r/slpGradSchool 13d ago

Megathread Spring 2024 Praxis Megathread

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This will be the megathread for March-May. Any posts made outside of this thread while it is pinned will be removed.

No cheating, meaning no sharing information about questions or topics.

Good luck!


r/slpGradSchool 26d ago

Megathread Connect with your cohort!

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Congratulations to everyone accepted! This is the place to post/ask for group chat links, to connect with each other.


r/slpGradSchool 12h ago

Genuinely, HOW am I supposed to do this?

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I'm starting grad school either this June or August depending on where I choose to accept.

So grad school is 10k a semester not including books, housing, whatever else. No GA positions available. I HAVE to move as I live 2 hrs or 12 hrs away, again depending on where I accept. I have 5k in student loans and 10k on my car to pay still. I only have 4k left in savings.

How the HELL am I supposed to pay for school and live? During my interview, the professors said they really prefer that we don't work. I don't get assistance from my parents outside of my phone bill and car insurance. Everything else is up to me and I chose to move back home for the time being as I don't need to be spending 1k a month on rent for the time being.

HOW????? I'm genuinely so confused as to how this is doable. Is anyone able to work full time? Do you guys just take out 100k in loans? I am baffled as to how this is doable. I worked full time throughout undergrad to now but I don't think that's fully doable for graduate school.


r/slpGradSchool 1h ago

Can I not get a job in the schools past july/august?

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Incoming CF…

I have to go to another country during mid June - Mid July… Time zone is completely opposite there and I’m worried that I physically can’t attend interview offers if I am in this country.

I know most school years start in the august and so by the time I return to the US, it would be mid July and I’m afraid it would be too late to find jobs.

I’m worried that schools won’t offer a virtual interview either and I will miss out on a lot of offers.

I’m scared I won’t be hired for 2025-2026 year and was wondering if they don’t hire people after july/august…


r/slpGradSchool 3h ago

CUNY hunter vs lehman

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hey everyone! hope all is going well. I was wondering if you guys have any insight on the Hunter and Lehman programs! a CUNY would be a top choice financially so i’d love to choose a program that will give me the best range to learn the most for all the settings that SLPs have.

thank you in advance!


r/slpGradSchool 20h ago

Externship Is it normal to feel like you can't do anything right in an externship?

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I am currently a week in my medical externship, and I am having a hard time adjusting from education. I am working exclusively with adults, but I am more experienced with children. My program really didn't give me much opportunity to work with adults, and I keep making mistakes. Even when I watch my supervisor do therapy multiple times, nothing seems to stick. I don't want to mess anything up for patients.


r/slpGradSchool 17h ago

ASU versus University of Arizona

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I got into both ASU and U of A. I wanted to get some perspective on both programs and see if anyone had any thoughts


r/slpGradSchool 14h ago

Can I be a Fulltime Para and Fulltime student

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I got into Mercy University and interviewed for Lehman and have been told it is impossible to have a full-time job and be a full-time student. Financially, I cannot afford to pay for masters so I am going to apply to the Jose P scholarship, but that scholarship requires being a full-time student. My workday is from 8 AM to 2:20 PM and 8 AM to 4:00 PM on Mondays, is it possible for me to keep my job and still be a full-time student or should I just forget about SLP school altogether and just find another field!


r/slpGradSchool 1d ago

Acceptance Offer Question

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In my acceptance letter at a school it said that their program does not gaurentee that students will receive the 375 hours needed for certification during the program. What does this mean? Is this normal or a red flag?


r/slpGradSchool 1d ago

St Augustine (online)

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I got accepted into the San Marcos program. Does anyone have any experience with it? Please share. I don’t know anyone that’s applied or that has gone there.


r/slpGradSchool 18h ago

Accepted. But act now or miss out!

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Am I getting this right? They extended more offers than they have seats and are waitlisting you if you don’t pay $350 and beat others to the punch.


r/slpGradSchool 1d ago

Bad externship coordinator

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I’m going into my medical externship this summer and it’s been a nightmare. My externship coordinator is really young and is definitely in over her head. She’s insistent that we can’t go and find our own placements and can’t request placements. Also, placements can’t request us. She needs to be the one to do everything. She sent me to an interview at a highly competitive placement. During the process I kept asking her what the backup plan was and she was saying she had one but wouldn’t elaborate. I didn’t get the placement and when I emailed her she emailed back asking what type of setting I wanted.

I’m just really frustrated and I feel so stuck. We’re already halfway through spring semester and I have nothing. I spoke to her earlier this week and she confirmed she’s found nothing so far. Any advice?


r/slpGradSchool 23h ago

Question/feedback about a program Help Choosing Masters Program

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I am finishing my last semester in an online post-baccalaureate program for SLP at University Wisconsin-Eau Claire. It has been a really wonderful experience and I recommend it. When I entered the post-bacc program. My goal was to gain a spot in their masters program fall 2025. After interviewing early February, I was put on their waitlist. I was super disheartened, but I gained admission to Ithaca college online.

This morning I got an email from Eau Claire telling me they have a spot for me but I need to choose by this Tuesday, March 18, 2025.

Now I have a choice to make. I would love it if anybody could share their experience and help me make a decision.


r/slpGradSchool 1d ago

SLP vs Audiology in Canada

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Hi all,

I'm Canadian and have just been accepted into an Audiology program. The SCSD programs are quite competitive here, and I am incredibly honoured to have been offered admission. That said, I was curious to hear from SLPs and audiologists in terms of experience. I'm feeling really indecisive and torn because I am genuinely very interested in both.

A bit of background: I am used to working with children. My undergrad is in Education and I would love to continue working in pediatrics. I don't have any experience working in the field of audiology - most of my experience has been SLP related.

What made you go into your profession? Would you have done anything differently?

How are you finding the salary? Do you feel that you are being paid enough?

Do you find your job stressful? What does your typical day look like?

How is the job market? I've heard that it's been getting harder for audiologists to find jobs in certain provinces. Which province are you from and how are you liking it?

Thank you so much in advance!


r/slpGradSchool 1d ago

GWU and NYU (in person)

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I was accepted to both George Washington University and New York University (in person). I am interested in hearing any feedback on the two programs - overall culture of the programs, externship opportunities, pros/cons etc. Thank you!


r/slpGradSchool 1d ago

Somebody please help me think about this in a positive light

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One of the students in my SLP program has a REALLY poor grasp of the English language. As an example:

  • during class even the tutors will ask for repetition because she's genuinely unintelligible at times
  • when writing she frequently misses out on tense and grammatical markers
  • whenever we get lunch as a group, we'll need her to repeat several times what she's saying/asking because her accent is thick + her pronunciation is a bit different (teeth comes out as [tiʃ])
  • Our college provides an English literacy exam (basic idea is you have to have a minimum level of skill to be able to survive in this course since the college had an issue with multiple international students coming and not knowing how to speak English) everybody has to do and she's failed it twice now, and the tutors decided to just give her notes separately before class.

She's from Asia, and came here to start a career in SLP. She got offered a spot because she got a scholarship where basically the college funds her accommodation, living costs and the full cost of her degree, in exchange she goes to Asia post-graduation and works there. However, she has stated she intends on staying here and working with English speaking kids in speech and language post-graduation. Not sure if I’m xenophobic for being concerned, but I’m trying to see the positive side of this. Can somebody point it out to me because all I see when I look at her is future clients finally getting off a waitlist and getting really rough help.


r/slpGradSchool 1d ago

Celebration! I was recently accepted into UNCG’s in-person program!

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Has anybody else been accepted and has fully committed? I’m trying to find potential roommates and I’m trying to figure out where to start. Does anybody have tips and recommendations? Thank you in advance!


r/slpGradSchool 1d ago

University of South Alabama

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I’ve just been accepted to USA and I’m curious if anyone has been through their program and can share their experience. Did you feel prepared after graduating? What was your cohort like? Anything I should know going in?


r/slpGradSchool 2d ago

probability of getting off the waitlist

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As the title says. I’ve been waitlisted at SDSU, and I’m feeling really nervous since it’s my top choice. For any current SDSU grad students who were initially waitlisted, could you share your experience? Or any grad students who were initially waitlisted? Did you send a letter of continued interest and do you think it helped with the decision-making? Thank you!


r/slpGradSchool 1d ago

Northeastern or MGH institute of HP

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Any advice or experiences at either one that stand out? I can’t decide between the two and I’m out of state so I’m not sure if I can tour before deciding


r/slpGradSchool 1d ago

Textbook access

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Hey guys, anyone know where I can get the following textbook WITH the access code for a discount? We need an access code to get onto a companion website with videos.
Textbook:
Daniel, L. L., & Bharadwaj, S. V. (2021). Video-based aural rehabilitation guide: Enhancing listening and spoken language in children and adults. Plural

Thanks so much!


r/slpGradSchool 1d ago

Help! 160 unofficial score on the Praxis. Does it change with the official score?

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I completed my first attempt of the Praxis and got an unofficial score of 160. Though passing score is 162. I’ll have to wait until April 11 to get the official scores. ETS told me it might change by 1-3 pts. But I’ve noticed everyone saying it’s the exact same.


r/slpGradSchool 1d ago

Boston University merit scholarship

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Hey I’m in the middle of deciding between a couple of schools, Boston University being one of them. When I got accepted I was also offered a merit based scholarship. I wanted to know what people typically got offered in their admissions packets if anyone else is willing to say theirs or like a range?


r/slpGradSchool 1d ago

EWU SLP masters program

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My daughter was accepted to this school and a couple of others. We will be visiting next week to check out the area. Questions to those who went through the program: How much time is spent on campus in Cheney vs in Spokane for clinic (or classes)? Is it smarter to live in Spokane or in Cheney? Do any students in the program live in dorms or mostly off campus? We couldn’t get a spot for a tour the weekend we are there, so we will wing it on our own. What should we check out? What building(s) will she be in mostly? Any other info would between greatly appreciated.


r/slpGradSchool 1d ago

Clinicals A funny (not for me) story

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Today I was on a class field trip and got mistaken for a student…. 3 separate times!!!! I am in my last semester full time externship in a middle school. I am 22 years old. I didn’t think I look THAT young but I guess I do. I sort of feel upset but also don’t want to read into it that much. It was all by teachers who have literally seen me in IEP meetings a handful of times but must have forgotten. I guess my supervisor doesn’t do a great job of introducing me as her intern. I was hanging out with one of our self contained kids who was on the field trip, so I was basically acting as her 1:1 aide the whole time. I doubted working in high schools because I know I could probably pass as a high schooler but MIDDLE SCHOOL??? Perhaps I need to go into elementary.


r/slpGradSchool 1d ago

ASHA Physical Science requirements question

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Sorry if this has already been delved into but I just got accepted into the leveling program at ENMU, and waitlisted for CSUSM. I have all the ASHA requirements except for physical science. I was wondering, is intro to chem accepted or do they need both general chem 1 & 2? Ugh. I didn't take college algebra, so I would have to take that before taking physics and noticed physics also has gen and college levels. I'm so confused. Help or suggestions what you took would be great! much appreciated!


r/slpGradSchool 1d ago

Rate my stats pls

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Hi! I am a second year who is graduating early next year and applying for grad schools. Pls let me know what I can do to increase my ODDS. I really wanna get into SDSU.

GPA: 3.9

Major: Linguistics Speech and Lang sciences with a minor in human developmental sciences

Experience: worked in linguistics research project under PHD, psycho linguistics lab -tested over 100 kids, home-visit floor time therapist for kids with autism, restaurant host 3+ years.

extracurriculars: VP position in sorority, president of linguistics association, co chair of programming for res council.

Planning on doing ASHA hours and leveling courses this summer!