ImHis
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Stay. If you are doing well in it, it's another GPA booster.
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Guys I got my first acceptance! I'm so relieved, I can stop torturing myself now!
Hurraaaaaaaaay! ヾ(。⌒∇⌒)ノ Happy dance time!
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So does MGH primarily focus on scores when deciding who to admit?
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It's a combination of many things, there is also a lack of people interested in PhD programs and placements are few, so schools have to compete against each other often.
THIS. After speaking to my friends who are already in the field, it was the frontline interaction that appealed to them at the beginning.
Also, research is not something that comes easy or naturally for some people. I had to take a statistics and a full year research methods course and, volunteering in a lab just to make sure I reached a level where I felt comfortable reading studies. Then, I proceeded to carry out my own research. It's very fulfiling, but at times, can be very isolating and frustrating, since it's very independently driven. I think departments should work on developing more strategies to recruit and retain people in research at the UG level.
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Just found out that one of my professors that wrote me an LOR for all three schools I applied to wrote the wrong name in the body of the paragraph of her letter for me. So screwed and bummed! I just lost all hope.
Don't lose hope yet. You haven't received a rejection so that's a good sign. I'm sure your prof was probably swamped too. How did you find out btw?
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I think it's school specific. I applied previously to one school that required me to send materials by post, but they were highly competitive.
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Hi folks,
I'm taking a clinical course this semester.
For a small project, I'm exploring the experiences of people who wear hearing aids. Do any of you wear or know of someone who wears hearing aids and is interested in sharing their views?
The questions are very basic (five questions). I can PM you the questions. I'm not collecting names. I really appreciate your help.
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Hi everyone,
I'm writing a report for a clinical course and really need your help. I'm looking for people to interview (through private message) so I can learn more about their experiences and opinions wearing hearing aids. It can also be a family member or friend of theirs.
I'm not collecting names.
You can also send me a private message if you don't feel comfortable responding to this message and I can send you the questions. I appreciate your help.
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Same here gendertreachery. They do have a lot of kinks to fix. We all have the opportunity to send them our feedback through our accounts. Hope y'all sent your suggestions.
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I was just wondering if anyone knows much about the acceptance rates of IU or Ball State's slp programs? I graduated with my bachelor's degree in history 5 years ago and have worked as a teacher since then. I am not able to relocate so these schools are the only two options. My gpa was only a 3.5 so I am afraid it is not nearly competitive enough. My gre score was 319. I have heard that Ball State mostly only accepts its own students and IU's average gpa for admitted students is close to 3.9!!! Does anyone else know about either of these schools? I am starting to think I don't have a chance.
3.9 GPA for overall, CSD or last 60 credits?
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Did she give a reason why they'd think you would be embellishing your resume?
In terms of experience, I was advised to show committment on 1-2 activities that you would enjoy so that you can talk about them in your SOP. Too much shows lack of direction or focus.
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I agree. Follow-up on their inconsistent assessment.
What are the other advanced linguistics courses you took? Pragmatics? Semantics?
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I would send the highest scores.
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I don't know if you have addressed this yet, but you may want to dig deep how you learn information best.
Success depends on:
1) Finding your learning style
2) Effective notetaking
3) Time-management
4) Motivation
You can have 2 to 4, but if you don't have 1, you won't be able to learn any information no matter what you do and that's going to affect your confidence in the long-term.
To give an example, I thought I was an auditory learner and nothing was going inside my head. At first, I thought I was going crazy because everyone seemed to "get it." It wasn't until I recorded lectures and transcribed it word for word and then, I annotated that everything clicked. It was a pain to learn procedures for articulation disorders. I envied my classmates who could listen to lectures and memorize them on the spot but I take a longer time because I need to roleplay the steps. I ended up photocopying the test batteries to practise at home and look at them. I also study aloud rather than read. It helps with auditory feedback and I catch where I need futher review. Again, this reflects my kinesthetic learning style.
So...don't change majors, yet. Rather, exhaust all your options in finding out why you're struggling. There are many learning strategists on staff at the tertiary level. If you need to, drop your course load to maybe 1 course, use the time to experiment and see if you observe a significant change in your grade (D to A).
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First, I would not consider men a minority group, they are a minority on SLP, but not a minority group. I think they are less attracted to SLP for the same reason they don't become teachers or nurses. Speech pathology does not have the prestige of a doctor or lawyer, isn't as high paying as many other jobs, and is a 'nurturing' career (if that makes sense) which is in the US at least is still seen as more as women's work. I also think that some men are subconsciously weary of working in a field dominated by women.
Many of my friends (of different genders, races, ethnicities, and ages) had never heard of SLP before I told them about it. Perhaps that has something to do with the lack of diversity as well.
Thank you for your perspective. I think part of why it also doesn't attract men is there's no promotion of it as a career option among academic counselors in high school. Unless you've received S-L services during elementary, it's a career that's buried in the bottom. I never knew about it until I was in college.
When I had the opportunity to shadow, it was a shock to find male SLP's. That's when I thought I could probably do it too. At the same time, there was the bias that it was a "nurturing career" so I was torn between pursuing it and choosing a field where there was a higher precentage of men (PT, MD, DO, OD). Also, as a gay man, I was concerned that the caring aspect of it would further validate the nurturing belief and lead to my ridicule from my peers and branding me as effeminate which was of course unfounded. These took some time to process In the end, I could never deny my passion for the subject and went right for it.
Everyone is very interested in learning more about what I'm studying after they find out. It's been amazing time doing the prerequisites and getting the experiences and I'm keeping cautious optimism about the journey.
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My professor is taking a long time to submit the letters. I'm very concerned. I asked months ago and even went to the office but still no updates on the account. So frustrating!!
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Yes, even professional programs like medical or law schools also have students on the admissions committee. It's disturbing because there's no way to control for their own personal biases. I'm keeping hope though and I firmly believe the right school will find you
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Don't mention it. People quit their job all the time. The SOP should be positive and you would be better off using the space to expand on your goals.
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It sounds like you're still torn with pursuing either an RT or SLP. Have you shadowed an SLP in different settings?
A bachelors in RT is a specialized and marketable degree, which can increase your salary as you're probably aware. Having a CSD bachelors does allow you to work as an SLPA in some states and on the condition that you complete a certain no. of practicum hours. Most SLPA positions don't have a lot of stability or are limited because they don't exist in some states or providers lack funding. Some schools only consider applications from students with a CSD bachelors. In most cases, however, you don't need it. There have been a lot of people on these boards who were accepted without a bachelors in CSD after only completing the required prerequisites.
Have you considered doing your RT bachelors and then complete the prerequisites for CSD as part of your RT bachelors' electives? You could kill 2 birds with 1 stone in that plan. If you don't get in SLP, you have something to fall back on. For now, you can probably start by looking into the requirements of the schools you plan to apply if you need the CSD degree or just a few prerequisites.
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Are you applying locally or internationally?
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Get a good night's sleep, pray at night, eat a good breakfast, go for a run for 30 minutes 1-2 hours before your test to increase blood flow in your brain
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Debating whether I can squeeze in the GRE in January so I can apply to Dalhousie, and how worth it it would be. Wondering if Western is just marks based and I should just forget about it? And considering the hearing instrument practitioner program, a bit of a step down but I will at least have a pretty good scope of practice in the field, but will definitely be limited as to the populations I can work with.
Taking the GRE will expand your application net in the States as well. Did you apply to American schools that don't need the GRE? Something to consider too.
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Is anyone planning on applying to University of Maine? If so, do you know the prospects of getting a job in Canada?
From what I learned after speaking with Employment Ontario officers (and this applies to all jobs), Canadian employers tend to prioritize Canadian graduates first in the hiring process because they have local experience. If UMaine does have externship connections in Canada, I think that will help overcome that barrier, so it's something you may want to inquire. If not, be aware that you may potentially encounter it at some point when coming back. Still, I've met a few ASHA certified and internationally trained SLP's and they were all able to secure employment. They all started out in private practice. Of course, that trend may differ depending on your location.
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I have a question: for people who are still in university, how much volunteer work do you usually do every week? I've been doing 4 hours a week and it's definitely adding up, but I can't help but feel like I won't stand a chance against people who aren't in school and have more time to devote to volunteering. This entire process is so stressful and I can't help but worry I'm not doing enough! Does anyone else feel the same way?
I am one of those who need a bit more time to study so my volunteering isn't as high on my priority list unlike before. I learned the hard way during freshman that if I take on more hours, my grades start to take a beating. Balance is key. I'm content with the amount I earned and I hope admissions can gauge the quality of what I gained from them in my SOPs.
There's a SLP who graduated from UfT and she said she only had 25 hours and was accepted so it all comes down to grades it seems.
On 2% Acceptance Rates - Is the (Social)Psychology PhD a Crapshoot?
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I just want to say I have such high respect for you social psychologists. Although I am not pursuing your path, I did my senior thesis on a social psychology topic due to my interdisciplinary major. Thank you for enlightening us how to be better people
Wishing you lots of success in this application season.