Rezzy S.

You can get some information about the waitlist for your institution by going on ASHA Edfind and subtracting the "Target Class Size" or "First-Year Enrollment" figure from the "Number of Admission Offers." So last year, Miami University, for example, made 70 offers of admission and had 24 first-year students, which means they probably offered admission to 46 people on their waitlist. Obviously this doesn't tell you how many people are ON the waitlist, but it's something. Like you said, I think it varies a lot. For example, some of the more competitive universities I applied to only put 20 people on their waitlist because they don't normally take more than 5 or 6 waitlisters. However, it appears somewhere like Miami University has a fairly large waitlist. Good luck! I know waitlists are less than fun ?

While I'm not sure about affordable international tuition, here's a few topics discussing US masters programs that include the leveling component:

Declined my offer from CBU.

Just declined my offer. Good luck!

Could be a nice way of saying, be patient, we’ll send your rejection when we feel like it ?

I never interviewed, but when I emailed inquiring about my status I was told my application was still being reviewed. I was just expecting to be rejected (and may still be). Thought that was strange.

Would love to know your thoughts on the public transportation if you use it!

You got this!!!

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? very close! Do you think she meant next week in relation to last week or this week? Thank you for sharing!

Thanks for doing this! Can you ask them about the populations they get in clinic? (I know some programs tend to see more children, for example). Do they have a clinician work space/prep/study room? Can someone do the multicultural certificate alone if they are not bilingual?

The majority of my programs required they be completed prior to entering the program and looked favorably on them being completed by the time of the application. Even if a program didn't require that and they were torn between two candidates, I would want to be the one with the completed pre-reqs! Good luck!

Based on ASHA EdFind, it looks like they took about 27 off the waitlist last year (51 offers of admission for 24 spots)! Also, I know this was their first year on CSDCAS, so its possible that could change things, I would think for the better but its hard to say. Also, I will likely be declining my offer (still waiting to hear from more programs) so hopefully that helps!

Congrats! Did you just find out?

Has your friend from CSUN given you anymore updates?

I declined my offer to the U of Redlands. Good luck to those on the waitlist (I feel you!).

Interviews were on 3/23 and acceptances were issued on 3/28 for CSULB, but no rejections/wait lists yet.

Yes! Schools that don’t require the GRE are often more competetive because people who don’t want to take it or who are nervous about there scores look for these schools. I’ve seen multiple topics on this forum of people asking which programs those are. You can reteach yourself the math. I recommend the Princeton Review book to learn it and the 5 lb. Book of GRE Questions to practice. Give yourself about 4 months to prepare.

Here’s a reccent topic:

You can research using ASHA EdFind: https://www.asha.org/edfind/ Look at the GRE scores and GPA ranges. Unfortunately, safe schools tend to be in rural areas and smaller towns, not fast-pace cities (they don't exist in CA). Even then, there are no safe schools. I've been waitlisted at one of my safety schools and got into my reach school. You have a good undergrad GPA and your research experience is great. As long as you didn't go to a school like the University of Phoenix, I don't think they'll care too much about the reputation of your undergrad institution. What's much more important is your post-bacc/pre-req GPA and gaining experiences directly related to the field (shadowing, CSD research). For the areas you'd like to attend school in, I'd shoot for a 3.9+ post-bacc GPA. You will find tons of stories on here of people who made it into great programs with lower GPAs, but I recommend setting your sights higher because you haven't started your post-bacc and you have a clean slate -- aim for that 4.0! I had a lower undergrad GPA than you do and managed to get all A's in post-bacc. The application is so stressful and feels so out of your hands. GPA is one of the things you can control. Good luck to you!

I've heard people say it's bad etiquette, but honestly I think etiquette can only go so far in this competitive environment (I get you California OP!). Do what you need to do to secure yourself a good spot!

Accepted, but likely turning it down, so hopefully that helps someone!

Like @Aspire_to_Be says, the classes do get harder. While there are some students who get in to grad school with under a 3.0 GPA, I think most would probably agree that’s not the easiest path. Touch base with some of the stronger students in your classes and learn about their study strategies. Try a few out to see what works best for you. Form a study group. Personally, Quizlet Learn mode got me through. Ultimately, I’ve just found doing well in CSD takes an enormous amount of time, and it can be hard to commit to all that. If you’re passionate about becoming an SLP, but can’t give it all the time it needs right now, consider getting your bachelors in a related field, save up some money and get some life experience, then come back to CSD in the form of a post-bacc when you’re ready. My bachelors was not im CSD and I’m glad because I’m a much more motivated student now. Good luck to you!

Yes, you've done good research -- it's critical your program is ASHA certified. There are about 1-2 years of communication disorder pre-reqs. Usually you would take these prior/as you apply for your masters, but there are a handful that will allow you to take them as part of your masters (usually adding on a year). Online programs can be competitive so make sure you keep your GPA up. Here is a topic that might help.

I think that’s something a lot of students with low GPAs have faced. You might find this recent topic helpful