[Canadian 2014 SLP]

Did anyone here get into Western and not into U of T / vice versa? I'm quite curious as to what they look for in the admissions committee (in Ontario) and whether one school prefers clinical experience over reference, etc. I know one student who got into UWO but not U of T because she had everything great except for quality academic reference letters but that was a few years ago and was wondering if anything's changed.

I was accepted to Western and not U of T. I have asked why, but have not received a response yet. I am guessing it is exactly as you said: I had 500+ hours of clinical volunteer experience, but my academic references were outdated and not SLP-related (I was a music major). I have heard that Western looks more towards experience over academics, and would say that my situation is evidence of that. I'm only one person though, so I'm curious if others have had similar experiences. I'm really excited about Western, so I'm not going to complain about not getting into U of T! The program is a better match for me anyway, for similar reasons as to why they accepted me in the first place...

[Canadian 2014 SLP]

Hi all,

I need someone's advice (please)... I'll be completing my undergraduate degree (in Psychology) this semester (Winter 2014). I've been accepted to an unrelated SLP Canadian Master's program (starting in Fall 2014). The thing is, I have almost all the prerequisite courses needed to apply to the SLP program at University of Ottawa, except for one. Since my chances of getting accepted aren't that high, I'd still like to enroll in the Master's program I've already been accepted to as a "safety". But, I was wondering... Do you think it would be possible for me to apply to UofO this year (for Fall 2015 admission) while already being enrolled in this Master's program? At that point, I'll have barely completed my first semester. Then, if I would get accepted at UofO, I would leave that program and take the prerequisite course I'm missing in Winter 2015 as an independent student somewhere... I feel like this is not exactly "legal", if that makes any sense... Thanks for your help!

I would say that if your heart is set on SLP, take the prerequisites in the fall and see if you could postpone your other masters. That way you still have a back-up, but you don't run into any issues with SLP programs. I know most really prefer your prereqs are completed before you apply, so taking it next spring is probably not wise. This is my opinion, of course. I'm not an expert on the matter!

[Canadian 2014 SLP]

That's great SLP 177! You are the first person I've talked to going to UWO. I'm so excited to start school! We should start a facebook group.

I'll join! I'm also headed to Western in the fall. It was my first year applying. I was lucky enough to get in on one shot, even without a perfect GPA. It's possible, folks! Don't give up if you didn't get in this year. Life experience helps...

[Canadian 2014 SLP]

I was also accepted to Western! Still waiting on U of T, which is my first choice.... Anyone heard anything yet?