APPLYING TO GRAD SCHOOL FOR SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY? What you need to know!! TIPS Start early Do your homework! Apply to several schools Be persistent THE PROCESS Sites that will help you (where to go for info) Taking tests‐ the GRE (http://www.ets.org/gre) Getting letters Writing a personal statement Making a visit Resources: • Visit ASHA for information--“Planning for Entry into Graduate School in Communication Sciences and Disorders”: http://www.asha.org/students/academic/Graduate-School.htm • Use the ‘Ed Find’ link on ASHA website to search for programs in CSD in various states and w/ various descriptions: http://hes.asha.org:8080/EdFind/Masters/MastersSearch.aspx • Visit the website of the Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CAPCSD) to look at general information at: http://www.capcsd.org/ Look at information for applicants about specific programs on the Centralized Application Service (CSDCAS) webpage for applying to programs offering either the clinical doctorate in Audiology or the clinical master's degree in Speech-language Pathology. To view information for applicants and academic programs, and frequently asked questions go to: https://portal.csdcas.org/ ADMISSION PROCESS AT EMU Applications are due: Fall (September) admission = 1/15 Winter (January) admission = 7/15 Instruction and Materials required for application follow: You may apply online (for a reduced fee of $25) or download and print application and mail in to EMU for $35. ALL materials should be sent to the Office of Admissions, P.O. Box 970, Ypsilanti, MI 48197‐7621. Or you can fax to the admissions office at 734‐487‐6559. Or submit via email to: documents_admissions@emich.edu Campus address if dropping off is 401 Pierce Hall. Updated October 2, 2012 Dr. Lizbeth Stevens, CCC‐SLP, Professor and Graduate Coordinator APPLYING TO GRAD SCHOOL FOR SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY? What you need to know!! To apply online go to the new home page of EMU’s graduate school: http://www.emich.edu/graduate/ You will see a Tab on the left for “Admissions.” Click on it, log in, and you will be all set. Materials: 1. Application itself (available on the web) 2. GRE scores (from within past 5 years); the code for EMU is 1201 3. Two letters of recommendation, ‐from either faculty or professionals completed on letterhead (however, for EMU undergraduate students we do have a special form our faculty complete which you may use to apply to our program). 4. Personal statement (which is a part of the application itself) 5. Transcripts from ALL institutions attended NOT NEEDED ANY LONGER: 1. Statement of Civil/Criminal Issues (PDF)(formerly called the ‘Moral Turpitude statement) is no longer required for admission. Likewise completion of the “Disciplinary form” is not needed (as these two questions are included on application). 2. MTTC scores (this test for those preparing to teach is not required for applicants to the SLP program) To check on status of your application once submitted, contact the Admission office at 734‐ 487‐3060 or 800‐GO‐TO‐EMU. Current Admission Requirements (for consideration): GRE scores: minimum 146 Verbal, 140 Quantitative, 3.5 Writing (The old GRE score minimums if you took it before are 400 Verbal and 400 Quantitative) Cumulative GPA: 3.0 NOTE that admission is competitive. While you may have met the minimal requirements for applying, it does not guarantee admission. See below: Profile of Average Admitted Applicant (EMU) GPA=3.51 GRE Scores: Verbal =488 (new verbal= 152) Quantitative =574 (new quantitative= 147) Writing= 4.22 Writing= 4.22 Updated October 2, 2012 Dr. Lizbeth Stevens, CCC‐SLP, Professor and Graduate Coordinator APPLYING TO GRAD SCHOOL FOR SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY? What you need to know!! ADMISSION PROCESS: Application materials are “released” to the Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Admissions committee from the graduate school once all materials are received (e.g., transcripts, letters, GRE scores, etc.). The applications are initially screened by the graduate coordinator to determine that they meet the eligibility criteria (i.e., GPA, GRE). Applications are then reviewed and rated by the graduate coordinator and two members of the admissions committee. Applicants are recommended for admission based upon rankings of admissions committee. There are 25 applicants recommended for fall admission and 15 for winter admission. Students who are denied admission may request to have their application “rolled over” for reconsideration by contacting the graduate admissions office. While you do not have to update any materials, if you have retaken the GRE or have redone your personal statement (etc.), you may add these/swap them out. FAQ’s and MYTHS about admission to EMU (1) Myth: Out of state students are favored for admission because they pay higher tuition to the university. Fact: A majority of students admitted to the EMU program are in‐state students with a few coming from Ohio schools (who automatically receive in‐state rates via university policy). No advantage or preference is accorded to out‐of‐state applicants in the admissions process. (2) Myth: It is easier to be admitted for the Winter term than the Fall term. Fact: Although many more individuals apply for Fall admission (which means it may be more competitive), there are more slots available at that time. Fewer applicants request admission for the winter (January) start, but there are also fewer slots. We typically admit 25 students for the fall but only 15 for the winter term. The odds of being admitted are slightly better for the Winter; however, it is still very competitive. Updated October 2, 2012 Dr. Lizbeth Stevens, CCC‐SLP, Professor and Graduate Coordinator