[2015 Canadian SLP Thread!]

Has anybody had any success in emailing schools asking them for advice on improving your applications? I've been working up the courage to ask haha. I just want to know if they will generally give worthwhile advice or if they give a generic answer/ say they can't comment, etc.

Definitely ask them. I called in 2013 after I was rejected from the audiology program. They gave me some good advice and areas of the application that I needed to work on.

[2015 Canadian SLP Thread!]

I just declined Western's Offer for Audiology... A spot will hopefully open up for someone on the waiting list.

Good Luck to Everyone !

[Canadian Audiology 2015 Thread]

Hi guys! I want to apply to uwo and ubc next year for Audiology but it seems so competitive! What are the marks like for getting in? And as well on uwo's site they say that the last two years of study are included in the gpa...so does this mean they dont look at the overall gpa? and are the prerequisites included in the 10 full year courses they look at???

Hello bee92,

 

Audiology is a very competitive program. This year UBCs school of audiology and speech sciences received 130 application only 12 students get admitted into their audiology program. I am not sure how many applications Western received this year, however, it usually averages to be about 100 applicants. Both UBC and Western look at what they call your SubGPA which is the last 10 credits of your undergraduate course work. However, they do also calculate your CumGPA which is your cumulative GPA score over your entire undergraduate career. Both schools only look closely at your SubGPA. Most students who get accepted into the program have an average SubGPA of a 3.6 (on a 4.0 scale). The prerequisites are in a category of their own, however, often students take these courses within the last 2 years of their undergraduate and therefore they will be included in the SubGPA.

 

Hope this helped answer your questions.

[2015 Canadian SLP Thread!]

For Audiology, do you (or anyone else) know how large of a component GPA is? 

Do they consider all aspects of an application (GPA, extracurriculars, references, ect.) equally, or do they first consider a GPA and then only go on to consider candidates with GPAs above that baseline?

From what I understand, you must meet the baseline GPA criteria. If you meet this "cut-off GPA" the admissions committee with then look at all other aspects of your application equally. I think they put more emphasis on your letter of intent and letters of recommendation, however, they do take into account all your volunteer positions. The more variety of experience you have in the audiology field the better (hearing aids, cochlear implants, children's rehabilitation, etc). 

[2015 Canadian SLP Thread!]

Is anyone else debating between Western and UBC for audiology? If so please message me. I would be very interested in hearing your thoughts on both schools.

[Canadian Audiology 2015 Thread]

I was accepted into UBC and Western's audiology program for fall 2015. If you have any questions about applications for next year, please feel free to send me a message. I have a lot of experience with the application process.

[2015 Canadian SLP Thread!]

I got accepted at Western for audiology !

[2015 Canadian SLP Thread!]

Congratulations !!! I may see you on campus next year !!

Yay! Congrats to UBCers. I received my offer and will be accepting since it was the only place I applied to... So excited

[2015 Canadian SLP Thread!]

I got accepted into UBC for audiology yesterday by phone. I am an out-of-province student !! I am so excited !! Good luck to all that are still waiting to hear back !!

[Canadian Audiology 2015 Thread]

Hi there!! Are there any other audiology hopefuls in Canada? Where are you applying? 

I've applied to Western and UBC. How about you??