Audiology Anyone?

[spring88]

On 4/5/2011 at 10:00 AM, Daniela said:

What programs do you consider a 'top AuD program'? Just out of curiousity

Oh I meant stats etc, dr. aud. When I say top programs I mean the programs in the top ten. So like Iowa, Vanderbilt, UW, UTD, WashU, Northwestern etc. I got into two of these programs with a 3.3, 1240, two research labs, couple hundred hours volunteering with hearing impaired children and letters of rec from highly regarded faculty members that know me quite well. I don't think I'm a typical accepted applicant because of my grades...I was quite skeptical of my chances during the process.

[Daniela]

I really wonder what these admissions committees look at. I also don't really take these "Top 10" school rankings to heart, I really think it is all a load of garbage. I'm at a wonderful consortium (techincally I go to three universities) and their rankings are not even published for Audiology and I know our facilities are top notch and the research, etc. is well known and cutting edge so I really take it with a grain of salt.

Anyways, as for the admissions committees, I know people who have a near perfect GPA but were rejected. They didn't have a lot of outside experience though (such as volunteer work and such). I think this has a lot to do with it. I believe you have to be very well rounded. I had a 3.98 undergrad GPA, not too amazing GRE scores (only scored a 980 overall with a 5.0 writing) but I work in a hospital in the Speech and Hearing Clinic doing the Newborn Infant Hearing Screenings. I'm sure that (along with my GPA) really helped me out a lot, in addition to the fact that I was president of NSSLHA and president of the Communications Honor Society at my undergraduate school. I think the committees really want to see their prospective students not just achieve in the classroom, but also outside of it.

On 4/5/2011 at 10:13 AM, spring88 said:

Oh I meant stats etc, dr. aud. When I say top programs I mean the programs in the top ten. So like Iowa, Vanderbilt, UW, UTD, WashU, Northwestern etc. I got into two of these programs with a 3.3, 1240, two research labs, couple hundred hours volunteering with hearing impaired children and letters of rec from highly regarded faculty members that know me quite well. I don't think I'm a typical accepted applicant because of my grades...I was quite skeptical of my chances during the process.

[spring88]

I've been getting the impression more so about the "rankings". I've had students tell me at a variety of different schools that regardless of where you go..everyone has an equal chance in getting a job. Granted I did my undergrad at a so called 'AuD" program so I heard a lot of pride associated with the ranking and how difficult it is to get into the program because of it...so I don't have much exposure otherwise. I do recognize however that the more highly ranked schools are more difficult to get into. What ARE the factors in the rankings?

Also, I agree on the more well-rounded part. You can be smart as heck and have perfect GREs and GPAs.....and be a disaster as a clinician. Plus you can't write about having good grades and GREs for your SOP. You can talk about your research and volunteer experiences and that will ALWAYS makes for a better read. Having that experience shows that you've interacted with the populace and show concrete interest in the field.

[mn1991]

I got accepted to Vanderbilt, University of Washington, Northwestern, and UT Dallas. I have a 3.92 overall GPA and somewhere around there for major GPA too. I got a 1330 on the GRE (620 V, 710 Q), and I only have scattered work experience and basically no volunteer experience. My mom is an audiologist and I have worked and observed at her clinic, though. I also got three letters of recommendation that included the head of the department of speech and hearing from my undergrad at UW. I do think that GPA and GRE matter quite a bit.

[alameadeedee]

anyone considering attending maryland?