How did you all apply to all these grad schools?

Hi everyone! I am planning on applying to grad school, possibly next cycle. What I am very confused about is how you all applied to several schools.

Context:

• Have an AS in the SLPA Program
  • GPA 3.50 overall
• Have a B.A. in Speech-Language and Hearing Sciences
  • GPA 3.34 overall
• I currently work as an SLPA (1.5 yrs practicing, going on 2.5 yrs with this school year)

As I search for schools that meet my needs in cost, part-time options, and online programs, I’ve noticed that each school requires specific prerequisite classes. If I consider the five schools I plan to apply to, I will need to complete at least 4-5 courses just to fulfill the application requirements. Mind you, some schools are asking for the same course that another school has; this number is an overall total for all 5 applications.

Because of this, I decided not to apply in the current cycle, as it would take me a full year to complete all the courses. The more schools I consider, the more it seems that I need to add at least 1 more class to my "to take" list.

These are the courses I do not have and need per each school's pre-req list (I am taking them at ENMU and one in Community college😊):

• CDIS 454 - Speech-Language Assessment (Not met)
• CDIS 434 - Aural Rehabilitation (Not met)
• CDIS 330 - Speech-Language Development and Disorders (Not met)
• CDIS 353 - Survey of Voice and Fluency (Not met)
• PSYC 160 - Introduction to Lifespan Psych (Not met)

How did you all do this? Did you actually take the pre-reqs despite having 2 degrees or 1 degree in the field? Any guidance is well appreciated! Educate me, please😭!!!