Letter of Intent

[smartypants14]

Hi Everyone,

  I know I can post this elsewhere, but I would really appreciate it if anyone who has been accepted into an SLP program can look at my letter? I am reapplying for spring 15, so I am going to need all the advice/ help you guys can offer.

 

Thank You.

[dial1010usa]

Smartypants14- I'm glad you started this. This will help many of those who are applying in spring or next fall. GradCafe is a great help to everyone in anyways and every ways. What are you planning to do till spring? My daughter is trying to get into SLPA program if she get in. Its very competitive. She will be working at the same time to gain more experience. She will do volunteer too.

[sayjo]

Hi Everyone,

  I know I can post this elsewhere, but I would really appreciate it if anyone who has been accepted into an SLP program can look at my letter? I am reapplying for spring 15, so I am going to need all the advice/ help you guys can offer.

 

Thank You.

 

Sure, smartypants14.  You can send it to me via private message.

[smartypants14]

im seriously considering going abroad to teach English. Some programs pay for your training and living. If not, then im going to retake the GRE, look for a job with an adult clientele, take a Spanish fluency exam, andddd...possibly volunteer?

[ljhslp]

Just send a pm

[Missthang]

I had an adviser at the career services center look at mine. Not sure if your school has something like that or not but I am forever grateful for his help!

 

It's great to get an outsider's opinion on it because any one who personally knows you might not give you a good critique (like my mom thought my rough draft was perfect and he scratched through half of it and said "try again!"). I met with this graduate adviser (not sure of his actual title, but he helps with writing personal statements, interviewing, resume building, and of course finding programs and their requirements) 3 times over the Fall semester and once he finally gave his stamp of approval, I then took it to the writing center to make sure any grammar, punctuation, etc. was caught before sending it off. Our university has a specific graduate school person who only works with graduate students so I asked if I could use her rather than a fellow student who works in the main writing center. She helped me with a few sentences that needed a little revamping to get rid of the "I believe.... I think.... I want...." sentences. It was fine to have a few start out that way but of course I didn't want so many of them starting off with "I". Definitely get someone who has read tons because they know what will catch your reader and what they want to hear.
 

[Papaya91]

Send me a private message if you still need people to take a peek.

[ImHis]

I'm willing to help! I helped one get accepted to a top grad school (University of Memphis)

[flnjslp]

I am willing to help anyone who needs help as well!

[lexical_gap]

I'm also willing to help.

[Wiscogirl22]

I am also willing to help! Just message me!

[smartypants14]

So many helpful people! The world needs more of us! lol

 

Thanks Everyone!

[PsycD]

You've come to the right place for help. Best bunch of ppl you'll ever come across here in this group.