Hello everyone! I am trying to figure out what schools are good for a speech-language pathologist program. For anyone who is in the grad program for SLP how is it?

Long story short:

I already submitted everything to one program on CSDCAS. Today, I added a new program to apply to. I just want to double check that because I have submitted my transcripts, evaluations, everything like that into CSDCAS, it automatically is sent to that new program added as well? On my end, it is showing that all of that is complete, but I just am not sure if that’s for both program or just the one I’ve already submitted. Am I stupid lol! I’m nervous!

Hello, please share interview questions that you remember, i feel like im trying to cram so much while studying for the praxis, so im not sure where to start, how indepth do i need to know about strokes... I HAVE NOT YET GONE OVER TRACHS in school... we will in week 11... what questions do you remember,, any tips! or info to give

Hello everyone,
I took some time off to gain experience as an SLP-A and improve my GPA and now, I’m back on CSDCAS submitting applications. I recently submitted my application for ACU Online (Abilene Christian University) for spring 27 and I wanted to know what was the application process timeline? Did you have to do an interview? Did it take the entire 6/7 weeks to find out?

Hi everyone!

I’ve received offers for the Master of Speech Pathology at both La Trobe and Federation University for 2027. I’ve been offered a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) at Federation but a full-fee paying place at La Trobe.

I’m struggling to decide between the two and would love to hear from current students or graduates about their experiences!

Is La Trobe worth the significantly higher fees or would you recommend Federation?

Any advice would be really appreciated! 🫶🏽

Hello! I drank and partied a lot during my undergrad, but it was 10 years ago. I majored in history and my graduating gpa was 2.0. I took leveling courses about 5 years ago and I had a 3.6 gpa in that. I’ve been teaching for about 3 months and I hate it. I subbed for 7 years though, and I genuinely thought I would want my own class. I don’t. I hate this job and I am looking back into SLP school. I am in a masters program for teaching and I’m almost done.

How can I boost my application?

I live in California, if that helps.

I’m 2 months into my intermediate practicum and I feel like Im running on fumes. I feel so unmotivated and stupid (for lack of a better term). Trying to diagnose and treat 4 clients while taking 3 classes feels daunting. I’m filled with dread when it comes time for session planning and goal writing bc I genuinely don’t know what I’m doing. My beginning practicum was in /r/ remediation so I had similar goals, and plans for my 2 clients each week. Having language and other artic goals to work on is a different experience and it’s boggling my mind. I just want what’s best for my clients but I feel too incompetent. I know I have the rest of the semester ahead of me but I keep thinking that I should just quit. And I won’t quit bc this was too much money down the drain but that’s where my head is at. I’ve heard that it gets better after graduation, but I’m not sure about that if the caseload is only going to get higher from here. Does it get better? Are there any practicing SLPs reading this that felt this way in grad school?

I’m currently an undergraduate student at a university in Michigan looking to get into the communication science and disorders program but I haven’t had a good start with college due to finances and other personal reasons. I’m not confident I’ll get into the program and was wondering if it would be likely that I could get into a decent grad program if I did an online bachelors. I want to specifically get a bachelors in ‘slp’ (different schools call it different things) as I know for a fact that this is what I want to do and don’t want to do a post bacc or any other extra credits due to finances.

I would be extra interested in knowing if anyone got into Wayne States program with an online bacc!!

Extra info, I first started with business and messed those grades up but will obviously not be retaking the classes so they will be hurting my cumulative grade and I’m also only doing an average job with my science prerequisites

Hi everyone I took the csusm slp prep program at csusm and was wondering where everyone applied to for a masters program after taking the program? It’s hard to gauge what courses are required for what program when all courses have different names.

I have currently asked two professors for a letter of recommendation, but I am struggling on who to ask for the third. I am considering asking my manager, as I have worked at the same job for the past four years, but I am not sure. I know she would write a positive one, but I’m just not sure if a school would care about my ability to work in the service industry…or maybe they would. Who knows?

Please give me advice. I do have another professor I could ask. She is my advisor but I did not really nurture that relationship compared to the ones I have with my other professors.

Hi everyone!! I have an interview for a possible medical externship placement on Friday and I’m so excited but so nervous!!! Any tips or guidance? I have a list of possible questions from my advisor but would anyone like to weigh on what they were asked. The interview is in person. Thank you in advance!! EDIT: probably should have added that this is a at a rehab hospital specifically

First time posting, but I've been lurking here for a while.

For reference, I live in the SF Bay Area and (ideally) want to attend a state school in person for my master's without moving. From what I've seen, there are 4 options in my area: SFSU, CSUEB, SJSU, and Sacramento State. The commute for me to any of these schools is around 1-1.5 hours based on my location.

Like many posters in this subreddit, I completed my undergraduate degree in a major unrelated to SLP/CD; therefore, I'm exploring my options for entering grad school. I've already spoken with my top school (SFSU) about leveling classes, which I can take in person on their campus while also volunteering in their research labs, and I have an off-campus opportunity to gain observational hours through an acquaintance. However, I've also looked at becoming an SLPA first, then potentially working while completing my leveling classes. This has led me to ask the following:

1) Although my undergraduate GPAs are relatively high (3.83), from what I've read in this thread, I don't think I'd be a competitive applicant for a 3-year extended/bridge program. SFSU also does not offer a bridge. If I can maintain or surpass this GPA, would completing all my leveling classes in person and getting a year's worth of research experience be (generally) enough to make me a competitive applicant for a 2-year MS program? Or is this simply naive/wishful thinking?

2) Is professional experience in the field valued more than volunteer experience through research labs when applying to 2-year MS programs? Or does this simply depend on the school?

Thank you to anyone who replies and to everyone who participates in this subreddit. It's truly a wealth of knowledge and has helped me immensely as I navigate all of this.

I’m 21F and I’m in my senior year of undergrad pursuing a degree in early childhood education. I came to school majoring in CSD, but my freshman year I faced some mental health challenges and decided to switch to a major I thought would be easier. I also didn’t know if it was something I was actually interested in and kind of majored in CSD on a whim. However, after shadowing several different SLPs and completing a practicum to get my SLPA certification, I really fell in love with the field. I’m just worried because my grades are really not great. I have an overall 3.01 at the moment (but I’m on track to bring it up this semester) and my CSD grade is lower, around a 2.75. I have all but 2 prerequisites done for grad school. I was thinking of taking an extra semester to retake a bunch of classes, but I don’t know if that’s a waste of money or not. Even if I somehow get into grad school, I really don’t thrive in an academic environment and it may be too much for me. I think I’m going to take a gap year or two before even applying, but it’s just been on my mind.

I have driving anxiety

Hello you guys so im trying to figure out where i want to do my externship for sure a school setting because my end goal is to work at a school but my second option I want to work at a medical setting I just don’t know where ! Options are - acute hospital , sub acute , outpatient , skilled nursing, NICU, or in patient rehab. My goal is to open up my clinic as well and be inclusive with all ages . Please guide me 👍 or let me know if you are in a medical setting and how it is ! Thank you

Hello all, I’m a 2nd year grad student in the state of Texas who trying to get figure out the details for my CFY. I am open to staying in Texas but I have considered doing my CF year in a state like Oregon or Colorado or even Chicago, IL. How would I go about doing that in terms of SLP internship licensing? Thank you so much in advance.

Hey everyone, I’m currently putting together my applications for MS-SLP programs and looking closely at Teachers College, Columbia University.

I love the coursework and opportunities, but the price tag is intimidating, so I’d love some candid insight from current students or recent alumni. If you attended or got accepted, could you share a bit about your experience?

Tysm!!!

Hi! I just got an interview for ACU MS SLP online program for spring 2027. Just wondering anyone that previously got accepted how was the interview? Does this interview kinda mean you’re accepted or since it said getting to know you? Just looking for some advice hoping and praying I get in!!

hello, im projected to graduate in 2027, and am looking to apply to SLP schools. my stats are not the best since i just recently heard about SLP, but felt really connected since I study psych, but have also always been interested in teaching, and I feel like this was the perfect bridge between things that I love. since im Canadian, I do want to study in Canada but I believe it is really competitive here, and I heard about the MRA agreement between multiple countries and Canada, and some of these include the US, Australia, Ireland (i've always wanted to go there), NZ, and the UK. i was wondering if any other Canadians studied in one of these countries and if it was hard to come back to practice here. also let me know if you recommend the journey you took to get into SLP. i really feel super passionate about it, but I don't want to wait years to achieve my dreams, unfortunately, so please, any advice or motivation would also be very helpful!! thank youuuuuu :))))

Would anyone be willing to swap Statements of purpose? I would love to have an extra few eyes reading over mine! I’d be welcome to do the same.

Hey everyone, I'll be starting my 2y slp grad sch next year with two young kids in tow. Need some advice from you guys on what is the more high yield topics to study prior to staring. I'm academically inclined but I'm not sure about the scope of what I need to study... Can y'all advise me on these:

1. What anatomical regions I need to know (e.g. neuro, MSK)

2. Depth of the reading I should do for anatomy (e.g. must I know the muscle insertion sites etc, for neuro must I know anything other than the cervical ones)

3. IPA - worth starting to get familiar with it?

4. Anything else you would advise an incoming student?

hi!! i am going into undergrad of languages and linguistics 2027 at latrobe and i’m just wondering if anyone knew their way around credits/prior courses are used into getting into masters of speech pathology- either at latrobe or just in general.
^also if this is more likely for linguistics or psychology.. i even heard education undergrads could work?

thanks!!!

I’m the first one in my family to go to grad school so I’m figuring out payment methods as I go. I have a low gpa so I’m considering st Augustine, the only thing is the cost is pricey.. so how are yall paying tuition😭 especially since the amount of loan like 20,500 is the cap (I think)
Edit: anything yall helps. There’s no shame tho there’s nothing to be embarrassed or shameful about yk

This is long sorry I’m typing this in a rush so it doesn’t look good. Ive been taking a bit of a gap before starting grad school so ive been working as an SLPA. I enjoy the work but it isnt what I imagined because im more inclined towards swallowing and the medical aspect I guess rather then communication and articulation. Maybe I wasn’t looking hard enough but I couldn’t find anything that offered something like that for SLPAs. I did hear how many people feel stuck in what I’m doing in like private clinics though because they’re program didn’t let them expand out of that so I was wondering if there’s any well known schools I can apply to that would help me maybe get experience in hospitals with like NICU because my worst fear is to feel stuck after grad school.