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Complete on my Applications. While this is a relief I now find myself questioning every SOP and LOR supplied "Buyers Remorse" is normal, though I must say the thoughts of I should have "X orY" dance in my head. Completing Mid-Terms and heading home next week. Ready for the Holiday's and no Applications to complete. Now the questions of "what are you doing next year" "where do you want to go" yada yada yada for the relatives. I know they ask because they care, just feels kinda like "so any special boyfriend/girlfriend?". AAAGGHHH Just let me relax and enjoy a few days in my "own" bed, seeing some friends and "homecooking" out of that POS cramped dump I live in now. OK I am done whining actually looking forward to the trip home. Finish the semester STRONG for those of you that are in school presently. This will all be worth it one day, and we can help our son's and daughters through this with real life experience.

F12 applicant I have my applications complete.. Checking University websites today a few show my GRE not submitted. I know these are submitted some directly from ETS others I orderd from GRE to be sent. GRE site shows them submitted, I have the receipt, GRE test was completed in summer 2011 have my results. Dec 15th is earliest due date. Hope this get uploaded soon, may call next week if no reply to my email request from today I am told this is not uncommon so I am trying to be calm Though it is not workiing

ses88 Congrats on a great GRE score and a very strong GPA from a Major University while completing a tough major. You should volunteer were ever possible, possibly labs at Illinois, Illinois has a very strong Grad program in SLP. I would emphasize in my SOP why you are making such a dramatic change in fields. You are appling to very strong Universities that are highly rated and selective for SLP, the competition will have strong academic grades and scores as well. You must differentiate yourself through SLP profs, comments and your SOP. Sounds as though you may have already graduated with your Undergrad degree. Volunteer hours will be harder to get in University labs if this is the case, emphasize your strong work ethic and professional experience. Your Masters will be a 3 year program without the Undergrad degree. The programs run basically all year course work / intern work. Good luck, just not too much at Vandy, Ill, Purdue, NW, These are on my list as well, there is not much room in these classes.

Call the university or send an email. I downloaded the application for a major university from the departmental website, and also I reviewed my specific department link within the website. These 2 MS departments required different SOP and Graduate school applications. I emailed the my specific departments advisor, she informed me which of the 2 versions to supply, she admitted that the website is incorrect and or confusing, this is being addressed presently. You only get 1 chance to impress so make sure you contact and ask via email any specific questions or concerns. An incorrect form may get your application "tossed" before you even get reviewed.

Retake I agree that the 1000 floor to be reviewed will not allow your strong points to be reviewed at many universities. There has been many solid suggestions for what to study, the Vocab. seems to be the tricky part for me and many of my friends. Read the flash cards while on Bus, Bathroom, eating lunch/dinner a few correct answers can push your number to over the 1000 baseline so many programs seem to have. I have no reference for the NEW GRE. Review the comments on the board for guidance I always hate the standardized tests breaks our lives down to a single test or so it seems. So the work we put in ahead of test is critical. 1000 is not the be all, end all there are many Good Universities that will review your application as a complete applicant. Good Luck

If you have the time and the funds. I would say visit the key locations you would like to attend. If accepted you will be living the next several years there for the most important stage of your liffe so-far. You want to feel comfortable and from a womans point, safe with the area. If you are targeting an area in the country that you would like to live long term, that may not be were you currently live, you want to get the "feel" of the region. Depending on the level of visit or interview you can arrange, you will want to be prepared with specific questions. The questions, should not be only about what the school can offer you in opprotunities, be prepared to emmerse yourself in the environment and what you can bring to the program. My brother and I are close, I was very active in his visits. Be positive, be attentive, learn about the school, the town, the culture of the university, the professor's you will interact with. Personality match is key, do not attend somewhere just because it is higly rated, attend a quality school close to the rank of the high rank but does not feel right. You should leave the University inspired, fired up praying you are accepted, if you do not than it is not for you. You will have doubts and feel a little overwhelmed, that is good, that means you value the experience. Challenge yourself, that is why we attend Grad school, to get better and be prepared for our goals. Be prepared for relationship issues, with you BF/GF you will be challenged in ways and time constraints you can never expect. Discuss this with your BF/GF prior to leaving for Grad school. It is tough enough starting grad school emotional strains and relationsionship issues can really effect your studies. I hope these help, a little different take than the "questions" you should ask. I f you are confortable with the environoment you will do your best work, it should not be a labor just to live or survive the experience. Grad school is tough enough as it is do not make daily life a emotional drag itself.

Completed first time GRE today 1230 Combined 3.9 GPA Communications Disorders / Philosophy Dual Major Major D1 University Strong Letter of Reccomendations: Dean of Communications who's child I tutor / President/Founder of SLP Clinic I have worked at for 3 years / Current CSD Prof. worked in his lab at University History of SLP Clinic work, 2nd language Fluent, Volunteer student teacher, Executive Board in Sorority Wondering if the GRE score holds me back from Vanderbilt Acceptance for Speech Pathology Masters Pre-tested in 1150-1270 range multiple practice tests so score was typical though I felt I could have done better. Solid score, never have blown away Standardized tests. I have 7 schools I plan to apply to. Mix of rankings though Vanderbilt is #1 choice