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Really? If this is true it'll give me a boost. I spoke to someone who had between 3.65, and 3 years worth of experience in different populations and they didn't get in. And 4.0 in all the pre requisites. He said it was because he didn't have 3.7. I think they should do what someone else suggested, and put the average of their accepted applicants!

And its about SubGPA, not cumulative . I'm sure youll be fine!

From what I've heard, 3.7 is the minimum that U of T will take

Hi all, Good luck to everyone applying. I just wanted to speak about job prospects. It's starting to freak me out, after talking to a couple of SLP's. I would assume, since it is so competitive and hard to get in, that it is because it is a highly valued job, and has a great job outlook. However, after talking to a couple of SLP's, they said they enjoy their job but it is hard to find jobs now and it's all contract based. They also mentioned not getting an actual stable salary every year, and their income being based upon the number of clients they have. These SLP's have worked in private therapy, and hospital settings. Not sure if that matters. But has anyone heard anything similiar? Im scared I am freaking out and generally spending a extra year's tuition specifically for pre-req's, only to not even be able to find a stable job in the end. Has anyone spoken to SLP's about these matters?

Sorry I forgot to say, ofcourse still apply. It doesn't hurt. I think if you're no lower then a 3.6 you even have a chance, you may just get waitlisted.

That's what I think, it seems to be the cutoff. Atleast for GPA driven schools like U of T.

Hello everyone, hope you all are enjoying the summer. Quick question, as I am enrolling in my courses.. When they calculate the subGPA, if some courses are full year and therefore not completed when you had in your application, do they get counted at all?

thank you so much, i appreciate it!

Hey guys, In regards to the subGPA calculation, I was planning on taking an extra course to bump out one I took last summer. From what I am aware, this summer course was going to contribute to the following yearly courses in terms of calculation. My question is, 1) Would they take into consideration my yearly courses and leave out that summer course if I were to bump it out of my most recent 20? Or, 2)Would they now take the average of that whole year and calculate it that way? I am leaning towards option 1, just because it's not like they would be taking a couple of courses from a semester in order to complete the needed 20, but they would technically be taking the whole year, and just excluding one course from the summer. Does anyone know? Thought I might as well ask

B+ is a great mark too though, I know, the sGPA is my main reason for concern. I'm willing to do years of volunteer, but I do not want to spend another 500 bucks retaking a course I got a B+ in. I am sure that B+ won't affect their decision, I do understand though. With the ORPAS, I feel like it is a huge jump from 3.8 (A) to a 3.3 (B+), and it truly can weigh your gpa down a bit (as I have noticed in my calculations atleast) All in all, 3.8 is an excellent GPA, and you should be very proud of it!! Great work!

Thank you, this would not work in my favour, so seems like I'd have to take a couple extra courses to knock out that option haha.

I think a 3.8 is an excellent GPA in general, and you only need a B+ or higher in the pre-requisites

Okay awesome, so they will take a couple of courses from a semester if they have to ?

Hi guys, Just wondering about the sGPA ORPAS calculation. So they wont take a couple of courses out of a semester to fulfill the required 20 most recent courses? Do they take the gpa of that whole semester or the whole year? A little confused about this.

I'm pretty sure they only consider your sGPA for the last two years if I'm not mistaken. And your grades in the pre-requisite courses.

So, by the looks of it... if you get anything less than a 3.8 you will most likely get waitlisted?

Wow, that really sucks.

congrats to all that got in ! For those who are planning on trying again, or are on their second time applying, I was wondering if you had to ask your academic/clinical references for their letters again or if they will remain on orpas. .

Thank you so much for answering! I will definitely take this into consideration! I am scared to take Physiology, as I have no science background. So I'm sure it'll be a struggle, with any phys course I decide to take .

Hello everyone! Newbie here, long time lurker. Been wanting to get into SLP since I began my undergrad, Congrats all who got in! And I wouldn't mind some stats if you want to share. My GPA is my main concern (they are very GPA based it seems) as it is in between 3.6/3.7 Also, How about that Physiology/Anatomy pre req? Did anyone take the online U of T Physiology or Athabasca Physiology? I hear the prof who teaches Anatomy at my school is brutal, and I really can't afford anything less than a A at this point. I'd really appreciate it if anyone would like to share their experience with the online courses.