[Some advice: get LORs from PIs/PhDs!!!]

I really can’t stress enough LOR’s! I think at the end of the day, my letter of recommendations are actually what got me into a notoriously competitive program! I had a relatively low overall gpa and a below average CSD gpa. My GRE scores were also probably around the average- below average range. However I had strong letter of recs from 3 professors, and 2 SLPs that I had volunteered/did observation hours with and I’m convinced this is what got me accepted into my top program.

I think at the end of the day, my advice to anyone applying for next years cycle is to volunteer and get as much exposure with SLP’s as POSSIBLE!! (I know this is harder with COVID ). But I really think that programs take into consideration what SLP’s have to say about you, especially your ability to be a good clinician! It’s sometimes scary to reach out to them, (especially if you don’t know them), but most SLP’s are awesome and willing to let you volunteer and then write letters to help you out- after all they were once in your shoes too!

[Leveling Coursework- HELP]

I’m in the same boat as you! As of now, I’m planning on taking my bio and chem class at a local community college to save money..  and then taking my one speech pre-requisite, Aural Rehabilitation, through Utah State University online. I looked into UW-Eau Claire as well and got the same information- that they can’t guarantee a spot since they go to their undergrad and post-bac students first. Then I looked into Utah State (which was actually cheaper than the other schools I was browsing) and the registration was SUPER easy and went smooth. Definitely recommend checking them out. I’m almost positive they have the classes you need! Hope that helps! 

[Saint Mary’s College]

Does anyone have any insight on Saint Mary’s College in Indiana? I know they just got their accreditation which is great and it looks like such a pretty campus.. I’m just not as familiar with their program. Any information would be great! 

[Pacific University (Oregon)]

Does anyone know how Pacific's waitlist works?

- Do spots become available immediately as people decline their acceptances?

- Also, does any current students or incoming students know how realistic it is to actually get into Pacific off the waitlist? Do they usually go pretty deep?

Thank you!

[Pacific University (Oregon)]

Oh hmmm interesting. I still haven't heard anything- waitlist, denial, or acceptance. I guess I'll just keep being patient! Seems like they sent their acceptances out, so I'm assuming I'm either on the waitlist or rejected.. guess we will see!! 

[Pacific University (Oregon)]

Has anyone heard back from Pacific? I saw a few people post acceptances, but didn’t seem like much.. has anyone heard anything else? Acceptances? Waitlists? Rejections?

[Abilene Christian University]

Hi! I was also accepted to ACU- Abilene campus! I am also an out-of-state applicant and have many of the same questions. Anyone with any knowledge of the area or school would be very appreciated :)