Plan B

[hopefulfuturespeechie]

I have been rejected from two schools now and I'm getting nervous about not getting in. What is your plan B if you don't get in this cycle? Its so frustrating to not have an acceptance already and feel like I have no idea what is going on next year and not sure when to start looking for jobs. 

[samiamslp]

Keep up hope! It looks like you're still waiting on some schools, and you never know what they'll say! Also, if it doesn't work out now, you can always take a gap year and apply next year. Or some schools offer spring admission! 

[LaceySpeechie]

If anyone is looking for a Plan B, I'd recommend applying to the North American Language and Culture Assistant program with the Spanish Ministry of Education. (Application are open until mid-April!) I've spent the past two years working as an English teaching assistant in Spain, and not only has it been a great opportunity to see Europe and experience living in a different cultural environment, the job has also given me a number of skills that I can take with me to graduate school (in addition to giving you the chance to practice/learn some Spanish!). I'd strongly recommend it. However, there are a number of things you can do for a gap year - one of my friends has spent a few years as a para and she's loved it, and another has worked as an SLPA!

[Rezzy S.]

1 hour ago, hopefulfuturespeechie said:

I have been rejected from two schools now and I'm getting nervous about not getting in. What is your plan B if you don't get in this cycle? Its so frustrating to not have an acceptance already and feel like I have no idea what is going on next year and not sure when to start looking for jobs. 

If I don’t get in I’ll go the SLPA route and try again next year.

[lasmith]

2 hours ago, hopefulfuturespeechie said:

I have been rejected from two schools now and I'm getting nervous about not getting in. What is your plan B if you don't get in this cycle? Its so frustrating to not have an acceptance already and feel like I have no idea what is going on next year and not sure when to start looking for jobs. 

I am totally feeling the same way right now. My plan B is to move home again and be an SLPA for a year. I have jokingly expressed to my boyfriend that I expect a proposal and wedding if I do not get in anywhere. Although, I don't think that will be the case. I am a competitive applicant, and am sure I will get waitlisted at least somewhere. And if i get waitlisted there is hope. I would not worry to much yet, you still have a good chances of being accepted or waitlisted, do not let it get in your head yet. Every admissions committee is looking for something different. Good Luck.

[KEIM]

Plan B: SLPA or ABA Therapy 

[SLP_2019]

I am applying to teach english abroad! I know I'll need some time to heal from the heartbreak of rejection if I don't get in anywhere, and I think it will be a good resume builder for if I decide to apply again, especially if I am able to become fluent in another language. 

Hopefully I won't need a Plan B though ?