NY/NJ Fall 2016

[nycslptobe]

On March 1, 2016 at 8:32 PM, Tish22 said:

Do you currently go there? I'm very interested in their program, I knew someone who graduated their masters 2-3 years back and loved it. Do you feel things have changed?/ When do they typically send out acceptances/rejections?

The program academic wise is amazing but higher administration is not. Tuition is way too pricey, very disappointed in what they did to us. 

[ItsASpeechTing]

On 3/22/2016 at 6:03 PM, SLP2BE17 said:

To those of you asking about Iona:

I'm a current grad student at Iona. I know how helpful everyone on this forum was when I was struggling and thought that all hope was lost, so I want to pay it forward. First I want to say--DO NOT GIVE UP! I almost threw in the towel myself last year after my second round of applying, but once I got in and started the program I couldn't imagine myself doing/pursuing anything else. If this is truly what you want, it WILL happen. Okay, onto the interview info:

First, our program director is probably the sweetest, most supportive, and accommodating person I've ever met. She is a gem and she will make you feel super comfortable during the interview--her positivity will ease your nerves. You will be in the interview with 2-3 other people in our smaller conference room. The interview will of course start with introductions, where you went to undergrad, why you enjoy/chose the field, Etc. Questions that are posed to the group are definitely more situational-based than personal. One question that I can say is a definite is naming components of ASHA's code of Ethics--be SUPER familiar with it and be able to name a few bullet points basically verbatim along with an explanation in your own words--along these same lines there is also a question along the lines of "if you were in this situation, what would you do" (ex: if someone other than the child's parent/guardian comes into the clinic and asks to access the child's files/documents, is this allowed?") and you will have to apply the code of ethics to some extent to your answer. In some cases, you may be able to talk your way through it, but they will definitely be impressed if you can apply that knowledge to it as well. There is another question about the important of evidence-based practice in our field in terms of treatment efficacy, etc. They are HUGE on EBP in our program (as they should be), so I would definitely brush up on that so you can speak to it on an elevated level. They ask you what 3 qualities you think are important for an SLP to possess as well. They also ask what you do in your spare time or to unwind (due to the stressful nature of the program). The whole interview process is quick overall, about 15-20ish minutes if that. I hope all of this information helps, and I truly wish you the best of luck at the interview and during this entire process! 

How did you like this graduate program? I just got in.