Speech Pathology - NYU

[StrawberryYogurt]

I applied to a half a dozen schools, and I've heard from three. I got admitted into NYU, declined at the other two, and now waiting for the results of three more.

At this point, it seems I will only be accepted into NYU. How is the program there? Is it worth going there, or should I reapply to cheaper schools next year? (Expecting to pay $94,000 in loans, not even including interest)

NYU is expensive but I feel it will just get more difficult to get into a program each year

[trina]

I'm not familiar with the NYU program, but I do agree with you on competition becoming stiffer the following year. Between last year and this year, most of the schools I applied to have had an increase in the number of applications. The allied health professions are becoming increasingly popular. That being said, you might have a better chance at public schools or other more affordable schools next year if you manage to do enough to increase the competitiveness of your application. Perhaps, you could try and find a research position in a lab, an SLPA job, or some sort of volunteer position that may lead to better LORs and a stronger SOP? Personally, I find the $94,000 price tag extremely expensive given that the median annual income for SLPs is only something like $63,000.

I'm crossing my fingers for you anyhow.. You still have 3 more schools to hear from! Hopefully, it's all good news, and those schools are cheaper too.