Do I have a shot at an acceptance in SLP m.a. program?

[leelan10]

okay...I recently graduated from undergrad with a degree in Psychology and a minor in biology. My overall is low (3.19) bc I messed up freshman year but my major GPA is higher at a 3.5. The last two years of college I managed straight A's and multiple internships (private SLP practice, horse therapy for children w/ disabilities, and two elementary schools with their SLP) I knew this wouldn't be enough so I applied to grad school @ drexel and recieved A's in the three classes thus far. MY QUESTION IS.....Is this enough?? Should I continue to take more classes and get A's in GRAD school bc they are considered "more difficult" OR should I take some of the Pre-requisites online to show the schools that I can handle the SLP material? All of the schools im applying to do not require the Pre-req to be completed.

Any information would be a life saver! Thank you!

[Begemot]

Just my two cents...

I've looked at a lot of SLP program admission requirements and they all seem to point at answering this question: Do you have the academic strength to do well in grad school? It may seem strange, but several applications DO NOT want you to talk about how you came to love SLP! Rather, they want you to talk about how you are prepared to do well in grad school and what you can personally contribute to the school and your fellow cohorts. Since you have an upward trend in grades in undergrad as well as grad school, I think you have a decent shot. If I were in your position, I would take great pains to make absolutely sure that my letters of recommendation, personal statement, and GRE are they strongest they can possibly be. Get profs that know your academic achievements to write your recommendations, rewrite and get others to read your personal statement and don't be happy with it until it shines, and prep for the GRE like a madman. After that, the rest is in their hands, isn't it?

I think that you're underestimating your chances of getting into an SLP program. Bolster up the rest of your application and you'll do well!

[leelan10]

Thanks so much I really appreciate it your "two cents"! The GRE is not my strong suit I am taking the new one but I have been studying like crazy so hopefully it rubs off on my score. I should be alright with letters of rec...I just cant wait for this process to be over already lol I just want to get in and start classes!

Which grad programs are you looking at?

[kittyleen66]

Hi,

I have a similar question. I have an undergrad with about a 3.75, Master's in Education... about a 3.9, and have taken two SLP prerequisites and have a 4.0 so far.. The problem is... my GRE was only about a 1250. I have 5 more prerequisites to take to apply to FSU's online programming... I am assuming I will make all A's.. It sounds like it is SO competitive, does anyone have any idea if I am wasting time with that GRE, or will they look at the last Master's GPA and maybe give me a chance?

[mscongeniality1]

Hi,

I have a similar question. I have an undergrad with about a 3.75, Master's in Education... about a 3.9, and have taken two SLP prerequisites and have a 4.0 so far.. The problem is... my GRE was only about a 1250. I have 5 more prerequisites to take to apply to FSU's online programming... I am assuming I will make all A's.. It sounds like it is SO competitive, does anyone have any idea if I am wasting time with that GRE, or will they look at the last Master's GPA and maybe give me a chance?

Your GRE is actually very good for an SLP application. I know people that would have killed to have a 1250. You're golden on that front.

I think the more difficult thing is to write a good personal statement. That is what will really set you above the rest.

[trevortiger]

I agree, that GRE score shouldn't set you back, it is actually a pretty decent score - they really do seem to look at the whole package. Do you have any SLP volunteering or shadowing experience? I think that would be something they would look at more closely. Are you in Florida? If I recall, the FSU program is only for Florida residents, although I could be wrong. I would think being in Florida and having experience there would be a plus. Many states seem to be trying to "grow" their in-state SLP's because of the shortage.