OOF extracurriculars

[talkingcake]

I'm currently in a one year post-bacc program, and I'm applying for Fall 2016.  I only minored in communication disorders during undergrad, but I tried to tailor my major courses to be as applicable to SLP as possible.  That being said, I did not have a car at the time, so I just don't have many in-field extracurricular experiences other than a year of lab work.  On the other hand, when it comes to out-of-field extracurriculars, I've got a lot of experience in various areas and I'm proud of what I've accomplished.  I figured I should have fun and be as well-rounded as I can be during undergrad because of how intense and focused SLP Masters programs are.  I'm volunteering at a couple sites now, but it'll only amount to three or four months worth of volunteer work by the time apps are due.

Long story short, I'm relying on my out-of-field extracurriculars to pull me through.  It seems like all of my top choice schools do take out-of-field extracurriculars into consideration (to some extent), but does anyone know if there are schools that... don't?

I'm asking just in case, because I was recently encouraged to apply to one or two more schools. Please help an OOFer out!

Edited October 15, 2015 by talkingcake

[Crimson Wife]

I'd like to know this as well. I'm not sure how much of my OOF stuff to even include in my application since they were from my 1st degree.

[talkingcake]

I'd like to know this as well. I'm not sure how much of my OOF stuff to even include in my application since they were from my 1st degree.

From what I understand, schools generally want to see OOF extracurriculars with substantial leadership experience (club president etc) or faculty research. OOF stuff that contributes to the kind of SLP you want to be is also acceptable, as long as you elaborate in your personal statement. For example, if you want to be a Spanish-English bilingual SLP, being an ESL/EFL or Spanish tutor is a great way to showcase language skills.

Depending on the program, they might accept more or less OOF stuff than what I listed. Hopefully none of the schools we're applying to require us to cut down!

Edited October 19, 2015 by talkingcake