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    Canadian 2014 SLP

    in Speech-Language Pathology Forum

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    Hey all,

    I found this thread and am trying to pay it forward. When I applied for fall 2013 entry I was talking to current students in our thread and I found it so hopeful! I am currently at UoT for my Master's in SLP (loving it)! I applied to Western and UoT and was luckily accepted into both. Good luck to all of this year's applicants. Private message me if you have any questions and I will try my best to check in every so often :)

    Canadian SLP applications thread!

    in Speech-Language Pathology Forum

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    Thanks for clearing that up Centcan. I probably should have emphasized that some of my points were things that I heard, and were not necessarily the complete picture. Also, you touched on a good point, which is that Toronto is home to some of the best research hospitals in North America (ex. Sunnybrook), and may offer some unique clinical learning experiences. Also, the thing about U of T's "weighed lottery" system is that many students end up picking the same placements as their #1 choice. So, although the system is designed to give as many people their preferred placements as possible, most of the students end up with placements that are half-way down their list or further.

    I'd say you should go to McGill, not because I know anything about the program, but because Montreal is one of the best cities in the world! I love it there... Or you could always join Jordan and I at "Hellborn." (Haven't actually met Jordan yet, btw, and my name is Tim).

     

    Congrats on getting in, fellow XY.

     

    Hi all,

    I am definitely leaning towards Toronto- even after reading these posts. I have friends that did the program both at Western and Toronto. 2 of my friends at Toronto (one graduated just 2 years ago) were hired on by their external placements once they had completed the program. Just the networking that is available in the GTA is a huge factor for me! When I went to Western, I was told that there is only 2 external placements (outside of the clinic). That being said, I have heard nothing but positives about the Western program and know both schools have amazing reputations. I am sure everyone will be happy with their decisions. I thought I would share my pros list for anyone still debating. I don't like focusing on the cons.. because both schools will be great!

     

    Western PROS:  in house speech and audiology clinic, smaller program/class sizes, lower cost of living, anatomy lab

    Toronto PROS: more external placements (i.e. social networking opportunities), separate academic and clinical blocks (not concurrent), more funding opportunities

     

    Good luck all!

    Canadian SLP applications thread!

    in Speech-Language Pathology Forum

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    SLPlife - thanks so much! I hope that was helpful. Maybe look for an opportunity to volunteer for a research project if you'd like to gain that kind of experience. 

     

    Also, not sure if anyone has already answered this but has anyone received any information regarding OGS for Western? The lady on the phone told me that I probably didn't get it (she looked up my account or something....hoping she's wrong) but the prof who called me April 1st said they might be sending out OGS decisions past April 15th.

     

    Anyone have any other info on this?

     

    Hey LM2013,

    Due to funding cut backs- Western only had 1 OGS to give out. The prof was able to tell me I made it to the top 6 but wasn't successful. The successful applicant was notified on April 1st.. if they declined (which I am assuming they didn't) it would come available to someone else. Janet said most of the funding opportunities go to in course students- so hopefully you will have better luck next year :)

     

    Hope that clarifies!

    Canadian SLP applications thread!

    in Speech-Language Pathology Forum

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    Hmm... the letter they sent me sounded a lot more optimistic than the Western letter... but this doesn't really say anything about chances I suppose. I'm thinking it was the same letter for everyone? I received an email... I asked how many were wait listed and she told me when she emailed me back this morning.   I don't think there is any way of knowing how many people will be accepted off the wait list. It depends on a lot of factors. Some universities offer more acceptances than spots they intend to have in the program as they anticipate people to decline offers. I'm not sure if this is the case for U of T. It also depends on how many people actually decline the offers, which I am sure varies from year to year. Lets keep our fingers crossed!! Western seems like a HUGE long shot. Do to the overlap in the application system with Western and U of T, I would think there will be a lot of shuffling and hopefully that will result in lots of people getting accepted off the wait lists!
    Hi all, I went on a tour of Western's program today (accepted to both UofT and Western) and trying to make the big decision. Thought I could clarify a few things about wait list. It is true that Western accepts more applicants than they have spots for (36) as they assume people will reject the offer. That being said, they were shocked when 37 people accepted the offer last year (no one got in from wait list). On the bright side, Toronto seems a lot more optimistic. I have a friend who got in last year off the wait list in June (she was near the bottom). So all hope is not lost. I am attending the open house at Toronto on Monday. If anyone has any questions inbox me :) good luck to all still waiting!

    Canadian SLP applications thread!

    in Speech-Language Pathology Forum

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     I just got the same email!! I have no idea what it means...

    They sent out our official acceptance/rejection/wait list packages! I was fortunate to get an acceptance, but don't give up all hope you will be notified of wait list status via slug mail! Like you said many who got multiple offers will have to accept and open up. I'm leaning towards UofT, so another spot should open up at Western soon!

    Canadian SLP applications thread!

    in Speech-Language Pathology Forum

    Posted

    It says $3,856 per term. I would think you would need to make at least two instalments (once in fall, once in winter) of that fee. Once again it comes down to if you have to pay again for the summer. 

     

    ETA: My friend has confirmed that U of T is approximately 10K a year. So that means the price on the site is for the whole year. Hope that helps. 

    Thanks!

    Canadian SLP applications thread!

    in Speech-Language Pathology Forum

    Posted

    So far from everyone in my undergrad this has been the experience. Western sends out their acceptances between midnight and 3 am and then rejections/waitlists right after. Toronto, they continue to send acceptances throughout the morning ( I have never heard of anyone hearing after noon) and then mails rejections within the next two days. 

    Thanks for the information! 3am.. crazy..  hope we don't have to wait up that long!!

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