2019 Canadian SLP Thread

[SL(ME)]

8 hours ago, bp21 said:

It's allowed (in theory)! Not super common that people actually do it but you should definitely contact the school, at least one person has done it in recent years. 

Thank you! so did that person graduate in 2 years then? 

[SLPhopeful2019]

1 hour ago, acampbell said:

Do those of you who have heard back from Dal still have this listed on the website? 

Application Status:	Decision Made
Decision:	Written Notification to Follow

Mine actually says "Incomplete items outstanding" next to application status and I was waitlisted on April 2nd so maybe contact them? 

[slphopeful2448]

Waitlisted at UBC!

Edit: Does anyone who got into UBC know when the deadline to accept/decline your offer is? 

Edited April 4, 2019 by slphopeful2448

[SpeechM]

3 hours ago, ChanceSpeechie said:

Thanks   I heard back on March 28th! Is Alberta where you are planning on accepting then?  I really want to accept their offer so anxiously waiting!! 

Oh that’s awesome! I haven’t heard anything from them (acceptance, wait list, rejection) so hopefully by tomorrow I will ? I probably will accept AB if I get in because it’s closer to home for me than Quebec! 

[speechie_3423]

46 minutes ago, slphopeful2448 said:

Waitlisted at UBC!

Edit: Does anyone who got into UBC know when the deadline to accept/decline your offer is? 

April 15 

[maroo7]

If there's anyone currently in the the SLP program at UBC who happens to be hanging out on this forum, would you be able to DM me? I have a few questions about the program!!  

[slphopeful2448]

33 minutes ago, speechie_3423 said:

April 15 

Thank you so much! Fingers crossed then!

[AudG09]

3 hours ago, SL(ME) said:

Thank you! so did that person graduate in 2 years then? 

Current Dal student here!

Getting credit for courses taken in undergrad is pretty rare but not unheard of. Like previously mentioned, applying for advanced standing is do-able but definitely something that they would evaluate on a case by case basis. Keep in mind that Dal has program based fees and not per course fees for tuition. So even if you're taking less classes you're still paying the same. That being said, unless it was something you struggled with, it would be worth it to take the course to boost your GPA for bursaries.

Also, pretty sure that no matter what it would be a 3 year program unless you were somehow able to get credit for all 10 first year foundations courses. Personally, I like that the program is 3 years seeing as we have this summer off and I can work to alleviate some student debt lol 

Feel free to message me if you have any questions  (same goes to other incoming Dal students!)

[SLP123PLEASE]

Hey everyone! congrats to all those who were either accepted/waitlisted! and to those who did not receive an offer do not worry! this is my 2nd time around so defiantly re-apply next year if this is what you want to do. Quick question (not sure if anyone has an answer) put typically how many people are placed on the waitlist for Western? and also what has been the latest someone has been told they were admitted? 

[SL(ME)]

24 minutes ago, AudG09 said:

Current Dal student here!

Getting credit for courses taken in undergrad is pretty rare but not unheard of. Like previously mentioned, applying for advanced standing is do-able but definitely something that they would evaluate on a case by case basis. Keep in mind that Dal has program based fees and not per course fees for tuition. So even if you're taking less classes you're still paying the same. That being said, unless it was something you struggled with, it would be worth it to take the course to boost your GPA for bursaries.

Also, pretty sure that no matter what it would be a 3 year program unless you were somehow able to get credit for all 10 first year foundations courses. Personally, I like that the program is 3 years seeing as we have this summer off and I can work to alleviate some student debt lol 

Feel free to message me if you have any questions  (same goes to other incoming Dal students!)

Thank you for your insight!??? I hadn't even thought about bursaries yet! I guess it may be worth retaking then. And great point about getting time to work thru the summer!

[SpeechM]

I feel like I was so out of the loop with UofA! I hadn’t heard anything at all on my portal or emails, so finally I emailed them. Turns out I’ve been accepted by the department just not officially due to slow admin stuff. I wish I’d emailed them sooner rather than stressing all week hahaha

[slpleaseee]

Hi everyone, 

When requesting our final transcript on ORPAS, do we request end of term or after degree conferred? My convocation and receiving my degree is not until mid-june and I'm not sure if my transcript will arrive at western by June 30th if I select that option. 

Any advice would help a lot!

[13SLP]

Hey guys! Congrats on all your acceptances/waitlists. And if you’re in the boat if rejections, believe in yourself you can do this!!

I’m currently a first year u of t slp student. If you have any questions feel to ask!

[MackSLP]

Hey guys!

Congratulations to everyone, I hope to meet some of you in the fall!

I got into McMaster and Western and I am having a lot of difficulty comparing the two programs to see which one fits me better. Can anyone with more knowledge tell me what the benefits/downfalls of both are?

Thank you! 

[ChanceSpeechie]

20 hours ago, SpeechM said:

I feel like I was so out of the loop with UofA! I hadn’t heard anything at all on my portal or emails, so finally I emailed them. Turns out I’ve been accepted by the department just not officially due to slow admin stuff. I wish I’d emailed them sooner rather than stressing all week hahaha

Omg!! That is awesome, congrats!!!! What good news!!

[sm2572]

Hi everyone! 

I plan on accepting my U of A offer! Just wondering if anyone has heard anything regarding release of official acceptances? 

Congrats to everyone! Can't wait to meet other U of A students in the fall  

[SpeechM]

2 hours ago, ChanceSpeechie said:

Omg!! That is awesome, congrats!!!! What good news!!

Thank you!!!  

[SpeechM]

23 minutes ago, sm2572 said:

Hi everyone! 

I plan on accepting my U of A offer! Just wondering if anyone has heard anything regarding release of official acceptances? 

Congrats to everyone! Can't wait to meet other U of A students in the fall  

When I emailed she said they were supposed to be out on Friday but it’s slow so hopefully Monday! 

[SLPorNothing]

8 hours ago, MackSLP said:

Hey guys!

Congratulations to everyone, I hope to meet some of you in the fall!

I got into McMaster and Western and I am having a lot of difficulty comparing the two programs to see which one fits me better. Can anyone with more knowledge tell me what the benefits/downfalls of both are?

Thank you! 

Hey! I know people in both programs and I'm choosing McMaster over Western based on what I've heard from my friends and based on the info posted on their websites. My friends at McMaster are really happy with the program and like I probed them about whyyyy and things theyve said that they enjoy is that its hands on, and that each day feels different, and they seem to also like each other/really support each other/ have each other's back with notes/lec recordings etc. At western I've heard mixed things, but my friend who graduated from western said that she wonders if she'd have felt more confident as an SLP if she attended a different school instead because she said that her class all kind of didn't really feel confident graduating. I know we can't give hearsay too much weight but it helped me decide at least and I felt like McMaster had more information on their website and like theyre more passionate about teaching because it is such a new program there! I hope that helps you more than it confused you! ANYWAYS THOUGH CONGRATS ON GETTING INTO BOTH SCHOOLS! WOOO :))

Edited April 6, 2019 by SLPorNothing

[EagerSpeechie2019]

Ugh.. Anyone else waitlisted and struggling with the waiting? 

[SLPˈhjumənz]

Anyone from out of province accepted to UBC? I know it can be scary moving to a new place, especially one with a reputation of being so $$$. If you need any advice on the city, feel free to DM me! 

For those of you waitlisted or denied, try to stay positive. I wasn’t accepted last year to UBC and I was shattered (especially during exam period, it friggen SUCKS!!!). If I can offer you any advice, try to pick yourself up, work super hard and just focus on gaining more experience working with SLPs, which will only be more helpful once you are in the field. Reach out to as many professors or professionals in the field as you can. The year off in between applications turned out to be my most productive and informative year and now I feel more prepared as I enter an SLP masters. 

Do NOT give up! Follow your passion, be kind to yourself and keep working hard!!! 

PS. Congrats to all of those who were accepted this year!  

[Slpeechie]

2 hours ago, EagerSpeechie2019 said:

Ugh.. Anyone else waitlisted and struggling with the waiting? 

Yes I’m waitlisted as well and the waiting is very difficult. Especially because I have no idea where I went wrong in my application. It’s pretty discouraging when I have a completed degree, higher GPA/GRE scores, more research experience, and more relevant work/volunteer experiences than my friends who were accepted. I wish the universities gave feedback on where to improve. 

Edited April 8, 2019 by Slpeechie

[slpcometome]

2 hours ago, EagerSpeechie2019 said:

Ugh.. Anyone else waitlisted and struggling with the waiting? 

I’m struggling so much. I have no idea what to do in reference to jobs bc I don’t want to get hired somewhere then quit because I have to go to school in the fall and summer jobs are typically only for students ?

[slpbc]

Hey everyone - I've decided to accept at the U of A but I am struggling a bit with housing because I currently live in Vancouver and have never been to Edmonton. I am looking for apartment buildings that are close (i.e. 10-15 minute walk) to campus and/or transit. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated  

[SLP96]

On 4/6/2019 at 9:38 AM, MackSLP said:

Hey guys!

Congratulations to everyone, I hope to meet some of you in the fall!

I got into McMaster and Western and I am having a lot of difficulty comparing the two programs to see which one fits me better. Can anyone with more knowledge tell me what the benefits/downfalls of both are?

Thank you! 

Hey! 

I'm currently a student at Western, and I did my undergrad at Mac - I picked Western because of how established the school is, based on how long it's been around. I know Mac's program is pretty new, which detoured me a bit. The program is likely focused around problem-based learning (because Mac is where the whole PBL thing originated), so I anticipate that it would be a lot of self-directed learning and group work, which isn't necessarily bad in this field. However, I tend to learn better with a more guided approach. Here, the profs will give you the knowledge, examples and theory, then you're expected to apply the knowledge via clinical cases either in the form of individual or group work. I do feel quite confident in the classes I've taken, and quite honestly, in this field, you'll never really feel like you know everything 100%. There will always be people with things you've never seen before. 

In terms of environment, everyone here (students and professors) are all there to help you succeed. Notes/resources are shared openly to everyone and everyone is very encouraging and supportive of each other. Professors are incredibly understanding and passionate about what they teach. As for placements, Western is the only school with a on-site clinic. The HA Leeper Clinic is actually in our building and is a fully functioning clinic with speech and hearing services to the public. As SLP students, we have access to clinic resources (e.g. testing/assessment materials etc.) that are helpful to our assignments. We also have first placements in the clinic, with SLPs/clinical supervisors who know what courses we've taken and so they know the extent of our knowledge and help us as they see fit (which is super re-assuring as a novice clinician heading into your first placement).

 

Edited April 8, 2019 by SLP96