So, I got the results in the mail today on my ASLPI at Gallaudet University! That was fast! I hope my acceptance letter comes that quickly....well, it could be a rejection letter too...yikes.
So, here is a description of the ASLPI and my results:
Well crap...I cannot get anything to paste from websites tonight, so Ummmm....well I'll just write a synopsis of it all. Basically, they want to know how well you sign in a conversation. There, that's it. It is a lot more complicated than that, but that is the gist.
So, on a scale from 0-5 with:
5 being a native signer, as if you were born Deaf
4 being very well trained as a signer and can handle basically any conversation, formal and informal, but not quite as well as a native signer.
3 can handle informal conversations with ease, but with some noticible hesitations and word searching. May need some rephrasing and repeating of signs, but very fluid in signing structure and grammar.
2 can handle basic work and study conversations, and may have some difficulty understanding some idiomatic signs, and require rephrasing or repeats of signs.
1 being a person not being able to handle conversations...just basic signs
0 being an ASL retard....sorry, I couldn't resist that one.
So, they rated me at Level 2. BUMMER! I thought I would be a 3. Well, I think I am a 3, but with my nerves and so much riding on this one interview, I think .....no, I Know I didn't do as well as I normally would. I was calm and collected, but got really nervous as the test started. I will take it again and see if I improve.
This alone doesn't prevent me from being accepted at Gallaudet. It just gives them an idea where I am in my ASL ability.
I can say that during the BAI (Bach of Arts-Interpretation) interview, I signed just fine, and they said they were impressed with my signing skills. I was a lot more relaxed during that interview though. This interview has a direct bearing on if I get accepted at Gallaudet or not.
So, today I was pretty depressed about it, but you know what? It's over with and there's nothing I can do about it now. I just have to be more confident in myself and practice, practice, practice!
I'll let you know if/when I get accepted!
Tootles!
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Someone who uses the phrase "ASL retard" doesn't deserve to be at Gallaudet. I really don't think Gallaudet is for you.
Im having the same issue!! I also got a 2 on my ASLPI. DO you know what happens now!! im lost. I know the requirement for the BAI is a level 3. Any advice??
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