W9B/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=Mouth+Model&qid=1626828311&sr=8-5   I unscrew the tongue sometimes because it can be hard to demonstrate tongue placement. 
Def. be prepared to spend some good money on TpT resources, but there are a ton of good freebies. Same with boom cards. With TpT, if you buy a growing bundle early on, you save serious money later on as they add to it. Its one time and you get all of the updated material. I lucked out with some freebies that turned into paid files-I get those updates too!
I would also invest in the Super Duper 6 in 1 therapy center. https://www.superduperinc.com/products/view.aspx?pid=mir78#.YPduoehKg2w  Its pricey at $99, but I love it and use it a LOT. The mirror is actually great quality and when I am in a therapy spot without a mirror, its been a lifesaver. 
If you have an iPad, get the Mr. Potato Head app. I've used it so many times and esp with Covid, you can wipe the screen vs all of the Mr. Potato Head pieces. I would also watch for the Articulation Station/Stories apps. They are pricey but go on sale at least 1 time a year. 
Games- connect 4, Candy Land, Chutes and Ladders, Uno, playing cards, fishing game, etc. Those are super motivating in therapy. I would definitely use the clinic's games BUT keep an eye out for these during Black Friday sales and start building your therapy stash now. 
Plastic organization items. I have one that was meant for scrapbooking- its how I store a language bundle I bought on TpT and a second one for cycles bundle. https://www.michaels.com/rainbow-photo-and-craft-keeper-by-simply-tidy/10468242.html
A LOT of these things are probably available to you as a student in the university clinic site. You may not have access to some of this in an outpatient facility and you need to supply some of your own items. I would slowly start buying this while you can so once you've graduated and an intern it won't make your wallet hurt as bad. 

Honestly, I would hold off on buying clinic materials and miscellaneous supplies until you see what your grad program has to offer. My grad clinic had tons of toys, games, totes bags, art supplies, and more. I did make good use of a clipboard with storage and a digital recorder with a USB drive. I bought almost nothing else for clinic all through school, and even now a year into my career. 
Now, for classes it all depends on how you learn/study/focus best. I used individual notebooks for each class and took handwritten notes with good pens. I also had a planner that broke down each day by hour. 
As far as clinic clothes, wait to see if your grad program has a specific outfit, like scrubs or a shirt with the clinic name, but chances are you'll be in business casual clothing. For women, that means a dress that's not too short or a blouse/skirt/slacks combo with shoes (probably closed-toe) that aren't sneakers. For men, a button down shirt and slacks should cover it. Don't expose cleavage or wear shirts that can expose your tummy. 

I agree with the post above! However, I'd definitely get a laminator+lamination sheets and velcro dots. My university clinic materials room didn't have those but if yours does have a laminator+the sheets I'd hold off for a bit. A clipboard that opens is also handy too!

I never thought I'd say it, but I am actually staying with my contract job in the Bay Area (California) for the third year in a row. I went to Berkeley for undergrad (Linguistics) and Vanderbilt for grad school, and have had so-called prestigious internships at hospitals and specialty clinics. When all is said and done, I can't believe that my contract company job as a public school SLP (pre-K and elementary) is the best job I've ever had in the field.
80k/year (working up to more as I gain experience/take on more responsibilities) for a school schedule, salaried, with the sweet holiday breaks and better benefits than I had at my last hospital job. I feel like my school site and my supervisors through the agency appreciate what I do, but don't provide too much overbearing feedback. My workload feels heavy at times, but I've always gotten help (SLPAs, etc.) when I really needed it.
I'm not on here to gloat and I'm NOT a recruiter. I just see a lot of SLPs stressed, underpaid and under-appreciated in their jobs on these forums and I want to throw it out there that I actually have a positive review of the company I work for, when I wasn't expecting it to be more than a year-long gig. I've even had other SLP friends from grad school come out and join me! If anyone is looking for a job in NorCal/Bay Area or just has questions about contract/public school jobs/SLP jobs in CA/etc., feel free to PM me. I know when I was looking for CFs, I was scouring these forums for honest reviews of companies. There are even a few positions open for the coming school year--I'd be happy to hook up anyone in need!
TLDR; If you go with a small contract company instead of one of the huge national ones, you can have a pretty sweet gig as a regular old school SLP in CA and avoid *some* of the hassle/burnout that comes with the job

UPDATE: Hi everyone!
I applied to programs for the second time last fall. I was accepted into 2 programs! I'm currently in my first term at Speech@Baylor's online graduate program
Anything is possible, guys! 
Some encouragement for everyone. A B-student can get into grad school.

I haven't heard from the other programs I applied to yet. The waiting is unbearable at times!

I haven't heard from the other programs I applied to yet. The waiting is unbearable at times!

I received this email too! I applied to CSUF and I went there as an undergrad  

Binging shows on Netflix in the evenings when I'm home from work! I finished You  

I don't like going out. Introverted problems
Binge watching anime, K-dramas, and watching the newest trainwreck of a season that is the Bachelor LOL
All jokes aside, my work throughout the day distracts me from constantly checking my email  

I applied to CSUF and haven't heard back yet. I know that someone on here recently got an acceptance the last week.

Thank you. My stats are not "competitive" as well. I read so many things from individuals getting in with a low GRE/GPA score and it gave me hope. I thought if they can do it, so  can I. With that being said, my terrible scores are CumGpa 2.8, 3.5 in major. My GRE is less than 290! My SOI talked about all the experience I had and how I worked two jobs during my COMD courses (sort of explained that I worked over 45 hours a week and still had a 3.5). Prior to being an SLPA, I worked as a teacher's aid with deaf children for 5+ years. I am also fluent in ASL and had amazing LORs.

I just heard back from NAU for the full-time track and was accepted with similar stats as you. My undergrad GPA was a cumulative 3.1 but I did have a 305 combined GRE score. I think that they weigh heavy on the personal statement and letters of recommendation, instead of solely looking at GPA/GRE.

Congrats! I applied to NAU too, but for the Full-Time Track. Do you mind sharing what your GPA and GRE scores were? My stats are low and "not competitive" (less than 3.5 and below 300/gre) so I wouldn't be surprised if I don't get accepted anywhere this cycle ?