lersc Posted March 15, 2016 Posted March 15, 2016 Hi all! Just thought I'd make a thread for those considering or planning to attend the University of Memphis. Anyone else out there?
BamaBelle Posted March 15, 2016 Posted March 15, 2016 10 minutes ago, lersc said: Hi all! Just thought I'd make a thread for those considering or planning to attend the University of Memphis. Anyone else out there? If they offer any funding, I'll be considering there!
BamaBelle Posted March 15, 2016 Posted March 15, 2016 Did you get an email from a current grad student yet? Have you asked any questions?
lersc Posted March 15, 2016 Author Posted March 15, 2016 Nope! No email yet, but I did email the advisor they assigned me to ask about schedules and tuition info. No response yet. I also signed up for the roommate search.
BamaBelle Posted March 15, 2016 Posted March 15, 2016 3 minutes ago, lersc said: Nope! No email yet, but I did email the advisor they assigned me to ask about schedules and tuition info. No response yet. I also signed up for the roommate search. There is a roommate search??
lersc Posted March 15, 2016 Author Posted March 15, 2016 Yep! You can sign up here: https://offcampushousing.memphis.edu/
jtharp Posted March 18, 2016 Posted March 18, 2016 I have gone ahead an accepted my offer from Memphis! It was my top choice so I'm extremely thankful! Does anybody known if there is a Facebook page for the class yet? I know it may still be quite early as decisions don't have to be made until mid-April, but I'm just curious to find potential roommates and see who I will be classmates with!
southernspeechie Posted March 19, 2016 Posted March 19, 2016 On 2/21/2016 at 1:34 PM, kgehlha said: 19 hours ago, jtharp said: I have gone ahead an accepted my offer from Memphis! It was my top choice so I'm extremely thankful! Does anybody known if there is a Facebook page for the class yet? I know it may still be quite early as decisions don't have to be made until mid-April, but I'm just curious to find potential roommates and see who I will be classmates with! I will be attending Memphis if I don't get into Auburn.
lersc Posted March 20, 2016 Author Posted March 20, 2016 I also accepted my offer! I'm not sure if there's a FB group. I was looking for one but couldn't find anything. If you make one, post the link!
BamaBelle Posted March 28, 2016 Posted March 28, 2016 So for those of you who committed to Memphis, how did you know it was the right school for you? What are some of your favorite things about the program? Was it your top choice?
lersc Posted March 28, 2016 Author Posted March 28, 2016 I was sold because it was one of the top programs, I will receive in-state tuition, and of all the programs I applied to, it seemed the most welcoming toward/equipped to properly prepare non-background students. Plus, it will only add one semester to my program, rather than two. All of this was really just confirmed by my visit to campus. My advisor was nice, informative, and excited that I would even consider a thesis. The facilities are new and top-rate. They also said that if, once you began your program, you decided you were more interested in research, it would be relatively easy to get you on the PhD track. Of course there's no way to really know until classes begin, but so far I'm very happy with my decision. I made a FB page, by the way, and hope people join as soon as they decide! https://www.facebook.com/groups/812015308898467/
jtharp Posted March 30, 2016 Posted March 30, 2016 @BamaBelle I am originally from TN so that was my biggest factor in picking a graduate school. I was able to get into Memphis, UT, and ETSU, so my final choice was only out of three schools totals. Comparatively, Memphis is the top program out of my three (#24 in the nation according to http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-health-schools/pathology-rankings), and I absolutely LOVED their new facilities. Every professor I came into contact with was extremely cordial and personal, but I could tell that they were serious about their academics and would push us to be top students in the field. Plus, I have known many peers who have gone to school in Memphis and have absolutely loved both the school and the city. In-state tuition is a big plus, but even if I was an out of state student I believe I still would have been attracted to UM! BamaBelle 1
lersc Posted April 1, 2016 Author Posted April 1, 2016 I had a 3.69 overall, 3.9-something in my major, 152 Q, 165 verbal. SLPtobe1021 1
jtharp Posted April 4, 2016 Posted April 4, 2016 I had a 3.76 overall, 3.8 in the major with a 152 Q and 156 V
samiamslp Posted October 8, 2018 Posted October 8, 2018 (edited) All of you who considered the program or accepted admission to UMemphis, would you mind telling me more about what you thought of it? It sounds like a great program. Edited October 8, 2018 by samiamslp
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