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LAxW said:
University: in CA
Major/Minor: B.S in Biological Science
Undergrad GPA: 3.2
Pre-req GPA: 3.8
GRE: 150 V 157 Q 5.0 AW
Observation Hours:
140 pediatrics
10 cerebral palsy center
40 at SNF
40 at hospital
10 at another hospital

Extra: Acting in aging, pre-health fraternity, undergraduate researcher (published)
Work experience: Lab Assistant, Behavior Therapist (300 + hours)

Schools Applied to:
University of Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Touro Bay Shore, Stanbridge, West Coast, St Augustine, Howard, Rush. NYU

Acceptances; None
Interviews: None
Rejections: None

pretty disappointed in myself for not hearing back from any of these schools ): someone give me hope!
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If you applied for the fall cycle for west coast, the deadline is May of 2017. You probably won't hear back from them until June.

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occupational therapy said:
from what i have read, NYU won't get back to applicants until like....Feb or so (I might be wrong, but I do think they take a while) so it's normal not to have heard anything from them!
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Thanks so much for letting me know, I appreciate it :)
 
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University: University of Hawaii at Manoa
Major: Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.4
Pre-Req GPA: 3.2 (depends on school)
Major GPA: 3.5

GRE: Haven't taken it yet. Plan to this September

Extra-Curric:
-Currently working in the activities department through a rehab and nursing facility
-Worked as a nurse aide through a home care company
- Also currently working with children with disablities through a private behavioral health company as a skills trainer
- Was in the honors program for 2 years in college (obtained a certificate)
- Member of psi chi honor society
- was in Pre-med club and HOSA club
-Dean's list in college
-Honor roll for most of high school career (if that counts towards anything)
-CPR certified

Volunteer: 50 shadowing an OT in a hospital setting and another 55 in a nursing and rehabilitation center, Also currently volunteering in an outpatient pediatric setting- minimum hours to volunteer is 40

Applying: Pacific University, West Coast University- LA, MCPHS, Shenandoah University, Midwestern University- Downers grove, Midwestern- glendale, Touro University, Texas Tech University, University of the Sciences, D'Youville, Davenport

I know it's a lot!!! But I WANNA JUST GET IN ANYWHERE! If anyone else knows of a school for me that I might have a chance in with my stats, please let me know! I'm applying very very soon!

Update:

Acceptances: MCPHS, University of the Sciences

Rejections: West Coast University

Interviews: West Coast University, Touro University
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UPDATE:

Accepted into the University of the Sciences!!!!!! :clap::clap:
 
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UPDATE!!!!

Applied: U of Sciences; AT Still Arizona Health Sciences; Brenau University; Augusta University, Midwestern University

Acceptances:Brenau University :clap::soexcited:

Rejections:

Waitlist: Augusta U.;)

Interviews: Augusta U (10/31), Brenau University (11/7)
 
heretoenhancelives said:
UPDATE!!!!

Applied: U of Sciences; AT Still Arizona Health Sciences; Brenau University; Augusta University, Midwestern University

Acceptances:Brenau University :clap::soexcited:

Rejections:

Waitlist: Augusta U.;)

Interviews: Augusta U (10/31), Brenau University (11/7)
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Which Brenau campus did you apply to? Gainesville? North Atlant/Norcoss?
 
University: in MA
Major/Minor: Psychology/Biological Sciences
Undergrad GPA: 3.4
Pre-req GPA: 3.8-4.0
GRE: n/a

Observation Hours: 100 hours at an autism center/preschool, 51 hours at a skilled nursing facility, 60 hours at an outpatient pediatric therapy clinic, 10 hours at an elementary school
220+ hours total

Volunteer: 1700+ hours serving in AmeriCorps (worked with under-served children at a preschool and after school center, participated in multiple service projects such as Special Olympics and Habitat for Humanity), Medical/Public Health volunteer trip to Guatemala, literacy tutor

Work experience: Academic Coach at an alternative school, After school nanny, Student Assistant at a music academy for students with disabilities, Student Assistant in a couple college offices, waitress at a small restaurant


Schools Applied to: Midwestern (AZ), Brenau University, MCPHS, Bay Path University, Springfield College

Interviews: Brenau (10/17), Midwestern (1/9)

Acceptances so far: Brenau University! :)
 
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UPDATE:

Accepted into the University of the Sciences!!!!!! :clap::clap:
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Congrats!!!I am waiting to hear back from them too. When was your OTCAS application verified??? Just curious because mine was verified the beginning of November so I'm assuming I won't hear back until later on.
 
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heretoenhancelives said:
UPDATE!!!!

Applied: U of Sciences; AT Still Arizona Health Sciences; Brenau University; Augusta University, Midwestern University

Acceptances:Brenau University :clap::soexcited:

Rejections:

Waitlist: Augusta U.;)

Interviews: Augusta U (10/31), Brenau University (11/7)
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Congrats on Brenau! I looked there too, beautiful campus!
 
AspiringOT16 said:
Congrats!!!I am waiting to hear back from them too. When was your OTCAS application verified??? Just curious because mine was verified the beginning of November so I'm assuming I won't hear back until later on.
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Mines was verified in September :)
Yes most likely you will hear later on
 
***UPDATE 3/2/17***

University: Concordia University (St. Paul, MN)
Major: B.S. Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.4 (3.23 OTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.6
GRE: NA

Extra-Curric: 4 years as an EMT (6,000+ hours), 6 years United States Navy Rescue Swimmer

Volunteer: 21o hours Regions Hospital Transitional Care/Rehab Institute

Applied: St. Catherine University (2017 class)

Acceptances: St. Catherine University

Rejections:

Interviews:
 
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University: Washington State University
Major: Kinesiology, Psych Minor
Overall GPA: 3.44
Pre-Req GPA: 3.8ish (dependent on school)
GRE: V:156 Q:158 A: 4.0

Extra-Curric: President of Pre-PT/OT Club, Intern in Biomechanics Lab, Anatomy TA, Group Fitness and Yoga Instructor for 3+ years, Personal Trainer for 2+ years, CPR Instructor for 2+ years, Facility Manager at Student Recreation Center. Summer volunteer program to South Africa.

Volunteer: 130 hours in Pediatrics, Home Health, Hospice, Skilled Nursing Facility, Schools, Inpatient and Outpatient. *I also have a required internship for the summer after graduation where I will be working in an OT outpatient clinic. Required to do at least 450 hours that summer.*

Applied to: Midwestern-Downers Grove, University of Washington, University of Puget Sound, Pacific University, University of St. Augustine- Austin, University of Minnesota, Chatham, Sacred Heart, NYU, Columbia, MCPHS, Thomas Jefferson University

Acceptances: Chatham, Thomas Jefferson University

Rejections:

Interviews: Thomas Jefferson University, Chatham
 
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**UPDATED 12/6**

University: Washington State University
Major: Kinesiology, Psych Minor
Overall GPA: 3.44
Pre-Req GPA: 3.8ish (dependent on school)
GRE: V:156 Q:158 A: 4.0

Extra-Curric: President of Pre-PT/OT Club, Intern in Biomechanics Lab, Anatomy TA, Group Fitness and Yoga Instructor for 3+ years, Personal Trainer for 2+ years, CPR Instructor for 2+ years, Facility Manager at Student Recreation Center. Summer volunteer program to South Africa.

Volunteer: 130 hours in Pediatrics, Home Health, Hospice, Skilled Nursing Facility, Schools, Inpatient and Outpatient. *I also have a required internship for the summer after graduation where I will be working in an OT outpatient clinic. Required to do at least 450 hours that summer.*

Applied to: Midwestern-Downers Grove, University of Washington, University of Puget Sound, Pacific University, University of St. Augustine- Austin, University of Minnesota, Chatham, Sacred Heart, NYU, Columbia, MCPHS, Thomas Jefferson University

Acceptances: Chatham

Rejections:

Interviews: Thomas Jefferson University, Chatham
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Great stats!! Why didn't you apply to Eastern Washington? Just curious! :)
 
I haven't seen too many people on here applying to Tufts, but does anyone know anything about Tufts? like how competitive, or even around what time of year we're supposed to hear back from them??
 
preOT123 said:
I haven't seen too many people on here applying to Tufts, but does anyone know anything about Tufts? like how competitive, or even around what time of year we're supposed to hear back from them??
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Hey! I applied there, too. I shadowed an OT who went there and she spoke very highly of the program and its involvement in the community. One of the reasons I applied there was because of my respect for her work as an OT. From what I've seen on past threads, we would hear back in February sometime. The application doesn't close until January 15th
 
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Hey! I applied there, too. I shadowed an OT who went there and she spoke very highly of the program and its involvement in the community. One of the reasons I applied there was because of my respect for her work as an OT. From what I've seen on past threads, we would hear back in February sometime. The application doesn't close until January 15th
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Same with me! I shadowed an OT that went there and she only had positive things to say about the programs and faculty connections. My sister also went there, but idk if Tufts will factor that in for a graduate program.. Really hope we both get in!
 
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i applied to tufts, and my sister also went there!! haha!! good luck to everyone:)
 
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University: University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Major: Psychology, Cum Laude
Overall GPA: 3.63
Pre-Req GPA: 3.75
Last 60: 3.91
GRE: Did not take

Extra-Curric: Psi Chi, Kinesiology Club, Research Assistant in a motor learning and development lab, spent time overseas rehabilitating military working dogs as a member of the US Army

Volunteer: Teddy Bear Clinic, Autism Speaks, local homeless shelter, women's shelter, 152 hours outpatient OT shadowing, 20 hours inpatient OT shadowing

Applied: Touro University Nevada, Loma Linda, Midwestern- Glendale, AT Still, Sacred Heart, MCPHS

Acceptances: None yet

Rejections: None yet

Interviews: Touro (01/12), AT Still (02/10)

I'm waitlisted at MWU for an interview. I'm hoping to get at least one acceptance! :)
 
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I'm so excited to see so many people applying to MCPHS. It's a great program, y'all won't be disappointed :)

If you decided to go, don't hesitate to hit me up! I'm more than willing to help. We are about to finish our first semester, and it has been a thrilling experience.
 
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OldHopeful said:
Great stats!! Why didn't you apply to Eastern Washington? Just curious! :)[/QUO
I have spent the past 4 years in that region and I am ready for a change. Eastern is also very competitive in terms of GPA, and my GPA is not wonderful, and thanks!
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Oh boy! If you don't think you can get in with your stats, there's no way I will!! But I totally hear ya on wanting to leave your region. I'm so ready to get out of the South!
 
Who else is extremely impatient?? The wait game is no fun
 
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DJR32 said:
How long do you have to wait? I'm stuck in limbo until end of Feb./ beginning of Mar.
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One school said my application would be reviewed this month & the other school won't begin reviewing until February...
 
AspiringOT'17 said:
I have been following this forum for a while now, but have not posted my stats, so here goes! I am praying to get in somewhere this year! Has anyone else applied to any of these schools? I'm not done with all of my applications yet, but I just thought I would try to get opinions/advice? I also was wondering what you all did to boost GRE scores? Mine were not so great the first time, and I definitely studied a lot! I am not a good standardized test taker, so I was wondering if anyone has suggestions?

University: Radford University
Major: Social Work Minor: Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.42 according to Otcas, bad Freshman year :(
Last 60 cred: 3.83
Prereq GPA: 3.5-3.7 (depending on school)
GRE: Not so great!! Retaking very soon!



Volunteer/Observation/Work Experience: 50.5 hours at a pediatric outpatient clinic, 30.5 hours at an adult/children outpatient clinic, 30 hours at a skilled nursing facility, 80 hours as a CNA, 1000+ hours at a summer camp for children (over 3 years), 120 hours as an intern at a disability resource office, specifically with the deaf population, as well as people with special needs, 50 hours at a homeless shelter, currently: assistant teacher at an early learning center with children 6 weeks to 5 years old, interning at a skilled nursing facility (400 hours when completed)


Certifications: CPR/First Aid, Psi Chi honors society, BSW Admissions, Deans list
Applying: Radford University, Murphy-Deming College of Health Sciences, Jefferson College of Health Sciences, VCU, WSSU, Towson, Shenandoah University
Acceptances:
Rejections:
Interviews:
Attending:

***Update***
Acceptances:
Rejections:
Interviews: Emory & Henry (1/28)
Attending:
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mdOT17 said:
Same, I submitted around 11/1 and got an email for invite on 11/17 for January! I picked the 1/28 date!


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I will be interviewing at E&H the same day as you! :) Have you toured their school yet? I was just trying to get a little incite about their program before going to the interview! Definitely very exciting!!!
 
UPDATE

University: East Carolina
Major: Special Education
Overall GPA: 3.7
Pre-req (still in the process of some) 3.8
GRE: Verbal-148 Quantitative-151 Writing-4.0


Experience: Second Year Special Education Teacher, ECU Campus Ambassador, Taught swim lessons for Children with Autism

OT hours: 40 hours at a pediatric clinic

Applied: AT Still, East Carolina, Winston Salem, Sacred Heart, West Coast University, NYU, Hofstra

Might apply to: Lenoir Rhyne, USC, Adventist

Interviews: Hofstra

Acceptances: Hofstra :clap::soexcited:

Rejections: East Carolina :(
 
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University: University of Florida
Major/Minor: B.A. Political Science (cum laude)
Undergrad GPA: 3.67
Pre-req GPA: 3.7-3.8
GRE: 153 V 147 Q 4.5 AW
Observation Hours: 24 inpatient at a hospital ICU, 120 at an outpatient Rehabilitation/hand therapy clinic, 34 both inpatient/outpatient hospital (Inpatient dealt with post op, oncology etc), ~25 hours in a nursing facility (geriatrics), ~20 hours in a Rehabilitation hospital
220+ hours total

Volunteer: Homeless shelter, ICYE volunteer aborad in a children's community center, Literacy council tutor, Food bank kitchens, Circle K Kiwanis, Greek philanthropies (Girl Scouts of America etc)
Work experience: OT Aide at Outpatient Rehab, Citizenship Test Tutor, Intern at a US Congressional Office, Legal intern at a Law Firm, various other restaraunt jobs all throughout college
Other extracurriculars: Division III Cross Country/Track, Sorority Sister, Honor Society Inductee, Triathlon team, College Dem political club, Political Phone banks
Awards: Midwest All Conference Academic Team, Certificate of Congressional recognition, Dean's List and/or President's list at each college I attended, graduated with honors

Schools Applied to:
Nova Southeastern University, Midwestern (Glendale AZ), Chatham U, University of Florida, East Carolina U, Phildelphia U, Tennessee State, Carroll University, Davenport U, Springfield College, Winston Salem State U, U Alabama Birmingham, U Central Arkansas, Milligan College, Towson U

Interviews: Milligan College (2/7), Nova Southeastern (10/12) Midwestern U (Arizona) (1/21) Chatham U (11/19)
Acceptances so far: Nova Southeastern!! :clap:
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Congrats on your acceptance! Will you be attending NSU?
 
mdOT17 said:
I am not sure about bellow a 3.0, but I got offered an interview and mine was just passed a 3.0 (3.06 to be exact!) good luck to you!


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I have an overall GPA of 3.6 but a weak GRE score of 286. Do you think this will balance out to get me an interview? Did you have strong GRE scores?
 
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I have an overall GPA of 3.6 but a weak GRE score of 286. Do you think this will balance out to get me an interview? Did you have strong GRE scores?
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Generally the GRE scores are used as a cutoff if they list a score. If you have a good personal statement and they don't have a cutoff and you have good hours you should be ok.
 
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Accepted and submitted my deposit to Salus University! Waiting to hear back from Chatham, Thomas Jefferson, and Temple
 
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jxw458 said:
Accepted and submitted my deposit to Salus University! Waiting to hear back from Chatham, Thomas Jefferson, and Temple
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congrats :) i accepted my seat for salus too, and am also waiting for other schools to get back. what is your feeling on salus vs TJU?
 
Hey guys, sort of a long time lurker. I remember looking at posts here 2 years ago as a junior not knowing what I wanted to do and now on Saturday I'm graduating undergrad! Very exciting stuff but now since I don't have to focus on school so much, I'd thought I'd get more involved here until I start grad school.

University: University of Tampa
Major/Minor: Bachelor of Science, Allied Health Major (cum laude)
Undergrad GPA: 3.57
Pre-req GPA: 3.3-3.4
GRE: Did not take
Observation Hours: 40 at a inpatient private hand therapy office and 40 hours in a long term geriatrics rehab center. Also, 115 hours at a outpatient physical therapy clinic with a hand therapist. About 200 in total.

Volunteer: Various Church events including feeding the homeless in NYC and building homes
Work experience: Delivery Driver for 3 years

Schools Applied to:
Richard Stockton, Seton Hall, Springfield College, American International, University of the Sciences, MCPHS, Shenandoah University, Sacred Heart, and Wesley College

Interviews: None
Acceptances so far: University of the Sciences (got a call mid November, will never forget that day) and MCPHS (paid the deposit but still unsure)
 
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Hey guys, sort of a long time lurker. I remember looking at posts here 2 years ago as a junior not knowing what I wanted to do and now on Saturday I'm graduating undergrad! Very exciting stuff but now since I don't have to focus on school so much, I'd thought I'd get more involved here until I start grad school.

University: University of Tampa
Major/Minor: Bachelor of Science, Allied Health Major (cum laude)
Undergrad GPA: 3.57
Pre-req GPA: 3.3-3.4
GRE: Did not take
Observation Hours: 40 at a inpatient private hand therapy office and 40 hours in a long term geriatrics rehab center. Also, 115 hours at a outpatient physical therapy clinic with a hand therapist. About 200 in total.

Volunteer: Various Church events including feeding the homeless in NYC and building homes
Work experience: Delivery Driver for 3 years

Schools Applied to:
Richard Stockton, Seton Hall, Springfield College, American International, University of the Sciences, MCPHS, Shenandoah University, Sacred Heart, and Wesley College

Interviews: None
Acceptances so far: University of the Sciences (got a call mid November, will never forget that day) and MCPHS (paid the deposit but still unsure)
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Hey! When did you hear back from MCPHS?
 
Halfasianmack13 said:
Hey guys, sort of a long time lurker. I remember looking at posts here 2 years ago as a junior not knowing what I wanted to do and now on Saturday I'm graduating undergrad! Very exciting stuff but now since I don't have to focus on school so much, I'd thought I'd get more involved here until I start grad school.

University: University of Tampa
Major/Minor: Bachelor of Science, Allied Health Major (cum laude)
Undergrad GPA: 3.57
Pre-req GPA: 3.3-3.4
GRE: Did not take
Observation Hours: 40 at a inpatient private hand therapy office and 40 hours in a long term geriatrics rehab center. Also, 115 hours at a outpatient physical therapy clinic with a hand therapist. About 200 in total.

Volunteer: Various Church events including feeding the homeless in NYC and building homes
Work experience: Delivery Driver for 3 years

Schools Applied to:
Richard Stockton, Seton Hall, Springfield College, American International, University of the Sciences, MCPHS, Shenandoah University, Sacred Heart, and Wesley College

Interviews: None
Acceptances so far: University of the Sciences (got a call mid November, will never forget that day) and MCPHS (paid the deposit but still unsure)
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Are you going for MOT or OTD?
 
UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!!#2
Applied: U of Sciences; AT Still Arizona Health Sciences; Brenau University; Augusta University, Midwestern University

Acceptances: Brenau University :clap::soexcited:

Rejections:

Waitlist: Augusta U.;)

Interviews: Augusta U (10/31), Brenau University (11/7)

Just got accepted to U of Sciences this morning!!!!!
 
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UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!!#2
Applied: U of Sciences; AT Still Arizona Health Sciences; Brenau University; Augusta University, Midwestern University

Acceptances: Brenau University :clap::soexcited:

Rejections:

Waitlist: Augusta U.;)

Interviews: Augusta U (10/31), Brenau University (11/7)

Just got accepted to U of Sciences this morning!!!!!
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Congrats! Do you have a top choice? Brenau and Midwestern are also on my list!
 
OThopeful97 said:
Congrats! Do you have a top choice? Brenau and Midwestern are also on my list!
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I really want to go to Arizona but I don't know really whats going to happen... I know I want to go out of state but the cost of living in Phili is so high compared to the Southern options
 
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