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Also, if I recall correctly, once CSDCAS has sent off your completed applications to designated schools, you're done with them, and just await correspondence directly from the school. I'd check out the individual school websites to ensure there isnt a separate profile you need to create directly with them in order to recieve notifications (Rush had something like this..).

I applied to several CSDCAS schools and also sent in multiple direct applications. Earliest I heard was late February (Iowa), got a call from MGH first week of March, and every other school sent out notifications between the 2nd and 3rd week of March.

Hey, sorry just realized my last response didnt post correctly. No problem with the stats. They were as follows: GPA: Unrelated BA in 2005 - 3.55 Post-bac SPHR coursework in 2011 - 4.0 GRE: Verbal - 162 Quant - 153 MISC: 1 year of volunteer experience conducting newborn hearing screenings at local hospital. 5 years of work experience in an unrelated field in a managerial capacity. Diverse letters of rec (two professors, boss, and volunteer manager, who was an audiologist). Hope this is useful.

Hey everyone. Seems like this thread is a lot less busy than it was at this time last year, which hopefully means there isnt too much stress building up around the application process....yet! Anyway, just want to put it out there, I'm a first year at Vanderbilt, and would be happy to answer questions about the program if anyone is considering applying here and feels like they need some additional input. Would definitely recommend coming out for a visit, if its feasible for you. Seeing the facilities here first-hand is really what sold me last year, and it also helped to get some feedback from current/former students. Also, just a word of advice: Really look into the resources available at different programs, especially If you're interested in the medical side of the field (like I am), and thinking about applying to schools like UC Boulder or UT Austin (like I did). I applied to both based on their solid reputations and ideal locations, but after speaking with students and delving deeper into their curriculums/facilities, realized that they really place a much heavier emphasis on working with pediatric/school based populations, which is great, just not for those who are looking to get as much medical exposure as possible during their grad experience. Good luck to everyone!

Thanks guys!

Folks who have received a written letter from Vanderbilt, was it sent to your temporary or permanent address?

That's awesome about Rush!! so cool, congrats! Im with ya on the debt. bummer to have to rule out a school because of financial stuff, but so it goes.

Has anyone gotten any type of funding info from Northwestern, or head anything at all from them aside from receiving a hard-copy version of the online notification?

Unfortunately I dont think I'll be able to make it due to the timing. I'd be really eager to hear your thoughts though if you wouldnt mind touching base afterwards. I think the high tuition at MGH combined with the crazy cost of living in Boston might have me leaning more towards other options at this point anyways. Im definitely planning on visiting Vanderbilt before the 15th though. Have you gotten in touch with anyone over there about a tour yet? I emailed Penny Welch, who sent me an availability form to be forwarded back to Lyn Smith. Hopefully our paths will cross in Nashville!

Congratulations!! Im on the west coast too, but am also really excited about the thought of attending vandy. It's good to know there will likely be others dealing with the culture shock as well

Id probably say 'business casual.' wouldnt necessarily go in a sweatshirt and jeans, but I mean, it's not a formal interview or anything. Im doing a couple of visits as well, and will probably dress like I would in the clinic with clients...

Congrats!! Im super eager to get the official letter, hopefully with info on funding. Are you leaning towards vandy?

Hey is anyone on here the person(s) who wrote on the admissions page about hearing negative things about Vanderbilt's program? I'd really like to get a PM from anyone who is willing to share info about their personal experiences visiting the school and/or speaking with current/former students. Thank you!

On the Vanderbilt subject, has anyone GOTTEN the mail today and not received anything from them? Im sweating it out for another two hours until the mailman comes.