SLPA2021

Hi! I applied to CSULB, CSUF, SDSU, SFSU, CSULA, CSUN, and Chapman (all California schools). 
Cumulative GPA (3.8) SLP GPA (4.0) GRE (149 V, 153 Q, 5 AW)

I am from OC and went to SFSU for my undergrad. Yes, it is expensive to live up there but you can easily find roommates and shop around. The area around the school (Sunset, Ingleside) is pretty safe for the most part and filled with students. I lived in the Sunset and paid 1200 a month for my own bedroom in a large house with 3 other people, but people I know shared rooms for 600. Transportation wise, the SF muni is included in your student costs so you ride for free. I would definitely not use a car as your main form or transportation to school if you are concerned about money, because parking is outrageously expensive and adds up fast. Program wise, I have some complaints, mainly about lack of organization, but it could be better in the graduate program. I also spent time as a clinic aide in the on-site clinic. Definitely not high end stuff (the cameras for the supervisors barely worked) but they have all the materials you could need and knowledgeable supervisors and professors. Overall I loved my experience there. SF is a fun place to live, especially if you're coming from a place like OC. 

After just applying to 7 CSU's this past round of applications, I think you are looking great! You have a lot of experience and other aspects to be considered a great candidate.  I had similar scores as you, maybe slightly lower and this was not a deciding factor to whether I got in or not.  Message me if you have more questions! Good luck!

Your GPA and experience are excellent and being bilingual is real advantage. Not sure which CSU's are on your list but Fresno has waived the GRE requirement for this cycle and Fullerton does not require it. I have not seen other CSU's waive the GRE yet but we should know more over the next month. With that said, since you were scoring much higher with your practice tests, I would definitely retake the GRE. I'm retaking it tomorrow - also applying to CSU's with similar grades but strong GRE scores can help especially with SDSU, CSULB, etc. Both SDSU and CSULB take your best subscores across multiple test dates so if you improve definitely resend. Good luck your app looks strong!