Program-Specific Info / Q's Updates from Florida schools?

[futureotstudent1999]

Hi! Just wanted to make a separate thread to discuss Florida schools. Where did you apply, where did you hear back from?

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[futureot28]

I applied to one Florida school, Nova Southeastern! I submitted the supplemental application and on September 18th it was forwarded for review. I got an email about a video essay on October 1st that was due October 6th. Then I got accepted on November 5th!

 

[futureotstudent1999]

I applied to one Florida school, Nova Southeastern! I submitted the supplemental application and on September 18th it was forwarded for review. I got an email about a video essay on October 1st that was due October 6th. Then I got accepted on November 5th!

I also applied to Nova and just submitted my video essay on the 5th! I hope I get in as well!!

 

[amarac123]

I applied both Nova OTD program and USAHS OTD program. I got accepted to both but accepted my spot at St Augustine because Nova is just so expensive.

 

[futureotstudent1999]

I applied both Nova OTD program and USAHS OTD program. I got accepted to both but accepted my spot at St Augustine because Nova is just so expensive.

Did you apply to the coral gables campus?

 

[amarac123]

Did you apply to the coral gables campus?

Yes Coral Gables! Starting in the summer 2021.

 

[YanniOTD21]

Yes Coral Gables! Starting in the summer 2021.

CONGRATULATIONS!
I also applied to the coral gables one! I have my interview coming up Nov 20th for Spring 2021! How did the interview go, what kind of questions did they ask? Im kind of nervous.

 

[YanniOTD21]

If you guys don't mind if I ask what are your stats?

 

[futureotstudent1999]

If you guys don't mind if I ask what are your stats?

Overall GPA: 3.38
Last 60 GPA: 3.7
GRE: 295 writing 4

Observation hours:
10 in a pediatric setting ( couldn't get more with the peds OT due to COVID)
62 hours with a hand specialist OT

Work experience:
Receptionist at an Urgent Care Clinic for three years-over 6000 hours of work with patients


Extracurriculars:
Sorority member, Future OT of America club, Stem Academy Peer mentor for college freshman going into STEM majors, Bulls For Kids Dance Marathon Volunteer(personally raised over 2000 for Shriners Hospital), Undergraduate research in a music lab for one year, Tampa General Hospital Child Life and Volunteer for one year,

Letters of reccomendation:
5 letters: One from biology professor, one from hand OT, one from chemistry TA, one from supervisor at work, and one from an NP I work with at my job.

 

[amarac123]

CONGRATULATIONS!
I also applied to the coral gables one! I have my interview coming up Nov 20th for Spring 2021! How did the interview go, what kind of questions did they ask? Im kind of nervous.

Thank you! It wasn't bad at all! They broke us off in groups of 3 and a professor interviewed and she asked me why I want to get into OT. Where I see myself in 10 years. And what kind of support will I have throughout the program. It was really casual and more like a conversation.

 

[jalapeno26]

I applied both Nova OTD program and USAHS OTD program. I got accepted to both but accepted my spot at St Augustine because Nova is just so expensive.

Currently working on Nova OTD app, approximately how long was your answer to their describe your career as a OTD 5 years from now? I don’t want to go overboard in length lol

 

[jalapeno26]

Currently working on Nova OTD app, approximately how long was your answer to their describe your career as a OTD 5 years from now? I don’t want to go overboard in length lol

Also, congrats on acceptance!!!

 

[amarac123]

Currently working on Nova OTD app, approximately how long was your answer to their describe your career as a OTD 5 years from now? I don’t want to go overboard in length lol

It wasn't long at all. Maybe one paragraph long.

 

[otstud12]

I applied both Nova OTD program and USAHS OTD program. I got accepted to both but accepted my spot at St Augustine because Nova is just so expensive.

How long did it take to hear back from either schools

 

[boopsforsnoots]

I applied at only UF! During the info session they said they'd try to hand out early decisions by late december/early jan!
Will update whenever I hear back!

 

[boopsforsnoots]

UF emailed me today saying early decisions will be sent out early january!

 

[jalapeno26]

Hi! Did you send them an email back thanking them for the email? I didn’t know if I should have since it was from a do not reply email 😅

 

[amarac123]

How long did it take to hear back from either schools

Nova about 3 weeks. St Augustine 2 weeks.

 

[boopsforsnoots]

Hi! Did you send them an email back thanking them for the email? I didn’t know if I should have since it was from a do not reply email 😅

If you're talking about UF I didn't send a reply thank you email since they probably wouldnt get it since it was from a do not reply lol

 

[YanniOTD21]

Update: Just received my acceptance letter from USAHS Coral Gables campus for the OTD program Spring 2021 !!

 

[jalapeno26]

UF emailed me today saying early decisions will be sent out early january!

Have you received a decision from UF yet?

 

[boopsforsnoots]

Have you received a decision from UF yet?

Not yet! I'm assuming they'll be sent sometime before the 15th, since after that it's like mid-late january and they said early january!

 

[sweet indigo]

Does anyone know what courses will count for UF's "oral communication" prerequisite? also when is the latest we can take a prereq for UF?

 

[boopsforsnoots]

Does anyone know what courses will count for UF's "oral communication" prerequisite? also when is the latest we can take a prereq for UF?

I'm assuming once you are to get admitted, it would have to be the summer before classes start for the prereq. Some programs only let you have one or two missing at a time when you apply. Best of luck!

 

[FutureOT_99]

I just got an email and was accepted to UF!!

 

[dkc-preot]

I just got an email and was accepted to UF!!

Congratulations!!

 

[jalapeno26]

I just got an email and was accepted to UF!!

Congrats!! Can I ask what your stats are?

 

[FutureOT_99]

Congrats!! Can I ask what your stats are?

Thank you! And sure thing!

Overall GPA: 3.95
Pre-req GPA: 3.93
GRE: 159Q, 154V, 5.5W

Observation hours: 80+ in 4 different settings (acute in-patient, rehab hospital, peds, and hand therapy)

 

[ot-school-hopeful]

I just got an email and was accepted to UF!!

Hey! I just got accepted to UF, too! Do you think you will attend?

 

[FutureOT_99]

Hey! I just got accepted to UF, too! Do you think you will attend?

Congratulations!! I'm waiting to hear back from FGCU but if that doesn't work out, I will be going to UF! What about yourself?

 

[gottahavefaith]

Hi all! I applied and was accepted early admissions to UF as well!

 

[FutureOT_99]

Hi all! I applied and was accepted early admissions to UF as well!

Congrats!!

 

[gottahavefaith]

Congrats!!

Thanks! You too!

 

[sweet indigo]

when is the last time we can take a prerequisite class for UF? this spring or summer?? I want to apply but the only thing holding me back is the oral communication prerequisite

 

[boopsforsnoots]

when is the last time we can take a prerequisite class for UF? this spring or summer?? I want to apply but the only thing holding me back is the oral communication prerequisite

Email them and ask. They reply fairly fast.

 

[ot-school-hopeful]

Congratulations!! I'm waiting to hear back from FGCU (my top choice) but if that doesn't work out, I will be going to UF! What about yourself?

I think so! I haven’t 100% decided, but I think it’s most likely

 

[jalapeno26]

Does anyone know what the total cost of the NSU OTD program is? It’s not listed the way their MOT program is.

 

[jalapeno26]

I applied both Nova OTD program and USAHS OTD program. I got accepted to both but accepted my spot at St Augustine because Nova is just so expensive.

Super random but can I ask what your stats are?

 

[amarac123]

Super random but can I ask what your stats are?

GPA cummulative is 3.4
GPA for pre reqs is 3.8
GRE verbal 147 quant 147 writing 4.5
40 shadow hours in 3 settings

 

[amarac123]

Does anyone know what the total cost of the NSU OTD program is? It’s not listed the way their MOT program is.

This is the tuition breakdown they gave me. This is per year.

	Living Off-Campus	Living With Parents
Tuition	36050	36050
Fees	2064	2064
Books and Supplies	4161	4161
Room and Board	26760	4440
Transportation	5724	5724
Personal	3444	3444
Health Insurance	2146	2146
TOTAL	80349	58029

 

[Thefutureisot]

This is the tuition breakdown they gave me. This is per year.

	Living Off-Campus	Living With Parents
Tuition	36050	36050
Fees	2064	2064
Books and Supplies	4161	4161
Room and Board	26760	4440
Transportation	5724	5724
Personal	3444	3444
Health Insurance	2146	2146
TOTAL	80349	58029

Wow 80k per semester? Holy smokes

 

[amarac123]

Wow 80k per semester? Holy smokes

Well 80k per year, but in that cost they factor in that you'll need $26,760 for room and board. That might not be everyone's scenario.

 

[ot-school-hopeful]

Have any of the UF people who accepted a spot in the class gotten anything more from the school? Like, a student id/email/student account? I got an email from Margaret Odom that she received my decision form, but no communication since then. Thanks!

 

[FutureOT_99]

Have any of the UF people who accepted a spot in the class gotten anything more from the school? Like, a student id/email/student account? I got an email from Margaret Odom that she received my decision form, but no communication since then. Thanks!

I received an email on January 17th inviting me to set up my GatorLink account, which includes setting up the student email

 

[ot-school-hopeful]

I received an email on January 17th inviting me to set up my GatorLink account, which includes setting up the student email

Huh, I haven't gotten anything like that. When did you send back your decision form? Thanks!!

 

[sweet indigo]

it seems like a lot of people have heard back from UF but I just applied before the deadline? do you think I still have a chance?

 

[FutureOT_99]

Huh, I haven't gotten anything like that. When did you send back your decision form? Thanks!!

I submitted it January 14th! Hope this helps

 

[OT_ASew]

Congratulations!! I'm waiting to hear back from FGCU but if that doesn't work out, I will be going to UF! What about yourself?

Have you decided where you are going to attend??

 

[FutureOT_99]

Have you decided where you are going to attend??

Hey there! I accepted my seat at FGCU and that is where I plan to attend!

 

[FutureOTLu]

Hey there! I accepted my seat at FGCU and that is where I plan to attend!

Nice! Do you know anyone else who has accepted their seat at FGCU as well? Currently on the waitlist