Uvm SLP 2021

[Bspeech]

 

Has anyone applied to the UVM (U of Vermont) graduate SLP program for Fall of 2021?

 

ASHA website makes it seem like the program isn’t as competitive... is this true? 

I am curious on how long it typically takes to hear back and if anyone has heard back already! 

Also what are your stats?

 

To those that are currently attending, what are the pros and cons to this program. 

 

I have taken my pre-req's here, but they were all online. I am a native Vermonter so I would like to stay here. 
 

If I do not get accepted I am not sure what else to do. Is SUNY Plattsburgh competitive? Any online programs that allow you to take some leveling courses once you receive an acceptance? 
 

[jomyers.online]

From the UVM website: The department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Vermont is actively working to be inclusive and implement fair and equitable treatment during the graduate application process. We are aware that bias and other forms of unfair treatment have historically put some students, especially students of color, at a disadvantage with regard to standardized testing (GRE) and grade point average (GPA). In response, we are committed to a holistic process of review to consider the entire profile of every applicant.

Basically, it's not that the program isn't competitive, it's just that they have a holistic review process for applications. They'll put additional weight on letters of recommendation, personal statements, and your resume. Last year, they received 110 applications, admitted 72 students, and had 16 enroll. These are some strange stats. I'm assuming it's verified, so for SLP schools, that's a pretty good chance for an acceptance letter or at least a chance to get off the waitlist! (65% acceptance rate)

The last few years, they've been sending admissions decisions between mid-February and late March.

SUNY Plattsburgh: Out of 43 applications, they admitted 29 students, and 19 enrolled. (67% acceptance rate)

From meandering around the forum, some schools will offer acceptance and allow you to complete levelling courses if you're out-of-major. Just make sure that the schools you're looking at accept out-of-major students, and email the program to make sure. 

All of the 2021 fully online programs, w 20-21 stats (I was working on this list for myself anyway, I'll update this comment when I'm done):

• Western Kentucky University Online
• Application deadline: February 3 (Fall start only)
• Admitted student GPA range: 3.5-4.0
• Admitted student stats: 223 students applied, 74 were admitted, and 74 enrolled (33% acceptance rate)
• Requirements: writing sample, writing sample, references, video clip, prerequisite courses
• Accept out-of-majors? Yes, required prerequisite courses for admission include Speech-Language Development, Speech Science, Phonetics, Speech-Hearing Anatomy, Language Disorders, Articulation Disorders, Audiology, Assessment, Physical Science (Chemistry or Physics), Biological Science, Statistics, Social Science. These can be completed at a different university. See Prerequisite Courses Approved for Equivalency
• Average GRE: V 152 Q? writing 4 
• Total ballpark tuition cost: $45,000 
• Contact: Kimberly.green@wku.edu
• About: Synchronous online classes during the evening between 6 and 10pm. Six week on-campus Summer internship (first year) required. 

• West Virginia University Online (requires move to WV, concurrent employment as a SLPA in WV)
• Application deadline: January 4  recommended date to submit application through CSDCAS to ensure verification by February 1 (Summer start only)
• Admitted student GPA range: 3.15-4.0 (min 3.0)
• Admitted student stats (residential and online): 132 students applied, 60 were admitted, and 33 enrolled (45% acceptance rate)
• Requirements: GRE, Personal interview, 3 recommendation letters, writing sample, from the WVU website: "Eligible to obtain Speech-Language Pathology-Assistant licensure in West Virginia. Students in this program will need to be eligible for a Speech-Language Pathology license in the state of West Virginia as well as follow the guidelines of the West Virginia Department of Education for Speech and Language Assistants."
• Accept out-of-majors? Yes, required prerequisite courses for admission include Phonetics/Phonology, Language Acquisition/Development, Anatomy & Physiology of Speech and Hearing, Speech & Hearing Science, Introduction to Audiology, Physics or Chemistry, Social/Behavioral Science, Statistics, Biological Science. Can be completed at a different university, see requirements. 
• Average GRE: V 151 Q 149 writing 4.22 
• Total ballpark tuition cost: In-state ~$40,000 Out-of-state ~$102,528 (based on full courseload, 8 semester program. Keep in mind you'll be making a salary as a SLP-A during this time)
• Contact: jayne.brandel@mail.wvu.edu
• About: "The program begins in the summer and is eight semesters in length. Students accepted to this program will work as an SLP Assistant in the West Virginia schools while completing coursework online with periodic on-campus activities. Students will acquire clinical experiences in healthcare and educational settings. Students will receive a salary as an SLP-A, but may be expected to cover their WVU tuition and living expenses. Supplemental benefits and assistance may be available through individual counties within an SLP-A job offer."

• University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire Online (Part-time, not available to intl. students)
• Application deadline: Nov 1 (Summer start only)
• Admitted student GPA range: overall 2.89-4, CSD major average GPA 3.94
• Admitted student stats (residential and online): 334 students applied, 130 were admitted, and 40 enrolled (39% acceptance rate) (total applicants to online program: 184)
• Requirements: GRE, 3 letters of recommendation, Personal Statement, 36 credits of post-baccalaureate coursework
• Accept out-of-majors? Yes, according to their website 78% of the online program's admitted students in 2019 had a non-CSD undergrad degree.
• Average GRE: V 151.4 Q 148.4 writing 4
• Total ballpark tuition cost: $37,800 ($700 per credit, 54 credits)
• Contact: CSDOnlineGraduateCoordinator@uwec.edu
• About: "if you’re looking to take courses part time, our online program is set up so you can graduate in three years.  Our online graduate program requires a short residency each summer while the rest of your clinic work can be done in your home community."

• University of South Florida Online  (requires current employment at a Suncoast Consortium school district)
• Application deadline: Jan 15 (fall start only)
• Admitted student GPA range: 3.3-4.0
• Admitted student stats (residential and online): 385 students applied, 118 were admitted, and 67 enrolled (31% acceptance rate) 
• Requirements: Letters of recommendation, letter of intent, resume, GRE scores, and official transcripts should be submitted through CSDCAS, undergraduate degree in CSD and current employment at a Suncoast Consortium school district as a Speech-Language clinician
• Accept out-of-majors? No.
• Average GRE: V 153.4 Q 150.1 writing: 4.3
• Total ballpark tuition cost: $26,660 ($430ish per credit, 62 credits)
• Contact: cford@usf.edu 
• About: "The Suncoast Master's Consortium Track is specifically designed to assist bachelor's level professionals working full time as Speech-Language clinicians in one of the Suncoast Consortium school districts to complete their Master's degree. The Suncoast Consortium track is a 9 semester program that uses a combination of distance and on-site teaching to offer the same curriculum as taught on the Tampa campus.

University of South Carolina Online

• Application deadline: December 15 (Fall admission only)
• Admitted student GPA range: 3.08-4.0 (3.0 min)
• Admitted student stats (residential and online):  461 students applied,  194 were admitted, and 71 enrolled (42% acceptance rate) 
• Requirements: transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation (at least two from former professors), writing sample, resume/cv, GRE optional
• Accept out-of-majors? Yes, "Students with undergraduate majors in other disciplines take background coursework during fall and spring semesters prior to entry into the regular MS (distance education) curriculum that begins in the summer." No prerequisites required prior to admission, aside from the usual 4 sciences & statistics requirements.
• Average GRE: V 152 Q 150 writing 4.0 (GRE optional)
• Total ballpark tuition cost: $43,472 non-resident online ($572/credit, 76 credits not including prerequisite courses) 
• Contact:  cmholden@mailbox.sc.edu 
• About: Part-time, 3 or 4 year curriculum, usually 2 courses each fall and spring w clinical practicum during the summer. 

University of Cincinnati Online (must live within a 4 hour radius of the university)

• Application deadline: January 1
• Admitted student GPA range: 3.25-4.0 (3.0 min)
• Admitted student stats (residential and online):  303 students applied,  179 were admitted, and 110 enrolled (59% acceptance rate) 
• Requirements: A grade of "B-" or better in all CSD courses, GRE, 3 letters of recommendation
• Accept out-of-majors? Yes, but they "recommend that you have completed some speech and hearing courses prior to application to help our admissions committee determine your potential for success in our program." Pre-reqs: Anatomy/Physiology, Audiology, Speech and Language Development, Statistics, Physical Science, Biological Science, Social Science, Human Growth and Development
• Average GRE: V 150 Q 146 writing 4 (GRE required)
• Total ballpark tuition cost: $44,164 Part time ($724/credit, 61 credits) $28,936 full time ($7,234/term)
• Contact: csd@ucmail.uc.edu
• About: "At this time, admission to the University of Cincinnati for this program REQUIRES that you live within a 3-4 hour radius of the University of Cincinnati as we are not able to support clinical supervision from greater distances." Minimum of 2 years full-time or 3 years (8 semesters) part-time.

James Madison University Online 

• Application deadline: Feb 1 (Summer start only)
• Admitted student GPA range: 3.38-3.99 (3.25 min)
• Admitted student stats (residential and online):  242 students applied,  71 were admitted, and 34 enrolled (29% acceptance rate) 
• Requirements: GRE, writing sample
• Accept out-of-majors? Yes, pre-reqs: language development, Anatomy & Physiology, Phonetics, Acoustics, Statistics, Physics or Chemistry, Biological Science, Social Science, 
• Average GRE: V 155 Q 151 writing 4.3 (GRE required)
• Total ballpark tuition cost: in-state $21,956 out-of-state $54,164
• Contact:  slp@jmu.edu (though you might have a difficult time: “Due to the number of inquiries receive, the JMU Online MS SLP program is not able to offer advising prior to offers of admission.”)
• About: “Admitted students progress as part of a cohort, and follow the curriculum as outlined. Academic coursework is offered online. Students will enroll in 2-3 courses per semester, over a three year period.” Part-time/online students are not eligible for funding.

Idaho State University, Pocatello Online

• Application deadline: Feb 1
• Admitted student GPA range: 3.21-4.0
• Admitted student stats (residential and online):  365 students applied, 152 were admitted, and 58 enrolled (42% acceptance rate) 
• Requirements: CSD Undergraduate degree, 3 letters of recommendation, writing sample
• Accept out-of-majors? Yes, but the pre-requisites should probably come from the university. They require 13-14 pre-requisite courses.
• Average GRE: no stats (GRE waived permanently)
• Total ballpark tuition cost: $29,778 (full time, resident)  $79,644 (full time, nonresident)
• Contact:  olcsd@isu.edu 
• About: "Our online program is 3 years. It is an innovative program that allows students to complete academic coursework in the comfort of their own homes. It is designed for those who live in rural areas, or those who have work or other personal/family obligations that would make a traditional graduate program difficult. The academic coursework is completely online. There are two on-campus clinical practicum experiences held during the summers. The first summer clinical experience is held on the Pocatello Campus and requires 8 weeks of participation. The second summer clinical experience is held on the Meridian Campus and is 1 week. Summer clinical experiences on campus enrich the program and prepare students to continue with clinical work in their home town area. In the final summer semester, the student will complete an 8 week full-time externship in their hometown area."

Emerson Online

• Application deadline: rolling admission (start fall, spring, or summer)
• Admitted student GPA range: 2.1-4.0
• Admitted student stats (residential and online):  1545 students applied,  617 were admitted, and 352 enrolled (40% acceptance rate) 
• Requirements: the usual sciences and statistics requirements, GRE (waived for 2021), resume, 3 letters of recommendation, essay, interview
• Accept out-of-majors? Yes, and pre-requisites are required but you can apply without having completed all of their specific pre-reqs; they will transfer credits from other universities
• Average GRE: V 153 Q 149 writing 4.0 (waived for 2021)
• Total ballpark tuition cost: $69,984 
• Contact:  admissions@speech.emerson.edu
• About: "Build relationships with peers and Emerson faculty during face-to-face online class sessions. Choose between 5-term or 9-term tracks, and finish the program in as few as 20 months. Receive dedicated support, including assistance finding Emerson-approved, in-person clinical field placements. Complete any foundational courses you may need online as part of the program. Join our tight-knit community of supportive faculty, students, and alumni." +two weekend-long immersion experiences at the Boston campus. +team of dedicated placement specialists will help you find local sites within our national partner network where you can experience hands-on training. Used to have a complimentary wework space but I can't find anything about it on the website now but the post is still up on their instagram.

Baylor Online

• Application deadline: rolling admission (start fall, spring, or summer)
• Admitted student GPA range: 3.0-4.0 (3.4 or greater preferred)
• Admitted student stats (residential and online): 1200 students applied,  396 were admitted, and 355 enrolled (33% acceptance rate) 
• Requirements: GRE, 3 letters of recommendation, personal statement, resume
• Accept out-of-majors? Yes, no info on their website about transferring pre-requisites but you can apply without having taken theirs yet.
• Average GRE: V 150 Q 150 writing 3.5 (GRE required)
• Total ballpark tuition cost: $98,175 (full-time online)
• Contact:  csdadmissions@onlinegrad.baylor.edu
• About: Christian university; they help find your placements. "The 45-credit SLP online program can be completed in five semesters (full time) or six to 10 semesters (part time). As part of the program, you will be required to complete clinical practica and a clinical internship." + "Both full-time and part-time students will complete a total of 400 field hours across three practica and one internship, totaling nine credit hours. The practica are each one credit and require a commitment of 16-20 hours per week. The internship is six credits and requires a commitment of 35-40 hours per week."

University of Northern Colorado Online (Concurrent SLPA employment required)

• Application deadline: Feb 1
• Admitted student GPA range: 2.5-4.0
• Admitted student stats (residential and online): 229 students applied,  83 were admitted, and 26 enrolled (36% acceptance rate) 
• Requirements: CSD Undergraduate degree (or their pre-reqs), GRE, 3 letters of recommendation, writing sample
• Accept out-of-majors? Yes, but "this program assumes an undergraduate background in Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, or Communication Disorders. Students who do not have such a background must complete a core of undergraduate courses prior to beginning the program." Levelling courses that are accepted
• Average GRE: V 153 Q 149 writing 4.25
• Total ballpark tuition cost: $93,150 ($10,350/semester, 9 semesters)
• Contact:  kim.murza@unco.edu
• About: 3 year program. "students must be employed as an SLPA or the equivalent, or under a Temporary Teacher Endorsement (TTE)/SLP, to participate in the online program." + "On-campus class meetings are required for two to three weeks during the first summer (third semester) of the program and a full-time, 12-week internship in a medical setting is required during the final summer of the program. All students must have access to the Internet"

Tennessee State University Online

• Application deadline: July 1st of every even year (e.g. 2018, 2020, 2022)
• Admitted student GPA range: 2.98-4.0
• Admitted student stats (residential and online):  416 students applied,  18 were admitted, and 18 enrolled (4% acceptance rate) 
• Requirements: GRE or MAT, 3 letters of recommendation, writing sample
• Accept out-of-majors?  Yes, 15 credits of levelling courses required
• Average GRE: V 150 Q 145
• Total ballpark tuition cost:  $39,697 ($749/credit, 53 credits)
• Contact:  dhayes10@tnstate.edu, tsmith31@tnstate.edu
• About: HBCU, "The “Distance Education” format for the Master of Science (MS) degree in Speech and Hearing Science, offered thorough the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology at Tennessee
  State University (TSU), is a 53 hour degree program which begins in the spring semester of every odd year"

East Carolina University Online

• Application deadline: January 15
• Admitted student GPA range: 3.52-3.64 (3.0 min, 3.2 CSD major hours min)
• Admitted student stats (residential and online): 230 students applied, 132 were admitted, and 36 enrolled (57% acceptance rate) 
• Requirements: CSD Undergraduate degree, GRE (waived 2021), Personal interview, 3 letters of recommendation, writing sample
• Accept out-of-majors? Yes, but their levelling requirements are different than most: 6 hours of biological sciences, 6 hours of behavior/social sciences, phonetics, language development, audiology, aural rehabilitation, phonology, anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing, speech science, all with a B or better.
• Average GRE: V 153 Q 150 writing 4.2 (GRE waived 2021)
• Total ballpark tuition cost: $48,240 ($16,080/yr, 3 years)
• Contact:  masterscsdi@ecu.edu
• About: "The MS degree is a 3 year, 54-60 credit hour program of study. The academic coursework is delivered mostly on-line; the clinical component is accomplished by completing direct patient contact hours in a variety of clinical settings. Graduation requirements include completion of at least 54 graduate credit hours and 400 clinical hours."

[bibliophile222]

I graduated from UVM back in May and had an awesome grad experience!

Pros: The professors were helpful, I learned a lot and felt prepared for the Praxis, there were some good research opportunities, the cohorts are small and the vibe was very chill and supportive, and student feedback is really important, so your chance of getting awful clinic/placement supervisors is a lot lower than it is at most schools because they ditch supervisors who get complaints. 

The only real cons are the price for out-of-state students and the fact that Vermont just doesn't have a ton of medical placements. Anyone who could go out of state for the summer was encouraged to so that the other students could get the VT placements. Be prepared to drive up to an hour (maybe more) for medical or even school placements. That being said, everyone who wanted a medical placement got one.

As to the competitiveness, I think the main reason that it's lower is because it's in a small, rural state and people either don't have it on their radar or want to be in a bigger city. Oh, and cost almost certainly has something to do with it.

Let me know if you have any other questions! 

Edited February 6, 2021 by bibliophile222

[Bspeech]

On 2/5/2021 at 11:38 PM, bibliophile222 said:

I graduated from UVM back in May and had an awesome grad experience!

Pros: The professors were helpful, I learned a lot and felt prepared for the Praxis, there were some good research opportunities, the cohorts are small and the vibe was very chill and supportive, and student feedback is really important, so your chance of getting awful clinic/placement supervisors is a lot lower than it is at most schools because they ditch supervisors who get complaints. 

The only real cons are the price for out-of-state students and the fact that Vermont just doesn't have a ton of medical placements. Anyone who could go out of state for the summer was encouraged to so that the other students could get the VT placements. Be prepared to drive up to an hour (maybe more) for medical or even school placements. That being said, everyone who wanted a medical placement got one.

As to the competitiveness, I think the main reason that it's lower is because it's in a small, rural state and people either don't have it on their radar or want to be in a bigger city. Oh, and cost almost certainly has something to do with it.

Let me know if you have any other questions! 

I am very interested in the SLP Vermont program and hope to get accepted. I am anxiously awaiting a "yes" or "no". I am a native Vermonter so I am not entirely sure if that will help knowing I would most likely accept the admission offer. 

 

Fingers crossed! I am not entirely sure when I should be hearing back and how I should hear a decision (mail, email, or phone call). 

 

 

[bibliophile222]

19 hours ago, Bspeech said:

I am very interested in the SLP Vermont program and hope to get accepted. I am anxiously awaiting a "yes" or "no". I am a native Vermonter so I am not entirely sure if that will help knowing I would most likely accept the admission offer. 

 

Fingers crossed! I am not entirely sure when I should be hearing back and how I should hear a decision (mail, email, or phone call). 

 

 

About half of my cohort was from Vermont, so I'm not sure how that affects decision making. I heard back on February 5th or 6th, but I believe the deadline was a month later this year, so decisions might have been pushed back as well. Good luck! 

[Bspeech]

5 hours ago, bibliophile222 said:

About half of my cohort was from Vermont, so I'm not sure how that affects decision making. I heard back on February 5th or 6th, but I believe the deadline was a month later this year, so decisions might have been pushed back as well. Good luck! 

This year's deadline was Jan 15th so I was just curious! Thank you for your input! 

[smarieSLP2b]

16 hours ago, Bspeech said:

This year's deadline was Jan 15th so I was just curious! Thank you for your input! 

I'm sure you will hear back very soon, fingers crossed for you! I just heard back on 2/12 that I was admitted to a program with a Jan. 15th deadline. Good luck! Keep us posted.

[dani_zee]

I heard from Vermont today (2/27) that I was accepted! I got an email at 7 am to check the portal and my acceptance letter was there!

[Bspeech]

23 hours ago, dani_zee said:

I heard from Vermont today (2/27) that I was accepted! I got an email at 7 am to check the portal and my acceptance letter was there!

Congrats! I just commented to you on another forum! So happy for you! I haven't heard from them yet. When was your CSDCAS application verified?

[dani_zee]

Thank you! It was verified Jan 14th, I have no idea in what order they send out acceptances. My acceptance letter was actually dated Friday (2/26) so I'm assuming they only got to a few acceptance letters Friday and more will come Monday. I wouldn't worry too much, I think besides me only 2-3 others have posted their acceptances on the results section. 

[Bspeech]

21 hours ago, dani_zee said:

Thank you! It was verified Jan 14th, I have no idea in what order they send out acceptances. My acceptance letter was actually dated Friday (2/26) so I'm assuming they only got to a few acceptance letters Friday and more will come Monday. I wouldn't worry too much, I think besides me only 2-3 others have posted their acceptances on the results section. 

For some reason mine wasn’t verified until the 21st but I’m just patiently awaiting an answer. It’s my top choice so I am getting a little nervous. 
I was curious if they sent letter via email or mail but makes sense it is email indicating to check the portal. Was it the graduate application portal that they said to check? My status is still just “submitted” 

[dani_zee]

@Bspeech Yes it was the graduate application portal. Mine also still says "submitted", but now there is a new tab under "print receipt" that says "view your decision letter"

[Bspeech]

On 2/28/2021 at 12:24 PM, dani_zee said:

Thank you! It was verified Jan 14th, I have no idea in what order they send out acceptances. My acceptance letter was actually dated Friday (2/26) so I'm assuming they only got to a few acceptance letters Friday and more will come Monday. I wouldn't worry too much, I think besides me only 2-3 others have posted their acceptances on the results section. 

Is there another forum for results  section.?? I must have missed that one! 

[Bspeech]

I am sad to say that I am currently WAITLISTED... I am trying to remain hopeful and positive. However, it just doesn't seem like this is going to happen for me right now. Anyone else waitlisted at UVM? This is my only choice due to my current situation.