Hello All,


I just found out :thumbup: about the updated Audiology rankings a couple days ago and was wondering if any one else has heard. here are the new rankings, according to U.S.News & World Report (http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/grad/aud/search)

http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/grad/aud/search

Note: These rankings are based on surveys of professional, faculty, and students on several different factors.

Was anyone surprised, in a positive or negative way, by where their program placed?

I found it interesting :idea: that a lot of schools I applied to (thinking of them as unranked) turned out to be equal to or higher ranked than some of my top choices.

Hello All,


I just found out :thumbup: about the updated Audiology rankings a couple days ago and was wondering if any one else has heard. here are the new rankings, according to U.S.News & World Report (http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/grad/aud/search)

http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/grad/aud/search

Note: These rankings are based on surveys of professional, faculty, and students on several different factors.

Was anyone surprised, in a positive or negative way, by where their program placed?

I found it interesting :idea: that a lot of schools I applied to (thinking of them as unranked) turned out to be equal to or higher ranked than some of my top choices.



I was really surprised by UNC's ranking. My mentor over last summer (who is a rather well-known name in the field) had said it was mid-range as far as audiology programs go. I applied and visited campus for an interview and decided it was my first choice and then I saw the latest rankings and realized it was higher up on the list than Purdue, which I applied to just to see what happened (ie not ever expecting to get in). Although rankings aren't always the most accurate measure of quality, I doubt I'll get accepted to UNC at this point.

SLP is here, for those that are interested:

http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/grad/slp/search/

I don't apply until this fall, but looking at that list, it seems like I (inadvertently) picked a good mix: one top, three middle, and two lower-ranked programs. I've basically already given up on Northwestern before I start, though. I don't understand how their website can say they accept 40-50% of students! How can that be true for #2? As if. I have a good GPA and a great GRE score, but so will everyone else and all their other qualifications are probably better, since I'm not even a SLP major. Oh, well.

Maybe that's how they have 40-50% acceptance. People like me throw in the towel and don't bother (not that I will actually do this, it never hurts to try) and the pool is self-selecting. :laugh:

I've gotta quit reading the pre-med board so much, their anxiety is contagious.

SLP is here, for those that are interested:

http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/grad/slp/search/

I don't apply until this fall, but looking at that list, it seems like I (inadvertently) picked a good mix: one top, three middle, and two lower-ranked programs. I've basically already given up on Northwestern before I start, though. I don't understand how their website can say they accept 40-50% of students! How can that be true for #2? As if. I have a good GPA and a great GRE score, but so will everyone else and all their other qualifications are probably better, since I'm not even a SLP major. Oh, well.

Maybe that's how they have 40-50% acceptance. People like me throw in the towel and don't bother (not that I will actually do this, it never hurts to try) and the pool is self-selecting. :laugh:

I've gotta quit reading the pre-med board so much, their anxiety is contagious.

I'm just guessing, but I'd say they accept more students because more decline their acceptances due to the price tag.