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On 7/9/2019 at 10:59 PM, bibliophile222 said:
I listed some stuff up above, but basically nothing suggestive/revealing, and NOT jeans (or leggings unless you wear something over them). Khakis or similar cloth pants work fine (a lot of people have suggested Old Navy Pixie Pants). Think of what people might wear in a more casual office, like blouses, no shirts with writing on them, no short skirts. I like shirts that have a bit of embroidery detail but are otherwise plain/solid colored. For shoes, I got a couple pairs of Sketchers loafers that are suuuper comfortable but still presentable. Flats would work, as would other close-toed shoes that are kind of nice. Nice boots would be fine (but not winter boots). I have a couple long-sleeved open sweatery things, plus a couple traditional solid-colored sweaters. One warning for cold weather: DO NOT wear skirts/dresses from about November to April unless you want to freeze your legs off. Layers are key--you want to stay warm outside but not roast inside. Also, as far as cold weather goes, I recommend mittens over gloves and hats with earflaps. Dorky, but sooooo much warmer!
Edit: I assumed that you're female--in case you're not (and for all the guys out there), clothing is much simpler: Khakis or dark pants, button-down shirt, shoes that aren't sneakers. Easy-peasy!
Thank you!! I am not looking forward to this winter weather!
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On 7/10/2019 at 4:59 PM, SRod2015 said:
For rolling admissions does that mean they admit for each semester? So if they have fall admissions then will the admissions roll onto the next semester (Spring) and then Summer? I am confused on what rolling admissions mean.
Rolling admissions just means that you can apply earlier than the deadline to get potential priority in admissions and earlier knowledge of admittance. So if you apply for a program with a deadline of January 15th in November or December, that may help you getting accepted or help you to find out if you've been admitted earlier than other applicants. It has nothing to do with which semesters the program offers. Also, if you look on CSDCAS, you'll have to choose the program you are applying to, and many of them are separated by start date, so if you want to start in the Fall, you'd do you whole application within "___ University Fall Start" instead of "___ University Spring Start".
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On 7/2/2019 at 6:09 PM, bibliophile222 said:
1. Some sort of planning system, whether it's a physical planner or on your phone/computer. There are so many moving pieces in grad school that I can't imagine not using a planner--I'd probably forget about half my deadlines! And this is coming from someone who NEVER used a planner before grad school!
2. A working laptop. Pretty much everyone in my cohort brings their laptop to school every day to take notes or just do work. It does NOT have to be fancy, just something that is fairly portable and not likely to break down anytime soon, ideally with a decent battery life. If you already have a nice computer, then that's fine, but don't feel like you have to get the latest MacBook Air or anything that will wreck your budget!
3. A clipboard with storage. Mine has enough room to hold miscellaneous papers for 2-3 clients at a time, my audio recorder, and a couple pens.
4. An audio recorder that ISN'T your phone. Seriously. Most people just use their phone as an audio backup, but some people have had trouble with their phones stopping part-way through if they also decide to record video or use a phone app during the session. I have this audio recorder here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XFTWCBJ/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and I absolutely adore it. The sound quality is excellent and it has a USB drive so I can download files onto my computer.
5. Nice pens! You'll be doing a lot of writing, so you might as well use pens that make you happy. I'm partial to Pentel Energels.
6. A lot of people will say a laminator. Honestly, so far I haven't seen the need for it. I've used self-adhesive laminating sheets for the few things I've needed laminated, so I don't think a laminator would have been worth it for me. Also, some schools have a laminator for student use, so I would double-check before you buy anything pricey.
7. I don't think it's worth buying a penlight unless your school/internships have a strict no-phone policy in sessions. I use my phone flashlight and it does just fine. But to each their own, I guess.
8. Maybe this should have been in the top five... Clinic-appropriate clothes! On-campus clinics tend to have stricter dress codes than your placement sites--for instance, I can wear sneakers at my placement, but not in our on-campus clinic. Get a good variety of business casual clothing: pants that aren't jeans, blouses, cardigans, skirts/dresses, close-toed shoes that aren't sneakers ? No cleavage, no exposed skin when you bend over or raise your arms, nothing really tight, and definitely wear pants if you're playing on the floor!
9. Miscellaneous office supplies! Our grad room has scissors and tape, but I've had to use my own post-it notes, paperclips, and index cards.
10. As far as any toys/games/materials go, I say skip it unless you're sure that you want to work in a school and need to start slowly accumulating materials. The school clinic and placements should have everything you need. If they don't, just do what your supervisor does and make do. Grad school is expensive enough as it is! Plus, if you're forced to make do with what you have, it makes you adaptable and hones your creativity!
11. A combo printer/scanner/copier (this should also have been in the top five). This one isn't essential, just super convenient. Your school will probably have a printer you can use for clinic stuff, but ours isn't in color, so I have to use mine at home if I want color. Also, some professors are better than others with going digital, so some of them may give you a lot of handouts, and once you scan them you can get rid of them.
I'll add on if I think of anything else!
Thanks, bibliophile! What types of clothes are clinic-appropriate? I am bracing myself for cold weather and am not used to that, so I will have to invest in a lot of new warm clothing, including those for the clinic. Any recommendations for clinic clothing options are super helpful!
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3 hours ago, SRod2015 said:
I am confused about rolling admissions. If a school has rolling admissions but only admits students for Fall semester does that mean a student would have to wait till the next Fall semester the next year to be admitted? or will a student be admitted for Spring or Summer? Please clarify! I am confused.
Some schools have spring or summer admissions, but most admissions occur in the fall. If a program only has fall admissions, and you are applying now, then yes, you would have to wait until this coming fall to apply. As for rolling admissions, if you are looking into a school with fall admissions and their deadline is January 1st, for example, then sending in your completed application in November or early December often gives you a slight edge over other students applying, and in some schools you will hear back regarding whether or not you have been admitted before others have, if you have submitted early. For example, I applied to a school with rolling admissions on December 1st and heard back on January 30th, while others who applied later didn't hear back until February and March. I wouldn't apply to a program with fall admissions earlier than October-- I honestly don't think that buys you anything and it leaves more opportunity for parts of your application to be lost. Definitely don't apply before CSDCAS opens, which I believe is late August or early September (don't quote me on the date). Feel free to send any other questions my way!
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On 7/4/2019 at 3:36 PM, Speech.Hello said:
I was just wondering how hard it is to transfer your state license to another state? If I become certified in the state I went to school in, can I transfer this license to another state?
Yes, you can! However, some states may have additional requirements and might be more difficult to transfer. Some states require you to have a teaching license, which may require an extra exam and/or a specific type of placement (for example, to work in my state of choice, I will have to have a placement within a public school); some states, like NY, may require many additional requirements, so it can be a pain to transfer for your C's. But it's always doable! Just tell your placement office where you plan to end up, and you can look over those requirements together to make sure you meet them! This kind of thing is always better to figure out ahead of time.
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On 5/17/2019 at 10:45 PM, Pollitopinpin said:
Probally because they accept people with low gpas who cant handle it.
I don't think GPAs correlate to success rates. However, the fact that they are a small program that is just starting out could definitely affect praxis scores and completion rates. I think they are still trying to figure everything out.
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They have just started it, but you could look for their Praxis and placements to get a better answer to your question. People have posted previously about their observations on the program, so you might want to search within this forum.
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3 hours ago, Xochitl Valdez said:
Question! Does anyone happen to know if schools admit less applicants for spring semester than they would in the fall? thanks! Hehe
Good question! I would think so, but not sure. I would think there would be less demand and fewer people applying, though, so perhaps acceptances might be more attainable that way? Might be worth a phone call to ask.
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14 hours ago, Toya said:
Emerson, NYU, CSUN
Only the online versions of these programs, and definitely not their residential programs, I believe.
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Yeshiva just sent me an email saying their class hasn’t filled up yet, if you want to send your application their way!
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On 4/29/2019 at 12:31 PM, Prisci aslp said:
Can anyone tell me how is the MA SLP program in WMU? Pros and cons?
Does this mean you got off the waitlist? Congrats if so!
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Also, if you don’t mind me asking, where did you take your class, and how interactive was it?
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11 hours ago, bibliophile222 said:
I took my anatomy course online and learned a ton (although I definitely didn't retain all of it because there's just too much: all those damn torso muscles suck). There will probably still be video lectures wherever you take it, so I didn't feel that I was missing out at all.
I would HIGHLY recommend stretching it out over a longer period of time. I think for most people (me included) A&P is the hardest prereq due to the sheer quantity of memorization required, so taking it in an intensive 4-week stretch sounds like hell.
Thanks! Would you recommend taking a longer course even if it would have to be online?
I also may or may not have to take a leave from work for a month if I do i the in-person class, since I won’t be able to be working full time while taking it, which I can do, but that’s another factor to consider. I think I’d normally lead to the online class, but I’m worried about not fully processing the material if it is online only.
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On 4/26/2019 at 12:34 PM, speechie510 said:
Is anyone else still waiting on schools (no acceptance, rejection, or waitlist?) i still have not heard ANYTHING from LIU post or sacred heart. I emailed them both in the beginning of April and they said probably a few weeks. I don’t want to contact them again but I’m starting to worry they forgot about my application.
Reach out to them! Seriously! You have nothing to lose at this point!
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Hi all!
I am planning to taking Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing over the summer and am debating if I should take the course in person or on-line. The class that is close to me is only four weeks, but it's 10 hours a week (5 hours, 2 days a week). I'm not sure if I'll get everything I need out of course that is only a month long, even if it intensive, and I am heading to grad school in September, so I really want to feel prepared and comfortable with the material. I can also take the course online elsewhere and over a longer period of time, but I'm worried about how much I'll actually learn if the anatomy course is online and I'll be missing the lecture and real discussion aspects.
Thoughts? Which option would you do?
Thanks in advance!
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There is always next year-- or next semester, depending on the program! Grades and GRE scores are not everything, just remember that! Look for grad schools that focus on the whole package, rather than the numbers. Your bio sounds like you have so much experience, so keep doing what you're doing. You gave it a good run, and you'll give it another great one next application season. And also, don't forget to feel proud of yourself-- you worked hard to get to this point, with undergrad, working, and the wild, scary ride that is the application process. You made it through it all! (And you'll make it through again?)
If you're looking for other ideas (schools, careers, and whatever else), there's this thread on here that people have been posting on.
Best of luck to you!!
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8 hours ago, MassSLPwannabe said:
Anyone know of programs that have an AAC focus ? For example, I know the University of Akron has an AAC concentration, and you receive a certificate of AAC training . Just looking for similar programs ?
Thanks!
That sounds amazing! Google tends to be your best friend with this stuff?
A quick search gave me these programs (blurbs following).
North Carolina Central University: "In addition to receiving top scores for Praxis exam pass rates, employment rates among recent graduates and on-time completion rates, we love North Carolina Central University because it’s home to a fully accredited clinic: the NCCU Speech and Hearing Clinic. Communications disorder graduate students here enjoy a variety of opportunities for specialized experience through the Assistive Technology for Infants and Preschoolers Program, the Augmentative and Alternative Communication Assessment and Consultation Clinic, and the Bilingual Clinic."
Louisiana State University- Baton Rouge: "At LSU, SLP grad students get an unrivaled learning experience through flipped classrooms, simulated learning, interprofessional clinics, and will soon also get first hand exposure to telepractice. Students here learn to work with eye-tracking equipment, video stroboscopy, and state of the art augmentative and alternative communication devices. In fact, just last year the department invested $82,000 to update it’s ACC equipment. LSU grad students routinely present original research at state and national conferences and have a track record for taking home awards and scholarships. This program has it all."
San Francisco State University: "The purpose of Project Building Bridges is to prepare 60 fully credentialed Speech Language Pathologists to work effectively with culturally and linguistically diverse children with significant disabilities and augmentative communication needs, ages birth to 21. Project scholars will complete a Master’s degree in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences in a two-year time frame, with a concentration in AAC and a focus on cultural and linguistic diversity. Scholar competencies to be acquired include: (a) culturally responsive AAC assessment; (b) culturally responsive AAC intervention; (c) collaborative teaming; and (d) development of AAC applications to support the language and literacy skills of culturally and linguistically diverse children and youth....The project will use evidence-based curricula and pedagogy carefully coordinated with substantial, mentored field experiences. The M.S. concentration in AAC will include: 1) two graduate seminars in AAC assessment and intervention; 2) an on campus clinic with a focus on diversity; 3) a one-week summer camp for children who use AAC; and 4) a school internship in a high need community agency or school serving children with AAC needs.
Penn State University: "The AAC community at Penn State is one of the largest AAC-focused efforts in the world, with a wide range of research activities, coursework, and clinical experiences. Students at Penn State have the opportunity to: • participate in graduate level coursework on AAC taught by nationally recognized faculty, • assist in research projects designed to improve the lives of individuals with complex communication needs, and • provide clinical services to individuals with complex communication needs in clinical and community settings. Penn State students also have participated in our Global AAC Initiative, and worked with AAC teams in Mexico, South Africa, Eastern Europe, India, and China."
Nova Southeastern: not a blurb, but they have Carole Zangari (author of prAACticalAAC.org) as a faculty member (!!!!) and she is AMAZING with all things AAC. And she runs a lab there. i don't know much about the program, but if I met her, I'd be seriously star-struck?.
Temple University: Has its Institute on Disabilities, which hosts this amazing program during the summer for teens(?) using AAC. "Augmentative Communication and Empowerment Supports, or "ACES," is a program for young adults who use communication technology (speech generating devices or "SGD") transitioning from school to work, to help develop and refine their communication, including computer access and use for daily living/job skills." They stay on campus and I'm pretty sure the CSD students are the volunteers. In general, Temple has the Pennsylvania’s Initiative on Assistive Technology (PIAT), which provides training, AAC evaluations, device demonstrations, and AT consultations led by the CSD department. If I remember correctly, there is a specialty clinic that you can do as a grad student specifically in AAC, plus faculty are involved in AAC research.
Some programs have AAC certification listed as for practicing SLPs, so I don't know if you'd be able to be certified as a grad student, but it would be worth a shot to ask the program directly. See the University of Memphis as an example.
Certain programs, like the University of Iowa and George Washington University, require you to have rotations in a variety of subfields of SLP, and the AAC track is one of those rotations. Other programs just have faculty members who are doing exceptional research about AAC (the three that I looked at are at Northeastern University, Temple University, Emerson University, and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee), so if there is a researcher who you know of from articles or whatever else who specializes in AAC, it would be great to see if they are doing research through a university, and if you would then be able to do research with that professor. If you're part of ASHA, you can check out who is writing and publishing in the AAC SIG. (I did that with literacy, the area I want to concentrate in, and now some of the people I've looked up to as top scholars in my area will be my professors in the fall... I'm seriously still swooning.?) A lot of the program websites are not the best and most up-to-date, so researching specific people in the field can be really helpful, and can lead you back to the school they work at and the programs they have at that grad school.
Editing to add this reddit link I just found with additional programs to add to this list. Worth checking out.
Best of luck on your search!
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My understand is it means you are in the first batch of people on the wait-list that the program would send acceptances to as soon as someone declines their offer of attendance.
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16 hours ago, slplo said:
It was actually through phone call, however I did recieve information through voicemail. I did not want to argue for my spot at a place that no longer wanted me though. It also turned me off from the school. Although my applications were limited this year due to counting on this deferment I still got in to 2/3 schools I applied to so it turned out okay.
I would be turned off as well. I'm glad everything worked out in your favor this application season!
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4 hours ago, JesseR154 said:
I got accepted to liu Brooklyn , not sure how I feel about the probabtion that they’re on though . How are you feeling about this?
I was thinking of applying there, but the probation from ASHA made me nervous about doing it. Do you know why they were placed on probation in the first place?
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12 hours ago, LaurGirl11 said:
@samiamslp wow thank you so much!!
Of course! Feel free to message me if you have any questions.
Do you have a specific interest or specialty that MGH offers? I feel like that is a lot of the reason why many people choose MGH over other programs.
Are you leaning towards the program you previously accepted or towards MGH at this point?
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