musicalmini

think of it this way: in a few years, when you're an slp, NO ONE will care whether or not you got in right away or off the waitlist. all that matters is you're in! they simply didn't have space before, and now that they do, they want YOU. you're gonna rock it!

You got in!!! Stop with the negative self talk, you’ll do fine?

I'd agree with what lasmith said! There are a lot of qualified applicants, and every admissions team is looking for something different. People get accepted with a variety of GPAs and GRE scores, from in and out of the field, with widely different extracurricular experiences, straight from undergrad or with years of work experience, etc. I'd imagine that admissions boards are looking for different applicants in order to have a diverse cohort as well.
I think it will be much more important what you do in your graduate studies, because that will define you in that new situation! I doubt that once you start school anyone will really be comparing who got accepted or who got waitlisted, and what all your stats were. You'll do great! I'm planning to attend the school where I was accepted off the waitlist with no regrets.

You shouldn't feel inadequate at all. Usually there is more qualified applicants than there is space in a cohort. Being waitlisted means that they saw potential in you but there may have been people with higher stats. Also, you never know exactly what a admissions team is looking for. But my point is if they did not want you there, you would have gotten rejected. Hope this helps and best of luck!

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I'm not sure about this program specifically but I am from Pittsburgh and people always speak highly of the university, especially for healthcare. 

Hi! I didn't take too many notes, but they handed out packets with a lot of good information in there. Happy to send some of that info your way.  

Did anyone else just get an email from MGH about tuition costs? I'm pretty sure my sudden gasp at the price made the guy next to me very concerned.?

Congratulations everyone!! I'm a current 1st year in the program so feel free to send me a DM if you have any lingering questions! 

You're a lovely human being ❤️

Excited for you both! I'm still waiting to hear back... luckily MGH is sending out formal letters on the 7th, so at least that waiting game will be over. Let me know if you have questions about Boston in general! 

I wouldn't give up hope yet! They won't send out official letters till later this week, so they're probably calling well into next week too.
They told me on the call right after mentioning my acceptance.

How did the funding work for MGH? For people who got them, did they just tell you on the call right after they told you about your acceptance, or did you ask about it?

I am in the same boat. I applied to eight (most of which are competitive) and have been rejected by one as well. It's very easy to become overwhelmed with anticipation and concern. The important thing to remember is that even if you didn't get into a school you believed was a safety, it might not be because you weren't a good candidate. It may be because they feel that their program just isn't the right fit for you. I'm not the kind of person who believes in fate but this process has really forced me to believe in having faith. The right school for you will choose you in return. And if you don't get in this year, you'll grow from that experience and have a better understanding of applying the following year. The waiting period is tough and I know this sounds cheesy but the best thing you can do is believe in yourself and your ability to be successful in this field. Good luck!