I'm unsure of my odds of getting in to a program.

[lgros003]

I'm a 5th year undergrad student, just took my GRE today, and I'm going to begin applying for CSD masters programs for Fall 2016.  My top five are Vermont, Appalachian State, Louisiana at Lafayette, Pittsburgh, and Austin.  I personally am a stutterer and am interested primarily in studying stuttering.

My first love is sociology.  I love reading those long, dry research papers and conducting my own research in the way that I have in various courses.  I know that if I do choose speech pathology over sociology for my masters (sociology being the fallback), I will most likely try to pursue a doctorate and get into the research of stuttering from a sociological lens.  I know this does exist in the world of speech pathology.  Dr. John Tetnowski, who I have been in contact with for almost a year after I read one of his articles, is doing exactly what I'd like to do.  I get the sense that (while he seems a little frustrated because he's been asking me to come and visit the school but I can't because of finances/scheduling) he does want me there.  That's a good feeling, and I think it counts for a lot.

Like I said before, I'm a stutterer, and I actually founded the National Stuttering Association chapter here in Miami.  I'm a good writer, and I think that my letter of intent will show that I'm passionate about pursuing this subject.  I'm not going to have a fantastic GPA (departmental 4.0 but an overall 3.2 or around).  My GRE verbal score was 152 and my quantitative was a 144.  I'm planning on retaking it to see if I can do better on both.  Also, I'm a male.  Only bringing that up because I know that the ratio of men to women in CSD grad programs tends to increase the odds of men getting into programs.  I'll need to do my pre-requisites wherever I go, as my school does not offer speech pathology courses to undergraduates.

I know this is by no means comprehensive, but do you think I have somewhat of a chance to get into the schools I want to apply for?

[curly_girl]

 

I can't say if you will get into the schools you are interested in, but I can tell you some stats. I got into Appalachian State for Spring admission with a GA position. My GRE verbal was a 160, quant was 151, and writing was a 5.0. My first BA I got a 3.1 (3.3ish in my anthro major), and so far I have a 3.6 in my second BA from USU. I did have a kick-ass resume.  According to the school, these are their admissions stats:

Admission Statistics (Fall 2015)

• Students Admitted: 18 in-field, 9 out-of-field
• Average GPA of those admitted: 3.71
• Average GRE of those admitted: V: 153  Q: 149

Admission Statistics (Spring 2015)

• Students Admitted: 15 in-field
• Average GPA of those admitted: 3.68
• Average GRE of those admitted: V: 152  Q: 150

Admission Statistics (Fall 2014)

• Students Admitted: 27 in-field, 13 out-of-field
• Average GPA of those admitted: 3.69
• Average GRE of those admitted: V: 153  Q: 148

Admission Statistics (Spring 2014)

• Students Admitted: 19 in-field
• Average GPA of those admitted: 3.59
• Average GRE of those admitted: V: 148  Q: 145

You should also call or email each school you are interested in and ask if they would consider an applicant like you. To be safe, I suggest you look into ways to do your prereqs before you start grad school, doing well on them would really help your application. 

[lgros003]

14 hours ago, curly_girl said:

 

I can't say if you will get into the schools you are interested in, but I can tell you some stats. I got into Appalachian State for Spring admission with a GA position. My GRE verbal was a 160, quant was 151, and writing was a 5.0. My first BA I got a 3.1 (3.3ish in my anthro major), and so far I have a 3.6 in my second BA from USU. I did have a kick-ass resume.  According to the school, these are their admissions stats:

Admission Statistics (Fall 2015)

• Students Admitted: 18 in-field, 9 out-of-field
• Average GPA of those admitted: 3.71
• Average GRE of those admitted: V: 153  Q: 149

Admission Statistics (Spring 2015)

• Students Admitted: 15 in-field
• Average GPA of those admitted: 3.68
• Average GRE of those admitted: V: 152  Q: 150

Admission Statistics (Fall 2014)

• Students Admitted: 27 in-field, 13 out-of-field
• Average GPA of those admitted: 3.69
• Average GRE of those admitted: V: 153  Q: 148

Admission Statistics (Spring 2014)

• Students Admitted: 19 in-field
• Average GPA of those admitted: 3.59
• Average GRE of those admitted: V: 148  Q: 145

You should also call or email each school you are interested in and ask if they would consider an applicant like you. To be safe, I suggest you look into ways to do your prereqs before you start grad school, doing well on them would really help your application. 

Thank you, I appreciate your response.  Do you know whether any students in the App State masters program right now have a speech impediment?

[curly_girl]

I don't know, sorry. I have been admitted but have not yet started grad school. You can ask them, but they might not be able or willing to disclose that information.