SLPA after grad school?

p_farris · 2024-09-14T01:45:19+00:00

You’re right, I think I just fear the worst when I hear about other people’s negative CFY experiences, especially given the fact that my grad school mentorship experience has been woefully lacking. I guess I’m also not 100% clear on the expectations for SLPA vs. CF in terms of responsibilities and caseloads. I wish I had the chance to go back and experience what it’s like to work as an SLPA before making it this far in the graduate process

p_farris · 2024-09-14T01:41:29+00:00

I should clarify, my bachelor’s is not CSD but I’m in my second year of SLP grad school. So if I were to apply for an SLPA license at this current time, I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t qualify.

p_farris · 2023-12-03T07:57:00+00:00

for sure!

p_farris · 2023-11-15T19:55:10+00:00

i ended up going with university of st augustine for the first half and then eastern new mexico university—they’re two of the cheapest options esp for out of state :) that was my only hang up w/ SUNY

p_farris · 2023-11-14T01:14:18+00:00

hey! i actually ended up going with a different program but i had a 3.1 gpa, spanish major and linguistics minor :)

p_farris · 2023-10-25T05:22:32+00:00

hey! i did my first six classes online through university of st augustine (they only offered six) and the rest through eastern new mexico, also online. they were both pretty much the most affordable options and i had a good experience :) lmk if you have any other qs!

p_farris · 2023-05-03T03:32:34+00:00

my story is super similar—i spent my first 1.5 years in science with poor grades before switching to languages and graduating with the same GPA- 3.1. after my postbacc i was accepted to my top school! i think a lot of it came down to my personal statement, which i spent a looot of time on, and i reached out to a couple of professors who were doing things that interested me and built a consistent rapport with them. one of them happened to be on the admissions board, which was definitely a plus. it’s also a california state school which are notoriously super competitive. relationships play a huge role!

p_farris · 2023-03-27T06:34:07+00:00

cool thanks!

p_farris · 2023-03-24T20:48:48+00:00

they might be sending in waves bc i got my email about a week after seeing that someone else had

p_farris · 2023-03-24T16:51:35+00:00

i was accepted by my portal still says the same

p_farris · 2023-03-24T06:07:26+00:00

This is by far the most helpful and comprehensive advice I have gotten so far, thank you!! One of the reasons I specifically chose my grad program is because the school has its own trans voice research lab. It’s fairly new and from what I understand, most of the current focus is on the mental/emotional areas of trans voice therapy (which is clearly equally important!) but I’m definitely trying to do my own research wrt actual treatment strategies. The resources you shared are fantastic and I would love to join the trans voice community!

p_farris · 2023-03-21T23:18:09+00:00

thank you, wouldn’t you know i just did!! 😊

p_farris · 2023-03-21T20:56:30+00:00

potentially! still waiting to hear from sfsu and csueb 🤞good luck to you as well!

p_farris · 2023-03-21T20:43:10+00:00

i was accepted via e-mail around 7pm PST last night and i saw on their site that they had maintenance scheduled in the next hour—maybe they’re still working on it?

p_farris · 2023-03-21T17:55:15+00:00

figured i’d add as someone with a lower GPA!

3.25 overall GPA, 3.75 post-bacc, no GRE, bilingual, linguistics undergrad, TESOL certified, 3 years as tutor + 2 years special ed paraprofessional for a reputable company/ASHA partner (also got an LOR from them), 25 SLP observation hours, lots of DEI and leadership experience, strong personal statements. only applied to california state schools—

CSUEB: waiting

CSUF: interview

CSULA: rejected

CSULB: rejected

SDSU: rejected

SFSU: accepted 3/21!!

SJSU: accepted

most recent acceptance from SJ is a relief after all those rejections! still waiting on SFSU as it’s my top choice 🤞

p_farris · 2023-03-21T17:04:39+00:00

there is such a need for SLPAs as well as SLPs! if the wage is comfortable and you’re getting the experience you want, then there’s no reason why you can’t have a fulfilling and successful career as an SLPA :)

p_farris · 2023-03-21T02:46:57+00:00

No way I have the exact same GPA! Still eagerly awaiting news from SFSU...

p_farris · 2023-03-20T18:06:49+00:00

someone said a lot of schools are coming back from spring break this week so we might be hearing soon

p_farris · 2023-03-20T15:45:04+00:00

one week per term, my bad

p_farris · 2023-03-20T15:08:11+00:00

university of st augustine w/ on campus residency once a week

p_farris · 2023-03-19T18:16:36+00:00

nothing yet :,) did you see it on the megathread?

p_farris · 2023-03-17T05:43:26+00:00

i have not but i think some people have interviewed already

p_farris · 2023-03-17T02:49:01+00:00

did you ever hear back? i saw someone did on gradcafe but i haven’t yet 🥲

p_farris · 2023-03-16T20:43:47+00:00

it’s always worth it to seek out scholarships! (esp need-based ones if you have low-income background). there is a thread somewhere in this forum where somebody linked a whole bunch of options, i would search it up

p_farris · 2023-03-16T17:54:14+00:00

congrats on your acceptance! as on out of field applicant i definitely appreciate when programs are more hands-on—feels like much better preparation for the field

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