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  1. 19 hours ago, Cece93 said:

    I applied to 13 schools all over the country, but I think 10 is enough. I went overboard when applying but I had some reach schools and I figured I needed more chances. There honestly are a good amount of out of state schools with lower tuition than in state schools. So while people might not think they can afford out of state tuition you’d  be surprised!! If you’re looking for GRE help Manhattan prep has great books. They helped me out (the ones i read). Some sites like eBay have them for cheap.

    Hey Cece93,

    Thanks for the suggestion! I went ahead and invested in the 5lb Manhattan prep book because I have seen so many good reviews for it. I also purchase the ETS books since the test materials are created by them.

    I have only been looking into in state schools or online schools (because I am concerned about living expenses elsewhere) but, to improve my odds, I have started considering out of state schools. 

    Thanks again for all the helpful advice!

  2. On 4/16/2020 at 1:56 PM, Shecan said:

    I think this might depend on what is your GPA right now as an undergrad. If it's low and you think it you can bump it up with more classes then do that. I would look really close into this. Have your counselor help you determine how many A's do you need for  your desire GPA.  Usually, the more classes you take the less your GPA goes up. It will go up but little by little and you will need A's. Consider that some of the classes are not easy, physics, neuro, anatomy... The postbacc does look well on your application if you get a high GPA (which I think is very attainable). I went this route, it worked well for me. If you aren't sure if you have a high GPA for undergrad you can message me :)

    Hello Shecan,

    Thanks so much for your input! I completed my undergrad program a couple of years ago (a BA in Psychology). I know a 2.8 cumulative GPA is not high enough to qualify me for any of the SLP programs. However, I am hoping to bolster my chances of being considered for some of the schools of my interest by working hard on my post bacc classes to obtain As. I also want to make sure I have a strong personal statement, GRE , and letters of recommendation. What are your thoughts on my game plan?

  3. On 4/25/2020 at 4:10 AM, Cece93 said:

    It’s hard to say about schools and GPAs. I was accepted into 4 NY (2 state and 2 private) schools and waitlisted at most of the out of state schools and outright rejected from all the public NYC/CUNY schools. My undergrad GPA was a 3.0 (which I had to scrape up from a 2.5 with a new major in psych and a minor over 2yrs ). The only interview I did, the head of the program saw how much my grades improved with my post BA courses and they liked that. I’d say a good post BA GPA and personal statement could be enough. You could always do your stats course at a community college, that’s where I initially took mine. Also, reach out to your top schools and show interest. Read the books and papers the professors published. I wish I had reached out more before applying.

    Where I’m from we consider NYU as a “prestigious” college just like Colombia so I honestly didn’t consider applying. Cost was a major factor too. Some others who were accepted into your intended programs would be best to tell you about grades and their experience with getting in. I’ve seen some people on this forum who were accepted into their top choices and didn’t have a degree in communication sciences and had a lower undergrad GPA so it’s possible. Save yourself time and money and show them what you did after undergrad is what matters. Show growth!

    Cece93 you don't know how helpful your advice has been! I intend to follow the route you suggested and work toward a strong GPA for my post bacc courses and a solid personal statement (I am also working on my GRE scores). I will especially heed your advice to reach out to my top schools. 

    I guess I should also look into expanding the number of schools I apply to. How many schools would you recommend applying to?

  4. Hello Everyone,

    How do I ensure that I am an ideal candidate for Rush University, NYU Steinhardt, and St. Xavier University (as well as other online MA SLP programs)? My undergrad cumulative GPA (non CSD major) was 2.8. I know that most programs require a minimum GPA of 3.0. However, I have yet to take the required core courses as well as the GRE. I am wondering if taking these courses through a leveling program will bolster my cumulative GPA  or if I have to face the fact that I would need to take a 2nd BS degree to be considered. 

    Thanks for everyone's help and input through this process!

  5. On 4/16/2020 at 1:56 PM, Shecan said:

    I think this might depend on what is your GPA right now as an undergrad. If it's low and you think it you can bump it up with more classes then do that. I would look really close into this. Have your counselor help you determine how many A's do you need for  your desire GPA.  Usually, the more classes you take the less your GPA goes up. It will go up but little by little and you will need A's. Consider that some of the classes are not easy, physics, neuro, anatomy... The postbacc does look well on your application if you get a high GPA (which I think is very attainable). I went this route, it worked well for me. If you aren't sure if you have a high GPA for undergrad you can message me :)

    Thank so much for your response! I think I need to take Stats (I took a stats class in methods of behavioral science to satisfy my psych degree requirement but, I don't think it falls in line with the Asha requirements). I need to take all the core SLP courses. However, I am concerned about my cumulative GPA for undergrad (which was a 2.8). Do you think the leveling courses will be taken into consideration to bolster my GPA or do universities look at that separately? In fact, I am concerned that I might have to get a 2nd BS to be considered as a candidate for Rush University, St. Xavier, and NYU Steinhardt. What do you think?

  6. On 4/15/2020 at 4:32 PM, Cece93 said:

    When I took my leveling courses online at longwood university, I was given financial aid in the form of loans if I wanted them. I’m not sure if all programs do that but it’s an option for them. The only course they didn’t offer was aural rehabilitation but I didn’t have a problem with getting into and applying for programs without it. Worse comes to worse I was just going to take it online at another college. All the rest of the prerequisites like a science class I had taken in undergrad. What extra classes might you have to take? I applied to 13 school (YIKES!!) and all their requirements were pretty much the same. 

    Thank so much for your response! I think I need to take Stats (I took a stats class in methods of behavioral science to satisfy my psych degree requirement but, I don't think it falls in line with the Asha requirements). I need to take all the core SLP courses. However, I am concerned about my cumulative GPA for undergrad (which was a 2.8). Do you think the leveling courses will be taken into consideration to bolster my GPA or do universities look at that separately? In fact, I am concerned that I might have to get a 2nd BS to be considered as a candidate for Rush University, St. Xavier, and NYU Steinhardt. What do you think?

     

  7. Hello Everyone! 

    I hope all is well and everyone continues to remain as safe as can be!

    I am at a crossroads with whether I should just complete the required courses through a leveling program or get a second BA in SLP before applying to the MA/MS program. With the leveling program, I would have to pay upfront as financial aid isn't a factor. I might also have to take more classes than I need to fulfill the requirements of the various master's programs I am looking into. However, with a 2nd BA, I don't think I would have that issue as the prereq requirements would already be satisfied. Also, the BA program would qualify for financial aid and can be used to bolster my cumulative GPA (leveling programs don't do this). I'm just not sure which way I should go with this in respect to the time it will take to complete these requirements and the financial obligation it imposes. 

  8. On 1/14/2020 at 8:54 PM, JennSed said:

    Hi! I also have my BA in psychology and am just applying to start SLP in September. I would say you could reach out to some SLPs in your area to get some volunteer experience so that you know what you're getting into and have a better idea of what to expect if you don't already, and that would give you good experience to put on your applications too to make you stand out from others! It also depends where you want to go to school or where you live! I'm in Canada so there's not too many options to choose from which makes it pretty easy to narrow down. You can even start by searching "speech-language pathology in [state]" to see which schools offer it in whichever states you were interested in. From there, each school has their own perquisites. Some schools don't require anything at all, while some have specific courses you need to have taken and even certain grades in each of those courses. Start by making a list of the prerequisites and see if there are any schools you can already fulfill or are just short by a couple classes. Then you can research where to take them, perhaps online through distance learning or somewhere in your area. It's hard to answer this question as it depends so much on which schools you are interested in!

    Hello JennSed!

    Sorry for the uber late reply! Thanks so much for taking the time to provide a response to these questions. I think there is a lot of wonderful advice you offered! In fact, I have already taken some steps to connect with SLPs in my area and conduct informational interview (since I can't conduct volunteer work at this time). However, I am at a crossroads with whether I should just complete the required courses through a leveling program or get a second BA in SLP before applying to the MA/MS program. With the leveling program, I would have to pay upfront as financial aid isn't a factor. I might also have to take more classes than I need to fulfill the requirements of the various master's programs I am looking into. However, with a 2nd BA, I don't think I would have that issue as the prereq requirements would already be satisfied. Also, the BA program would qualify for financial aid and can be used to bolster my cumulative GPA (leveling programs don't do this). I'm just not sure which way I should go with this in respect to the time it will take to complete these requirements and the financial obligation it imposes. 

  9. Hello Everyone,

     

    I am interested in a career in SLP but, I don't know how to decided which schools are the best fit for me or how and where I go to take the prerequisites necessary for the programs (I am going back to school after several years, I have a BA in Psychology so this career change is huge for me). I guess I am looking for advice on the best ways to start this career journey given my current situation.

     

    Any advice is much appreciated! Thanks!  

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