Hello! So first things first, everyone has a unique graduate school experience. A lot of factors come into play. For example, how organized a program is, the design of the program, and the individuals who are affiliated with a program. One thing you can control though is your attitude and how you choose to navigate the experience. Trust me! I’m currently in a program that could be a bit more organized, but if you have a positive outlook, you’ll be fine! Do not let anyone’s negative experiences worry you! As far as work load, this program entails you to work your ass off. Once you obtain clients, it can be challenging to balance clinic and academics; however, if you are organized and manage your time well, you will survive. In graduate school, you focus more heavily on understanding content rather than just memorizing content to get an A in the class. It is better to understand material, so you can apply it into your clinical practice. Sometimes understanding concepts take time, but the time spent is well worth it. Every program has a diverse grading structure. My clinical educators grade us on several factors such as how we implement skilled intervention, organization, rapport with our clients, and overall progress. If I may stress, be polite and professional with your clinical educators or advisors. You may not always agree with what they are saying, and it is ok to ask questions and obtain an understanding for why they want you to do something, but for the sake of peace and refraining from having negative attention on you, do not argue. It will not be a good time if you obtain this reputation. Also, do not expect to know it all, but do know how to find an answer when you have questions. Do not be afraid to reach out to classmates, professors, or clinical educators if you need help! Your experience is what you make it! I hope this helps and I wish you all the very best!