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8 hours ago, amanda_rensch said:
Any information about the interview process would be greatly appreciated! Were your questions more based off your application or were they kind of analytical, questions that make you think?
I know Saint Mary's College does an online interview and the questions wee not related to your application at all.
I said this to someone else, too haha but I shared an answer in the comments to another person's question that was similar to yours. They were all questions regarding things about me that would make me a good slp and make me a good grad student for their program. Din't get asked any questions specifically based off my application. Hopefully my other comment will also be helpful to you.
Good luck!
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On 2/5/2020 at 2:29 PM, Emilygrace505 said:
HI! Current applicant with 2 interviews scheduled. What were interviews like for you? Were there difficult questions or questions you didn't expect? I'm interviewing at Sacred Heart University and Boston University in the next few weeks.
Hey! I just responded to another comment with a similar question. I think you'll find m y answer helpful (hopefully). And honestly, they were not as scary as I thought they'd be. Try to go over basic questions yourself before you go in like "why slp?" and "why would you be a good fit in our program?" and such.
Good luck!!
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On 2/4/2020 at 1:04 PM, mckennahslp said:
Hi! Thanks for making yourself available. I have an interview coming up and wondering if you could tell me about your experiences. Thanks so much!
Yes, of course! I've been on 3 different interviews. First one had 2 parts. First part was working on a mini presentation of a topic the interviewer gave us (I was with 2 other applicants). The main reasoning behind this is to see how do you work in a team. Make sure you contribute but ALSO listen to what others have to say and take it into consideration and leave room for others to talk. It's a team. Then after we completed that, we had a group interview. I remember being asked to list 5 things I like about myself, why do I think I'm a good fit for the program and what are things I have done that will prepare me to succeed as a grad student. Honestly, the questions weren't too bad. My other interview was going into different rooms with one. faculty member and an SLP from the community and they asked questions like "what would you do in this scenario." An example was, "what would you do if you got into 3 grad programs but your close friend got rejected from 3?" Another way, "teach us something." My last one was another group interview online and was asked, "in a group project, which position are you likely to take," and "talk about a time you were faced with an obstacle and how did you overcome it?"
Hope these were helpful! Good luck in your interview! You'll do great
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On 1/15/2020 at 9:25 AM, bibliophile222 said:
For medical SLP, I suppose you could do the student training for MBSImP or LSVT Loud if you haven't already. Not sure about EI trainings--maybe Hanen? I'm also still in grad school.
FYI, you'll get MUCH more information and replies if you post this on the reddit SLP subforum. Most people on GradCafe are still applying to grad schools and won't have any advice for these kinds of questions. There is also an SLP page on GradCafe: go into the "menu" section and scroll down until you see Professional Programs.
I second this. The reddit SLP subform is your best bet to get the most helpful responses. But this comment also was a great response! I'm trying to get my foot in the door too to get some good medical internships and I do plan on doing the student training for MBSImP and LSVT loud.
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Hi! I remember the amount of times I checked grad cafe around this time last year. So, I'm here to answer any of your questions from how to prepare for a grad interview, to trying to pick between programs and what grad school is like. I know I needed something like this when I was applying/waiting to hear back.
You guys got this!! Hope I can help
- AlwaysaFalcon and meadymalarkey
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Dude, your score is really good! I got lower scores (also below a 300) and I got accepted into all the programs I applied to (except for one that didn't require the GRE funny enough)
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I personally would stay away from Calvin University because they mainly take their own students. I applied with pretty high stats and found out someone else got in (I got rejected) and this person had lower stats than I did but did attend their undergrad.
Grand Valley is good but I do know they care a lot about GPA. But this isn't to say you won't get in. They just look at GPA and GRE first to determine if they'll invite you for the interview or not.
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The other comment gave great advice. Honestly, out or pure laziness, I didn't upload another one and I got accepted into their program.
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So, I have a hit GPA like you but fairly low scores on the GRE. So, I applied to programs that did and did not require the GRE. I got into all the programs that required the GRE except for 1 which I was waitlisted at! So, I'd advise you got for it and apply to schools that do require the GRE and tens that don't. You never know, you might get in! You have a good GPA, experience. and good letters of rec! Those souled help a lot! Write a good personal statement, too and you'll be set!
Schools that I applied to that don't require the GRE are Andrews University, Nova Southeastern University, and Calvin University
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I'm sorry to hear that but like you said, maybe it is a good thing for the time being. Do not give up! I did terrible on the GRE as well, so I'd advise you to apply to schools that don't take the GRE (such as Andrews University and Nova Southeastern University). And if you can, expand your options! I got waitlisted at my safety school and accepted to my top... so you can't ever know. You've got this! You can use this time to beef up your resume and to take a break. Try to get a job related to SLP, volunteer, work on your personal statement, etc. I wish you the best of luck!
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lmao I am so glad that I'm not the only one who is thinking like this! I accepted my offer like 2 weeks ago and I got an email back saying like "okay cool thx for letting us know" but I'm still so nervous something will happen and they'll just be like "so, about that offer..."
We are being too paranoid lol. We just need to calm down. They can't really do that because 1. they had plenty of time to choose those who they wanted to accept and 2. they know we probably rejected other offers. it would crazy if they actually did that
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As long as you have any kind of valuable experience, you should be fine! I have a few friends who didn't do research as undergrads and got into some programs. Schools look at different things. I would encourage finding something to do this summer like volunteer, shadow, anything, as well as the start of your senior year prior to applying. I didn't start volunteering until my senior year and I think that helped me get in.
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I clearly have the background and experience! My GRE scores were similar to yours, so I decided to apply to programs that didn't take GRE scores. I applied to NOVA (in FL) but online and a school in MI named Andrews University. I got into both. Do not give up. You will get in somewhere. Find schools that meet your stats and do not be afraid to apply to schools that seem like a reach. I got waitlisted to my safety school and into my top choice. Each school looks for something different. I know people who got in with your GPA as well. So, don't feel discouraged. I would suggest going all out next round. I know applications are crazy expensive (as I am sure you know, too), so save up haha.
You've got this! Son;t give up! You have so much experience that any grad school should be happy to have you.
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I applied to 8 schools. Got accepted to 6, waitlisted at one (which was my safety school) and rejected from one.
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1 hour ago, smarieSLP2b said:
Grad school is a major investment, you are not burning bridges by rescinding your offer you are simply making a choice that is better for you. The earlier you let them know the better. Also it's not like you put down a deposit so you are not missing out either.
Thank you! I was looking this up (not geared towards SLP tho) and so many comments were discussing how unprofessional and unethical it is because you gave them your word. It made me feel guilty, but ultimately, I must choose the program that best fits me and my needs and own up to my mistake with my undergrad institution.
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17 hours ago, speechieontherun said:
Just rescind your offer, there won't be any hard feelings. They'll fill up your spot with someone else. The earlier you do it, the better so that they can prepare appropriately. (I rescinded offers from schools, so I speak from experience.)
Yeah, I think the only thing that worries me is that they really want me (idk why tbh) and I feel so unprofessional doing this, but ultimately, my education is what matters to me. Hopefully, they'll understand. I plan to let them know this week.
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11 hours ago, lasmith said:
I feel like if you talked to them about it they would be understanding. Or at least that's what I keep getting told. I've also been told to go sit in our clinical directors office and talk with her. She's really cool and understanding. They ultimately want what's best for you. One hard thing for me is that there is a mandatory orientation on the day I'm suppose to be a bridesmaid and potentially make a cake for one of my best friends and I would be devastated to miss her wedding. But I also got told by my advisor that other places may have mandatory orientations as well. (Sorry I feel like I'm venting about my situation now. And I do not want to take away from you.)
You could also try making a pro and cons list for both schools to help you make a better decision.
But I wish you the best of luck and if you do rescind your offer I would love to hear how it goes.
That's what I'm being told too! Like, I hope that's the case but what if it isn't? It's so tough because you don't how they're going to react or what they'll think after you do it. I keep getting mixed messages too on here at least (like when I look it up like burning bridges and starting off on a bad not) but our field isn't so small that it could ruin my reputation...right? Lol, I may be overthinking this. It's not like I am randomly changing my mind - I made a mistake thinking I was rejected from another school. And no worries! Feel free to vent haha we all gotta let it out!
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2 hours ago, lasmith said:
I am in a very similar situation, as well. I have only been accepted at my undergraduate institution. But I have been waitlisted at my top two choices. But one has made it clear I won't hear back until after April 15th and the other doesn't have a timeline, but let's be real it will most likely be after April 15th. My friends, from my undergrad institution, and family have made it clear that it is okay to rescind your acceptance of an offer for a better offer. I really do not want to do something like that though because it feels like I am burning bridges. My friends keep telling me that it will be fine and they will understand. But I am also trying to convince myself to stay here, even though its not ideally what I want to do. Sorry it is not a straight answer, but I understand what you are going through.
Thank you for replying! It’s nice to know I’m not the only one but I’m sorry you might have to go through this. Basically, it’s all my fault. I thought I was rejected from my top choice so I accepted my school’s offer and literally the next day, I found out that I was actually accepted to my top choice. So now...I’m very stuck ? I feel like an idiot honestly. If only I waited it out a little long. I love my school but I know the other program is a much better fit for me. I think I MIGHT have to go through with this and let them know of my mistake
but I haven’t made an officls decision. Hoping to do that by the end of this week.
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2 hours ago, Aspire_to_Be said:
Ah shoot that is quite awkward. I think the first thing you should ask yourself is were under a circumstance where you had no choice but to place a deposit down?
One of my choices basically forced me to decide much earlier than the common April 15 date so I might be in the same predicament as you soon.
Hey! So I don’t have to place a deposit. So basically, I thought I was rejected from the my top choice (but I wasn’t, I gave them the wrong email) so I decided to accept my school’s offer. And then, behold, next day I find out I got into my top choice. So I’m very stuck. I love my undergrad institution and the professors and all but I know that the other program I got into is a much much better choice for me.
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Has anyone accepted an offer and then changed their mind and rejected it??? I think I might have to do this and I'm worried an issue might occur. I haven't heard anything about a deposit for the school I accepted, however, I am nervous there will be consequences if I ask them of this!! Btw, this school is my undergraduate school! So it's gonna be awkward too!
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Has anyone accepted an offer and then change their mind and rejected it??? I think I might have to do this and I'm worried an issue might occur. I haven't heard anything about a deposit for the school I accepted however, I am nervous there will be consequences if I ask them of this!! Btw, this school is my undergraduate school! So it's gonna be awkward too!
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Definitely encourage applying to less competitive schools, however, I would also advise applying to reach schools. I got accepted to all except 1 of my reach schools and was waitlisted at my safety school. You never know! And make sure you look into each program to ensure yourself whether you can see yourself attending there or not!
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Totally feel you! But trust yourself! I keep reminding myself that even if I did forget some things, it's not like I've never seen them. You'll relearn without even knowing. It's not a foreign language, we know so much more than we think we do! Trust your abilities!! (This is advice for me as well lmao)
- AlwaysaFalcon and slptobe!
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I already asked this question on here, but I got to learn more about the program that I am interested in attending for this fall. The program that I would really like to attend is about 1 to 1:10 hour commute, however, I found out that the first semester, I only have to go to campus for classes 3x a week, and the semesters after that (in which I begin my clinical placements) I'm only required to drive to campus for classes 2x a week. They try to to work with you to get placements near where you live. I also found out that about 5-10 students a year usually commute from my city as well and heard that it's definitely doable. With all of this information, do you guys think its a good idea to commute? Thank you!
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No problem at all! Honestly, I didn't have a ton of experience outside of school and work but still used what I could to make me stand out. For example, I made sure to include (when I can/ was asked) that I volunteered as an ESL tutor, did research with a prof in undergrad, and was on the board in a religious club I was apart of (for "leadership" or whatever lol). I also think making your personality stand out is important, too. Are you determined? Hard working? Do you genuinely care about working with others and watching them improve as you're working with them? How do you interact with others?
I wore a women's suit. Simple. I can't dress up for the life of me so I went with whatever I saw lol. And I just prepared by practicing very basic questions I looked up - more specific towards SLP and SLP grad school. But don't over prepare and drive yourself crazy. You will be fine! I promise! I do have social anxiety, but I felt like preparing just enough and believing in myself (as corny as it sounds) did it right for me. And yes, I got into all of the places I interview for.