ChaiTeaSLP

Hopefully it'll be sooner for you! But to be honest, you're in a really good place. Most everyone was accepted that got the survey. I know of one person that was waitlisted, but was eventually accepted. Good Luck!

That's not true. It took over a week for us to receive our decisions last year.

Currently attending CSUN and I love it! Any specific questions I'd be happy to answer.

Idaho State!

I got into CSUN this past year with a CSD gpa of 3.45. My undergrad gpa was like 3.0001. It can be done!

Hi! I did, repeated it and got an A. Explained the situation in my SOP and got into grad school on my first round of applying. My first choice school no less! You can totally do it!

Both CSUN and Tennessee State accept the MAT. I used that instead of the GRE.

I did! I made a new section and titled it “SLP Shadowing.” I then just listen where I did it at, for example school- school district and type of therapy I observed (deaf/ hard of hearing, etc).

Hi there, I was recently admitted to cohort 20 and submitted 4 letters of intent. They ask for 3, but I felt 4 was appropriate because my GPA was not stellar (they specifically state 3.5 is competitive, mine was 3.45). Two of my came from supervisors (I too currently work as a SLPA), one from a Vice Principal and the other from the director of special education. I think if you did something similar, it would be fine. Another idea could be to reach out to undergrad professors and thoroughly explain your situation. Attach a current resume and a link to the CSUN website. Remind them what you enjoyed about their class and your grade. Good Luck!

I agree with using your boss, or maybe a professor from your undergraduate work?

Messaged you!

I’m average too. 3.45 gpa California resident, graduated from another CSU 385 MAT I did 4 LOR, mostly because I was so average. 1 from my direct supervisor (director of special ed at my school district), 1 from my vice principal at the school I’m placed at, 1 from a professor at my undergrad who is also department chair, and 1 from a professor where I did my prerequisites. Currently a SLPA, previously an elementary teacher.

Yay!!! Congrats to all of us! I definitely cried.

You guys!!!! I got my acceptance!!!!

I am not prepared for this!

GIRL!!!! You the mvp!!!

Sounds good! We were told mid to late October. Some of us might possibly have to decide between schools. They should be considerate.

Let’s wait till tomorrow and see if we hear anything?

I really want to call to see if they have a projected admissions decision date, but I know they’ll just say “late October.” Sooo nerve wrecking. Fingers crossed everyone!

Just Tennessee State, but I got rejected ? I honestly didn’t have the time or money to apply to a bunch of programs. So now I’m superrr anxious to hear back. Like you, all my eggs are in this basket now. I’m just hoping and praying that email we got was a good sign.

Me either girl. We’ve been waiting since June! I want to know!!!

Ehhh I’m beginning to think you’re right ?

Okay so here’s my thoughts. Since we had to submit on a Friday I don’t think they would review over the weekend. They would start on Monday. If they’re following the same time schedule as last year MAYBE we will be notified tomorrow. Sound reasonable? I think things look good for us, because they wouldn’t want to waste their time if they weren’t serious about us as candidates but like you I’m still really nervous.

Seriously. It’s killer. I’m hoping tomorrow now that you said it was only two days for your friend. My friend in cohort 18 said pretty much everyone that got the survey was admitted. Was it the same for your friend?

Two days?! Maybe I’m wrong about Friday. My friend is in cohort 18 and told me she heard one week later, but obviously you have more recent info. Hopefully tomorrow is the day! I’m really, really average. Maybe even below average? My gpa is 3.45 and my MAT was 385. I think what saves me was I had a ton of experience. I taught elementary school for a few years and I’m now an SLPA. I’ve also been to a ton of speech pathology conferences with my district SLPs. I also had shadowing hours.