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Hello,
I just recently graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park with the Hearing and Speech Sciences B.A. degree, and I finished college with 3.48 overall GPA and 3.7 major GPA (However, our school didn't employ plus/minus grading system until recently, and with that in consideration, my overall GPA turned out to be 3.46 overall, and 3.64-3.65 for the major GPA). I guess this doesn't mean much, but I never got anything lower than an A- in audiology courses (I have few Bs in speech-related courses, though, haha.)
I actually applied last year to the University of Maryland (where I did my undergrad), University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, James Madison University, and Auburn University, and I have not gotten in anywhere. I made the waitlist cut for UMD, and I got to the interview part for JMU, but no cigar.
Just to provide some of my credentials, I had GRE scores of 152 V, 156 Q, and 4 for AW. In terms of extracurricular activities and pertinent experience, I was part of NSCS, and being a member of that group entailed of volunteer services. I have been working with an autistic adult since last year summer. Also, I was selected to participate in audiology clinic at UMD during my last semester, but I'm guessing this wasn't considered for the admission committee since I applied before having any substantial experience in this class (I did get an A-, however, in this class).
Ever since this summer started, I have been studying for GRE again to make up for my most-likely-low GPA and relative lack of experience, and I might start shadowing a local audiologist again to keep up with my knowledge in the profession. Honestly, it was pretty difficult to accept the fact that I had to repeat this arduous task, and I think I can get some help or advice
Also, if anyone can possibly recommend me some schools that can fit me, and even give me some feedback on my personal statement (which I can send through e-mail), then that would be much appreciated! Thank you.
I just recently graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park with the Hearing and Speech Sciences B.A. degree, and I finished college with 3.48 overall GPA and 3.7 major GPA (However, our school didn't employ plus/minus grading system until recently, and with that in consideration, my overall GPA turned out to be 3.46 overall, and 3.64-3.65 for the major GPA). I guess this doesn't mean much, but I never got anything lower than an A- in audiology courses (I have few Bs in speech-related courses, though, haha.)
I actually applied last year to the University of Maryland (where I did my undergrad), University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, James Madison University, and Auburn University, and I have not gotten in anywhere. I made the waitlist cut for UMD, and I got to the interview part for JMU, but no cigar.
Just to provide some of my credentials, I had GRE scores of 152 V, 156 Q, and 4 for AW. In terms of extracurricular activities and pertinent experience, I was part of NSCS, and being a member of that group entailed of volunteer services. I have been working with an autistic adult since last year summer. Also, I was selected to participate in audiology clinic at UMD during my last semester, but I'm guessing this wasn't considered for the admission committee since I applied before having any substantial experience in this class (I did get an A-, however, in this class).
Ever since this summer started, I have been studying for GRE again to make up for my most-likely-low GPA and relative lack of experience, and I might start shadowing a local audiologist again to keep up with my knowledge in the profession. Honestly, it was pretty difficult to accept the fact that I had to repeat this arduous task, and I think I can get some help or advice
Also, if anyone can possibly recommend me some schools that can fit me, and even give me some feedback on my personal statement (which I can send through e-mail), then that would be much appreciated! Thank you.
