hopefulfuturespeechie Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 I was just accepted to the school I was set on the whole application process after being waitlisted, but i've had in my head now that I'm going to Concordia University - Wisconsin in the fall. One is cheaper by about 10K for the whole program. Concordia I would also be their first class, but I love the faculty research interest. I dont know what to do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ifslp Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Honestly for me it came down to funding. I couldn’t rationalize going into a ridiculous amount of debt when I was offered a great financial package at another great school! I knew I wouldn’t regret going to the less expensive school, but I would regret turning down my full tuition waiver at a program that I also really liked. I’m trying to set myself up for the future (e.g. marriage, emergencies, etc) so the decision became pretty easy then ? slpsalaz and Gkj _ Speech 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14SLP14 Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 It was sooo hard for me to decide! I had a mix of really expensive, cheap, and in the middle schools. I ended up picking a school in the middle even though the really expensive one was my dream school. I couldn't bring myself to pay so much when your salary is basically the same no matter where you go to school! I picked the middle priced school over the cheaper priced ones because I also factored in being in a location that would make me happy slpsalaz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpsalaz Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 I chose a program that offered in-state tuition, as it had what I was looking for in regard to life balance and areas of focus. I was accepted into several programs, one with an area of interest for me and a fellowship offer, but I still couldn't justify the high cost. I want to be financially free sooner rather than later(I'd like to start a family without debt hanging over my head) and the program I chose allows me to avoid student loans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BioCook Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 I didn't get any scholarships lol so I had to make a decision based on what school would give the best bang for the buck. A lot of people told me that I should choose the cheapest option... but, I also wanted to consider the cost of living in the area, clinical opportunities, and curricula. I'm going to a school in a city that I already live in, so I don't have to worry about the financial costs and stress of moving to a new place. Also, IHP offers a very medically-focused curricula that I was very interested in. Of course, the focuses of a program don't really matter because at the end of the day, the schools have to meet all ASHA standards, but I really wanted to make sure that I enjoyed my time in school, too. samiamslp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rezzy S. Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 It came down to cost and location for me. I narrowed it down to two programs I loved and one was twice as expensive and in a different state. If the local program wasn't great, it would have been a harder decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bibliophile222 Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 For me it came down to an in-person versus online program. Online would have been great because I wouldn't have had to move and could have kept working the first year, but I felt that as an out-of-fielder I needed the support of an on-campus clinic to ease me into therapy. If I'd had more relevant experience my choice may have been different, but I'm really glad I made the right choice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiimkhanh Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 They accepted me. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxbow Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 I was between two programs and I made a huge pro/ cons list. The biggest factors and really what it came down to for me was the summer start versus fall start and the candidate versus accredited school. I also thought it was a sign that a woman who was a part of the interview team for the candidate school was a graduate of the accredited school. The two schools were five hours away from each other in different states! I just happened upon an article that included her from the accredited school’s Facebook page. Congrats on getting off the waitlist! I really don’t think you could go wrong with either decision! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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