SopranoSLP

Hmm, that's an interesting observation about the shortened time frame… In that case, maybe I am better off waiting until the fall for the bio, stats, etc. I was going to take Iowa's A&P of Speech Production online over the summer. It's an 8 week course, and that material seems the most likely to be standardized from school to school (for pre-req purposes). I mean, there's not a lot of wiggle room when it comes to anatomy, right? I'm pretty set for GRE prep, but I appreciate the tips! I'm all over the Magoosh situation, plus I have a few review books that include a number of practice tests. :-)

Ok, good to know! I'm curious… Did you take your 3 SHS pre-reqs before or after bio/physics? As a non-CSD applicant, I want to demonstrate clear, SLP-specific interest, so I thought I'd start with a SHS prereq this summer (while I start studying for the GRE), and then take bio, etc. this fall. Should I reorganize the ol' Excel spreadsheet plan and start with Bio this summer instead? Does it not really matter? It seems like there's a "right" answer to all this, but perhaps not. Thanks! Your blog is awesome, btw! So encouraging and insightful. :-)

Hi all, I just met with an advisor at a top 3 school who said that, when the "out of field" prereqs are taken online, the admissions committee will default to considering the in-person, brick-and-mortar classes instead. Does anyone know if this is the case at most schools, or just at this one? I've been out of school for 6 years now, and there's virtually no way I can take those 4 science prereqs in person, given my work schedule... but my previous degrees are in Music, so I really need to prove myself on the science front! So yeah, is the disregard for online science courses typical?! Thoughts? Thanks!! :-)

Hi! First time poster here. I'm super interested in a voice specialty, whether it's through an official track with a specialized curriculum, close work with a professor doing relevant research, or clinical opportunities at an affiliated/nearby Voice Health Center. So far, my list includes: Iowa (Ingo Titze is THE guy for this field) Vanderbilt (Voice Specialty track) University of Washington (Tanya Eadie) MGHI (Voice Specialty track) University of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh Voice Center) Obviously, those are all very selective schools toward the top of the rankings list. Does anyone have others to add that may be further off the beaten path? I'm coming at this from a fine arts education and 10 years of work experience as a professional opera singer. While my non-traditional background may lend itself well to the work, it's definitely going to make admissions a challenge! I'd love to have some options on the table that aren't quite so daunting. Thanks!!