UW- Madison SLP Graduate School Hopeful

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hello!</p>

<p>I am hoping to get accepted to UW Madison's Speech Language Pathology M.S./ PhD program with an emphasis on neuroscience and brain injury research. I am currently attending the University of North Dakota (not a reputable SLP school) and have a 3.8 with Latin honors. I have been a research assistant at UND and have a personal connection to the field (my mother has speech-related difficulties due to brain injury). I toured Madison and was offered a summer position as a research assistant by one of the professors there, and am working there now. I'm the PI for a study that has been approved by UND and is on the table for approval at a major hospital system in the Twin Cities. I haven't taken my GRE yet (I'm applying for Fall 2014). I'm worried that where I'm graduating undergrad will hinder my chances. Does anyone have any advice? Will the fact that I go to UND hurt my chances? I considered transferring and was accepted to other more reputable schools (Including Madison) but a transfer would add an extra 2-3 years to my current graduation time. Thanks for any advice!</p>

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<p>I am a SLP with 25 years experience. It sounds like you are doing a great job! There is no need to transfer schools, especially since it would add 2-3 more years to your graduation time. Keep your grades up, continue with your research position, and consider joining your state speech and language association ( students can join). Make sure to apply to plenty of graduate programs; do not limit yourself to one or two. Good luck!</p>

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<p>Thanks so much for the advice! I am a member of the national and state chapter of NSSLHA, and plan to attend the ASHA conference in November. :slight_smile: Thanks for the work you do as an SLP!</p>

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<p>Thanks so much for the advice! I am a member of the national and state chapter of NSSLHA, and plan to attend the ASHA conference in November. Thank you for all the work you do as an SLP!</p>

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<p>Perfect!! Maybe one day you can present your research at an ASHA convention!! It sounds like you are doing everything that you should be doing to begin a successful career. It’s a great field, filled with all kinds of exciting opportunities. Good luck to you once again.</p>