Okay, so I need help deciding on a grad school. I got into 6 Au.D programs (Nebraska, Northwestern, U of I, Purdue, IU, NIU). I was wait listed at Colorado boulder (didn't wanna really go here anyways) and Wash U in St. Louis.
Tuition, curriculum, faculty/students, location are my factors.
I believe I have narrowed it down to 3 schools.
1.) Northern Illinois University- Pro: cheapest option by far. In-state, 1st year tuition waver as well, possibly can get a GA the other years, and not tuition 4th year. Also, new clinic, small class size.
-Con: Not a great location. Lowest ranked program on list.
2.) University of Illinois- Pro: In-state tuition. May get funding through a GA. Middle rank, Good cochlear implant curriculum and connections (something I wish to pursue).
Con- Don't know a whole lot about this school/program
3.) Purdue- Pro: Have a TA for (only) a semester with a professor I love (my undergrad). May get a tutoring GA but still waiting to hear from someone. Love professors. High rank.
Con: Difficult program from what I hear, out of state tuition.
Tuition wise-- NIU is the smart choice. But NIU bothers me and that it doesn't look like they have a cochlear implant class but curriculum looks less stressful overall. Rank wise, Purdue, U of I seems like a solid middle choice but I feel tied to Purdue somehow.
Opinions??
Tuition, curriculum, faculty/students, location are my factors.
I believe I have narrowed it down to 3 schools.
1.) Northern Illinois University- Pro: cheapest option by far. In-state, 1st year tuition waver as well, possibly can get a GA the other years, and not tuition 4th year. Also, new clinic, small class size.
-Con: Not a great location. Lowest ranked program on list.
2.) University of Illinois- Pro: In-state tuition. May get funding through a GA. Middle rank, Good cochlear implant curriculum and connections (something I wish to pursue).
Con- Don't know a whole lot about this school/program
3.) Purdue- Pro: Have a TA for (only) a semester with a professor I love (my undergrad). May get a tutoring GA but still waiting to hear from someone. Love professors. High rank.
Con: Difficult program from what I hear, out of state tuition.
Tuition wise-- NIU is the smart choice. But NIU bothers me and that it doesn't look like they have a cochlear implant class but curriculum looks less stressful overall. Rank wise, Purdue, U of I seems like a solid middle choice but I feel tied to Purdue somehow.
Opinions??