From my understanding M.A. vs. M.S. is just based on what college the department is housed in, or at least that is how someone explained it to me at an open house!
I'm sorry I was just replying to the original post that says "questions that were asked on there interview".
Truly the University already completed their last round of interviews and they asked a multitude of questions - I didn't post them all .
At the interview, I talked to 4 different people and they asked us all different questions so I don't really think I gave it all away.
I was very nervous about my interview and I just wanted people to feel more relaxed. Not to mention there are already posts on here from last year from people that posted the interview questions from Midwestern last year.
In my opinion even if you know the questions (which most are pretty obvious questions that any interview will ask...) but above all, your personality is conveyed in HOW you answer them, your level of comfort, confidence, eye contact/body posture, and the way you articulate yourself.
I am sorry though, I didn't mean to offend anyone. Cheers.
Hey! I got in my first round without getting my undergrad in SLP. Though grades, experience, and GRE are crucial, I think putting a lot of effort in the statement of purpose is SO IMPORTANT. I can't stress it enough. If you think about how many applicants they get, most who are serious about SLP are going to be competitive applicants with high scores and years of experience. I volunteered for one summer at a speech therapy camp and I didn't have a high GPA nor high GRE scores and I got into a top program. I think all the effort and thought I put into my SOP really paid off.
The SOP gives you a chance to let the committee know who you are as a person: Are you a leader? Are you curious to learn more about the field of SLP? What kind of goals do you have for yourself? It also gives you the chance to tell them specifically what got you interested in pursuing SLP: how did your experiences lead you to now (please stay away from the cliche family member who has a stuttering problem)? What about dysphasia makes you excited? It also gives you the opportunity to let them know why you're interested in THEIR specific program: Which professors would you like to conduct research with and why? What is it about their program that sets them apart from the hundreds of others out there? How are you going to positively impact their program? I think these questions are important to consider when drafting out a SOP.
All in all, the SOP allows the committee to set aside the numbers and to really qualify your application. They're really looking for people who are goal oriented, go-getters, and who they think will succeed in their program as well as in the field. If you think you can, verbally tell them through your experiences, leadership, and dedication!! I hope this helps
brookess11 got a reaction from StressLP in When will we hear!!!!