slptobe!

It will be a lot of work, but you can do it! As long as you take the leveling courses/do an extended masters, it's definitely possible. During your leveling year/time during application process, I would suggest volunteering in a speech clinic or school to see if you really like it and get some experience. I don't think it really matters where you take the leveling courses, but you can also look into extended masters programs.

I did! Don't give up

For most of my schools, I visited just for myself to see the area and the general feeling I got to see if I could picture myself living there. Most of the schools I visited, I just did like a undergrad tour and then left early to explore on my own because they usually didn't have a grad level tour or people didn't respond to my emails/phone calls asking about them. I did get a tour by one of the program directors at the WSU/EWU program which I really appreciated, but other than that I was just there to see the area. Ironically enough, one of the only ones I didn't tour was the one I ended up going to because I already knew I would like it.

As mentioned above, you will still need to take all the general classes above. However, when you're looking into the schools you apply to, look at what the professors' specialties and their research projects, that influences the way they teach the course and the opportunities there may be in specialty clinics. And when you write your personal statement, mention your interests and why you would be a great student in their program because of those specific interests, mention a professor or two you would love to work with and why(their research projects, specialty clinics, etc.). I just started, but my first clinic is in a voice fluency clinic specializing in working with individuals who are transgender as well as individuals who stutter. Let me know if you have more questions

I did this last year, if you need some help bouncing ideas around or with editing, don't be afraid to message me!

I would say start studying for the gre early, especially for me I had to review a lot of simple math concepts because I hadn't taken math since my freshman year of undergrad. And as mentioned, definitely ask LOR's early. And just chip away at everything a little at a time. Don't pressure yourself to do it all at once, if you start early and spread it out, procrastination level is less and it doesn't feel as daunting of a task I think.

I used Magoosh! I heard about it on here, so many others have used it too! For what you pay for, I think it is entirely worth it!

I volunteered/observed with an SLP that was doing hippotherapy! That was where I found my passion for speech and after graduation I found my way back there, I have always loved horses. I think that schools like seeing something on your application that you are really passionate about and it gives you an edge above others. I also went on a trip abroad to work with speechies through Therapy Abroad. I think finding something that either you haven't tried before or have less experience in is always a good option too, it will give you insight to see if you like the setting, the population, etc. There are so many options! Always feel free to reach out too

I had a couple of options, but I probably would have tried to get my SLPA while working and then gone onto apply again(probably retake the GRE to get a higher score if possible). I also could have gone abroad to teach with my certificate from undergrad, but that would've been difficult for my personal situation.

I think it depends on the school, when I was applying on CSDCAS they had different required grades between schools. But I also had a B- on my physics requirement when it said I needed a 3.0 soooooo, maybe as long as it's close?

Where are you ending up going? Congrats!!!

I'm not sure about all of them but I know UW has options for both, where as SJSU is a bit more school focused. I can't really remember about San Marcos. But usually if you look through ASHA EdFind and their page on the program online, you can find more. Good luck!

I applied to a couple of theses schools! I applied to San Marcos as well but sent my transcripts to the wrong place by accident ? but it probably wouldn’t have worked out anyway if I got an interview. Are you looking for more of a medical background or more towards the school/education side?

There’s one for the 2 year program, but some from the 3 year are in it too!

CONGRATS! I read the other thread you posted on, it warms my heart that you got in! YAY!

Has anyone on the waitlist heard from Redlands?

I declined my spots at WSU, EWU, and UNC. Good luck to everyone!

I actually have committed to San Jose State as of right now, but thank you!

I think there are things that can offset low numbers, you could retake things, that's an option. What's your last 60 units gpa? I truly did not think I would get in anywhere this year, but it happened! Something I think is important for applications is that when you are applying somewhere, make sure to mention why the program is a good fit for you. For me, I want to do multilingual stuff so I got a certificate that showed that in undergrad and tried to reflect it in my volunteer places and where I applied. And then in your personal statement, mention a few professors/faculty members you would like to work with if given the chance and why their research/specialty interests you. And if you have interviews, make sure to ask questions! When you ask good questions, they know you are interested and have a motivation to attend. If you need help, message me I would love to help in any way! You can do it!

I did too! Can’t complain since I was expecting a rejection.

Everyone already mentioned some great things on here. I think the only thing I would add is to make sure when writing your personal statement, make sure to mention a couple professors/faculty members you would like to work with/learn from if accepted into the program and how they're projects line up with your focus. Oh, and if you have interviews, make sure to think of a few good questions you would like to know about the program. Because, for me, I was so nervous that it just worked better. If this is your passion, you have many cheerleaders just wishing you luck. That's one of my favorite things about this profession, the people!

These are both such great options, so first congrats! I have been to both of these locations, but only the Spokane campus as far as actually seeing what being in the program would be like. I feel like the locations have similarities in many ways, and like mentioned there are some similarities in the programs. If you decide for the WSU one, let me know!

Yes I’m expecting that, but I don’t want to accept to EWU before I know for certain.

Hi everyone! Has anyone made a facebook group for the Washington State University/Eastern Washington University Cohort for fall 2019? I'm hopeful for a possible roommate in the cohort, that would be ideal!

I can't believe their waiting so long, I just want my answer!