Speech Pathology Master's Program Aspirations - 2nd Career - Low Undergrad GPA (2.5) 14 Years Ago - MBA 4.0 GPA

[JES3]

Hello,

 

I am a 37 year old male who eagerly wants to change careers from business administration to speech pathology.  I graduated in 1999 with a lousy GPA of 2.45.  Yes, very embarrassing... 

 

In the past 14 years I have excelled in business and hold an executive administrative position in the medical field.  I completed an Executive Master of Business Administration (GPA 4.0) a few years back.  I plan on obtaining a 2nd bachelor's degree in speech pathology and maintaining as close to a 4.0 GPA as I can.  I am also studying for the GRE and plan on doing well.  

 

My friends think I am crazy as I am very well compensated in my current job and would be taking a major reduction in remuneration to change careers.  I am at a stage in life where I want to pursue my passion, not dollars.

 

I would appreciate any feedback as to how realistic it would be for me to get into a program.  I am determined; however, I am also a realist and know that admission into advanced degree programs can be VERY competitive.  

 

Thank you for your consideration.

Edited August 16, 2013 by JES3

[DeafAudi]

Hey there!

 

First, I'm an Audiololgy applicant but I thought that I would direct you over to the Speech-Language Pathology forum under Professional programs here: http://forum.thegradcafe.com/forum/95-speech-language-pathology/. I've found it very informative.

 

Secondly, I think that you have a good chance of getting in. I'm not even sure if you need to do the 2nd bachelor's degree (although from what I understand you will need certain prerequistes). You obviously are smart enough for grad school if you got a 4.0 in another Master's program and have succeeded in your chosen career as you did. Just make sure to focus on your passion for SLP in your LOI and obtain excellent LORs. It sounds like you have colleagues who would be willing to do so. Again, I wouldn't be the best person to ask but that's just my two cents. Good luck!