CDAtoSLP

Ahh, ya it's me. Thanks! I just finished teaching the CDA clinic labs too, I was a lot more in my element for that. I'm really looking forward to starting school, and who knows, maybe I can buy Li's books. Thanks, and if you are applying, keep it up. Feel free to provate message, Thank again

I'm wishing you well!!! I know the frustration of trying so hard, getting on the waitlist for the past couple of times is an amazing accomplishment in itself!!! good luck!

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Hi Asemooooooooo I applied to U of T as a non degree student. I did complete my phonetics prereq there (the second time around) Some of the courses I found tough (I ended up with an 84% in Phonetics, which is the same mark I got 10 years ago when I first did it and I have worked with IPA snce, but I don't work with non-english sounds very often and the course was very detailed. I found U of T like any school as far as profs and difficulty, in that I did amazing in some classes and found them "easy", and I found I had to work really hard in others to pull of a half decent mark. I did quite well in the Adult Language Disorders course (It's joint linguisitcs and speech-JLS 474- or something like that), and I didn't find I was completely over whelmed by the work. Hope this helps

I discovered this rule when I first applied 4 years ago.. The web site (at the time) did mention that they "usually" like courses/pre reqs to be taken within the last 10 years. Although I agree with Asemoooo that it is not descrimination in that things change and they want to ensure that you are current in your education, I also hear your frustration. I graduated, then took the CDA course, then worked for 8 years doing speech therapy, and had to go back to school because my phonetic (and every other) course was out of date, but really, I had been working using IPA every day. So I feel your pain!!!! Asemooo, you asked about taking courses at U f T, that was something I did over the last couple of years, I took 2 classes that were joint linguistics and speech (JLS) and they were offered in the rehab science building and taught by the SLP program staff. I felt it was beneficial to be in the building and make my presence known. I also took a few course on main campus to ensure that one of my academic references was from a U of T prof, again, it was my fourth attempt, so I was switching things up. Hope this helps

Did Anyone also apply to U of T for Occupational Therapy? I did and I haven't heard a thing yet. I would have thought I would get a rejection letter in the mail by now, sis I already got the Acceptance package for SLP Thanks

To those who have been accepted to U of T, did you get a call from faculty today?

If you are not in school, you could try other research avenues. I had also called the Speech and Stuttering Institute in Toronto and asked about volunteering with research, they had spots available, but it was when I was working, so I could not do it. If you aren't in school, but your grades are top notch, then just getting experience can help I had taken 1-2 courses each year over the last 5 years to but then resign from work to take a full course load last January. Hope this is helpful

I volunteered in a psychology lab. So it wasn't directly speech research, but I think just the breadth of experience helped, and I have heard that U of T is big on research. I also talked bout my interest in research in my personal submission Reading through, I see some people have stellar stats, and all I can say is, I know grades are top, so if you have top grades, it's just a matter of getting more experience.

Hi Kats, VanTech and all who are feeling discouraged I applied to U of T for my 4th time, and I got in!! I am thrilled. I know how tough it is to not get the acceptance. The main thing I did different was I quit work to take more courses to really boost my GPA (which seemed ODD because I am a CDA so, I work doing speech therapy). I volunteered in a research lab to diversify my experience, and I took enough courses to pull my GPA from a 3.3 to a 3.7-3.8. On this years application I included my work experience in volunteer experience (and stated is was paid) because I found previous times that there was no way to fully account for my 8+ years of experience. Don't give up!! Feel free to ask any more specific questions

Sorry to hear trejsi, don't give up. I got in to U of T, it was my 4th year applying!

Ok, did I miss a huge part of the application? To apply to U of T and Western, you don't have ot complete GRE's right? I have seen a couple people talk about them and I have never done them. Please tell me I didn't miss something this huge. Thanks

Yes, I think that is the one I was looking at briefly, I will look more into it. Thanks Asemoooo. Although I'm really hoping I don't need to and I get into SLP, I've been working so hard for that now.

Thanks for the info, I will definitely look into that, I did my CDA there. I noticed that U of T allowed you into a Masters without a BSW, but if you had a BSW then it was a shorter program. I really don't want to take any more courses before completing a Masters, I have 2 BA's and CDA now, I think that's enough. But I do like the idea of Orillia (close to home) But the MSW is only offered in Sudbury, I had looked into that Good luck Erin

SLP at U of T anyway, doesn't ask for a resume. Some of the other applicants and I have noted that we have included the relevant work experience in the volunteer experience. Unfortunately I think the application system was designed for younger people coming straight out of undergrad who would not have yet accumulated work experience. Good luck