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COVID-19 and Fall Semester
MadisonMachelle replied to MadisonMachelle's topic in Speech-Language Pathology Forum
Hi! This is a bit difficult to follow and is not related to speech pathology graduate programs or the idea that maybe SLP grad programs might start in person because they are typically small cohorts. Thank you though. -
Hey guys! I got accepted to CSU Long Beach and have heard very little regarding whether classes will be online or on campus. I wanted to make a post for all things Covid-19 and how it may/may not be affecting Fall 2020. Will your school be online next semester? Are you still going to move there?
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Fullerton has 12 pre-reqs that need to be completed during the summer or prior to Fall. CSULB doesn't make you take extra pre-reqs as long as you have 30 CSD units and will incorporate missing classes into your graduate schedule.
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Schools that do not look at GPA as much
MadisonMachelle replied to SRod2015's topic in Speech-Language Pathology Forum
I posted this elsewhere but thought that it would be helpful here too: Your best bet is to try and study REALLY hard for the GRE or take some online courses to bolster your current GPA. If you don't want to take any additional courses I would recommend looking into non west-coast schools, specifically private schools. They are notorious for accepting people with lower GPA's but the catch is that they are typically more expensive since they are private and hence offer more spots. Also I'd recommend looking at EdFind (https://find.asha.org/ed#sort=relevancy) From what I found these are schools where a very low GPA (2.5) will be considered: -Francis Marion University -Edinboro University -Montclair State University -Xavier University of Louisiana -
Leveling Coursework- HELP
MadisonMachelle replied to SLPeep44's topic in Speech-Language Pathology Forum
I took online classes at ENMU and it was $300/unit which is significantly cheaper than other schools. Be careful a bout Utah state because I've heard from others that some grad programs don't accept grades from that school bc of grade inflation. -
CSULB info and reviews?
MadisonMachelle replied to speechlangpathOC's topic in Speech-Language Pathology Forum
Hi! I accepted my offer at CSULB and found out that our classes for next semester are SLP 663, 665, 667, and 696. The schedule is basically all morning/early afternoon classes: Mon: 9-11:45 SLP 696- Research Methods: applied and basic (Alani) Tues: 9:30-12:15 SLP 663- Preschool Language Disorders (Sun) Wed: 9-11:45 SLP 667- Autism Spectrum Disorders (Ocampo) Thurs: 9:30-12:30 SLP 665- Aphasia/Neurogenic (Hung) I have no idea what the clinic schedule is though! I accepted because the reviews that I heard from their own students, students that didn't get in (and wished they did), and people working in the field were glowing. Plus being from CA and getting that 3/4 tuition grant helped a lot The teachers seemed cool at the interviews. -
Tuition Cost/Rant/Advice
MadisonMachelle replied to nanis's topic in Speech-Language Pathology Forum
I feel you 100% on that, especially because I have significant loans from undergrad. I actually chose to withdraw my app from Chapman because I didn't even want to get in and have to turn it down for financial reasons. It's really a shame how expensive they can justify marking tuition. -
Has anyone heard anything from CSULB?
MadisonMachelle replied to swood's topic in Speech-Language Pathology Forum
I already got it. I checked FAFSA and noticed that I needed to make a correction early last week and then a couple days later I got an email from CSULB telling me that I was awarded financial aid. I got a Stafford loan and the SUG California resident grant. You just have to accept them through your student portal. -
I plan on taking out the Direct Unsubsidized Stafford loans (~20k) for graduate school. I am getting a 3/4 tuition grant so I should be able to pay off my tuition without loans. However, housing is another beast and my parents are not rich. What is your advice for budgeting the $20k and making it last throughout grad school?
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California State University Long Beach https://www.facebook.com/groups/2280004835639903/
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How many Schools did you apply to?
MadisonMachelle replied to Verlona's topic in Speech-Language Pathology Forum
I applied to 9 and once I got into Long Beach I sent all the schools an email asking to be withdrawn from the application process so others could get my hypothetical spot. I got waitlisted at two schools, rejected from two, and interviewed without hearing back from some.- 39 replies
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Make sure that you have federal loans from the government and not just private loans (Sallie Mae). Private loans cannot be forgiven and typically don't have the option for income based repayment. If you have private loans like me, I'd suggest refinancing with a low interest rate and then paying the highest monthly payment you can afford once you graduate grad school.
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Graduate School Essays for Fall 2021
MadisonMachelle replied to alyssafrancis's topic in Speech-Language Pathology Forum
I think reaching out to the school's graduate coordinator would be a great call because it also lets the school's admin know that you're taking it seriously by looking into applications early! Best luck! -
Has anyone heard anything from CSULB?
MadisonMachelle replied to swood's topic in Speech-Language Pathology Forum
That's probably exactly what's going on tbh. -
Has anyone heard anything from CSULB?
MadisonMachelle replied to swood's topic in Speech-Language Pathology Forum
I feel like it's probably because they already made their decisions so they'll be on the waitlist -
I was #13 and I dropped out of the waitlist after getting in to my #1. Hope it goes to someone who wants it! And yes! I did call but since all staff are working from home they're not really on their phone.
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So, what if I never hear back?
MadisonMachelle replied to sleepyslp2be's topic in Speech-Language Pathology Forum
Hi! I wrote this for another sub but this is what I sent out to grad schools. Obviously change the wording a little but this is what I said: Dear Dr. ________, I want to reach out and thank you for the opportunity to interview with you and the rest of the__________ faculty (if you didn't interview just say thank you for your time). It was eye-opening to learn that (insert what stuck out to you about their program). One of the biggest reasons I applied to______ was for a ______________________. If admitted, (insert if you will enroll/ if you are interested in research or GA position/what you will do for the school).I can really see myself insert what you are looking for in a grad school. I believe insert you're a good fit for program and why. Emphasize what you can do for the school!Being accepted to a program of this caliber insert what getting accepted would mean to you. Thank you again for generously sharing your time with me and the other qualified individuals. I look forward to hearing from ____________________ and hopefully representing the school in the future. Sincerely,________________________ -
Okay so don't use this verbatim because that would be weird if we both sent *practically* the same email to the same coordinator BUT I already accepted another admission offer so here's what I wrote, roughly, to all the graduate coordinators that I didn't hear back from or got waitlisted from. Dear Dr. ________, I want to reach out and thank you for the opportunity to interview with you and the rest of the__________ faculty (if you didn't interview just say thank you for your time). It was eye-opening to learn that (insert what stuck out to you about their program). One of the biggest reasons I applied to______ was for a ______________________. If admitted, (insert if you will enroll/ if you are interested in research or GA position/what you will do for the school).I can really see myself insert what you are looking for in a grad school. I believe insert you're a good fit for program and why. Emphasize what you can do for the school!Being accepted to a program of this caliber insert what getting accepted would mean to you. Thank you again for generously sharing your time with me and the other qualified individuals. I look forward to hearing from ____________________ and hopefully representing the school in the future. Sincerely,________________________
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Cal State Long Beach
MadisonMachelle replied to MadisonMachelle's topic in Speech-Language Pathology Forum
Thank you so much. This is such a nice little community to be neurotic on hahaha -
Hi! I made a Facebook group for students that accepted. Congratulations everyone, Go Beach! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2280004835639903/
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Hi! I'm from San Diego born and raised and went to SDSU for undergrad in the SLHS department. I have never been to San Jose or the Bay Area so I can only speak of San Diego. I didn't apply because I want to explore a different city than where I grew up. I can't tell you about what their graduate program is like because I'm not in it BUT I can tell you that from what I know the professors are extremely accessible and want to see you succeed. The program is located in an alright area but if you have a car it's easy to find the perfect neighborhood that suits your personality and budget. It'll be cheaper than San Jose by a long shot too. All of the grad students I encountered while going to school there were always in a good mood. They were stressed, but not unbearably and the cohort is super close so it's okay to feel comfortable ranting/stressing together. There's a really nice, big on-campus clinic that I know you take rotations at. There's also a lot of schools, hospitals, and private practice clinics in the area that you get to work with. Everyone I've talked to recommended me to apply. The area in San Diego is unlike any other city I've ever been in. I'm partial because it's my home town but the weather is almost always perfect except for a few grey days and some rain in the spring. Housing can be affordable but a single room is rarely over $1200 unless it's by the beach or it has a private bathroom/expensive neighborhood. Amazing food. Great nightlife. Very friendly people wherever you go. I'm super stoked for you that you got into such great schools! Congrats and I hope that helps!
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Has anyone heard anything from CSULB?
MadisonMachelle replied to swood's topic in Speech-Language Pathology Forum
Yeah totally! I have heard from others that they had a bad impression of the program at the open house but I had the opposite. I thought that it was organized as best as possible considering there is so many things that go into organizing an event that big. I really like that they have a bilingualism program and have opportunities for students to work on a specialization or work on independent research. I'm from California so a big factor is the grant that covers 3/4 of tuition- which is HUGE! Their clinic is really nice and organized. They have a lot of reach within their community and in California in general. Everyone that I've spoken to speaks highly of the CSULB graduates over the other programs in the area because they have a really well-rounded curriculum. I wouldn't have to take extra pre-req classes as I would at most of the other schools. Long Beach is a really nice area and there's a lot of good neighborhoods within 30 minutes that are decently affordable. The campus is gorgeous. The students all seem happily and relatively less stressed than the other students that I've encountered. The faculty are all really available from what I've heard, too. -
SLP Declining Offers 2020
MadisonMachelle replied to futurespeechpath1's topic in Speech-Language Pathology Forum
Declining my offer from Eastern New Mexico University and withdrawing off the waitlist from CU Boulder and CSU Fullerton. Good luck! -
Has anyone heard anything from CSULB?
MadisonMachelle replied to swood's topic in Speech-Language Pathology Forum
I accepted Long Beach and will deny all other schools.