Attending State SLP Conferences

[samazon]

Hello all! I was curious if anyone has attended any conferences for their state's SLP association, especially prior to applying to grad school. I applied to grad schools last year and there was a section for "Conferences Attended" that I don't want to leave blank during application season! I'm debating on going because I don't know how big of an impact that would be for my application, but I am a little curious to attend the CSHA convention this year. 

[squirrel_threats]

On 2/19/2020 at 1:39 PM, samazon said:

I'm debating on going because I don't know how big of an impact that would be for my application, but I am a little curious to attend the CSHA convention this year. 

I'm with you - I don't know that going really would make a huge difference in your application. I assume that section is really there for students who have been able to present at conventions. If anything, going would give you things to talk about in your application and interviews (things you learned, talks you saw, etc.) and would mostly benefit you as a networking opportunity. If you know what schools you want to apply to and make an effort to connect with their faculty while you're there, I think that could really benefit you, if you can make a good impression. I say only go if you think it'll be fun for you!