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  1. 2nd year Dal Student
    Hey! So the ontario schools will be contacted via ORPAS (the online application platform) similar to McGill and Alberta. Also, references will fill out a form AND write a letter. Dont worry, once you put in your referee's info in ORPAS, they will send them exactly what they need to do!
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    When I applied last year they said so at some open houses, but I didnt believe them ahahaha. Guess they were telling the truth!
  3. 2nd year Dal Student
    Omg two people got off the waitlist for Western. Classes have already started, I cant believe theyre still going through the list!! I dont know what quandrant they were in though.
  4. 2nd year Dal Student
    Hey everyone, a few days ago someone got off of the SLP waitlist at Dal. Guess they are still accepting people!
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    BMO (the test prep company, not the bank lol) had a really short, pleasant and straight forward book. Usually I cant do textbooks because I get bored, but they hate the CASPer and its comical and entertaining how they arent shy about it. Like they call the creators some names and its bold seeing that its a like an official published book lol. I took it after some prep (definitely not enough) and I didnt feel great after. Probably a big reason I was waitlisted at McGill tbh. BUT, here is my biggest piece of advice: know how to eloquently say "I dont know, but here is how I will find out." This is 1000% what I wish I knew before taking it. They throw some really specific and ethically ambiguous circumstances at you. Sometimes, in that 5 min you have to answer it, you legit dont know the perfect thing to do. The sign of a good professional is someone who can admit limits in their knowledge yet are resourceful in overcoming it. This wont be the answer to every question of course, but it will be good to know how to say something like, "validate their emotions, honestly tell them that I dont know the answer at the moment, but I am here for them and will contact x qualified person/resource to help us out."
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    Going along with what another user said before, I would highly recommend boosting your sGPA as that is what most schools look at! Also, U of T tends to value grades over experience where as Western is the opposite. For example, I had a 3.81 sGPA and 19 volunteer hours. I got immediately accepted to U of T but 4th quadrant wait list at Western. My friend has a 3.7 and way more volunteer hours than me, she got into the first quadrant wait list at western and was eventually accepted! Also, I found this out at open houses: Western likes it when you take more relevant classes where at U of T doesnt care, just get the pre recs and they dont consider what else you take. At McMaster, I believe this is on their website, but you need over a 3.9 to even get an interview (so top 150 applicant). The sad thing, it goes up every single year. I was so sad when I didnt even qualify that and thought that would set the tone for the rest of my applications, but luckily I was accepted in other places! This may be controversial advice, but I wouldnt recommend applying to McMaster and paying the $200 fee unless you have a sGPA for 3.87 or something. If you arent from Alberta/out West, I wouldnt recommend applying there though bc they are required to take a certain high % of locals putting you at the disadvantage. Omg this message is so long but one last thing: go to open houses if you havent already. If its online, its more accessible but if its in person, dress semi professional! I went to Western's twice (two years in a row) you get SO much info. Even schools you arent considering going to, just find out more. First time I went to Western's I hung back and asked questions. A prof was so impressed with me that he said "hit me up when you apply, I can proof read your statement of intent." I was like "OH COOL." and a year later, he did just that! I didnt end up getting accepted but he still gave me tips that helped my SOI's for other schools!
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    Yep! There is a section to input it. I am not sure if they actually looked at it, but either way I filled it out
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    Im betting more people will apply. Last cycle I asked my classmates if they were gonna apply to Dal but they said no because of the GRE. Honestly I am so glad that they got rid of it, that was an expensive and traumatizing nightmare and a half, but since the school doesnt require pre recs, applicants may skyrocket
  9. 2nd year Dal Student
    Okay I dont know the stats officially, but I think they get ~250 applications a year. Also, I only submitted 2 reference letters which I think is the bare minimum
  10. 2nd year Dal Student
    Do you know what quandrant you were in, if you dont mind me asking?
  11. 2nd year Dal Student
    Yea, I agree with you. I asked around and the only place that seemed to accept people with something under a 3.7 is Alberta, but those people had an unbelievable amount of experience. U of T emphasizes sGPA whereas Western experience. But still, I havent heard many people get into Ontario schools with under a 3.7. I do know someone who almost did a whole second degree and they got into U of T! I think it depends on the person's long term goals and if you believe its worth it
  12. 2nd year Dal Student
    They include it in your calculation! I did a year abroad in The Netherlands and I had to get the school to send my transcripts to ORPAS. So at the bottom of the pic you will see **Average** under the "Course" heading. That was an average of some of my courses (just enough to fill the remaining credits) I took over there. I was very sad because, if you look closely, it really lowered my overall average ?? But no regrets of course, it was worth it!
  13. 2nd year Dal Student
    lol how do I delete a post?? sorry ignore this till I figure it out ahaha Edit: googled it, you cant delete posts. Sorry, my actual post is under this!!
  14. 2nd year Dal Student
    We mean how ORPAS calculates our sGPA! So how they do it is kinda confusing, but this is how its done: Gather your last 20 half courses/10 full year courses/combo of both Take the letter grade that you got and convert it to GPA based on this table https://www.ouac.on.ca/guide/orpas-conversion-table/ Now, find the values, which is Length * GPA = New Value If it was a semester class then then length is 1. So if you got an A in a semester class, thats 1 * 3.8 = 3.8 If it was a full year class, then the length is 2. If you got an A in this full year class, its 2 * 3.8 = 7.6 Do that for every class, add up all the new values and divide by 20 (so just finding the average) And there, you should have your subGPA! Here is a screenshot from ORPAS of how they calculated mine. I was a bit overwhelmed at first, but after staring at it for a bit I understood. Hope this helps!
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    Yea, I think Western is more competitive since they only have 30 seats whereas U of T has 60. I got into U of T right away but for Western, I was in the 4th quadrant ?? From what I gather, the only school where you may get in with a sGPA under 3.70 is Alberta, but only if you have a very strong application (e.g., hundreds of volunteer hours, multiple degrees.) Anywhere else (at least I can only speak for the english schools since thats all I know), you may get off the waiting list with a 3.7-3.8. This is just what I've figured from talking with other people and reading this forum. If anyone disagrees/have conflicting evidence, please feel free to correct me!
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    I got into U of T but not Western with a sGPA of 3.81 ?
  17. 2nd year Dal Student
    After a lot of thought, I ended up going with Dal!
  18. 2nd year Dal Student
    Yep! Right to my email to let me know.
  19. 2nd year Dal Student
    Hey, I applied to both SLP and audiology this year! I have 20 hours of SLP volunteer experience and a big fat 0 in audiology. My subGPA is a 3.81 and I got immediately accepted to U of T (SLP), Western (Aud) and Dalhousie (Aud). I also got off the waitlist for Dal (SLP). Moral of the story I think Aud is much less competitive and, maybe bc of covid, they obviously did not seem to care that I had no experience! I started off in SLP but after some volunteer experience that I did not enjoy, I had my doubts. I started doing research and talking to ppl on reddit and for a whole slew of reasons (that I could tell you if you want, DM me!), I decided that Aud was actually the route for me. Hope this helps!
  20. 2nd year Dal Student
    The Audiology program at Dal I just declined my acceptance from the SLP program at Dal
  21. 2nd year Dal Student
    I just got off the waitlist for Dal! Funny enough, they never contacted me so I didnt know I was on the waitlist. For those who havent heard from them, youre probably on the waitlist too! I already accepted else where, so I will be declining the offer, opening the spot to someone else
  22. 2nd year Dal Student
    Hey everyone, I've decided to go ahead with making a facebook group for Dalhousie! Please let me know if someone has already created one ? This page is for both SLP and Audiology kids ? https://www.facebook.com/groups/914884752389490
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    I am if its okay if an Audiology student can join as well!
  24. 2nd year Dal Student
    I second this! There are only 3 english Aud programs in Canada and I think that you will come out as a competent clinician in any of the 3. I recommend weighing in costs, location, program structure, placements and job prospects over rankings to determine which school is best for you!
  25. 2nd year Dal Student
    Oh wait we already talked, ahaha sorry I did not check your username!!
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