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If there are any other girls starting at Bloomsburg this fall, I'd love to talk to you!

You're good.. As long as you got accepted and you mailed your forms then you should be all set. I did the same for bloom and until now I am freaking out like what if they decide they don't want me and I already declined my other school. sigh. paranoid much?

each state has different requirements so you'd have to check, but mostly you need to be an slp undergrad with complete transcripts and some clinical observation hours (the number of which depends per state). then you should apply for a license and you'd need the employer's supervisory statements. some states like texas require some exams but really it wasn't too difficult. you can check out slpa jobs and inquire through places like sunbelt staffing and soliant health

Yup I just sent an email to gradapp@...... they never responded.. oh well

For those who did not make it anywhere, it really isn't the end of the world. I graduated from my slp undergrad in 2008 and applied for grad school in fall of 2008 and didn't make it. I worked as an slpa for two years and I loved it. It gave me awesome work experience and I got great lors from my slp supervisors. I got into 2 out of 3 schools this year even with a 3.1 gpa. The work experience really helped a lot. There are many slpa jobs out there and you can work for a year and try again next fall.. it might help just my two cents!!

Well I officially declined emerson yesterday. Dang it was hard! I keep getting those "what if I made the wrong choice?" moments. But I guess at this point I just can't look back and instead just focus what's in store for me at my chosen program. In the end it just all boiled down to logistics coz even though I have no undergraduate loans I was looking at about 70-80k for two years in emerson including living expenses while bloomsburg would be around 40 including living expenses. Also, my husband works in PA and so we would have had to be apart for the time that he's still here (he's deploying soon) There are even moments where I get paranoid like omg what if bloomsburg decides they don't want me but I already turned emerson down. Lol. I don't think it will happen coz I already paid the deposit it took me a while to get the courage to send that email but hopefully someone out there will gladly take my spot

Do we really need to explain why we are declining?

Curious to know where everyone else is ending up? I just sent my confirmation to Bloomsburg! Would love to talk to other grad students going to Bloom

Me too! Its been a very stressful application season. You guys are all very qualified and I look forward to seeing you at future asha conventions! Enjoy your programs!

I've decided to go to bloomsburg. I'm turning down emerson, hope that helps someone out there! In the end I just didn't think I could handle the cost of tuition+ living in boston im happy with my decision though!

Anyone have any idea when Emerson is gonna hand out merit aid? I've pretty much decided that I am going to Bloom unless I get some merit aid from Emerson *fingers crossed*

Lol im bringing my mom too

I got the letter first

They haven't sent out letters yet.. I sent an email coz I was desperate! Email Heather, the secretary! Hope you get in too!!!!

I just found out that I got accepted into Bloomsburg University too.. Yay!!! Now I'm really confused because I don't know what to pick between the two. They both have excellent programs but the cost is way different. Emerson has more expensive tuition, not to mention the cost of living in Boston is wayyyy expensive. I'm torn though coz even though Bloom is cheaper, I feel like getting into Emerson is such an honor and I really do love its program. I don't expect to get any funding from both schools, so that's already out of the question. I would just like to ask how you guys are basing your decisions? Do you just look at the program or the do you weigh in the cost? Can someone here fill me in on your opinions on both programs and basically on anything.. help!!!! edit.. getting into ANY school is an honor! i never thought i would have the chance to pick, i am just so happy right now!