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Of course, I’m glad you found encouragement in my post! :) I had to retake 2 prerequisite courses I got under a B for prior to starting grad school. im happy to say I just started my dream CF in acute care! Anything is possible if you put your mind to it :)

Hi! Just wanted to say that anything is possible! I graduated with a 2.78 GPA (both cumulative and csd) and I am starting my first semester of graduate school this year. I felt like I really perservered when I stopped focusing on my GPA and focused on other qualities that made me a great candidate like my volunteer and work experience, my background and the struggles that I overcame! I spent a lot of time crafting a strong letter of intent and made sure that my letters of rec were reflective of me to the max. Sounds like you are in the exact same boat! Don't give up

Hi!! I was a CSD major, but in terms of the low GPA I was in the same place as you. I graduated with a 2.7 GPA (lower than you), and reading into the forums and talking to people to try to get help was very discouraging because many people told me that there was no chance that I was going to grad school. However, it only took a few people that shared their experiences to make me realize that GPA is not everything. So I told myself that if I ever got accepted into a program I would be that person for someone else!! I took a year off to work on my application. I started a list of things I needed to apply and worked on one at a time and gave myself a deadline for each. That included studying REAL HARD for the GRE, writing a very provoking personal statement, and researching/reaching out to schools that would be willing to look at more than just GPA (they exist), getting a job working with the special needs population, and doing observation hours/building relationships with SLP's who will keep you motivated and be strong references for your application, and being very open minded to different programs + locations. I got accepted to the first program that I applied to, and I found out last week. As long as you have the passion there is always a way for that to shine through, even beyond your GPA. If this is really what you want to do, then there is always a way! Don't give up but also these things take time and if it doesn't happen for you in Sept 2020 like you hoped don't give up!!! Please message me if you want to talk more, but I totally have been in your shoes and I'm here to tell you it's possible!!!!

Hey, Thanks for your response Toya Have you had experience taking these courses from USU?

Hey everyone! So to start off, I graduated in May 2018 with a 2.76 GPA in communication disorders. While I always knew my passion for speech, I clearly didn't take college as seriously as I should've, or could've (as reflected in my GPA!). During/since I have graduated, I've gotten experience with clinical internships and volunteer work in various settings related to the field, and did ABA therapy. I'm in the process of studying for the GRE and plan on taking it soon. However, I recognize that despite my experience and GRE scores, most, if not all schools require a 3.0 GPA minimum, and this is the biggest barrier between even submitting my applications to graduate school and being considered. I have heard about people taking post-bacc classes to boost their GPA, however, I thought that post-bacc classes are for those who graduated with a degree outside of the field and wish to enter the field? I attempted to reach out to my undergraduate advisor and he told me that as someone who got their undergrad degree in communication disorders, there is not much I can do to raise my GPA and post-bacc classes aren't an option. While I recognize that I've made some pretty dumb decisions as an undergrad, I would hate for GPA to stand in between me and the dream that I've had my whole life of being an SLP. I'm willing to put in time and work into improving my application and proving to schools that I am capable, and serious about the field but I have absolutely NO clue how to first reach the GPA requirements of 3.0. I was hoping somebody could clarify for me how post-bacc classes work in terms of boosting GPA for someone who graduated with a communication disorders degree (if that's possible), or how I can get myself on the right track with my GPA. Everything else (work experience, letters of recommendations, etc) I feel like I have a pretty good grasp on but I don't know how to overcome a low GPA, but I hope and pray that this won't rule me out of the field forever! Thanks in advance for your help guys

Thank you for sharing! Definitely helps me realize that a low GPA doesn't mean it is the end for me as long as I'm persistent.

Hey everyone, I'm a recent graduate (I graduated a week ago) and while it has been exciting starting a new chapter of my life, it has also been extremely nerve-wracking for me with all the uncertainty when it comes to getting into graduate school. With that being said, it hit me that with a 2.8 GPA, grad school feels a little out of reach as most programs I've researched won't even accept an application without a 3.0 GPA. My biggest struggle has been dwelling on my undergrad years and how school wasn't as big as a priority to me as it should've been. I keep beating myself up because I know my potential as a student (I'm totally capable of getting a high GPA) but focused most of my energy on fun or letting negative events in my life prevent me from focusing on my studies. Moving forward, I'm doing my best to be proactive and strengthen my applications to the best of my abilities but mentally, I've been hung up on all the things I could've done with my time during my undergrad years, and also been hung up on thinking how if I did things differently, even slightly, to obtain a 3.0, I could have a chance at many of my dream schools. I'm posting this because I'm wondering if anyone has felt this way as a fresh college graduate and what they did to focus on moving forward with their education rather than wondering 'what if' and beating yourself up with regret. I am motivated to do better now, but part of me is still stuck on feeling dumb for not trying harder and ending up in a position where many schools are out of reach, and to know if feeling anxious like this is normal as a new graduate. Thanks guys.

Hey! I'm going through programs and looking at admission requirements and I noticed that most programs make it a requirement to have a GPA over 3.0 to even submit your application. Since you had a GPA similar to mine, I'm wondering how (and possible which programs) you found that didn't have a GPA requirement. Also, did you stick to your GPA and run with it while applying or did you take additional coursework after graduating?

How can I begin looking into post-bacc and how exactly does it work!?

Just wanted to say THANK YOU to everyone for all the insight and encouragement. Seriously, I felt a little lost and now I feel more comfortable in my abilities and I feel like there was no need to doubt myself in the first place. I may have had some bumps in the road and made some mistakes but that doesn't change the experience I have, and will gain in the field and the passion that I have. I'm excited for the future and I'm excited to keep y'all posted as things fall into place. I have NO idea how post-bacc programs work, or how to even get started in one, or what programs are good, especially for a graduate CSD major who is looking into CSD classes, and class equivalents, and how to add that to your cumulative GPA... I'll be reaching out to some old professors soon but in the meantime, any words of wisdom?! Anything is appreciated, as I am clueless and newly graduated and just trying to get a start on fixing up myself for my grad applications!!

Thank you so much for this! I definitely needed some sort of direction and to know that I'm not hopeless. I will DEFINITELY keep you updated on how this goes for me (fingers crossed!) and would love for you to look over my LOI... I'm a lot less anxious and a lot more excited for the future.

Thank you everyone for your encouragement and helpful information! I appreciate it so much. I’m not quite familiar with how post-bacc classes work— how to get started on them, requirements, finding the right classes online and what not so if someone could be so kind as to shed some light on that I would greatly appreciate it!

Hi everyone, I am a recent graduate with my degree in speech, language hearing sciences. Reality hit me recently that I have a 2.8 GPA as a result of some tough life events and also prioritizing fun over studying throughout my college career. I am extremely passionate about the field and have been since I declared my major as a freshman in college, and there is nothing in the world I want more than to get into graduate school and pursue this passion. I know for a fact that there is not 'plan B' for me because this field is for me. I am taking a year off to recuperate and get my act together, however, I'm feeling really discouraged, regretful, and lost because of the GPA situation that I am in right now. I know I am capable of a lot more but didn't stay as proactive as I should've throughout my undergrad years. I volunteered with a school SLP for a year, taught English in Thailand for a summer, and I've been accepted into a volunteer program in a hospital SLP setting, and I am studying for the GRE. Like I said, I feel very lost and I would appreciate if anyone has some insight on things I could do to get myself into a grad program for Fall '19, or if anyone has been in a similar situation as me and what they did to prove themselves on their applications.