University of Alberta admissions/program information

[hopetobeSLP]

Hello everyone,

I still have two years of my undergrad to complete but this summer I have been trying to research as much as I can about SLP and admissions. So far I have found the University of Alberta to be my top choice however, I have been unable to find much information about the school and previous admission averages on grad cafe. I was wondering if anyone had any insight about how difficult this school was to get into? Additionally, if anyone has previously applied to U of A and has any advice on how I can make my application as strong as possible please let me know!

Thanks

Edited July 15, 2014 by hopetobeSLP

[DeafAudi]

Hi there! I applied to the Canadian Audiology programs but contacted the admissions secretary at UofA when I was applying because the programs have similar admissions requirements and I'm local so it was easy to visit. 

 

I was told that usually they accept people with at least a 3.6 GPA, and preferably higher for the last 60 credits. They also will consider any volunteer and research experience you have done. I can't remember the average GRE score but typically schools like to see scores in at least the 50th percentile on all sections. That's all I know for this particular school, but I can tell you that the Canadian programs seem to put even more emphasis on GPA than even the US so make sure you apply to as many schools as you can! I suggest you contact the admissions secretary (I forget her name, sorry) because I remember she was very helpful. Good luck!