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    Michigan
  • Application Season
    2020 Fall
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    Speech-Language Pathology

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  1. My plan is to accept my offer (not to MGH specifically but to a different program), then reevaluate once we hear what's going on in the fall... if things were to be moved online, I'm sure programs would understand people backing out and deciding to reapply for the next year. I think it's a little too soon to assume that things will for sure be online in the fall (although I do agree there's definitely a good chance that that could happen!)
  2. Right, I feel the same way! I love their electives, and since I really want to work in a medical setting, I think their externship opportunities would be amazing. I also attended a big 10 school for undergrad, so I'm in your same position! It's so hard!!! Including cost of living/amenities the total amount I will have to take out in loans for NU will be around ~140k which I just can't figure out how to justify, especially when we won't even ever make that much as SLPs. ?It might be helpful for you to reach out to some of those students they provided contact info for and ask them if they think the cost is worth it/if they have ever regretted turning down any cheaper options?
  3. I am in the same boat. I also was accepted to Northwestern and would go there in a heartbeat if tuition wasn't so ridiculous. I've reached out to several SLPs who've attended other cheaper but still top-ranked schools (IU, Wisconsin-Madison, etc.) to hear what they have to say. One of them actually works at a hospital and her job is to hire recently graduated SLP students for their CF. She said that she would never hire someone just because they went to Northwestern over someone who went to another reputable program that's ranked a little lower. She also said that she knows several people who attended Northwestern and are now regretting it because they have such a ridiculous amount of debt to pay off. I've also heard people say that Northwestern has a bit colder/more intense of a feel than some other programs, and that it is very rigorous and much more fast-paced because of the quarter system. It's always good to take everything with a grain of salt though - I personally think Northwestern's program seems absolutely amazing! Talking to all these people in the field made me feel so much better about possibly choosing another cheaper program over Northwestern. I will likely decline my offer unless I were to by some chance receive a scholarship, and I feel like that's the best choice for me. That being being said, paying off debt is of course possible and lots of people do it. If you are sure that going to Northwestern and getting to experience Chicago would definitely make you that much happier than attending another school, then maybe it's worth it for you! You just have to weigh how much that all matters to you I guess. I just don't think it's a good idea for people to go into that much debt just because they think they will automatically get a better job from attending a program with such a good name. From everyone I've talked to, that's simply not true. Remember that at the end of the day it's really what you make of it and you will be so successful regardless of which program you choose! Regardless of where I go, I'm planning on babysitting on the weekends or finding some other part-time work on the side to off-set at least some of the costs. Also I second what was said above -- federal loans from the gov are a must!!
  4. The exams aren't bad at all! I got like a 95 on the last one. Super straightforward, like as long as you take the time to listen to the lectures/ review the material they are super easy. They record it and then I think the prof might just glance over the video if they are suspicious or something? I'm really not sure. But it's not creepy or anything. This is my second course through USU and both experiences have been great!
  5. I applied there and also haven't heard anything! Mine says the same thing. I really don't know what to expect, I'm an out of state, non-csd major. Hoping we find out in the next two weeks..
  6. I would highly recommend Utah State University for aural rehab online. Taking it right now and it's very straightforward and simple! I only have to put in minimal time each week. Their courses are also relatively cheap compared to some other schools I've looked at!
  7. Highly recommend Utah State University. Also University of WI-Eau Claire, Umass-Amherst
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