They say you should not use a cookie cutter personal statement that you send to each and every graduate school for speech language pathology. In this post, I am going to give you some tips and tricks on how to customize your personal statement for each school without having to completely re-write it for each … Read more
We all know we need to take the GRE – that beast of an exam – if you want to get into grad school. It’s one of the many hoops that we are forced to jump through in order to prove our academic ability… or to prove just how many hoops we’re willing to jump … Read more
When you are applying to graduate school, you usually get to submit a resume or CV as part of the packet. This is something many students overlook when preparing, yet it is a great way to show off things the make you unique. If you don’t have a resume, first check out these posts: How … Read more
The GRE writing section is one that people often forget about – probably because (like me) they’re too focused on preparing for the math section. The Analyticial Writing Assessment (AWA) is also an important part of the exam! Many schools publish minimum AWA scores that they look for, and regardless of that, you want to … Read more
Getting an interview can feel great, but is also a bit nerve wracking. What will they ask? How do you answer? I’ve put together this post of common interview questions to help you start thinking your way through the interview. WARNING: Do not memorize responses to these questions or any others. You’ll come across like a robot! What … Read more
Who can I ask for a letter of recommendation? Know who to ask for a letter of recommendation for grad school can cause some real headache. Who can I ask? How do I know? Is it better to ask A or B? When I talk to students who got into graduate school in SLP about … Read more
When talking about getting into SLP school, most people focus on GRE scores and GPA. Many applicants don’t appreciate how important their Statement of Purpose (SOP) is. Making your personal statement stand out can make all the difference in the process. In this post, I’ve included my top 4 tips for making your personal statement … Read more
What The Admissions Committee Thinks When They Read Your Application When you think about getting into a masters program in SLP, it might seem like a big gamble. You send off a few applications and hope the stars are aligned in such a way that you’ll get in. If you’re ambitious you might get some … Read more
The field of Speech Language Pathology prides itself on an evidence based approach. Applying to the field of SLP should be the same! I found an article published in 2006 that attempts to put together evidence and analyze it regarding the process of applying to graduate school. It looks at “Kisses of Death” (KOD’s) in … Read more
Trying to explain in a few hundred words why you want to become a Speech Language Pathologist is not an easy thing. Staring at the blinking cursor on an empty computer screen is likely to drive you crazy! To help get your creative juices flowing, I’ve put together lots of exercises and pre-writing activities for your … Read more