Meghan Pilkington

I have just committed into the Speech Language Pathology program at Buffalo State College. I can't seem to find any Facebook groups or any other forums to get in touch with other individuals who have committed to the same program as well. I'm looking to get in contact with someone in the program or maybe other graduate students who are now going to Buffalo State to talk to and potentially live with this upcoming fall, as I need to get an apartment there and would ideally like to rent with someone. If anyone knows anyone going into the same program or entering another program for graduate school here please let me know!:)

Yes of course! And thats funny I'm from long island so about 7 hours away and totally not acclimated to cold weather as you are, but open to the experience. I think I will be mostly getting a tour of the speech clinic and my programs specific facilities there, but any useful info I get, I will be more than happy to share and pass along! My tour is in two weeks on friday the 29th, but I will keep you updated.

Congratulations! I also got accepted into the masters program for their speech pathology program which is different than your audiology program, but I'm thinking we would have somewhat similar experiences if we both decide to go there. I think I'm going up to tour the school at the end of the month because the speech program is a pretty high ranking which attracted me to the school, and I've heard nothing but good things about the program I'm going for and even the school as a whole. I reached out to a friend who goes there and she said that going there is the best decision she's ever made. She loves the community, the people, the cost of course, and the opportunities the school provides. I was just warned, it is a big school so if your looking for that type of environment and don't mind taking shuttles and also don't mind the snow too much, it would be a really good place to be. I myself am trying to decide on what schools to go to but through my researching, the school itself seems like a really nice place. So far deciding between mostly Buffalo and New Paltz, but I am at New Paltz for my undergrad, so I may be looking for a change of pace. Hoping the tour of Buffalo goes well and hoping you've heard good things about the school as well! Hope any of this helped!

I actually have my Brooklyn interview coming up next week so I didn't go yet either. From what I've read it seems to be pretty laid back though and this being that basically every interview I have been to so far has been good too! I wouldn't go in too nervous, I think it will be just fine but good luck!

I am currently an undergraduate at SUNY New Paltz and applied to numerous schools. I have only heard back from a little more than half. I got into the program here at New Paltz, along with Mercy College, Hofstra University, and the University of Buffalo, and am waiting to hear back from the College of Saint Rose, CUNY Queens, Lehman, Hunter, and Brooklyn, which I have an interview for in a week. After taking into consideration price, I think I may turn down Hofstra and Mercy and so far try to decide between the University of Buffalo and New Paltz. I won't do so until I am sure, but still have much to take into consideration. For anyone who knows anything about these schools, their speech language pathology programs, their communities, or any other pros/cons, I'd be more than happy to hear and take any recommendations or advice. Also, when deciding between programs, should the number of semesters (weather 4-6) be taken into consideration? I'm not sure how much of an effect choosing a school with a longer program will have on my overall experience in grad school. I was also wondering if the programs rankings are based primarily off of research, or their program as a whole in regards to its reputation and if this should at all be considered in deciding between one or another? (for example, the program at New Paltz is ranked #188 and Buffalo's is #30) Any help or advice from anyone at these schools with experience or anyone with an idea of these programs would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.

I am in the same boat too! I got accepted to Hofstra and Mercy like you but feel these programs are much more on the expensive side which is why I am most likely going to decline their offers, even though they have good reputations. My interview for Mercy was February 21st and I thought they did a really good job at showing off why their program is a really good option despite the price. As for Hofstra, I live 15 minutes from the school and worked at their summer camp last summer and absolutely love the location, community, and overall environment. Sadly I was never able to tour and see their program so I do not know much though again, I've heard good things. I can promise the school itself is lovely though and the campus and people there that I've met are all really nice too. I don't know much about the other schools that you mentioned but I hope this helps! Also, I'm an undergrad at SUNY New Paltz and got into their program, along with the University of Buffalo, and have an interview for CUNY Brooklyn in a week. Im not sure as to if you know much about these schools but was wondering if you have heard any information in regards to their program and their school overall. I also am curious about how much to take into consideration the semesters of each school. I know some programs are 5 and some are 6 and I don't know if that makes a big difference with expenses and the overall experience of going to grad school knowing I will have to be there for an extra summer. Any information helps! If you get into any other schools let me know and I can see if I can help out anymore as well and good luck!