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Keep in mind that the 350 hours is only a sum of CASLPA's minimum requirements -- you will actually get MANY more hours than this. For instance, CASLPA requires a minimum of 10 hours in Fluency, but I gained over 40 clinical hours in my placement.

Hi Asemoo, Unfortunately, most come to learn these things through word of mouth as new grads looking for jobs. Sometimes, Reps at job fairs will explicitly tell you that they prefer students from this school, or that school, for whatever reason. Sometimes they will just warn you flat out that they prefer not to hire new grads from your school because of that school's focus. That said, not every employer cares that much, or bothers discriminating in this way (it really depends on the employer, or even just the staff doing the hiring), and it's not like they bar you from working there. I know people who graduating from UWO and got their first job in places known to hold this bias. So in the end it's really up to you, your experience, and how well you do in the interview... Sorry! I don't want to freak anyone out, your school does not determine the fate of your career, but it's still an important factor to keep in mind when deciding on a school! It does have an effect on your "hireability" as a new grad. But more than anything, where you do your placements determines your hireability as a new grad, so just make sure you really push for getting as many placements as possible in the area you want to practice in... And if you don't know where that is yet, just make your best bet and go for it, the clinical coordinators really do pay attention to how much interest you show in a certain area, and there is a good amount of competition between student for certain kinds of placements (I know, I know, the competition never ends...)

We don't have rankings, but it's important to keep in mind how each school is perceived by those in the field. For instance, U of T's course-work is more adult intensive, whereas UWO is more paediatrics focused. Even though the quality of education is comparable, employers do take these differences coursework into account, especially when hiring new grads.

Hi Ineg, Not sure if you know how the U of T and UWO systems work but I can share the little I know... U of T has a weighted system. They divide all applications between members of the admissions committee, and that professor rates the various parts of your application. These scores are combined with a score derived from you GPA, and those who have the top overall scores get offers. The next hundred or so get wait-listed. It's very mathematical, and some might argue it's more fair. It also means that a bad score in one area might hold back an otherwise competitive application. UWO's process is more "holistic." The committee members look at the application overall, and try to discern who will make the best clinician. Here's where things like life experience, and even the numbers of times you've applied (which shows commitment to/passion for the profession) can make a difference if you're on the cusp. They divide their applications into piles of yes, no, and maybe, then they decide as a group who from their "yes piles" will get offers. Then they go through the maybe piles, and divide them into what's left of the first, second, and third section of the wait-list. A 3.9 GPA is very competitive on a 4.0 scale, and certainly competitive enough on a 4.3 scale. If you don't get in, it won't be because of your grades, so if that does happen, I recommend pestering all the schools until they give you a clear reason why you didn't get in. Changing one thing made all the difference for me on my second time applying. There's plenty of people who didn't get in on their first try. The number one reason I keep hearing is "weak references" -- they won't tell you which reference, though. Make sure to be blunt with your references. Find a tactful way to ask your references if they are able to give you a STRONG reference. I know it seems bold, but it will save you both time if you're open, and your academic references in particular will appreciate it, as they have loads of references to write. Hope this was helpful. Best of luck!