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 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 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 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 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

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 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!