krinklecat
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I chose Texas Christian University!
-large DFW metroplex
-beautiful campus, a relatively safe part of town
-the small class size (20) is appealing for what I want out of clinical supervision, faculty mentorship, and placement opportunities
-they’ve got a language learning classroom onsite for children with Down syndrome
-they’ve got some cool service learning trips abroad
-offered an 80% tuition waiver for an 8 hour assistantship, which made this school my most affordable option excluding living costs
-this school really looked at my application as a whole and personally called to accept me and go on to explain what they like about me. Loved that!
Out of my options I most strongly considered this school vs my undergrad, which is also an amazing program but I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to go to another great school that is also intriguing, affordable, and highly reputable from what I’ve heard in the profession.
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The best way to know would be to ask them. Or, recheck your acceptance letter, maybe check the link where you are supposed to deposit the fee to see if a time is given. My letter states to submit the fee by 8:00 AM on April 15th. If you really don't know.... pay on the 14th at the latest just in case!
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I think you can do well in the accelerated program, they wouldn't have accepted you otherwise! The time, energy, and gas/mileage you save from not choosing school B can be invested into school A. And then you graduate a semester earlier and get into the real world sooner too. I'll add in a disclaimer however that I am someone who's commuted an hour or more depending on traffic (and then parking was its own issue) throughout undergrad and I know just how draining it is. No one needs that in grad school. Trust your abilities, and work your ass off in grad school. You'll do great.
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Honestly it feels like a no-brainer to take that full tuition + stipend, if you're fine with living in that horrendous weather up there. Just my opinion but I think it's entirely worth it to do one more year of long distance in order to get out debt free. If you already feel good about UIUC's program, then don't be fooled by the idea of attending a "dream school" when we're all learning the same thing and getting the same degree. Again, just my take on it!
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@bibliophile222 great stuff!! Thank you for sharing! As a grad student, do you feel burn out? If so, how do you cope?
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1 hour ago, bibliophile222 said:
I'm bumping this thread because I've seen some recent ones with current students offering advice about specific programs, but not a more general "life in grad school" vibe. At this time last year I kept looking up YouTube videos about life in grad school, but I really wanted to know more specifics like daily schedules and what assignments and clinical paperwork were like. You know, the nitty-gritty, day-to-day stuff that's not really covered anywhere else. So if anyone has any general questions I'd love to answer them! I know a lot of things will be program-specific, but if other current grad students have differing opinions they could still post them here so people could get an overall viewpoint.
Hi! Can you speak on your clinic experiences i.e prepping for therapy, how it is with clients and their families, clinical educators, etc
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2 hours ago, Procaffeination said:
In my opinion, do your research and apply to ones that fit in your criteria.
This is far more important than following a graph categorizing your ENTIRE application on GPA alone.
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I wanted to apply to 5 or 6 out of worry and self-doubt - but I decided to save my money, trust my apps, and pray hard instead. I narrowed down to 4 schools, any of whom I'd absolutely love to attend no matter which I end up at. I chose the right kinds of schools for my stats and experiences and it ended up working out perfectly.
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13 minutes ago, PomegranateMcGee said:
Congrats! Would you mind sharing your stats?
Let me PM you
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I was recently accepted to Texas Christian with 80% funding (and possibly more to come, depending on how much funding the department can get) for an 8 hour graduate assistantship. The fee per credit hour is obviously much higher than public school programs but this is still comparably an amazing funding opportunity for someone like me who's paying for undergrad and grad alone/with student loans. It is a highly competitive program though with a small number of seats available, and I'm still shocked to have gotten one. I'm not sure if they offer everyone they accept the same kind of funding, but I know that all who end up attending receive the funding.
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Hi, I applied to a few of the same schools as you. I heard from UT Health SA on February 10th. I'm currently in undergrad at UH, and I know they will be notifying in spring break between March 11-15th. UTD has not gotten back to me with anything yet.
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I recently heard back from TCU and was wondering if other accepted applicants were offered a GA position? How much funding was provided with it?
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19 minutes ago, acerbicb said:
I'm having a really hard time. I've gotten into one of my top schools with a pretty good offer, but I don't have the money to cover relocation expenses (Chicago to Pittsburgh) or the requisite month of math camp before the program. Nervously hoping for the best with other programs.
It's all so scary!
I am afraid of accruing more debt. I am afraid of being in a precarious financial position for two years and being unable to provide my mother/sister with financial help should they need it. Will it all be worth it? I navigated this haphazardly during my transition to an undergraduate institution, but, after a few years in the work force, I feel I have more to lose. Any other grad-cafe-rs trying to work out similar issues? Especially but not limited to folks from low income backgrounds?
All this before I even know final decisions from these schools. Smdh. It keeps me up at night.
Yes yes and yes. I am highly stressed about the expenses of grad school, but hopefully we will get through it like everyone normally does. There is a reason you chose this field, remind yourself of it in order to keep going. I do hope you get accepted to one of your more feasible options!
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On 1/25/2019 at 2:38 PM, natalee said:
So I got in this year (woo!) and I got a physical letter in the mail. So maybe they changed it this year!
Congratulations, that is amazing! Did your status change at all on the galaxy portal?
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The "awaiting documents" status is a glitch (according to their department) and I think it will continue to say that until a decision has been made. Don't worry, you're fine! The email you got requesting a final transcript might mean something good...
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Thought I'd get a thread going on the current application season for those applying to Texas schools. Feel free to share any related information, thoughts, and questions - but I mostly want to find out what you have to say about the following:
1. Which school(s) are you applying to and why?
2. Have you visited the programs yet and what did you learn?
3. If things don't work out as planned, what is your plan B?
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10 hours ago, bibliophile222 said:
I actually posted on this a couple months ago. I'm in the same boat as you. Unfortunately, the new guidelines that require chemistry or physics actually kick in for anyone applying for their CCCs after 2019, meaning you have to have received your master's before then. Since I don't graduate until May 2020 I'm stuck with the new regulations even though I've already started my program, which is pretty lame.
Here's the email I received from my advisor explaining this:
There have been some changes that are going into effect in 2020 for the pre-requisites. I have just been alerted of this information. Please see below:· Applicants for the CCC-SLP will be able to apply under the 2014 SLP standards until December 31, 2019.· Beginning January 1, 2020, applicants for the CCC-SLP will only be able to apply under the 2020 SLP standards.2014 Standards 2020 StandardsStandard IV-A: Applicants must have knowledge in physical sciences, which should be acquired through coursework in chemistry or physics.Standard IV-A: (New Applicants Only) The required knowledge in physical sciences must be acquired through coursework in chemistry or physicsOh wow. It sucks that this change impacts you while you are already in grad school. I can't fit in another class before graduating in the Spring. Do you assume programs will still accept me for this cycle while I take in the summer at a community college?
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10 hours ago, draySLP1 said:
From what I can tell the new ASHA guidelines don't go into effect until 2020, so may depend on when you are applying. I think generally programs do prefer chem or physics though. I'd recommend take one if you can.
https://www.asha.org/certification/course-content-areas-for-slp-standards/
I'm applying for the Fall of 2019. Seems I'll have to take it!
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6 hours ago, MH13 said:
Yeah, I did that too.. and now I am accepted to a graduate program, the ASHA standard will be in effect before I graduate and I HAVE to have either chem or physics taken before May 2019, which my grad program begins at the end of May. Anyways, I am enrolled in an online chemistry 1406 course, it is for allied health majors and will be okay for the ASHA req. From what I understand, unless you graduate and will apply for your C's before January 1 2020, you need to have the chem/physics. Just play it safe and take the course and no issue!
Wow this sucks lol. I'm glad you were able to get it in. I'm graduating soon and can't fit in another class for the semester, but since my programs are all for Fall 2019 I'm hoping they'll accept me while I can take it in the summer? Anyways, thanks so much for the info!
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When I started the COMD program, my advisor suggested I take astronomy over physics because it will cover the prereq requirement, so I did. However I don't know very many people who've done this, and the new advisor of our program doesn't allow students to do this anymore due to "ASHA concerns". Does anyone know if this will be accepted by the grad school programs?
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I am tired of waiting
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I am really sorry. It is a daunting process. I don't mean that you should give up hope BY ANY MEANS, but do you have other plans in mind? Maybe it will help you feel better if you started thinking about what all you can do if grad school doesn't happen this year. Focus your energy on all the different things you can do or want to do, and be prepared regardless of what ends up happening. Take care of yourself and keep faith!