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History turns full circle and the left is reduced to a ceaseless witch hunt, this time for racists. This has nothing to do with a name and all to do with pure hatred. Go away - this forum doesn't need your vitriol.

All this advice is great, but I agree with Loric's step 1. It seems that when it comes to writing research articles, authors make it out to be a race as to who can sound most erudite. So, they consult a thesaurus and bust out arcane words thinking it makes them sound smart or parsimonious (see?), because a simpler word or turn of phrase just wouldn't do. Later, other people who read their articles start to use those words to keep up and all of a sudden, everyone's using crazy words and syntax and you're like, "wut". Bring a dictionary and read, read, read, even if you don't understand a word even after looking it up. (I also tend to skip methodology since it means nothing to me yet)

Didn't touch it with a ten foot pole

I find this discussion to be pretty fascinating and I don't quite understand your hand-wringing, zizeksucks. What is a philosophy forum without some actual debate? I've heard this "academic definition" from a friend of mine before, but I don't buy it. The power requirement is too poorly defined to make such a blanket statement as, "it can't be racism if they don't have power." Does a black condo owner who refuses to rent to a white guy because of his race not have power?

I would not even mention the inability to afford a visit and just go straight to arranging a Skype chat. If they keep pushing for an on-campus interview, then I would bust out the finances card, but not until then. I guess I prefer to focus on the positives.

Great thread. Not sure why some people think it's inappropriate to discuss. As liberal as academia generally is... really? Stop making grad school out to be some soul-crushing convent where different standards apply than to the rest of society. Professionalism is one thing, but geeze.

I'm guessing you guys have never undergone an ERP test.... At least you can blink while you do these! Post-attempt edit: I should've tried it before opening my big mouth. I agree with them. Why are there so many options? I mean, seven seems excessively gray. Why can't you just use two - literal or metaphorical? And maybe a third for "I don't get this" so you can strike out stimuli that don't make sense.

I moved to Japan for school many years ago, so I think I can relate. You're nervous now, but deep down inside of us all we have an instinct for survival. You'll be fine. At least you speak the language

I think this is a question everyone grapples with, but eventually you'll realize ranking isn't important. From what I gather, ranking is mostly based on the research being conducted at the institution and some other nebulous factors. While good research can mean good faculty, there are plenty of rockstar clinicians who don't have a PhD. I say, as long as the school has ASHA accreditation, it is meeting minimum standards (which are plenty rigorous in themselves), and that should be good enough. This field seems to attract a lot of overachievers, but there's only so much you can learn in two years, even from the top schools, so consider your own standards and what you think matters (which you have), and decide based on that. Besides, the demand is so high, you'll find a job no matter where you go.

Kacikins, Yep. The website is totally outdated and kinda disorganized, but I guess that's par for the course for my hometown!

Well some schools use a central application service for Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, but their grad school still wants a cut so they'll use a supplemental app. I tolerated it for two schools, but when I saw another one (one of my top picks, incidentally) require that plus GRE scores be sent to them and the central application, I lost it. What a shame, but I can only tolerate so much abuse - and that crossed the line (I despite ETS).

I've made a few mistakes, sent GRE scores and paid supplemental fees for schools I'm no longer interested in and I'm frankly fed up. Many schools want two separate applications, two sets of GRE scores, two sets of transcripts and, of course, two fees... Who the heck do these people think they are?? I'm sick of all the hoops. Anyway, that's my rant. Thanks for indulging me.

Balance is really interesting. It's a big reason I applied to Nebraska (they're affiliated with Boystown, which does a lot of vestibular research).

I would agree with AuD2018 in that they're both similarly competitive - while fewer people apply for AuD, the cohorts are a lot smaller. However, from the admissions data I've seen for schools, incoming AuD students are quantitatively less strong than the SLP stats I've seen. Diversity in academic background is more valued in audiology, so that might be why. Then again, I don't buy into the "numbers matter" ideology. I think if you're a decent student with something concrete to show the adcomms, you have as good a chance as any.

It probably differs for each school, but I know Nebraska-Lincoln will recirculate the funding of people who don't accept admission. Also, AuD funding is generally much more generous that SLP funding.

I e-submitted mine on Dec. 3. They got back to me with some corrections to make on the 12th and once I made the changes, they verified it asap. Granted, I submitted way before most apps are due so that will likely cause delays, so I'd suggest e-submitted once you're ready!

Mine are pretty much all in. Now I don't have to care about it! One of my recommenders did get back to me today and tell me he wouldn't send a letter to an additional school because "he's already done four" and that's his limit. Problem is, he's only done three! I don't know how to correct him, but I already have three for that school so it's whatever. Joeyboy, good luck if you move to Seattle. I've lived here for the past four years and am applying to places as far away as I can get.

Hey Kacikins, I saw you are in Kentucky. Are you applying to UL?

Yeah, I briefly discussed what I'd like to do for my capstone, but I used it as a bridge to discuss some of my achievements. Good luck to you, too!

Also, I'm not worried about ranking. Accreditation means they are at least meeting the bare minimum requirements and the ranking itself is usually based on # of PhD faculty and the amount of research being cranked out, among other arbitrary factors. The option to pursue a PhD is intriguing, but I ultimately want a good clinical experience as an AuD is a clinical doctorate, after all. This is where the 3 year programs miss the mark for me, even though I'm applying to one (and the only way I would accept is if I get their full free ride scholarship).

TBH you don't need the GRE codes specifically - just the school name will do. I chose schools closer to family than I live now (so around the Midwest and South) and those that are based in small towns with or near a hospital, preferably a VA. I am really interested in hearing conservation, so schools that consult with local industry or put on such programming in schools are high on my list (James Madison and U of IA). Some schools like LTU have new vestibular assessment gear, ensuring clinical experience in balance (while some schools like U of IA reportedly don't offer any clinical experience in it). Another big factor is the amount of students that get funding -- you can check on ASHA's Edfind for the amount of admissions offers a school puts out and the amount of students who get offered money. Audiology isn't a field that offers a great salary, so for 4 years of postbac schooling, I want to keep my loans down, and I believe this is what will ultimately determine where I go (assuming I get accepted anywhere and get funding anywhere).

It is my first time. I'm finishing up my bachelor's as we sp.. type. I have one Feb 1 deadline, but I think I like the earlier January deadline. You get earlier notice of admission and rejection and much more time to decide. My one school due on Feb 1 has an on-campus interview which will cost a lot to get to, so if I have a good offer before then, I won't have to bother! But, if you still have stuff to do, it is nice to have more time for sure. You're also lucky because you'll know which schools you want. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THEIR GRE CODES! The four free score reports expire immediately after you leave, and I only used one because I wasn't sure what schools I was applying to. I'm not even applying there anymore I don't know when/if anyone will join us, but I hope so!

Started? It's all I've been working on this past month! My first applications are due Jan 1, and I just want to get it done.

I know the numbers aren't all they look at, though they are an easy way to get considered seriously. But I think the most important thing to show is that you have done your research and this is what you want to do (so volunteer experience, observation hours, clinical hours are good to have). I also know AuD programs are very open to people with diverse backgrounds and there is no prerequisite coursework for that reason. Since you were on the waitlist last year, you were competitive, so if you spent this last year bolstering your resume and you're still (or even more) serious about Audiology, it'll shine through!

Cool. That's a lot of schools, though - be careful. I don't really buy into the whole "reach" thing. If you research the school, know it's a good fit, and can demonstrate that in your letter, there's no reason you're not at least competitive. That's probably naïve of me