Volunteer within vast settings and populationsFor example, you volunteer at a hospital or a nursing under a SLP, work with individuals who have a disability, or even at a school as a mentor. This allows you to gain knowledge about the possible populations and settings you will be working with ...

If you're part of an organization and you intend on applying to graduate school, you most likely have a leg up in your applications, as most graduate schools look for applicants with diverse backgrounds. Yes, having nearly perfect GPA/GRE scores will help, but they look for people who have unique ...

I was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. My family immigrated from Vietnam and has been here ever since! Chicago never gets old - there are always so many things to do, and so many places to see! I love exploring the city, going on walks, and trying new foods ...

ASHA prerequisites involve 4 basics: biological sciences, physical sciences, social/behavioral sciences, and statistics. You can typically meet these requirements during their undergraduate degree, but if not, you can take them from any accredited institution. These courses may not be directly related to SLP, but they build a foundation of understanding ...

When pursuing a Master’s in SLP, you must complete SLP-specific prerequisite courses. Each SLP graduate program has its own sets of prerequisites courses. Though each SLP program has relatively similar across all programs, you must check with your program(s) of interest about their SLP coursework requirements, as it varies per ...

There are so many discrepancies about being an out-of-field major. Reality check - if you are an out-of-field major, you are not a hindrance, you are an asset. Being an out-of-field major allows you gain unique competencies and bring a different perspective to the field of SLP. Gaining relevant SLP ...

Hi there, my name is Tammy! I'm an incoming graduate student at Northwestern University, the #2 speech-language pathology program in the nation. I created this website to help students navigate their way through their educational journey by sharing my own story, providing resources, and advice. I aspire to empower students,resonate ...