University of Arizona SLP program...any thoughts?

[talea123]

I'm a leveling student in SLP right now. I did apply to a bunch of grad programs, but I only got accepted to MGH and I had to decline due to the cost of attendance (can't take out enough loans to cover without parental help, which I can't get at my age). I have my bachelor's and master's in vocal performance (music). My fiance just got into Arizona's optics program with full funding, so we're seriously considering moving there this fall. (They're also hiring for adjunct professors in music, so I'm applying for that for a decent job.) I've checked out Arizona's website, and it looks like it'll have a lot of what I'm interested in: mainly neuro-based voice disorders and aphasia. Is anyone out there currently going to Arizona, or are attending in the fall? I'd love to hear more about the program from a student's point of view. Also, if you were accepted there, what were your stats and field experience before entering? I'm finishing all the SLP leveling courses this year, and I plan on taking more biology, physics, and math courses to make up for my lack in those areas next year. I also plan on re-taking the GRE since I was just barely under 1100 and I fear that held me back a bit getting into some schools. (I do know I have to prove myself in the technical areas since coming from an art field.) I also am highly thinking of continuing on to the PhD, and it looks like Arizona is a pretty major research institution, which would work great for me. Any thoughts out there? Thanks!