AuD references

[Lambert56]

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Hey, I'll be applying to AuD programs for Fall 09. I was just wondering where people are getting thier references from? I don't keep in too much contact with the faculty at my school, so I don't think I'll be able to get any references from them. I try to volunteer as much as I can and I work full time when not in school but most grad schools require the references to come from faculty. Does anyone know how to get around this problem? Any suggestions on what I sould do?

 

[linz8641]

I got mine from 3 professors because that is what's preferred, good news you still have time to get in contact with them and let them know more about you! One letter was from a professor I had helped do research with, a second was from a professor who had helped me get a volunteer position and later a job, and the third was from my Audiology teacher who I observed in my university's clinic on my own time for no credit (super brownie points) which was totally worth it! She linked me up with some Elementary school hearing screenings which I added to my resume and SOP and I really got to know her and tell her all about me and ask endless questions!

 

[MissAuD]

I got my letters from professors. I went to a big school (PSU) with a big comm sci program, so it was difficult to get to know the professors really well, and they understood that. When we requested a letter of recommendation, we had to submit to our professor the form, a copy of our essay/personal statement, and our transcripts. This way they were able to make some sort of judgment even without knowing us on a too personal level. It could be a good idea to get letters from someone you volunteer from, but I would recommended obtaining at least one, if not two, from a professor.