*This is a new component. A personal statement is no longer required*
To assess your non-academic competencies, we ask you to complete a 2-page CV form and provide contact information for 2 verifiers using the instructions and template provided below.
CV TEMPLATE – English
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The template can be found here: CVFORM.eng
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Once you have completed the CV form, you will upload it to your application in Slate. You can edit the CV form as needed before submitting your application. When you submit your application, there can be no further changes to your CV form.
CV INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS:
FORMATTING
• Use the CV template (note: no other formats will be considered)
• Respect the page limit of 2 pages maximum
• Do not alter font sizes or page margins
• You may add extra rows or delete empty rows as necessary
• Delete the example entry text before submitting your document
• To respect the space limit, each entry must appear in one section only.
• Publications may be listed in Vancouver or APA citation format
• There is no space limitation for each individual entry; you will need to balance your descriptive information with the number of entries you wish to include within the overall 2-page maximum.
• The section headers in the CV are provided to guide applicants and to ensure consistent formatting for ease of assessment by evaluators. Our Admissions Committee is aware that not all applicants may have pertinent information to enter under each of the specific headings set out in the template (such as publications or awards). Applicants who do not have information to enter under a specific heading may remove the section in question (delete empty lines and section header).
! Ensure only your Slate Applicant identification number appears in the ID field on the first page. The Slate Applicant ID number will be shown to you on the online application webpage where you are asked to upload your CV. You must upload your completed CV before submitting and paying for the application. You can save the CV form while you are working to complete it and return to it as needed. However, once you submit your application, there can be no further changes to your CV form. You will upload your completed CV to the Slate form, as illustrated in the example below.
CONTENT GUIDANCE
The selection of activities you wish to highlight on your CV is at your discretion. Our academic and admissions staff will not provide any additional guidance on this topic.
The CV is part of our assessment of your non-academic competencies, along with the Casper test; it is complementary to our Academic assessment of your grades, performance in prerequisite courses, letters etc. The list of Non-Academic criteria considered throughout the selection process by the Admissions committee can be found here: <Non-Academic Criteria> The CV structure is designed to allow you to highlight a number of these qualities, for example: intellectual curiosity, reliability, responsibility, leadership and community involvement. We encourage you to use your most powerful experiences to illustrate the non-academic competencies on your CV. These qualities can be developed in many ways, and all of the content on your CV will be considered during our assessment.
For sections that list “Description and Reason for Participation”, please briefly explain the activity and how you understand it in relation to the development of your non-academic competencies. This is also an opportunity to provide context for your activities and highlight their significance within the unique circumstances of your life. You may wish to think about any of the following as you formulate your reason for participation: What was your contribution? Why is this activity important for consideration in our selection process? What did you learn or what non-academic skill did you strengthen as part of this experience? What lived experiences led you to take part in this activity? When does this activity take place in relation to other significant periods in your life that you wish to highlight for the committee?
See the examples provided on the template for further guidance.
SECTIONS
Education & Training (Certificates, Licenses, and Memberships)
This section allows us to establish a complete timeline and context for your other activities (along with your work experience). Include any in-progress degrees with the expected completion date.
Work Experience
Both traditional and non-traditional work (e.g. family caregiving, volunteer employment) can be listed in this category.
Service to the Community
A wide range of structured or unstructured activities can be included here. The Admissions committee is aware that not all applicants have the resources to access all types of activities and will apply a broad interpretation of service and community.
Research Experience & Publications
Publications may be listed in Vancouver or APA citation format. Examples of activities commonly included are paid or volunteer research activities as well as supervised projects, posters, presentations, or publications.
Extra-Curricular Activities, Skills & Hobbies
Note the difference between Extra-Curricular Activities and Skills and Hobbies: Extra-Curricular activities are usually organized, structured activities run by a school, club, or non-profit organization; examples commonly include sport, theatre, debating team, etc.; skills and hobbies are usually less structured activities or pastimes.
Awards & Distinctions
If you choose to include this section, it is recommended that you not list more than approximately 5 awards. Consider which awards or distinctions are the most meaningful to you in demonstrating your competencies. These may include awards related to any field, from community engagement, sport, or scholarship. Note that your grades are assessed separately from the CV as part of our Academic assessment. Be sure to indicate your reason for including each entry.
Optional Supplemental Information (note – this is not included in the 2-page limit for the CV)
Using only the space provided on page 3 of the template. You have the option to provide any additional information or context that is not conveyed in the CV that can help us assess your potential to become a skilled and professional SLP.
FOR YOUR FURTHER CONSIDERATION:
“Academic Standards and Essential Skills”
VERIFIER INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS:
You are required to submit a list of verifiers who can attest to the veracity of the content in your CV.
You will submit the names and contact information (email and phone) for your verifiers directly in the online application, on the same page where you upload your CV.
• Applicants must obtain verifiers’ consent to be contacted by the SCSD Admissions staff.
• Applicants should provide at least 2 names of verifiers and include their contact information (including their email address and phone number); you can include more if needed.
Verifiers can include individuals who have also provided letters of recommendation.
Verifiers should not include family members.
• Put the most important/significant verifier at the top of the list
• It is not necessary to provide a verifier for each entry on your CV
• Applicants should ensure to provide verifiers for the most recent entries on their CV
