Zakaria

Try Southern University in Baton Rouge...it's not nearly as competitive.  And they have a later application deadline.  April 15th

I had an extremely low GPA in undergrad (under 3.0), and I also had very low GRE scores (verbal 146, quantitative 144, writing 3.0), so of course I figured grad school would never happen for me!  I decided to take a post grad CDA program (similar to SLP-A but in Canada) and ended up with a 3.8 GPA there, and worked as a CDA in acute care for a year while I tried applying again, I am now halfway through my first year of grad school and enjoying it very much!  I was really surprised to get accepted but it is possible!! Good luck!

Anytime love! If I get into grad school, I hope to inspire others with lower GPA's. Sometimes, it can feel like a loosing battle, but I truly believe that if you can turn your negative into a positive your time will come.

Hi amf18!
My first piece of advice is to not get discouraged. I know this can be hard when everyone around you has a high GPA. It can feel like there is no hope and lot of disappointment, but the truth is all of those 4.0/ high GPA students do not have the same story as you. As someone that also has a lower undergraduate GPA, I can personally understand the uphill battle of getting into grad school. This is my second round of applying. I first applied in 2014 after one year of related work experience (SLP-A) and was rejected to every school I applied too. Now, here I am 4 years later and just finished reapplying to schools. I was offered an interview to one of the schools I applied to and I am over the moon about it! Proof, that I still have not given up after 5 years. I found at the age of 24 that I have a learning disability, which gave clarity to my low GPA. I contacted student disability services (DSS) at the school where I completed my undergrad and I was granted accommodations (i.e. extended test times). I made the decision to back to school and retake  all of my CSD classes, even the ones I got a B's in. I went from a 2.68 GPA to exactly a 3.0 (my post-bac GPA 3.98 and last 60 GPA is 3.65). While in school, I continued to work as full-time SLP-A while managing a caseload of 45 students. To me this is important, because it will show that I can balance both the high demands of homework in graduate schools, as well as, planning and preparing for clinicals.
If I were you, I would try to look for an SLP-A job, even if you have to move to do so. Maybe call the local school district and ask if they have  SLP-A positions or other para-educator positions available. If you are unable to find a job as an SLP-A, I would look in into jobs that will give you similar experience (behavior specialist, para-educator, etc.). Maybe even possibly looking into volunteering or do some job shadowing at school or hospital within your community. Through the DSS at the school I attended both test anxiety and depression were considered to be disabilities, which could be worth looking into if you decide to retake classes. One other thing I did was made contact with a professor from my undergraduate studies and asked if I could do some research under him for the experience. I was able to help publish a paper and present poster at both ASHA and my state's local speech and language conference. Finally, when you feel that you are ready to apply, I would look at schools that look at the last 60 credits (as you mentioned) and schools that holistically look at your application. I would also address the reason behind your low GPA in your personal statement. Look at your low GPA as a positive, not a negative. Prove to the school that you are applying to how hard you have worked to overcome a low GPA and how the experience  helped you to grow as a person. I personally feel overcoming my lower GPA is a strength, because SLPs provide their clients with the right tools and strategies to make their client's successful.
Oh one more thing (sorry this is so long), when I decided to re-take the GRE, I studied through Magoosh.com. Magoosh offers a 5 point score guarantee (in both sections) as long as you complete all lessons and practice problems. I would recommend the 6-month study plan vs. the one month study plan.
But, do not give up. Your time will come and keep your head high! If you want make it happen, you will find a way to do so! I hope these tips helped. Best of luck my friend!

This is my 4th time applying to grad school. I have been wait listed or denied everywhere I have applied for the last 4 years. For 3 of the 4 years I have worked and tried to do something in the field of speech pathology or close to it. I was a teachers aide for one year and the last 2 years I have worked in Florida at a middle school under a provisional license as a SLP maintaining a caseload of 70 students, writing IEP's, completing evaluations, working with AAC, etc. I had all the roles and responsibilities of a Masters Level SLP, but I was under the provisional license. I've had strong letters of recommendation written for me, I'd like to think my statement of purpose was strong as I had it edited by tons and tons of SLP's in the school district I am working in currently. In undergrad I was involved in CSD groups, had a job through the university mentoring incoming CSD freshman. My cumulative GPA was a 3.2, my GRE was verbal- 145, qualitative- 145, writing- 4. I am so frustrated being denied over and over again. When do you throw in the towel and say this just isn't meant for me? Although, it is also your biggest passion.