Hi guys! was hoping someone could answer a few questions for me. I want to apply to one more buffalo NY school (i’m from rochester) & this year dyouvlille has their first cohort for their slp program. it says they r in the process of receiving accreditation (pre accredited program)but you still get prepared in all the same ways to apply for your CCC and state licensure(like any other program. Do you guys know of any negatives about newer programs with this status? Should i not apply?

I'm currently enrolled in school with a BA in linguistics. I wanted to declare a major in CSD, however, my college you need to be accepted into the program. I was accepted late into my college and didn't meet the requirements to apply for the program, so I declared a major in Linguistics as it was broad and to also receive my financial aid.

I want to be an slp (preferably in a school setting as I'm currently a teachers assistant working within the special education program) An advisor offered TESOL as an additional pathway for me. TESOL does interest me however my heart lies more with SLP. I know you're able to get your masters in TESOL but there's also a certification that's required as well. It seems that the masters is "optional" but the certification is not. Is there possibility I would be able to obtain my MA in CSD and get the TESOL certification or would I have to do a dual grad program, which I'm not sure is offered. Any guidance, advice, or clarification would be helpful

If this isn't the right place for me to ask, sorry in advance.

Looking for USA online programs that accept international students. Would like a full-time option.

Affordability is good to think about as well as competitiveness. Please refer me! And provide anything you know about the program

Hi. I'm planning on taking the practice in the spring. Any tips on the best ways to study for it? I have heard mixed opinions.

we are making superlatives for our cohort, what are some nice, but funny ideas for superlatives?

Has anyone experienced having a baby during grad school?? My soon to be husband and will be married and late 20’s/30 in a year and a half when I would be starting grad school. I’ve always spoken about having babies when I’m well established (graduated with a job). But I would be close to 35 when I’ve done what I had planned to do. Not making a decision yet as it is still far out but it’s something to think about.

I’d like to hear any mama’s experiences!

I'm curious if other graduate students from Chicagoland universities have received their full-time placements for the spring semester yet. Our cohort at SXU hasn’t been given any placements, and we haven’t received clear guidance from our clinical director about the delay. Is anyone else experiencing this, and would it make sense to approach the dean for more information?

Is there actually a difference between a masters in science and a masters in art for SLP?

Anyone else struggling with the MBSimp? Any tips or tricks you’re willing to share?! I need to get an 80 to pass dysphagia this semester and could use any information. Thank you in advance!

Does that exist? I'm just sooo ready to get into the field and get paid what I worked so hard in school for. I'm 28, this is my second try at any kind of degree, and I'm ready to officially start my life already. I know there isn't much job security for SLPA and (I think) the goal is to still complete my masters, through and through, eventually. However, I don't want to rush into grad school. I'm so stressed and feels like there's sooo much to accomplish to even apply to the program. Becoming an SLPA (for now) seems like a tempting option. Any advice ? 🥴

I am planning on applying to grad schools soon but I have a low gpa. I am wondering if any of you had a low GPA when applying to grad school? If so what was your gpa and did you get accepted/waitlisted/denied at the schools you applied to? Also, if you got accepted what do you think made your application stand out.

sorry I just need to rant, I just feel so isolated from my cohort. I am friendly with everyone and everyone is really nice, but I just never managed to get into one of the cliques that have formed. It just feels so isolating in class when everyone else is talking to each other and I feel so alone, or when they all talk about how fun it was hanging out and I wasn’t invited. I don’t wanna be like self deprecating and poor me, but it just really sucks that it seems like this is how it will be for the next 2 years. I was really looking forward to moving to a new city and having an awesome friend group but it seems so impossible now. To top it all off it was my birthday today, one of my hometown friends made me a bday post and I reposted it and every single one of my cohort members has seen it and not taken the time to just tell me happy bday. And we see each other in class like everyday (there’s only like 25 of us), it’s just so weird to me idk. It sounds so stupid saying this and believe me I know today is stressful for everyone with the election and I completely understand, I just wish I was given back some of the energy that I give. I just don’t even know how to progress from here. Part of me just says to stick it out and stick to myself for the next two years but I don’t wanna grow resentful towards my cohort or anything. I luckily live with my boyfriend who I love so much so I will never be fully alone, but it would be nice to have some friends to hang out with in this new city. has anyone else been in my position or have any advice? Thanks for reading it all if you did :)

With the current state of the country I’m feeling desperate for options to get away. Is grad school abroad even possible? I know certifications may vary. I just can’t take it here anymore!!! Please share some insight if you know anything.

I'm starting my Fall 26 application, but I cannot find the online one, only the residential one. And when I go to their program's page, it just brings me back to the same residential application. I feel like I'm missing something and starting to feel so dumb! Has anyone else run into this issue?

I live in CA, USA and trump just won presidency. I had dreams to work in the school setting as an SLP in my community, but I’d be risking my life with the lack of gun control here. I seriously want to move to Australia. I heard they’re in need of SLPs. Do any of you have experience applying to Australian SLP grad programs, and if so, how did it work out for you?

Whats the likelihood of me being able to leave my school and go to a different one? Is it application process different? Should i just stick it out for two more years? I live in a deep red state and im afraid for my health.

I just started grad school and I don’t know how worth it it is now to continue considering the department of education may be dismantled and red state SLPs will be forced to flood blue states to find well paying jobs/jobs at all? I feel like I should go make money while I can before i waste my time graduating penniless and jobless. What an awful position SLPs are in.

I’m applying to Southern Connecticut State University and a video essay is part of the application. Does anyone know what they’re looking for in particular in a video essay and what makes a video essay “good”?

Hi! I'm coming from a non-SLP background and need to complete SLP-related prerequisites, as well as some liberal arts courses like biology and statistics. Do you have any recommendations for schools that offer these prerequisites online?

So far, I found that Longwood University and the University of St. Augustine offer affordable options for SLP prerequisites. For liberal arts prerequisites, I came across WGU, but they use a pass/fail grading system instead of an A-F scale, and I’ve heard some grad schools don’t accept pass/fail credits.

Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated!

Hello! I am a senior in undergrad. I am finishing with a 3.1 GPA in communication disorders and about a 3.3 GPA overall. I would like to know if someone had a similar GPA and got into grad school because I am so terrified. I am currently at Sacred Heart University in CT. I would like to land at a grad school in Boston or MA.

I recently enrolled into the CDA program and hoping to get a couple of years experience as an assistant. My background is in teaching so I know going right into grad school wouldn’t be the best option.

Has anyone else done the CDA program before SLP? Did you find it really beneficial and did you get into the program that you wanted?

Thanks in advance!

Hi guys, I’m am looking for advice as the last few months have been rough as I dropped out of grad school only a few weeks into my program. I wish I could say I knew what happened, but honestly it was a mix of imposter syndrome, anxiety, and the fear of falling. Previously, I obtained my bachelors at the same university as my grad program in communication disorders this past spring and the coursework was not that bad, I even graduated summa cum laude. I’m not sure if it just got lucky or if the undergrad courses were just taught in a manner of “memorize this to pass”. Regardless, I’m at a loss because I have up to a year to return, but I just don’t know if this is where I am meant to be. I also do not see myself in any other line of work either. I guess I am more or less upset with myself with not being able to continue my dreams because the work is “too much or too hard” as I get overwhelmed and fatigued very easily. I struggled following along with lectures and reading the textbook/ research. I also have to be careful with my next steps because financial aid may not be willing to offer loans due to me withdrawing during the first semester of a new degree. Life has been so stressful because I want to know where I am meant to be. Also SLPA is out of question because in my state there are not very many openings/positions. Any advice will help as well as anyone who has a comeback story. I feel like I am meant to be an SLP, but some days I’m just not sure. ❤️

Im 27f in CA and I recently got accepted to a distance program with a 55K price tag. I knew this when I applied, I completed my undergrad at the same school and understood that the distance MS program would be three years. The amount of debt I’d take on is really dawning on me. I’m struggling to decide if I should decline the acceptance and apply to other online programs with a smaller price tag (but require you go go on campus for summer clinic) and spend closer to 14k-40k. The thing is, I’ve always been told how hard it is to get into grad school, and now that I finally got my first acceptance I’m afraid to turn it down in the event that another one might not come along for a while. I also don’t have a professor to write me a letter of recommendation if I apply again. Im really thinking about my financial future, I still have 20k in undergrad loans as well. I’ve been told all sorts for things from “ everyone has debt” to “ jobs don’t care where you went to school”. What’s your experience turning down an expensive option for a cheaper one or what is your experience going for the expensive option and how do you feel about it now?

Hello, I am a CSD undergrad junior. I am attending my first semester at UF as an online transfer student. This semester has definitely been among the worst academically. I have been accused of academic dishonesty and accepted responsibility for it. I have learned my lesson so no judgement please. I have calculated my potential GPA for whatever outcome this academic dishonesty conduct may result in, and it appears as though my GPA will be between a 3.4-3.6 by next fall which is when I plan on applying to graduate school.

I am involved in several organizations on campus: I am a member of NSHLAA, I have a leadership position in a non-profit organization on campus that raises money for children that need cochlear implants at the university's affiliated hospital, and I have a language exchange partner associated with this previously mentioned non-profit. I am also in a medical women's society, and another club in which I earn clinical volunteer hours by crocheting.

In the spring I plan on not overextending myself so I can focus on my classes more. I initially was admitted as a campus student but decided to switch online because I was uncertain if being on campus was feasible for the fall. I tried to switch back to being on campus when I realized it was a better fit for me but the CSD program at UF does not allow admitted online students to transition to in-person classes despite the fact I was originally accepted to be on campus.

With all that being said, what do graduate programs actually value? What could I do to exhibit growth from my academic dishonesty charge that could change how much it hinders my applications for graduate school? In the spring I plan on engaging in a research symposium, but besides that what other significant things could I do to strengthen my future graduate school applications?

I have a degree already in SLP bachelors. I had graduated from 2-3 years ago

I’ve been hesitant going for masters because I just didn’t know if this is what I wanted to do for the rest of my life like decades to come. So that scared me . Plus the bachelors program was HARD and I almost failed majority of my classes. So I’m concerned if I get into SLP the masters program will kill me loll😂.

Plus just been dealing with anxiety and depression last couple years. Considering taking anti depressants again.

Plus I felt I pursued it because my family said I should get into it as it’s a stable career and makes money . Less stressful

So I’ve considered what I might be interested in which is mental health and art. So I’ve considered MSW. But I’m worried about this too as I heard it stressful and u need real compassion .

Honestly I just want to live a life that is stress free and I might just suck it up and do SLP. Any advice ??

I can DM with the list of schools I’m intending to apply to for my full-time master’s leveling program. Here’s my situation.

I’m a little stressed since I plan to try and complete my prerequisites (I’m out-of-field with 2 SLP courses under my belt) before I start next fall. I considered trying to apply to ENMU for their online prerequisites program next summer to knock those out. However, I’m concerned about the main schools I’m applying to not accepting these prereq classes from ENMU and I also have no clue whether or not I could/would indicate anywhere on my MS applications that I plan to do a prereq programs.

Thanks for the help, guys!

I’m considering applying to online programs only because I can’t afford to relocate to a different city so I was wondering what are clinical placements like if you attend an online program? I live in a pretty small city and I know there’s only a handful of SLPs here so I am quite nervous about clinical placements as I’ve heard stories where people had to drive 80-100 miles for their placements! What are your experiences like? Tell me the good and the bad pls!!

I am in undergrad. This semester I am taking the anatomy and physiology of the speech and hearing mechanism and next semester I am supposed to take speech science (that's the typical plan/path). The thing is that speech science is the same time as another class I want to take. My advisor said that I can take speech science Spring 2026 instead if I want to. Would this be a terrible idea? That would mean A&P in Fall 2024 and then Speech Science in Spring 2026. Is it critical that I take them close together?

Thank you!

hi, i’m thinking of dropping my speech pathology graduate program and pursuing teaching instead. my interests have changed drastically over the past few years and i feel as if i have come into my own in terms of what i enjoy doing and learning about. i don’t like the sunken cost idea and i feel as if i deserve to do something i enjoy rather than suffer through years of doing something that brings me a great amount of anxiety. i have always enjoyed english and lately have been loving theology and philosophy. i really would like to just start something new next semester, and colleges in my surrounding area have spring 2025 start dates. im thinking i may pursue a second bachelors degree in english or theology so i could teach one of these subjects and then later pursue a masters if i end up wanting to. i mostly just wanted to post to have some ideas to bounce off of someone about this stuff. i really just dont enjoy speech pathology.. and i figure if i can spend the next two years getting another bachelors in something i love and will actually want to pursue, it will all be worth it. i also dont want to go further into the program thinking maybe i will like it when i have this deep feeling that i do not and will not.

I was recently accepted to the MSLP program at WCU and would love to hear from current students or alumni about their experiences. How was the workload, and is it manageable while working? How did you find the balance between coursework and clinical placements? Were there particular courses or semesters that were more challenging? ANY INFO ABOUT THE PROGRAM WOULD BE HELPFUL!! thank youuu