springhillmike

I honestly think their problems stem from many things in their lives... To the point where a year off would be their best option. I just pray that they will turn things around, but from what I have seen/heard it has not changed much. I just honestly think they may need to take some time off to find themselves and then return to school once they are more well grounded in themselves. Again, I thank everyone for advice. This person has so much potential to be great. They are trilingual and are learning a new language now. They have an apitude for lanuage learning, but I think self confidence and self awareness are lacking. I think they try to put up a persona that is not themselves and that leads to poor scores, because they have to keep up an image and they lose focus of reality which causes poor grades. What sort of things can someone do to improve an application outside of grades and GRE? I know for medical school they look at research, volunteering, etc.

Can anyone shed some light on the MBA at UM? What have people thought about the strength of the program? I am interested in getting an MBA from UM with a concentration in Health Care (MD/MBA), so I am trying to gain some more information on what the students themselves thought about the MBA program in general. Also, I wanted to see what the job prospects were like after graduating from UM.

I understand. I am not discouraged, only worried for this person's future. I understand what you are saying about acing everything. It is not that I do not believe in this person because I totally do, but it just doesn't seem realistic given their track record thus far. I agree, I think they need to take time off and figure themselves out and then do school again. I feel like an increase in maturity would go a long way. I understand the competitive nature of the program. I am in medical school, so I know what it takes to work hard. I am interested in the SLP-A, however, can anyone elaborate on it, or give me some good links. Also, are there good links for people who are interested in SLP? For example, student doctor network is basically a site that is all medicine, is there something of that nature for SLP? Can you become a SLP-A just by taking the pre-req's for a masters in SLP? Thank you to everyone who has contributed. It truly means a lot to me that you have sacrificed your time to help me gain more insight for my friend.

I think i doubt, because I believe there is something larger going on. Also, I believe this person's family may not support a year off. I agree with everyone totally, and am VERY grateful for all of the advice. Like I said, I am pretty much oblivious to SPL school, except with what I have researched for this person. Which schools typically take students with lower averages. This person is from Florida, and I know they hope to stay in the state. Also, can you give me more insight to what a SPL-A is?

They have a strong passion for it, and have worked with their family member who is also a Speech Pathologist. A lot of it stems from a cousin who is autistic, and their desire and passion for children with this disorder. They have a compelling story, and they are tri-lingual (Spanish, Italian and English) . I just fear that given their track record, they will not be able to overcome this. Also, the adcom that they contacted believed the same. I am totally oblivious to Speech Pathology, since I have been accepted to another professional school. I just ask advice. I truly believe her problems stem from something greater, because based on intelligence she is okay..

I mean if the person has been there five semesters and had a downward trend in GPA is it likely that they will increase to all As and Bs? Also, they emiled a program and they said that they would be leery of letting them in even if they had a good 60 hours because of such a low start. I am not sure if there are programs that tend to let in people with lower GPAs but since Speech is so competative, I doubt there are any. Also, they said the last 60 are upper level classes too, so I think that may hurt since this person has already done poorly in some upper levels.. Just more food for thought.

I have a good friend who was an education major, but has recently had to change to General Studies. This person would like to pursue a masters in speech pathology, but has a very low 1.9 GPA. They are a Sophomore by hours and a Junior by age and years in college. Is there any hope for this person? I have read some programs look at UG60, but what exactly does that mean (I obviously know it means the last 60 hours). Is this person doomed, or do they have a chance. They have emailed the school they would like to attend, and the person said that she would be worried about their ability to perform well in the masters. This person would still have to take the pre-req's for Speech Pathology as well. I am not sure what they should do or if there is any hope. Also, if the person has done poorly in 5 semesters thus far, would it even be likely that they will have the ability to perform well enough throughout the rest of undergrad to have a competitive GPA. I know that 3.5+ is typically competitive, but what options does this person have at this point? ANY advice at all will be welcomed, this person is desperate.