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That's great. How did you get know about what's happening at the onsite clinic? Did you visit all of them before you wrote you PS? Can you give an example how you weaved your interest in how you wanted to attend the school in your PS? There's really not a lot of space for some (especially those with 250 words).

Thanks for your tips GSS2020! Have you ever had schools that never replied to your email inquiries? I haven't heard back from some professors I contacted to learn more about their research. I must be doing something wrong and feeling discouraged and ignored.

It really depends on your learning style, life priorities, organization and time management skills. I like to spread out and sleep on the information so I always go for the full semester. I also know that if I work more than 10 hours a week, my learning takes a beating which I learned the hard way back in my freshman year. Typically, you should be spending at 12 hours a week (at least) for 1 course (3 hours for preparation, 9 hours to review and master the content). Also, are you taking the courses on campus or online? If on campus you may want to factor traveling time round trip in there too. Here's a possible schedule for you if you're taking 3 courses. I filled in sleep and possible time spent per course (2 hours per course) See if you can fit all the activities in 24 hours. Coursework: 6 Meals: Hygiene: Errands/chores: Exercise or Family time: Transportation: Part-time work: Sleep: 8 _____________ Total: 24

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Melbourne is a very new program and they do not meet CASLPA clinical requirements at this time. It's only Macquarie and UQ both of which also offer the audiology requirements for CASLPA and CASLPO. I submitted my applications directly to UQ and I was accepted but had to turn it down since I didn't have the money. As for funding options, at the time, SLP and AUD weren't considered professional programs, but thanks to the efforts of CASLPA, Royal Bank has now included them. Two reasons made me decide not to continue my re-application for Australian schools: I have been in touch with CASLPA and ASHA and I was told graduating from the States or Canada makes it easier if one plans to work in these countries. I do plan on working in US someday and it would allow me to skip the major hurdles (CFY, Praxis). I've decided to re-apply for Canadian and American schools and in the process of completing my post-bac courses to try again one more time. In addition to my professional plans, finances also played a role in my decision. As Canadians, we don't have the income-based repayment plan like FAFSA and I do plan to also buy a house and perhaps have children someday too. I would not want to have over $100K in student debt. I have a different experience working with educational agents. If I were you, contact the admissions at UQ directly over Oztrekk. Oztrekk acts like a job agency. They screen applicants and if you've ever worked a temp agency, that's the service you will get. After I was rejected, the admissions officer was encouraging me to pursue other programs I was eligible and more likely to be accepted because if you get accepted, that's how they make money. INSTEAD of providing options to enhance my application, this was the alternative academic advice I received. Oztrekk offers scholarships for $500 but that's on the condition that you complete your first semester successfully. I know many classmates who were accepted to UQ without using Oztrekk. Please seriously consider your goals and my experiences before deciding to apply for Australian schools.

Congratulations to those who got in!

Thank you!

Hi, Can someone please help me? I'm confused why the first harmonic and first partial are the same thing. Why not just call both 1 term? What is a harmonic and what is a partial? I've looked at youtube videos and not one has defined why they are called those terms. What's harmonic about the fundamental frequency? What is the fundmanetal frequency a partial of? Thanks!

Thanks for sharing and congratulations on finishing!

There will be public speaking since we do have to present a lot in grad school (projects, comps, research) and when you're showcasing your findings to your team in your work (depending on the setting). I was concerned about that too so I took public speaking classes with a vocal coach just to conquer my nervousness. The best advice I got is to imagine like you're talking to your friends. It really helped! I think the endless opportunities to use technology and connecting with patients is the artistic signature in AUD. I'm taking an intro class for my post-bac and I'm envious of the devices used in your field. Also have you seen this. It's very inspirational:

Are you perhaps overloaded with too much work? You are involved in 3 extra-curricular activities. If so, can you perhaps reduce your hours or quit one? If you want to volunteer, take an independent lab/study course instead and that way, you can earn credit while gaining some research experience. You said you have a lot of research ideas. You could get excellent LOR too if you do well with your study. You can still make a turnaround since you still have 60 credits to complete. Kill those exams and show an upward trend. Admissions like that.

I would personally take the school that offers funding. Will it help enough that you can focus on your grades and not have to work? Other questions you may consider... Does one school offer research practicum courses starting in second or third year? In my school, we had independent lab courses starting in second year and one for every year till fourth. That helped people get research experience while also exploring an area of psych more in-depth and get credit at the same time. Does the school offer a variety of courses in psych? The more variety, the more you can start to narrow down where you may decide to focus your research for your final year thesis.

Arcanelady, I'm sorry for your news. I'm sure it will all work out in the end. You're so determined. You told me a few posts ago that you did a MS? Does your school where you got your MS offer SLP and have you considered applying there?

Thanks for sharing your experience! I agree that I and E both have something to offer in the field. The most important is being able to reach out to clients and if you are confident about your skills and enjoy the process that makes the results even better. I will be checking out that book. My library has a copy Those are great resources. Thanks for sharing! I tried to take it but it said I need a code. It's cool. I've found that I've improved at reading people's motives and that helped when I worked with non-verbal clients and those with behavioral disorders. I still would double check on the triggers too but it's been very reliable for the most part.

It's great to see so many going into this field! I do tend to use my intuition a LOT when I make decisions and that's where I need to check myself and look at all options. I think it's why I get very obsessive double checking my answers in conceptual multiple choice exams. What should have taken 2 steps to solve ends up becoming 4 or 5 You're so lucky to have taken it high school. Mine didn't have enough money and the only one we were administered was the Jackson for jobs and I had unrealistic high-hopes of becoming a surgeon so I got ahead of myself lol What I liked about the MBTI is helped me understand myself a little better . I'm comfortable with large groups and I've gotten better on how to adapt in certain situations. If it were at a local fair, I know I'll be able to get some down time like rides or watching patrons or eating. I consider dancing to be very independent too. My friends will be talking and dancing at the same time, but I prefer to just the flow with the music .

I couldn't find a thread about the topic but I'm really curious about the personality make-up of folks applying or already immersing themselves in the study and practice of SLP or audiology. I have friends who are nurses, doctors and I noticed there their personalities range from the gregarious types to the least talkative and others who didn't talk a lot but still could maintain suitable conversations or "small-talk." I would consider myself falling into the latter. I took an official Myers-Biggs Type Indicator a few years ago along with some other batteries when I was deciding on a career. I found out I was an INFJ (introverted, intuitive, feeling, judgement). The therapies were recommended as potential fields for me. I knew this field was just right. I'm enjoying my courses and I like there is a time to deal with people and a time to be by yourself to finish paperwork. I'm not shy, or lack assertiveness but I feel comfortable with myself when dealing with people. I do enjoy working in a 1:1 setting, manging groups or making presentations. When I'm at a party, it takes me a little longer to acclimitize to people. You won't find me cracking jokes but once I join, I can blend in without attracting attention. There are times when I have no choice but to "act" social but deep down, I know after finishing dealing with people, I will need to "re-fuel." Anyone who is an introvert and has been accepted to graduate school? Are there people here who are introverted and are faring well in grad school? Did supervisors give you a hard-time in clinic? Do you think audiology/SLP fits your personality? (BTW, before I posted this, I realized I actually wrote "Do you feel audiology/SLP fits your persoanlity lol so changed it ) Please post your personality type. By the way, if you're interested in learning more about the Myser-Biggs personality types, you can read them here: https://www.personalitypage.com/high-level.html If you want to find out your personality type, here's a fast quiz: http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp

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Spanish! You can use it everywhere there is a need in the world too. Who knows, you may work abroad or go on a mission trip. Go for it!

I miss Hawaii so much. I can't wait to go back. Congratulations on your acceptance!

Have you tried your campus job counselling office? They might have some good leads for alumni.

Thanks! I'll follow-up when they return. I'm not in a rush since it'll be a while before the application clearinghouse opens.

That's what thought about sabbaticals too, which is why I didn't make an attempt to follow-up after the first e-mail. When we last spoke, my supervisor offered to help in future applications though. Are you advising I shouldn't contact my supervisor anymore even when they have returned from the sabbatical?

Hi folks, Here's my situation: I haven't spoken to my undergraduate research supervisor in 2 years. I sent an e-mail about 2 weeks ago updating everything that has happened so far. However, I get this automatic reply message saying my supervisor is on sabbatical so it could be a while before messages will be returned. Fortunately, I found out that my supervisor will be teaching for the summer term on campus. I'm planning to apply for grad school for next fall and hoping to ask for a LOR. Should I just wait until my supervisor returns to follow-up or to follow-up now? Should I call or re-send an email? Thanks for your insight

Hey Asemooo it's nice to see a fellow Canuck here. Have you followed up on Central Oklahoma and where you are in the waitlist?

Thank you so much! I hope you both hear positive news soon