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Look into RMUoHP. They are a fairly new program (first graduating class will be 2019), so they might not be too picky about GPA.
Just a reminder - GPA isn't everything. Programs will also look heavily on your letter of recs, personal statements, resume, GRE scores, and possible interview.

That's correct!
I am currently in a newer program that is going through the accreditation process. I worried about being in a newer program, especially about not getting enough clinical experience or not having local (or out of state) placements. However, my program has been great with matching the students in the 1st cohort with local placements and externship placements (can be out of state). Newer programs have some kinks to work out, but honestly, every program does. I enjoy being in a new program because they take your thoughts/opinions/recommendations into deep consideration and you see changes being made!

What I remember from my phone interview:
In general, be able to emphasize why you are an excellent applicant for their program (remember, it's a program with a medical emphasis). From what I remember, they ask questions about your clinical experience (observations in undergrad, clinical hours, etc), job experience, what future changes in the SLP field you are interested in, why you are interested in a program with a medical emphasis, why Utah, what specialty you are interested in (it's okay to say you're unsure). That's all I remember but it's super quick! It's about 20-30 minutes. Try to have questions ready to ask them as well!

@kjgoo I agree with what was said regarding more than gpa. If you are lacking in the gpa beef up your application in other ways such as gaining experience to put in your letter of intent, strong work experience/connection to professors so they can write your letter of recommendation. Also if you can apply to a wide variety of programs. Check ASHAedfind and find programs that have a smaller number of applicants applying to them. I found myself that if I had an interview to a program I had better success so look for programs with this option. This way they can place a name to an application and you can shine in person. You can do this! I had a spot on gpa as yours and after three different application cycles I was accepted into my grad program. Good luck  

Look into RMUoHP. They are a fairly new program (first graduating class will be 2019), so they might not be too picky about GPA.
Just a reminder - GPA isn't everything. Programs will also look heavily on your letter of recs, personal statements, resume, GRE scores, and possible interview.

Weren’t all programs new at one time? Maybe another question to ask is, “For those who attended a newish program, what was the good and bad aspects of the program? Good luck in whatever you decide?

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but my understanding is that if you go through a program that's a candidate for accreditation, you'll be able to get your CCCs, even if they don't end up getting accredited (which is unlikely).

I would highly avoid this program unless it's absolutely your last choice. There's literally no reason to go across the country for a program that has never graduated a class before if you can go *anywhere* else. When I talked to one of the faculty on the phone, it was almost as if they were reading off cue cards about what they were supposed to sell the program on, but just like any new program it's going to have a ton of issues. The inexperience, exorbitant cost (I mean duh, for profit), and region should be enough to scare anyone away from a brand new program like this. Let them take the scraps of applicants who didn't get into another program. For the sake of your future, you should aim to get into any school that has already demonstrated their competency rather than gambling on this school. I got accepted here and declined it the moment I got into another program. It's too much of a gamble to come to this school and honestly would be worth taking another year to bolster an application rather than going to RM (especially so if you're going to uproot your entire family to do so).

I have worked as a speech-language pathologist in the medical field and as clinical faculty at a graduate institution ranked in the top 20%. I later applied to a clinical faculty position at RMUoHP without knowing much about the program. After they displayed interest in me as an applicant,  I investigated the program more heavily. As a medical SLP, I thought the curriculum appeared to be well thought-out and focused on preparing students to work in a medical setting. The curriculum was a step up from what I had known. After the phone interview, RM flew me to campus for an on-site interview and I became impressed with the faculty on a number of levels. The program director/chair is an Iowa grad and the clinic director attended Northwestern. The RM clinic director was formerly the clinic director at U.Conn., which is currently tied for #30 (of over 250 grad programs) according to US News and World Report. I received an offer for this position, but I was also later offered a clinical instructor position at one of the very top institutions in the country. I took the offer at RMUoHP for a few reasons. One reason was how impressed I became with RM's faculty during my interview (I was particularly impressed with their attitudes and mindset). I am currently working in my second semester as clinical faculty at RM, and I love it. The faculty are incredibly interested in and invested in your success. They are some of the best colleagues I have worked with. The faculty is intelligent, open-minded but without the all-too-common pretentious aura in academia. The administration is also competent and supportive.
Of note, some posts here have highlighted that the RM MS-SLP program is new, which brings challenges. This is true; but in my opinion, the challenges are heavily outweighed by the opportunity to be a part of a program that is being built from the ground up by such intelligent, caring, and creative professionals. Best luck to you in with your applications and decisions.