caterpillar Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 I'm going to grad school! OMG! I got the call today notifying me that I was pulled from the waitlist for the Idaho State University Meridian SLP graduate program! I was pleasantly surprised to get the call! I didn't think grad school was going to happen for me this year. Meridian was my second choice, but I am thrilled. They said they would notify me if a spot opened up for the online program (my 1st choice), but there are 8 other people ahead of me for the online program so I'm pretty sure Meridian will be my grad school home! I couldn't be happier. So exciting after this wait!!! Congrats!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demjc24 Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Twinguy7, Congratulations on your acceptance! I am currently applying to ENMU for spring admissions. I noticed that you also applied there. I'm wondering if you would be willing to proofread my essay? It would be so helpful to hear the thoughts of an applicant who has been through the process and successfully accepted to a program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinguy7 Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 Twinguy7, Congratulations on your acceptance! I am currently applying to ENMU for spring admissions. I noticed that you also applied there. I'm wondering if you would be willing to proofread my essay? It would be so helpful to hear the thoughts of an applicant who has been through the process and successfully accepted to a program. Sure I will message you and you can send me your essay there or to my email address. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakegirl92 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 What I did was just start on the "U.S. rankings of schools" and started with the lowest ranked school and checked their website for info on GRE, GPA, Tuition, Etc. and emailed the program coordinator for that school asking for information that I could not find. I set up a chart of like 10 questions and filled out the info I could find on their website and asked them to verify and fill in any missing items. I then followed up each returned email with a straight forward email about my GPA, GRE scores and my experience and asked what I could do to improve my application to their school for the following year and most importantly... IF they had admitted someone last year with my similar GPA, GRE and experiences. The email back after that 2nd email helped me decide if I would apply to that school or not. The directors were straight forward and would tell me if I would be competitive in their application pool. Another piece of advice is to make sure that the schools you apply to truly believe that you want to go to their school. If schools think that they are your back up school, they will reject you even if you have competitive stats and experience. Hope that helps some! Hi @twinguy7, great advice! As you can see I am going to be sending out my second round of applications this coming winter. I have been e-mailing a lot of different schools and have seen that this is helping me decide which schools I should apply to. I noticed you said you then e-mailed the schools a second time and mentioned your stats. I was thinking about doing the same thing. Were most of the directors you e-mailed pretty straight forward saying if you should/shouldn't apply, or did most say they can't comment on that? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinguy7 Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 Hi @twinguy7, great advice! As you can see I am going to be sending out my second round of applications this coming winter. I have been e-mailing a lot of different schools and have seen that this is helping me decide which schools I should apply to. I noticed you said you then e-mailed the schools a second time and mentioned your stats. I was thinking about doing the same thing. Were most of the directors you e-mailed pretty straight forward saying if you should/shouldn't apply, or did most say they can't comment on that? Thanks! Hi Lakegirl92, I would say 100% of them commented back and said yes, I should or no I shouldn't apply to their school. The ones who said I shouldn't apply to their schools, were nice and would sometimes tell me which school they think still took chances on students with my grades. Now i want to add a caution though because some of those schools who told me I should apply were also schools that never had any intent on REALLY considering me. They just wanted the $$$ of my application. etc. I hope you find some schools who give you a yes and that you get into a school that will value you and not just your GPA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopefulGrad2017 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Congrats to everyone that got in! I'm definitely following this thread. It gives me a lot of insight on applying for grad school (when I get to that point). twinguy7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImHis Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Hi Lakegirl92, I would say 100% of them commented back and said yes, I should or no I shouldn't apply to their school. The ones who said I shouldn't apply to their schools, were nice and would sometimes tell me which school they think still took chances on students with my grades. Now i want to add a caution though because some of those schools who told me I should apply were also schools that never had any intent on REALLY considering me. They just wanted the $$$ of my application. etc. I hope you find some schools who give you a yes and that you get into a school that will value you and not just your GPA. twinguy7, which schools told you to apply but only wanted your funds? I'm trying to make sure I save my money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinguy7 Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 twinguy7, which schools told you to apply but only wanted your funds? I'm trying to make sure I save my money. Well the ones I can remember that for sure seemed like they just wanted my app $$ were West Texas A&M, U of Montana(especially), Western Carolina U, and T&M-Kingsville. Hope that helps! ImHis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Persis Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Well the ones I can remember that for sure seemed like they just wanted my app $$ were West Texas A&M, U of Montana(especially), Western Carolina U, and T&M-Kingsville. Hope that helps! How do you really know if they wanted just your money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinguy7 Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 How do you really know if they wanted just your money? I don't, just take it for what it's worth. caterpillar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscalva97 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 (edited) Hey guys! I'm reapplying this year and I want to apply with a different strategy this time around! I'm aiming for schools that are more approptiate to my application package! I have narrowed my list down to four but I would greatly appriciate some help from all of you to get a couple more "less competitive" schools on my list. My GPA is 3.3 (cummlative) and my CD GPA is 3.6. My GRE's were low (143 Q 142 V 3 W) I'm retaking the GRE soon to help my chances but I am a HORRIBLE standardized test taker!! that test is the devil in my opinion!! lol Back to the point, do you guys know of any schools that do not require the GRE scores? I have found one school but I'm hoping there are more! help please!!! thank you so much!!! Edited September 19, 2014 by jscalva97 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandru1 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 ^ In California, I am pretty sure CSU East Bay does not require GRE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kumapanda Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 (edited) Hey guys! I'm reapplying this year and I want to apply with a different strategy this time around! I'm aiming for schools that are more approptiate to my application package! I have narrowed my list down to four but I would greatly appriciate some help from all of you to get a couple more "less competitive" schools on my list. My GPA is 3.3 (cummlative) and my CD GPA is 3.6. My GRE's were low (143 Q 142 V 3 W) I'm retaking the GRE soon to help my chances but I am a HORRIBLE standardized test taker!! that test is the devil in my opinion!! lol Back to the point, do you guys know of any schools that do not require the GRE scores? I have found one school but I'm hoping there are more! help please!!! thank you so much!!! Here's a link referring to your question. Schools in CA are pretty competitive because so many people apply to it every year (in and out of state). If you want to avoid competitive schools, I would avoid popular states like CA and New York. I would also avoid applying to schools that are ranked high by http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-health-schools/pathology-rankings The higher the ranking, the more well known the program will likely be, leading to more applicants. Edited September 19, 2014 by rainsonata Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missthang Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Hey guys! I'm reapplying this year and I want to apply with a different strategy this time around! I'm aiming for schools that are more approptiate to my application package! I have narrowed my list down to four but I would greatly appriciate some help from all of you to get a couple more "less competitive" schools on my list. My GPA is 3.3 (cummlative) and my CD GPA is 3.6. My GRE's were low (143 Q 142 V 3 W) I'm retaking the GRE soon to help my chances but I am a HORRIBLE standardized test taker!! that test is the devil in my opinion!! lol Back to the point, do you guys know of any schools that do not require the GRE scores? I have found one school but I'm hoping there are more! help please!!! thank you so much!!! Texas State University in San Marcos does not require a GRE score. It's the only one I know of (I applied to 7 Texas schools last fall). I want to say there was a thread somewhere in this forum where someone posted a list of schools that did not require the GRE. Do some savvy control-F searching and hopefully you can find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missthang Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 From what I've heard, California is very competitive and I believe most schools really look at GPA and scores from what I've seen on here. If you can get a kick ass major GPA and last 60 hrs GPA that may help along with some amazing LORs and personal statement. That may help offshoot a low cumulative GPA. From applying in Texas, most schools said that applicants must have at least a 3.0 in cumulative GPA and 3.0 for major/CSD GPA, plus minimum of 150 and 3.0 on GRE. That was for majority of schools I applied to for them to even consider the application. If you think being a SLPA will help boost your resume (and possibly score you a LOR and things to highlight in personal statement), then I say go for it, but possibly consider doing something to boost GPA. Maybe retake some classes you did not so hot in if that's a possibility? Also, there are a few people on here who have discussed what schools look more at scores and which ones look more at the "overall picture" so check into that too! vheart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWGirl24 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 I'm pretty sure San Jose State doesn't require the GRE. They do want the CBEST though, which I've heard is a lot easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandru1 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 As of last month, SJSU wants both GRE and CBEST. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kumapanda Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 As of last month, SJSU wants both GRE and CBEST. Does CBEST have to be taken by the time you apply? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandru1 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 I'm not sure, but I want to say yes. I'm going to an info session next month and will prob find out for sure then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imunster Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 ^ Not immensely relevant but CSUF wants CBEST scores by the deadline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sallycookie Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Love this thread! I am going insane trying to keep up with everyone who has 4.0 GPAs. I have a 3.1 overall GPA and a 3.6 major GPA and my GRE score was a 148V 148M 4.0 essay. I am trying to fin less competitive schools to apply to because I don't want to wait another year to apply again. Makes me feel better to read this thread. twinguy7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macefave Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Im beginning applications for Fall 2015. My question is: Did anyone have a lower than 3.0 overall GPA and still apply to schools that say they require a 3.0 cumulative GPA? My overall is a 2.96 but my CSD GPA is much higher! I have not taken the GRE yet. Is it worth chancing it and applying to these schools still, or will they just toss it automatically? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinguy7 Posted November 6, 2014 Author Share Posted November 6, 2014 Hello Macefave, My overall was 2.77. The best thing to do is email the schools you want to apply to and ask them about your GPA being below a 3.0. But take a look at my stats in my "signature" and you can see that you have a better overall GPA than me and I was fortunate enough to ge some wait lists and acceptances. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loonybean Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Do you guys think employers take school into account when offering jobs? It seems like the ability to get hired where you want when you graduate should be the main deciding factor. I had one of the Portland (OR) public schools administrator as an instructor one semester, and she said they just looked to make sure you had your CCC, didn't matter where it was from. Unless you want to pursue research or teach, then it would matter more. But if you just want to go into clinical work when you're done, don't think it matters... Anyway this is my assumption, so if you've heard differently, please share! twinguy7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandru1 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Given that every single program, from U of Iowa to middle of nowhere U, has a nearly 100% employment rate, wherever you go, you'll find a job. This is like the one field with a critical shortage of graduates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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