One service learning project, 10 hours of shadowing First Steps, so limited extracurriculars. But, I have worked full time the past four years to pay for my own college since I am a first-generation student. So my resume was stacked with jobs. Also I have a studio art minor.

No GRE, 2 conference pubs, 1 journal pub, UG applicant no MS. 1 interview

I went to Purdue for undergrad. Involved in a research lab and been an ASL TA. Told me to check my portal.

This was somewhat unexpected as it was my undergraduate institution, but also Purdue is somewhat of a mess right now, so I'm not too mad about it.

Interviewed late Dec.

Submitted the application on Jan 3rd, accepted on Feb 16th.

Submitted the application on Jan 3rd, interviewed on Jan 15th, got accepted on Jan 30th.

Research experience in 2 labs, double major in Spanish, 50+ hours of hospital observations during study abroad, leadership position volunteering with middle schoolers, 2 fundraising positions. Hope someone finds this encouraging! Your GPA is not everything :)

Long scrutiny from grad school.

participated in purdue's srop program during the summer of 2025, have been in three intensive research programs, president of a national org, coordinator of my university's honors program peer mentoring program

double major in psychology and slhs with certificate in gerontology, member of 2 research labs, poster presentation, member of advocacy council, slhs department tutor, college of hhs peer mentor, slhs department mentor, school hearing screenings volunteer, manager of on-campus restaurant

CSD GPA 3.970, VP of NSSLHA Chapter, two years of research experience, College of Health Sciences Ambassador/Tour Guide, CSD Department Student Assistant, CSD Department Tutor, two conferences attended, variety of additional extracurriculars (dance, choir, radio, sorority)

Funding came a few days later, no GRE

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