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Boston University Speech Pathology Mock Interview

To help you prepare for your Speech Pathology interview at Boston University, here are 30 interview questions and answer examples.

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Talk about your proudest educational achievement and why it makes you feel so proud.

The Admissions Officer at Boston University would like to know what areas of achievement are most important to you. Perhaps you have maintained an exceptional GPA or excelled in school while working a part-time job. Maybe you finished top of your class in your undergrad and received a special award for your achievements. Think of any accolades that you may have received along the way.

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Boston University Speech Pathology Interview Questions & Answers

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  • Accomplishment

    1. Talk about your proudest educational achievement and why it makes you feel so proud.

  • Adaptability

    2. It is important that Boston University exercises great discernment when choosing applicants for its speech-language pathology program. What is your plan if you are not accepted into our program this year?

  • Ask The Interviewer

    3. Do you have any questions for Boston University's admissions team?

  • Behavioral

    4. Take us through a time when you showed initiative by taking the lead on a team project.

  • Behavioral

    5. Talk about a time when a professor criticized your work.

  • Career Goals

    6. Why do you want a career in speech-language pathology?

  • Career Goals

    7. Boston University's Speech-Language Pathology program graduates can find employment in various settings. What work setting is most interesting to you?

  • Career Goals

    8. Are you interested in opening your own speech-language pathology clinic one day? What are your business aspirations?

  • Career Goals

    9. Boston University's strong reputation will ensure you are placed in a job within six months after graduating. Where do you envision yourself working once you've completed the SLP program?

  • Career Goals

    10. Which area of speech-language pathology research piques your interest the most?

  • Common

    11. Boston University ranks among the best educators of future SLPs in the USA. What do you know about our school, and what excites you most about attending?

  • Competency

    12. What do you feel is the single most important quality a speech pathologist should possess?

  • Competency

    13. If asked, would your friends or family say that you have the patience required to succeed as a Speech Pathologist?

  • Diligence

    14. Which journals or publications do you read to stay in touch with new discoveries, and current events in the speech pathology field?

  • Diligence

    15. Once you graduate, how do you plan to continue educating yourself on new breakthroughs and therapeutic techniques?

  • Direct

    16. Why should Boston University accept you over another student with the same qualifications?

  • Direct

    17. What is your opinion on socialized health care versus privatized health care?

  • Discovery

    18. At Boston University we believe in the continual development of our students, both professionally and personally. What is your self-development plan?

  • Discovery

    19. Boston University is very involved in its surrounding community. If accepted, how do you plan to become involved in our community?

  • Discovery

    20. How does your family feel about you becoming a speech pathologist? Do you have a great deal of support?

  • Discovery

    21. Talk about someone you admire.

  • Diversity

    22. Boston University welcomes students with diverse educational backgrounds from all over the world. If accepted into our school, how will you support the University's diversity and inclusion efforts?

  • Education

    23. Students in BU's SLP program have the opportunity to train in numerous Clinical Education Centers. Which CEC opportunity is most interesting to you?

  • Education

    24. Tell us about your overall academic performance, so far. Where have you excelled, and where could you improve?

  • Education

    25. Talk to us about your current GPA.

  • Job Satisfaction

    26. Becoming a Speech Pathologist takes a lot of study, time, and dedication. How do you feel about dedicating your career to this field?

  • Job Satisfaction

    27. You mentioned that (X) is your favorite area of speech pathology so far. Why has this topic piqued your interest?

  • Job Satisfaction

    28. At Boston University we want students who have a true passion for speech pathology. What appeals to you most about working in this field?

  • Problem Solving

    29. In your opinion, what is the most concerning issue facing speech-language pathologists today?

  • Scenario Based

    30. How do you react when you're given an assignment or task that you do not feel like completing?