trevortiger

I'd venture that my IQ is probably lower than my verbal score, tend to score pretty high on that and lower on math. Completely agree with PP - if you've never seen the word, you can't possibly know the antonym. In the old version, it was luck of the draw. There were practice tests on which I knew every single word, test day, several I had never seen, obviously affects your score on a CBT. I imagine this is one of the reasons why they changed it to be less heavily based on vocabulary.

I heard the same thing. Every class at EVERY college or university you've ever attended. I am paranoid I will forget one...Apparently there is some kind of national clearinghouse where schools can get a list of all the ones you've ever attended, so if you omit a few, they might wonder what you are keeping from them...

If it makes you feel any better, my AW score was also much lower than I expected (test date July 23) - I've been looking at a bunch of similar recent posts and maybe we all just got a group of hard graders. I have a PhD from an Ivy League school in literature, so God only knows what rubric they used to grade these. I'm pretty sure I can write a coherent essay with good vocabulary by now:) I am tempted to ask for a re-grade, but it's probably not worth the effort. If your departments request a SOP or a writing sample, I think they are bound to be much more interested in that than on a random topic the ETS board dumped on you under less-than-ideal conditions. That is my optimistic take on things.

I just took the (old format) GRE on July 23 and I was somewhat surprised by my AW score. I shouldn't complain because it was a 5, but I have a PhD from an Ivy League school in literature if that makes you feel any better. I really didn't feel as though I tanked either question, but now I am wondering if I messed one up and it brought down my average score (I was hoping for at least a 5.5). I can't imagine that the departments really look at that score for more than a second unless they have a minimum requirement. They can always ask to see your test writing sample or request another writing sample from you. Like you, I had a high verbal score. Bizarre. It is a silly test:) I don't think I would take it again with your scores. I don't think that one score would be a disqualifying factor if you have a well-written SOP and decent grades. Just my 2c.

I took it before they changed it (in July at the last possible moment) and I am planning to use it if I apply to schools in the next 5 years. From my perspective, it's not like I am going to get any "less intelligent" in that time frame. I took it so that I will have it on hand when I apply. I would think they are valid within the 5-year window from the date you took it - so if you take it September 2011, they would "expire" September 2016. I would go by application deadlines. If the submissions deadline is after September 2016, I guess you would have to take it again.

The GW website says that the first year pre-req classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays, is anyone in the program right now? What is the schedule like? (day or night classes?) I can't find any specific info about the U of Maryland (College Park) pre reqs 1st year either. Would love to hear about these programs from students or applicants. Thanks.

I like this peanut sauce from a Chicken Sate' recipe I have. You do have to add more peanut butter to make it thicker (it is written as a dipping sauce). I add more peanut butter and boil it slightly until it thickens (while stirring). 2 TB thinly sliced green onions 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger root 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (more if you like it really spicy) 1/4 cup (I increase this until I get the thicker consistency I like - at least 1/2 cup, you may need to experiment) 1/2 cup water 3/4 Tablespoon soy sauce warm over low heat until combined. Then I turn the heat up at the end until it boils for a short time, and then let it cool. I just keep adding peanut butter until it looks and tastes right. I just used regular peanut butter. JIF or something.

I'd sign up for the GRE pretty quickly, I think the new one is going to take a little longer to score, check the deadlines. I would also get some shadowing and volunteering in, if you haven't done so already. Even those who are getting into the 3-year tracks seem to have some background in the field. The department you are applying to is going to want to know that you are certain about going into the field - and it looks like you are considering TESOL as an alternative. Getting into grad school in the field is getting more competitive.

I agree, that GRE score shouldn't set you back, it is actually a pretty decent score - they really do seem to look at the whole package. Do you have any SLP volunteering or shadowing experience? I think that would be something they would look at more closely. Are you in Florida? If I recall, the FSU program is only for Florida residents, although I could be wrong. I would think being in Florida and having experience there would be a plus. Many states seem to be trying to "grow" their in-state SLP's because of the shortage.

I've taken a bunch of classes in the USU slp pre-requisite program, and I recommend the program on every level. The price is very reasonable, you can pick and choose which classes you need, they offer all classes all semesters, including the summer, the professors are great, and it is rigorous enough that online post-baccalaureate students are reporting that they are getting into grad schools. The professors will write you recommendations for applications even if you are an online student. I haven't had any technology issues, and there is a strong sense of community on the chat boards for each class I have taken. Not all of the classes that you would need for every program in the country are offered - so you would have to check what the requirements for the grad programs you are interested in are. (Neuroscience is one class that is not offered, and seems to be a requirement for many programs.) So you could either do the whole post-bac program to get your 2nd bachelor's degree in Communication Disorders (12 classes), or you could take only the classes you need. Good luck!