SLP DECISIONS 2018

[Consistent Email Refresher]

I was fortunate to get several acceptances but the deadline’s quickly approaching and I’m still really conflicted — I’m visiting Boulder and Vanderbilt this next week and am hoping that will help, but I also still love MGH and can’t bring myself to turn any of these three down yet. Anyone else deciding between similar places?

[sfp2015]

Boulder is one of my top choices as well. Would love to hear any info you learn about it when you visit!! I've been to Boulder before but didn't see the campus/department at all. Good luck with your decision. I'm from Boston which is a great place to live if you decide on MGH

[sfp2015]

On 4/2/2018 at 3:02 AM, Consistent Email Refresher said:

I was fortunate to get several acceptances but the deadline’s quickly approaching and I’m still really conflicted — I’m visiting Boulder and Vanderbilt this next week and am hoping that will help, but I also still love MGH and can’t bring myself to turn any of these three down yet. Anyone else deciding between similar places?

Boulder is one of my top choices as well. Would love to hear any info you learn about it when you visit!! I've been to Boulder before but didn't see the campus/department at all. Good luck with your decision. I'm from Boston which is a great place to live if you decide on MGH

[bibliophile222]

I just committed to UVM! Yay!

Now I need to actually buckle down and plan all the 10,000 things I'll have to do in the next four months...

 

Edited April 6, 2018 by bibliophile222

[Southwestspeechie]

I'm feeling pretty conflicted in deciding between Baylor and Northern Arizona...anyone have any insight?! 

[soontobeslp2018]

57 minutes ago, Felice said:

I'm feeling pretty conflicted in deciding between Baylor and Northern Arizona...anyone have any insight?! 

Have you toured either of them? I would make a pros and cons list for both, especially with cost and financial aid offers

[Southwestspeechie]

26 minutes ago, soontobeslp2018 said:

Have you toured either of them? I would make a pros and cons list for both, especially with cost and financial aid offers

I did tour Northern Arizona. I like Arizona as a state more than Texas since I have close family there. I would have toured Baylor but they just let me know of my acceptance yesterday, which doesn't leave me with enough time to tour before I make a decision. 

[jb2018]

I've accepted my offer to Loma Linda! I would love to be in contact with anyone else attending

[soontobeslp2018]

34 minutes ago, Felice said:

I did tour Northern Arizona. I like Arizona as a state more than Texas since I have close family there. I would have toured Baylor but they just let me know of my acceptance yesterday, which doesn't leave me with enough time to tour before I make a decision. 

Then I’d go with Arizona, especially if they’re the cheaper option

[Southwestspeechie]

14 hours ago, soontobeslp2018 said:

Then I’d go with Arizona, especially if they’re the cheaper option

Yeah, I am leaning towards Northern Arizona. Thanks for your input! 

[MassSLP2be]

I just committed to MGH IHP today! I'm so relieved to be done with this crazy process, and now so excited for the next step-my future!

[AH-SLP]

HI everyone, 

    I am at a complete stand still when it comes to picking a program. I am between Hofstra and NYU. I know people who currently go to NYU, but I don't know anyone who goes to Hofstra, so if anyone has any insight about the program please let me know! 

[speech12345]

22 minutes ago, AH-SLP said:

HI everyone, 

    I am at a complete stand still when it comes to picking a program. I am between Hofstra and NYU. I know people who currently go to NYU, but I don't know anyone who goes to Hofstra, so if anyone has any insight about the program please let me know! 

Hi! I'm sorry that I don't actually have an answer to your question -- I know nothing about Hofstra -- but I was wondering if you'd be able to share whatever info you've gathered about NYU. About what people think of the program, the classes, the placements, etc. Would be very much appreciated!

[soontobeslp2018]

15 hours ago, MassSLP2be said:

I just committed to MGH IHP today! I'm so relieved to be done with this crazy process, and now so excited for the next step-my future!

Congrats on your decision! I see you were also accepted to UNC-Greensboro, that's where I go for undergrad and where I'm currently waitlisted, so please let them know ASAP that you're not coming!

[AH-SLP]

5 minutes ago, speech12345 said:

Hi! I'm sorry that I don't actually have an answer to your question -- I know nothing about Hofstra -- but I was wondering if you'd be able to share whatever info you've gathered about NYU. About what people think of the program, the classes, the placements, etc. Would be very much appreciated!

Of course! The people that I know who go there love it. However, my friend and I weren't as impressed when we went for accepted student's day. The therapy rooms in the clinic are small (that's Manhattan for you), and you don't start seeing clients until your 3rd semester (summer). For some this isn't problem, but for me it is. They are affiliated with places all over the tri-state so I don't imagine field placements would be a problem. Also, while you're doing your field placements, you apparently aren't taking any other classes except for maybe an elective, so that could be nice. The professors are definitely at the top of their field, and they conduct a lot of research. They also do a study abroad program to Sweden. But if you choose this, you either won't graduate in two years, or you will have to do the intensive track in order to graduate within two years. I would also double-check on prerequesites, because I might have to take two extra classes my first semester if I go there because they were not offered at my undergrad, which I'm not too pleased about either! Let me know if you have any other questions! 

[snoves]

I am also between two programs and am having a really hard time choosing! And the 15th is coming up so quickly! 

I'm currently between Arizona State and San Jose State. Here's kind of my pros and cons about everything:

1) ASU:

Cons: Out-of-state, have received no funding at all. Probably going to cost around $40,000 for the whole program if I don't get funding

Pros: AMAZING clinical opportunities, bilingual focus that's exactly what I want to do, a lot of opportunities to do internships in just about any setting, really great research opportunities, seems like it's easy to maintain a part-time job while in the program

2) SJSU:

Cons: hard to get medical internships, tends to be more pediatric-focused, gonna have to live with at least a few room mates to afford rent

Pros: in-state, I'll get a grant that will cover a really good chunk of tuition as well! also has great research opportunities, also has a multicultural/multilingual focus

If anyone has any insight in to ASU/SJSU I'd really appreciate it! Sorry for the long post lol

[speech12345]

On ‎2018‎-‎04‎-‎08 at 1:00 PM, AH-SLP said:

Of course! The people that I know who go there love it. However, my friend and I weren't as impressed when we went for accepted student's day. The therapy rooms in the clinic are small (that's Manhattan for you), and you don't start seeing clients until your 3rd semester (summer). For some this isn't problem, but for me it is. They are affiliated with places all over the tri-state so I don't imagine field placements would be a problem. Also, while you're doing your field placements, you apparently aren't taking any other classes except for maybe an elective, so that could be nice. The professors are definitely at the top of their field, and they conduct a lot of research. They also do a study abroad program to Sweden. But if you choose this, you either won't graduate in two years, or you will have to do the intensive track in order to graduate within two years. I would also double-check on prerequesites, because I might have to take two extra classes my first semester if I go there because they were not offered at my undergrad, which I'm not too pleased about either! Let me know if you have any other questions! 

Thank you so much, this was super super helpful!!!  

Just a couple more questions:

Do you know if NYU is usually good about scheduling placements that are geographically convenient for the students? Have you heard anything about that?

Also, you mentioned something about the intensive track -- what exactly is the intensive track?

Thank you SO much again!

[Southwestspeechie]

ACCEPTED INTO UA!!! I will be accepting this offer! 

[AH-SLP]

On 4/11/2018 at 11:53 AM, speech12345 said:

Thank you so much, this was super super helpful!!!  

Just a couple more questions:

Do you know if NYU is usually good about scheduling placements that are geographically convenient for the students? Have you heard anything about that?

Also, you mentioned something about the intensive track -- what exactly is the intensive track?

Thank you SO much again!

Hi, I have't really heard anything about placement locations, sorry.

The intensive track basically means you graduate in five semesters instead of six, but you would have to take more classes in your fall, spring, and summer semesters I believe. But instead of finishing in the summer of your second year, you would finish the spring of your second year. That was originally my plan but with the prerequesites I would have to take, I would end up taking 20 credits in the fall. 

Hope this helps!
 

[Daniel998]

Fresno State 2018!!! 

Declining eastern New Mexico, Missouri State, Southeast Missouri State, northern Colorado, Idaho State, and Wyoming!

[SauronWasFramed]

LSU!

 

GEAUX TIGERS!

[snoves]

I committed today to Washington State! I am incredibly nervous to be moving so far away from my home, but I am also incredibly excited to be starting a new adventure

[CAgirl13]

Just got into CU Boulder and committed!! It was my #1 choice and I was waitlisted so I am beyond happy that I got in. Congrats to everyone who has committed and good luck to people who are still waiting!

[soontobeslp2018]

Got accepted to UNC-Greensboro! Accepted my offer, super excited since this was my top choice 

[snoves]

Lol update on my dumb life:

Yesterday I got a call from one of the faculty members at Arizona State and they offered me the PrISMS grant. I'd applied for it a few months ago but was originally denied. The grant pays for all of the out-of-state tuition, half the in-state tuition, and provides me a stipend. I also get to study Multiculturalism/Multilingualism, which is my DREAM! With how much money they're giving me for the grant I'll be able to pay for the program almost entirely out of pocket, so I decided to attend ASU! I am honestly still feeling shocked but incredibly excited and thankful!!!