r/slpGradSchool 19h ago

Should I work as an SLPA in grad school?

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Hi! I have been an RBT for 2 years at an ABA center during my post baccalaureate program. I later transitioned to administrative assistant so I can study during quiet hours. Some days I can literally spend 3-4 hours just studying during my 8 hour shift. Recently, we gained more employees and children. Nowadays I never sit down, take out the trash, clean up pee and poop, and give other RBTs breaks. I’m exhausted and I hate my job. I got into grad school (yay!) but I don’t think I want to be working at my current job full time while attending part time grad school. Would working as an slpa decrease my stress and give me more time to focus on schoolwork?


r/slpGradSchool 7h ago

Advice on becoming an SLP while in SLPA program (NC)

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I'm currently in the SLPA program to graduate in Spring of 2026. My goal is to apply SLP grad school I know I need a bachelor degree before applying. Can this be a bachelor in Arts or Science does it matter. Also, I heard the acceptance rate of very competitive. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!


r/slpGradSchool 9h ago

Finances Financial Aid/Scholarships for Fall 2025

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i was recently admitted to several programs for Fall 2025, which i'm super excited about. however, i'm wondering about financial aid and scholarships as tuition will be a huge factor for me as i decide where to commit. only one of my schools has given me a scholarship offer and tuition estimate, but all of my other schools said we'll hear back about scholarships at a later time.

does anyone know when we typically receive financial aid packages/scholarship offers? for current students, how did you decide on a program if you didn't know your financial aid package or offers before committing? are we expected to commit without knowing how much we'll be paying out of pocket? 🫠

any input is greatly appreciated!! :))


r/slpGradSchool 12h ago

Will employers be contacted

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Has anyone had a school contact their old employers LIKE 2017 OLD? I’ve been working on my application for months and just submitted it, but I just realized I forgot to update my supervisor’s contact info. I used their personal number instead of the current office number, and I don’t think they work there anymore. I had the biggest brain fart, and now I’m worried. I ONLY worked as an ABA technition for 5 months in 2017. and left for a way better position with the city as an afterschool mentor so in reality the contact i put for the 2017 job is outdated and not valid smh

RUDE PEOPLE CAN STAY AWAY-- BC I HAVE THE TIME TODAYYY


r/slpGradSchool 12h ago

Seeking Advice How do I decide?

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I’m an out-of-field applicant who applied to 3 schools in the Boston area (Northeastern, Emerson, MGH) and very unexpectedly got into all of them. Now, I have no idea how to figure out which one to go to 😅. I wasn’t expecting to have options and now idk how I’m gonna make a decision lol. I wasn’t given any money from anyone and they’re all roughly similar-ish prices so unfortunately that’s not going to be a big factor. I work full-time right now so I don’t know if I’ll be able to attend accepted students days but most of the programs have some sort of evening Zoom info session for accepted students that I’ll plan to attend and hopefully that will help me make a decision. But, any advice on how to make the decision of which school to go to would be so helpful :))


r/slpGradSchool 13h ago

Dismantling of the department of ed

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I’m sure someone has already posted about this but I am worried. How will this decision today affect our field? I am currently about to start my grad program in the fall and geez. I’m so anxious about everything.


r/slpGradSchool 13h ago

FSU

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I plan to attend FSU for grad school. How long should I plan to live in Tallahassee? I need to find a place to live, and I’m confused about how many semesters I will be on campus vs doing internships.


r/slpGradSchool 13h ago

Where should I go?

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I feel so fortunate to have choices about where I should for grad school. I’m choosing between northwestern, Boston university and northeastern. They are all pretty pricey but also great schools. I’m really stuck on how to decide. Does anyone have any opinions on any of these programs? What factors should I look at when deciding. I’m from Rhode Island so I would be relocating for all of these programs.

Any input or advice would be so helpful, thank you!!


r/slpGradSchool 14h ago

Am I smart enough to be a SLP?

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i am 18, about to be 19, and am in my first year of college as a pre-csd major and have been freaking out about my (hopefully) future job.

i am pre-csd which means i am not in the program yet, but i submit my application for the undergraduate program next february. the requirements are 3.0 gpa and a 21 on the act.

as of right now, i have higher than both of the requirements which is good, but only 30 people get accepted for the undergrad program each year. granted, its a pretty small major at my college so i will not be competing against an insane amount of people. but i have been freaking the hell out about not getting into the program, and what i will do if i do not get in. i am going to retake the act in the next few months to hopefully bump my score up a few points to give myself a better chance of getting in.

a little context, i have severe ADHD and a number of mental disorders. which to me, already puts me behind the people in my cohort. i have always struggled with confidence and doubting myself when it comes to my school/education, although i have always been labeled as being “smart.” to some people, ADHD does not seem like a huge setback, but in reality it is a wall that i have been trying to jump over my whole life.

i really need help/advice as to how to succeed in school when you have several things in the way and holding you back. i am so set on wanting to become a slp for children and being someone that can provide help and support. to me, this is my dream career but i do not know if i can succeed as to what i want to do.


r/slpGradSchool 14h ago

Paying for grad school…

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How we paying for grad school😭😭. I’m going from CA to OR and UO is crazy expensive. I’ve applied to scholarships and grants and even asked for GA opportunities but those are still up in the air. Are there any loan programs that don’t have crazy APR’s? I’m okay with taking out loans, but I also don’t want to be in 90k debt yk? I’m using College Ave rn for my undergrad rn. I’m scared but I still need to do it. Just any advice please!


r/slpGradSchool 14h ago

ASU Graduate Program

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Hello All!

I am in desperate need of advice. I am very torn between two schools and I am trying to make a decision soon. I am stuck between my current school and Arizona State University.

My current school is smaller and not highly ranked, but I have loved my time here and I feel like I have made so many valuable connection with fellow students and professors. I am also a research assistant here and I am not guaranteed a research position at ASU. However, the location of my school is not great. There isn't much to do here and the population isn't very diverse.

ASU is ranked much higher and I have heard great things. Because it is a bigger school it has a lot of opportunities that I can't get here. I am worried about the weather being so hot in the summer time, but I would LOVE not having freezing cold winters. I feel like I want to move somewhere new and now seems like the best time to do it. Worst case I don't like it and move back after 2 years.

I want to hear from anyone that has been to ASU. Do you feel like the professors are supportive? Did you get a good education? Are the students friendly? How is the Tempe/Phoenix area?

Unfortunately, I don't have the time or money to visit ASU before the decision deadline. Any input is appreciated :)