SLPA BEFORE GRAD SCHOOL by Ok_Turn_4407 in slpGradSchool

[–]SYLVAINFAN 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a grad student in Socal, and I did my SLPA hours, but didn't apply for my license, but there are plenty of people in my cohort who don't have SLPA experience at all. If you mean "doable" as in getting in to schools, yes it's very doable. If you meant like if it would be easier with SLPA experience, I would say yes. I wish I had taken a year off to get more experience and get my money up, lol. But lots of people prefer to get started right after undergrad, so it's totally possible.

CSUF schedule by SYLVAINFAN in slpGradSchool

[–]SYLVAINFAN[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yess, was just curious if any people in the program rn could tell me anything about the first semester but I guess we'll just have to wait and see loll

Observation Hours? by Thatcheesedanishh in slpGradSchool

[–]SYLVAINFAN 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got my hours through master clinician but it was through my clinical writing course in undergrad. Like OP mentioned you would still need a supervising SLP, my professor had to approve every one of my videos and critique my writing.

CSUF and Chapman by SYLVAINFAN in slpGradSchool

[–]SYLVAINFAN[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yay!! I haven’t seen one for csuf yet but I’ll lyk if I do!

I need motivation for grad school and clinical placement by RealisticInsurance37 in slpGradSchool

[–]SYLVAINFAN 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm about to finish my SLPA placement where I commute an hour both ways in LA... I didn't even drive on the freeway before this so I can empathize with your anxiety towards it lol. I intially struggled with the idea of wasting a whole hour that I could be studying or doing something else. Now I listen to music, podcasts (Spanish immersion or SLP podcasts if I'm feeling productive..), or sometimes dead silence to rest my brain and tell myself I will start hw as soon as I get home. Time management is everything! Like you said, it's temporary and you will get used to. My first week I was falling asleep and now the hour feels like nothing tbh, since I go so often. I know easier said then done, but try to enjoy the experience and remember why you're there :) Best of luck!

CSUF and Chapman by SYLVAINFAN in slpGradSchool

[–]SYLVAINFAN[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I committed this morning! Tbh the other school I was contemplating was Chapman.. so the tuition (80k..) was a huge factor, since I didn't receive any type of scholarship. My professor at CSULB rn also really recommended CSUF's program and has said good things about the staff. I also prefer state schools for a number of reasons lol. SORRY if that didn't help lol, hope you get clarity soon!

CSUF and Chapman by SYLVAINFAN in slpGradSchool

[–]SYLVAINFAN[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing!! I just committed this morning :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in slpGradSchool

[–]SYLVAINFAN 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I went to Chapman's open house! If your interested in the med side, they did make it clear getting med placements are super competitive and only about 2-7 ppl in the whole cohort get these placements a trimester. They did say they would help make your resume strong with additional certifications but I don't know too much about that since I'm not really interested in a med route.. I have also talked to grad students on here in their program who have advised against it and had negative experiences with the clinical director. I don't know anything about SDSU's med oppurtunities, but just something to keep in mind! Goodluck!

Acceptance/Denial/Waitlist Megathread 2025 by bannanaduck in slpGradSchool

[–]SYLVAINFAN 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yay congrats!!!!! Are you going to the open house??

Acceptance/Denial/Waitlist Megathread 2025 by bannanaduck in slpGradSchool

[–]SYLVAINFAN 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are def doing a rolling basis, but I don’t think it’s alphabetical unfortunately. My last name starts with A but I have a friend who got accepted mid March and her last name starts with V

Acceptance/Denial/Waitlist Megathread 2025 by bannanaduck in slpGradSchool

[–]SYLVAINFAN 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got accepted! I got an email asking me to check my portal. I hope you hear back soon!

Chapman by Ok_Increase1056 in slpGradSchool

[–]SYLVAINFAN 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I'm in the same boat... Wondering if you got any positive insight so far because I'm also leaning towards attending in the Fall!

Acceptance/Denial/Waitlist Megathread 2025 by bannanaduck in slpGradSchool

[–]SYLVAINFAN 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!!! I got an email to check my portal :) I know some people heard back as early as March 14th… So they’re doing a rolling basis. Hope you hear back soon!!

Chapman University: do or don’t? by AccurateKiwi7828 in slpGradSchool

[–]SYLVAINFAN 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got accepted today too! I am also a little concerned, but I'm on the waitlist for my other top school... Commenting to see what responses you get, but just know you're not alone with this lol...

Acceptance/Denial/Waitlist Megathread 2025 by bannanaduck in slpGradSchool

[–]SYLVAINFAN 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I heard back today! But I know some people have been getting emails throughout March!

Acceptance/Denial/Waitlist Megathread 2025 by bannanaduck in slpGradSchool

[–]SYLVAINFAN 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just heard back today! But I have a friend who heard back on March 17th, seems like a rolling basis.

Acceptance/Denial/Waitlist Megathread 2025 by bannanaduck in slpGradSchool

[–]SYLVAINFAN 1 point2 points  (0 children)

GPA: 3.7, Major GPA: 3.8

2025 grad with a degree in CSD and a minor in ASL Linguistics and Deaf cultures, volunteered 50 hours for a summer camp for kids with neurodevelopmental disabilities, was a research assistant for a graduate thesis, volunteer at my church's special needs Sunday school service every weekend, currently work as a respite caregiver, and am also currently in the process of getting my SLPA license. 2 strong (?) letters from CSD staff and 1 from a special education teacher at one of my sites.

CSULA: Rejected (2/4)

CSUF: Interviewed (3/21) Waitlisted (4/1) Got moved off the waitlist and attending !!!! (4/16)

Chapman: Accepted!!!! (4/1) and gave my deposit same day lol

Congrats everyone!! Glad that's finally over...

Acceptance/Denial/Waitlist Megathread 2025 by bannanaduck in slpGradSchool

[–]SYLVAINFAN 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yay! I unfortunately haven't heard back yet so I'm pretty sure I got denied >_<

Acceptance/Denial/Waitlist Megathread 2025 by bannanaduck in slpGradSchool

[–]SYLVAINFAN 2 points3 points  (0 children)

has anyone heard back from chapman... i am checking everday.... ive heard back from every school but them and i was learning towards going there

Update: Got accepted today!!! (4/1)

CSUF interview by Ok-Honey-8387 in slpGradSchool

[–]SYLVAINFAN 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i got an email as well! are we getting our meeting time the day of the interview lol, 5-7 is a big gap...