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M.S. Speech Pathology and Audiology Application Personal Statement Question Prompts


To replace the traditional Personal Statement or Statement of Purpose, applicants to the MS program in Speech Pathology and Audiology are required to respond to three personal prompts. Please follow the instructions below carefully.

Instructions:

  • Respond to Prompt 1 and Prompt 2 (required).
  • Choose and respond to one of Prompt 3 or Prompt 4 (required).
  • Prompt 5 is optional.
  • Each response should be a maximum of 250 words.
  • Responses to these personal prompts must be provided directly within the application here. 
  • Do not submit your application until you are fully satisfied with your responses, as the Graduate School will not accept changes or replace responses after your application has been submitted.
  • Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in crafting responses is not allowed. Detection of AI use will disqualify these responses from further evaluation.

      Required Prompts:

  1. Academic Journey
    What does your GPA represent to you, and how does it reflect your academic history? Describe your academic journey, including key accomplishments and growth.

  2. Collaborating Across Differences
    People bring unique backgrounds, beliefs, abilities, and experiences to their work. Share an example of a time you changed your approach to work more effectively with someone whose perspective or background differed from yours. What did you learn from the experience?
     

    Choose ONE of the following (Prompt 3 OR Prompt 4):

  3. Teach Me Something
    Teach us about something you know well, as if we are learning it for the first time. This can be a skill, concept, or insight (e.g., how to solve a problem, a unique skill, or a puzzle).

  4. Experiences with Privilege and Barriers
    Reflect on your experiences with both privilege and barriers in the communities you have been a part of. How have these experiences shaped your perspective and ability to navigate difficult situations? 
     

    Optional Prompt:

  5. Additional Information
    Is there anything else you would like the admissions committee to know about you?