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Back in 2023 they sent out emails on a Saturday, so it's definitely possible they send us emails this weekend too 😭

Hi! So a professor who supervised you in a research setting does not fall under someone who can be your academic reference. Academic references need to be someone who taught you in a class, no other environments such as at a research lab.

UofA decisions came out around this time in past years, so I think we can expect to hear back soon!! 🫣

Hiya! I would definitely recommend taking the time to look at YouTube videos (I found "Shemmassian"'s video particularly helpful) about the CASPer test, and brushing up on how to structure your responses in a way that's most effective. For example, (1) making sure to voice that you understand both sides to a perspective, (2) giving the main issue, (3) explaining how you would act, and (4) giving good justifications. Showing empathy in your answers is also super important. I also would recommend anyone taking the test to really take the practice exam seriously as if you're taking the real test. That way, you have a good feel for the time constraint for each answer. They allow you to have a blank piece of paper during the test; use the paper!!! While listening to the video you can jot notes down, and also during the reflection part so you can quickly map out your answer structure. If you have any other questions, feel free to let me know!

Hi! Research assistantship does not fall under academic achievement; only coursework would be applicable! RA-ing would fall under non-academic achievement, as well as work and volunteer experience. I would encourage emphasizing non-academic experiences that are closely related to SLP (and expanding on those), as opposed to any or all experiences that you have been involved in.

Hey! I would say using a work reference from your current position would be acceptable but not as strong as a reference who can directly speak to your potential as an SLP or working with populations in which SLPs are involved (e.g., children, youth, older adults, etc).

Hi everyone!! I am also planning on applying for next year's intake! I'm definitely gonna be applying to UBC and UofA, I want to apply to others but I'm still undecided! 😊