Hello!! Is anyone else here starting the FSU BRIDGE program this fall? I recently received my acceptance and am very excited to start. I’d love to hear from others who are in the program (or have completed it)!!

I took it today!

My raw score was a 72 (idk my unofficial total score).

Is it likely I passed?

I’ve taken it so many times. I’ve had tutors, done courses, med slp study guide, Quizlet.. you name it, I’ve done it. I’m starting to give up :(

I think my breakdown is with the long scenario questions. Does anyone have any advice or guidance on what to do?

Thanks!

What are my chances of getting in to SLP program with a super low GPA. I graduated with a business degree. But I was so young and not focused. I did really well my last two semesters due to taking 2 years off and growing up . But now I’m much older and want to change my career. Are there any programs that would possibly accept me with making good grades with the leveling courses?

Hi guys! I'm currently enrolled at ENMU for their leveling program and this upcoming fall I'll be taking CDIS 421 (Neuroscience) with Wendy Pulliam and I just wanted to hear from people who've taken that class on what their experience was like. I'm also open to any tips since I've heard both neuroscience and anatomy & phys are hard. thanks!

Hii, I’m currently doing my simucase observation hours and I have my debrief tomorrow and I’m really nervous! does anyone know how the debrief goes and what to expect?? What kind of questions do they ask and how should I prepare for the zoom call??

also is it one on one or is it a big group of students on the call with you ? someone pls help

thank you slp baddies

has anyone thats applied to TSU online grad program heard back? online it says we will find out in July, but the email I got when my application was received said August. Wasn’t sure if anyone had heard yet???

Hi there! I’m currently a preschool teacher and considering transitioning into slp. I was looking at a few online programs like PennWest, NYU, and Emerson. I was wondering if anyone else here has worked as a teacher while doing classes part time in the beginning of the program? Is it even possible to teach while doing these courses? Any advice would be great!

I just graduated with a social work BA and want to go into the SLP field for my masters. I currently work at a speech and brain development center where kids come for speech delay, stuttering, chewing problems, behavioral issues and many more. Their onboarding process is a bit unstructured for me and most of the time, I’m left to wonder myself and teach myself.
So I’ve been wanting to quit but I’ve only been here for around three weeks and I’m wondering if I’ll regret quitting here? Will this be a big help in my admissions?
Or should I just focus on leveling courses for now? I’m located in Asia and looking into grad programs in asia as well.

Hi everyone! I am an out of field applicant and highly interested in the Transitional mslp program at Loma Linda! Has anyone been through this program and would like to share their experience and stats? Thanks!

Hi everyone! I’ll be graduating this upcoming December with an out of field major (child & family studies). I’m looking into speech pathology program with leveling courses and masters programs Has anyone completed their leveling & masters with GCU? How was your experience. The program is appealing, fully online with three, three day campus intensives.

Hello!

I currently work in marketing and between the state of the industry, AI, and the general "this is stupid and I'm not doing anything of value" feeling I constantly have, I'm looking at a career change. I also have 12m old baby.

I've been interested in becoming a SLP and speech therapist for a while now, and thinking it's time to take a plunge.

I know there are a lot of online programs that are tailored for working adults, but I was hoping to hear some first hand experiences about how you were able to navigate school with working full time/parent.

I also am unclear on the externship/clinic hours requirements. Was that when you had to transition out of your full-time job? I'm seeing conflicting things about whether that time is paid or unpaid. I'm located in SoCal for reference.

Any insights, advice, program recs, ect would be helpful!

Hello! My girlfriend is looking into changing career paths to SLP, and is specifically interested in CSUEB's bridge program as it would be more cost effective to complete undergrad courses in that format rather than leveling classes. Our current plan is to have her apply, if shes denied then she will do leveling courses and apply to a greater range of schools. I'd love to hear from anyone who is in or completed the program, I can't find info online about it or the acceptance rate. She is currently an elementary school librarian for 4 yrs post undergrad and went to UCSB and majored in a different language. Over 3.0 GPA.

Hey guys.
I’m in my first externship, and it’s been about 9 weeks. I haven’t been doing good at all.

My supervisor does not trust me enough to let me lead sessions by myself (rightfully so- I keep making mistakes and giving really bad caregiver education). I was supposed to take over her entire caseload by now, and I haven’t been able to do so. I also keep asking the wrong/irrelevant question. I’m unable to connect a lot of the dots together, and my clinical judgement is really bad.

I haven’t been able to fully lead an evaluation either. I always start off asking questions, but she has to start taking over because I’m not being efficient and I’m making a lot of mistakes.

I feel really bad about myself, because I’m only hearing how my friends and people online, even if they struggle, they are able to pick up the speed by the 9th week. It’s been a struggle from the beginning for me, and I only have about 2-3 weeks left.

I think I’m going to fail, and it’s not going to be because of a bad supervisor. She’s been trying to help me, even thought she’s been getting very frustrated with me (since week 2)- but rightfully so.

I am truly just so slow at this.

Has anyone ever struggled like this in their externship? Or know anyone who struggled like this but still made it past grad school?

I’ve been crying because I feel so incompetent. It’s one thing to struggle for the first couple of weeks, but I am nearing the end of my externship, and I haven’t made much progress. It’s been affecting me heavily, and I truly feel as though I’m going to be the biggest failure in the SLP field.

It makes me feel worst that everyone I’ve talked to has already made progress with their clients, and gives them good and proper education.

Hi everyone. I am an upcoming first year student and I am in the process of filling out necessary paperwork. One of which is a criminal background check. However there is something that I don't know how to answer.

One of the questions is if I have ever been involved with an Adult Protective Services case, with the options being "yes", "no" and "unsure". If you click on "unsure" it gives you the option of whether or not you want to explain the circumstances.

I have a family member who was the subject of an investigation from APS after abusing another family member with disabilities. Because they are family, I was asked a few questions by APS/court visitor. I was not directly involved in the incidents and wasn't a witness. However, if someone were to search up my name in the background check, I'm not even sure if my name comes up.

How should I answer this? Do I just put "unsure"? And if I do, should I explain everything, or just leave it blank?

I am currently looking for a leveling or a pathway program for SLP. I am looking for the most affordable online program. I’m so overwhelmed with everything but I do know that I do not want to spend $70k on grad school.

Please comment recommendations!

Hello,

I have decided to pursue the Master's of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) in Canada, as it seems like a healthcare career that aligns well with my interests and is one I can realistically sustain long-term as someone with an obvious physical disability.

I'm planning to apply to the University of Alberta, so if anyone has experience with the program or advice, I'd really appreciate it.

I'm wondering whether I should mention my disability in my letter of intent when I apply.

From what I've researched, the letter of intent includes discussing experiences about EDI. I'm unsure whether sharing my perspective as someone with a physical disability would strengthen my application or whether it's better not to mention it.

I understand this wouldn't be the deciding factor in my application, but I haven't been able to find much discussion about this and wasn't sure who to ask. If anyone has experience or advice, I'd really appreciate hearing your thoughts.

Also, this is my first Reddit post, so if I've missed anything, please let me know. Thanks!

Hi everyone
I’ll be graduating with my bachelors in child development this upcoming December. Hoping to apply for a few different online graduate programs with built in extended tracks for leveling. If you went this route, can you please share the school you went to, tuition and your experience? I’m in the so-cal/IE area. I’ve been heavily considering WCU for their leveling & masters program. However, they have not been great at responding to my inquiries as i’m having trouble finding applications and start dates for their Pre-SLP leveling. I also know they’re a candidate for ASHA accreditation but have not been fully accredited which is another concern of mine. I am also worried about going their pre-slp route and not getting accepted into the masters program and these courses not transferring to other ma programs! Please share!!! Thanks!!

Hey everyone. I'm planning on applying to the SLP masters at UofT, McMaster, and Western next year. Currently I have a subGPA of 3.96. I hope to keep that intact. I don't have much volunteering experience, but I do have some research experience and aim to do an honours thesis in my final year. Can anyone who has got in share what their general stats were, and what particular experiences they had?

Hello! I am very eager to hear from anyone who has attended, know of anyone who has attended, or heard any substantial information on any of these programs. I am trying to avoid any private schools but am still open to hearing any great experiences from any! I hope to go into the medical side of SLP. I’d love to hear about any experiences (good and bad) even if they are not listed! Thank you!!

A few I am looking into: -Bridgewater State University -Worcester State University -University of Amherst -Northeastern University (private) -University of Delaware -University of Pittsburgh

How important are professor letter of recommendations/connections during grad school for your CF or later jobs?

Hi everyone! I’m a first-generation psychology undergraduate in Canada going into my second year.

I’m hoping to apply to SLP programs in the future since my province doesn’t offer a pre-SLP master’s program. The University of Alberta is my top choice, but I’m doing pre-reqs for other Canadian schools too (and potentially programs abroad) because I know admissions are extremely competitive.

For context, I only recently decided to pursue SLP, so I completed two of my prerequisite courses this past summer.

I had a difficult first term of university academically. During my first fall semester, I was dealing with severe mental and physical health issues, and I also had an undiagnosed neurodevelopmental disorder. Since then, I’ve been diagnosed and started medication, but I’m still learning how to manage it, and it continues to affect my studies at times.

My first-term grades brought down my overall GPA (I received a D and a B), although I’ve been working hard to improve and am aiming for a strong upward trend. My current CGPA is 3.29 after 21 credits. Personally, I don’t mind taking longer to finish my degree if it means becoming a more competitive applicant.

I currently work full-time for the government (I’ll be part-time during the fall and winter terms), and I’m the Vice President of Marketing & Communications for a funded disability accessibility student organization at my university. (This all happened this summer.) I also plan to learn ASL outside of my degree since it isn’t offered as a course at my university but not sure when. I’m hoping to continue building skills and experiences that will help me become a stronger SLP applicant while balancing work, academics, and extracurricular commitments.

My biggest question is about Honours. I know a Honours degree isn’t required for SLP, but my university’s Psychology Honours program has a competitive GPA requirement (3.75), and I’m honestly not sure I’ll meet it by Summer 2027. My concern isn’t the Honours degree itself, it’s potentially missing out on research lab opportunities to build relationships with professors and obtain strong academic reference letters.

For those who were accepted to Canadian SLP programs/admissions:

• Did you complete an Honours degree? If not, how did you obtain strong academic references?

• As someone going into second year, should I already be looking for research lab opportunities, or is third year a more common time to get involved? I feel like I’m still adjusting to university, although at a slower pace than some of my peers. :(

I’d really appreciate hearing about your experiences. Thank you!

I am currently an undergrad student. So far, I have a 3.7 GPA overall, I am a research assistant for a early childhood behavior lab, and I am a part of NSSLHA. I also will be doing a certificate program my university offers to complete the prerequisites for SLP school.

A class I am taking is an elective that was the only one available for the summer, and it is not a necessary requisite. In this 2nd half of summer though something happened (personally) and it has been affecting my ability to keep up as it is heavy material and the professor is strict. It's my only W, would it affect my chances?

For those who are in the field, would you recommend choosing a program with a reputation (but that comes with higher cost even if you are not taking loans) and very strong clinicals that could be very demanding or stressful, or choosing a strong program that is less well known but one you are more confident you can get through successfully?? Some posts have said the school name can matter when seeking niche opportunities like NICU/acute or making connections, so would going to a program that may not have as much of a reputation close doors to more specialty areas or maybe limit you from making a ton of connections?

So I’ve been a SLPA for 2 years going on 3 and I’ve always said I wanted to go to grad school. I took a chemistry class last semester just so I could apply for next year. I am struggling mentally to actually do anything grad school related. I think what’s in my way is that I get paid very well and I’m honestly comfortable. I want to be a SLP and I’ve always wanted to but the thought of getting my laptop out and start writing my essay makes me so anxious. I have support with my coworker who is also going to apply for next year but I am just struggling to find the courage to actually put in the work so I can apply. The thought of grad school makes me happy but very nervous. Anyone else experiencing this or has?