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Hi there! This is very delayed, but if you ended up accepting there, I attended the grad program here. PM me if I can be of any help!

Don't count yourself out! I was in a similar boat, my last 60 units were much higher than my overall GPA, and addressing that in your personal statement can be helpful as well. Focus on what you learned from those obstacles and how you can continue to move forward and grow stronger as a student. If you have opportunities to volunteer or observe, those are always helpful to add to your application. PM me if there's any way I can help!

If anyone has any questions about the program and such, feel free to message me!

I know this is much past the original post, but just thought I'd share what I gave my supervisor last semester that she loved! A fun slp oriented mug and some fresh coffee from a local roaster (I knew she loved coffee) and of course a thank you card for everything. She loved it https://www.etsy.com/listing/735158696/speech-therapist-mug-speech-therapist?ref=yr_purchases

Hi! You can send it my way if you're still looking for those to read it, PM me if you'd like!

Hi! I majored in SLHS at my undergrad. But if you have any questions, don't be afraid to PM me with them!

Hi! If you have any questions about the SJSU extended master's program let me know! I am in the grad program there and while I'm not in the extended masters, I've heard a lot about the leveling year from my classmates. Best of luck!

So, I've truly never been a procrastinator...until grad school. Yup! I was the kid that finished their book report the day or day after it was assigned. And this past year, I've had to more actively attend to assignments and work harder to not procrastinate, so that was new for me. I actively use a planner to keep everything together like due dates, meetings, study time. I have found that making a to do list of tasks (however big or small) has helped. If I have projects or big assignments on my list, I might work on one for a designated length of time, take a break then chip away at the next one. While I prioritize based on due dates, I try to chip away at the other assignments to avoid procrastinating one to the last minute. I also like to motivate myself by planning breaks (big or small). For example, if I work on this diligently on this project for the next 2 hours or so, I can take a break and watch an episode of a tv show and relax guilt free. Planning breaks helps me to look forward to something while I'm working so I don't get distracted as easily. I also think that being a reflective learner is helpful, to know things about yourself as a student. Like if you work better in the morning vs. night time, with background noise (TV, music) vs. total silence to be able to create a perfect study environment and not potentially dread studying as much that I've found can lead to procrastinating.

I think this might be as well, a lot of students are considering deferring right now.

While none of this is ideal, at least for my program, faculty members are working very hard to try and do the best for the incoming class. We've held small zoom meetings to give feedback/brainstorm, taken surveys, given individual feedback through meetings and reflections, and had many candid group discussions about what's working and what's been difficult to adjust the courses to be more beneficial for our learning experience online. And although it's not easy, participating in these discussions has given me hope for the incoming classes.

Longwood University also has some pre-reg/leveling classes!

Hi! I'm not at your same program, I'm a first year at SJSU, but don't be afraid to PM me if you have any questions or want to chat. Maybe it'll calm some nerves!

I am a first year, so I haven't gone through this yet myself. I think the title might be something to consider based on what setting you think you might want to work in, I am looking to go towards the education side so I viewed it as a plus. With that said, they do try to prepare you for both settings and take your interests into consideration when coordinating the internships/externships. If you want a hospital placement, when the time comes you make this known to faculty members and they do their best to get you into a setting that fits this or close to it. Because yes, the settings are very different and I've observed and/or volunteered at both as well so I think it's something to consider. Don't be afraid to PM me anytime for questions as well!

Absolutely! In some cases, you can switch sections, it depends on availability and other people's schedules. It's different, going back to having someone else hand you your schedule instead of creating it yourself like in undergrad (kinda). The transition to online hasn't been too difficult for me as I've taken many online classes before and am very grateful in many ways considering what's happening.

@nuttyspeechie Thank you! I'm in the two year program, but almost half of the cohort is in the three year program. A lot of people do commute, I can send you what my schedule has been like the past two semesters (even though this semester is online now). The class/clinic blocks are 9-11:45, 1-3:45, and 4-6:45. Everyone's schedule is a little different depending on clinics and what section of the class, but its an arrangement of those times. Most people also usually have either Monday or Friday completely free to work, study, etc. As far as funding goes, I'm not sure if the funding offers mentioned on Edfind include loan packages? I know they do offer scholarships and work studies in the program, I believe it comes in after the initial offer depending on various factors.