slpforme
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I was waitlisted today via email. Guessing not much movement on the waitlist given that it is a small program.
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I don't have an exact answer for you but I have seen posts where others have shared that CA has issues with online programs, or it least ones that are entirely online. Hopefully you will here more from the board or in searching this forum. Good luck!
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19 hours ago, estel said:
I had this same issue while applying last year and I did end up reporting what my parents contributed to my tuition/housing/etc that year. Not sure if that's the right answer, but that was my interpretation after agonizing over it.
Thanks! Yes that's the question/issue and appreciate your input. It's a common scenario for most moving directly from undergrad to grad school, and the guidance on it seems to mixed.
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I'm applying for grad school and completing the 20/21 Fafsa app as in independent student - FAFSA application asks this question (box 45J):
"Money received, or paid on your behalf (e.g., bills), not reported elsewhere on this form. This includes money that you received from a parent or other person whose financial information is not reported on this form and that is not part of a legal child support agreement."
If parents paid undergraduate tuition in 2019 while I was a dependent, should I enter the total amount of tuition paid as an answer to this question? Same question with regard to rent paid by parent?? I've asked this on the Fafsa hotline and the response was not clear and they suggested talking to the financial aid departments where I'm applying - I have 10 schools and really just looking for guidance to try to get this right for all my apps. Thanks
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On 8/17/2020 at 3:51 PM, SLPA2021 said:
So I'm currently in the process of deciding what schools to apply to and I'm considering San Francisco State University, however, I don't see many posts about it on here and was wondering if anybody could give some insight about the program? I like that it has a bilingual program and how diverse the area is in terms of settings like schools, clinics, hospitals, etc. However, since I'm from OC I don't know if I would be able to handle moving there. Cost of living is extremely pricey and I just don't know how I would go about settling in to a different city with no connections, especially such a busy, populated one like SF. Has anybody gotten funding/stipends there? Does anybody have any advice about the living expenses/transportation there, as well as if they think their program is worth going into debt for (in my case, I'm a first gen student and I'm paying for school on my own & I'm terrified of going into a large amount debt). Has anybody gone to school there while living in a different city, if so how was the commute? Any info helps, thank you!
I can't add much but I'm from OC as well and SFSU is on my list as well. I've reached out to a couple of current/past student and gotten positive feedback on the program. Like you, I also have concerns regarding the high cost of living - just to get an idea, I've looked at rooms for rent as apartment rentals are way out of reach and room rentals look like they can be found in the $1200+ range per month - does not seem to go down much in the suburbs either. They may have some virtual info sessions this fall and hopefully we can learn more about the program. Good luck!
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Your GPA and experience are excellent and being bilingual is real advantage. Not sure which CSU's are on your list but Fresno has waived the GRE requirement for this cycle and Fullerton does not require it. I have not seen other CSU's waive the GRE yet but we should know more over the next month. With that said, since you were scoring much higher with your practice tests, I would definitely retake the GRE. I'm retaking it tomorrow - also applying to CSU's with similar grades but strong GRE scores can help especially with SDSU, CSULB, etc. Both SDSU and CSULB take your best subscores across multiple test dates so if you improve definitely resend. Good luck your app looks strong!
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You are definitely competitive for many schools with your GPA and verbal/writing scores on the GRE. I would move ahead with your GRE retake on 8/29 and focus the next few weeks on purely Quant prep. If you haven't used GregMat I would recommend that as a free resource along with the ETS Quant Book and Manhattan 5lb book - do a couple hours of quant questions a day and try your best to learn how to do all questions you get wrong. Mix in some of the official ETS Powerprep practice tests - same drill w correcting any mistakes. With focused prep work you can definitely improve your quant! Also, I've found many of the programs I'm applying to superscore (take your best scores by section across multiple tests) - their websites usually don't say so ask the schools you are applying to. You will also have the choice of whether or not to send either test score so don't worry about doing worse.
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3 hours ago, slpcommdis said:
What are good GRE scores to aim for? The schools I am looking at applying to have varying average GRE scores according to ASHA EdFind, so should I aim to get at least the average of my top school? I am worried my scores will be too low and impact my chances of getting in, though I have a high GPA.
I think shooting for at least the mid range of your target schools is a good goal. With your high GPA that should make you competitive. Good luck!
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2 hours ago, thewonderingduck said:
Does anyone have insight as to whether or not the GRE will be required for all schools next year, given the COVID-19 situation? I will be applying to schools next year to then start grad school in the fall of 2021. With this timeline, I was planning on taking the GRE this summer, likely in August or September. I'm feeling discouraged because I was planning on taking a GRE prep course this summer (I haven't taken math since high school so I need all the help I can get for that portion) but that course now isn't being offered because of the virus. When I google it, I see a handful of schools are waiving their GRE requirement but I don't want to assume that all schools are doing that. I guess I'm just wondering if there's anyone on here who knows what the application process might look like in the fall - if it will be any different or if I should just proceed like normal? Also, if I do take the GRE in August/September, will it be in person or online?
Such a crazy and uncertain time. ?
If you have specific schools in mind you can check with them to see if they are waiving their GRE requirement. I'm sure some will and many won't. I'm planning to take the GRE a 2nd time later this summer and I'm thinking that as states begin/continue to reopen there will be testing sites that reopen - I'd prefer to take at a center vs. at home but at home may continue to be an option. Check out reddit /GRE and there are lots of good resources and recommendations for Quant prep. I used Magoosh the first time around and it's good for quant - good luck!
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9 minutes ago, heyheyhey42 said:
I felt like I had a pretty good shot at UWEC and UWW, but I was waitlisted at both of those schools. I felt pretty good about Marquette and UW-Madison (where I am currently a senior, I am aware that it’s still really competitive but a large portion of my classmates got in). I’m not sure there is such thing as a “safety school” for SLP programs.
Agree 100%! With your excellent GPA and GRE scores you should be competitive at most schools and probably just a little unlucky at UWW and UWEC - hopefully you will get in off the waitlist and all will be good. Also "safeties" for SLP probably applies better to a small group of schools as opposed to one or two given the competitiveness of this field. I'm a CA resident and applying next year and know I may face a similar situation. Anyways I'm sure you will do great with whatever you decide and maybe the waitlist options will work out.
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Totally get how it's disappointing to turn down the more prestigious Northwestern option but think you dodged a bullet on that one - it is crazy expensive and not worth it for most. It sounds like Milwaukee is home for you and it might be an even bigger perk that you get to live at home. I'd try to look at getting into your local school as a positive rather than a negative, as many very qualified applicants would love to have that option. Anyways, your stats look great and if it's really not the right choice for you it might be good to explore some different options in the next cycle as many schools on your list are expensive and most are extremely competitive - OK to keep some reaches but add a few more safeties that you like better than UWM, eliminate the crazy expensive options. Good luck!
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I would think that what is found on EdFind is probably most accurate as this is data they are reporting to ASHA. Data or general comments on a school's website may have somewhat of marketing slant and may not get updated frequently.
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Have not heard anything either but expect decisions any day now - looks like last year they sent them out on 3/20 . . .