Those who have previously applied...
Do I stand a chance? I'm SUPERBLY nervous about the whole application process. Due to family obligations (and not willing to live away from my kids for 2 years), I can only apply to the U of A. I'm a first time applicant, a mature student, and I fear rejection SO much ? Putting all my eggs in one basket and praying for the best.
My stats are as follows:
3.83 SubGPA, 3.95 in pre requisite courses
Finished B Ed in only 3 years (with distinction) special education minor
Worked as a teacher
Worked wirh PUF kids as an SLPA for 1.5 years
Have certifications in PECS, Hanen, NVCI and SCERTS
Volunteered for Centre for Autism Services AB for 2 years
Have research assistant experience with 2 U of A childrens literacy labs
I also have 2 kids both having communication disorders of varying degrees.
I've invested literally ALL the energy I could possibly muster the past year... due to COVID and having my kids home a lot more than usual has made everything that much more challenging. But with only 62 spots, not knowing how many applicants, and with the COVID semester being "credit only", it makes everthing so unpredictable (and the wait that much more unbearable!)
Anyone wishing to share success stories/their stats?
Good luck, all!