Two questions!

[kendalllynn]

Hi all!

I've enjoyed reading so many useful posts on here. I know many people ask this... but I'm wondering what my chances are of getting into a good school! My overall gpa is a 3.5 and major is 3.4. I will be taking the GRE next month and hope to get a good score but who knows. I have experience in the field; volunteering for over a year at a clinic, working as an aide in group therapy, teaching swimming, and currently working for a company that manufactures artic tools. I also volunteer for Guide Dogs for the Blind, and have been raising a puppy for them for the past year. I know that I need to get the best score I can on the GRE, but what would be the minimum score I want to reach? 

My top choice schools right now are Teachers college and CU Boulder. My safety would be my alma mater, SFSU, but I'm also wondering what are the easiest schools to get into? Which schools have high acceptance rates? I'm reaching for the stars over here but I just want to get in somewhere!!!!

[plume]

I can't answer all of your questions, but I will try!

Schools say you need to reach the 300 mark on the GRE to be competitive, but it sounds like they really want to see higher scores. However, there is a range of scores and I obviously can't tell you for certain what the magic GRE score is.

Also, I'm sure you are aware of this and I am definitely not saying you should not apply, but in case you weren't sure... CU Boulder (I live in Boulder) gets over 500 applicants for about 30 spots with a mix of leveling and regular students. Teacher's College has over 800 applicants for maybe 50-60 spots (I'm not positive of how many they admit). Anyway, it is very competitive. I would suggest you add a few less competitive schools to your list. You can search the threads here for "less competitive slp programs" for long lists of suggestions. Also, are you picky with where you live? That makes a difference.

Your experience is great! Your 3.5 is not "great" for SLP apps but it's good, and many schools ask that you meet that 3.5 to even apply so meeting that minimum is a good thing. Let us know how everything goes, good luck!

[kendalllynn]

Thanks for your input! I know I'm reaching, but i visited Boulder and everyone was so nice and welcoming- I could really see myself there. I have to give it a shot. I wanted to find some more realistic options as well since my confidence is low as far as the gre

[plume]

It's hard to tell who the admissions committees want, and you may be exactly what they're looking for! I will be applying to CU as well!

[rollinat]

Good luck! I applied to Boulder, having done my leveling classes with them (3.85 GPA) and my GRE was 320, and I didn't get in - so it's definitely competitive but you never know what they are really looking for.

[Crimson Wife]

This thread might be helpful.

 

[sbram94]

@kendalllynn I can't comment on your application at all (sorry!), but I just wanted to thank you for puppy raising for GDB! I'm a CCI service dog applicant. ???