Pitt Acceptance

[soccer10]

Anybody else get into Pitt? Or know anything about the program? 

 

Would it be stupid of me to turn down this opportunity for another school just because it's closer? Any thoughts greatly appreciated!!

 

 

 

 

Applied: Pitt, University of Maryland, Loyola, Towson, University of Virginia, Cincinnatti, WCU, Temple, JMU

 

Accepted: Pitt, Loyola, Towson

Waitlisted: Cincinnatti

Rejected: Maryland, JMU

Edited March 23, 2013 by soccer10

[MarieCRL]

I graduated from Pitt (although, I majored in something other than SLP). However, one of my best friends from college went on to Pitt's SLP graduate program. She loved the program and was able to find a job shortly after graduation (and passing the Praxis) in her specialty. She currently works with children at a school outside of Pittsburgh.

 

It's a great school, especially for SLP, and it's in a great location. The campus is surrounded by hospitals, clinics, medical facilities, and schools. So, depending on what your interests are, you will have a variety of different options for clinical experiences.

 

BUT...if this other school you are considering can provide you with a great learning experience in your area of interest, I wouldn't say it would be "stupid" of you to turn down an other from Pitt if location is important to you.

 

Does the other school have a high pass rate on the Praxis exam? Do they have a good job placement rate for the area you are interest in? Can they offer you a great education and clinical experiences in the area(s) you are interest in?

 

Those are the important questions. If you can answer "yes" in relation to the program that is closer to you, then go for it!

 

My advice would be to research both programs and compare the curriculum, clinical experiences, and post-graduation statistics.

 

If Pitt is more in line with your future goals, than I would say that is where you should go. But if both programs are comparable, then that's when other factors, such as cost and location, can serve as a tie-breaker.

 

Congratulations on your acceptances! You have great options to choose from!

Edited March 23, 2013 by AshMarie