Program-Specific Info / Q's Any one applying to the UAB OT class -Fall 2018?

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I agree with @passionateOT you guys! Don't give up if OT is what you really want to do! I also hope that all of you find where you are meant to be.

This was my third round of applications so I definitely understand not knowing or having to wait to get to the point where I am now.

Be proud of all that you have done up until this point, and it's still not over yet! South hasn't given out acceptances yet and there's still time with UAB.

If there's anything I've learned in this whole process, it's to be patient and positive (even when it's really hard to do so). You got this!
🙂
 
Those accepted, would you mind posting your stats? I was waitlisted and not sure what part of my application was lacking. Or in most cases, is it the interview that wasn’t up to par, since we all interviewed before getting accepted/waitlisted?
 
TeethMe said:
Those accepted, would you mind posting your stats? I was waitlisted and not sure what part of my application was lacking. Or in most cases, is it the interview that wasn’t up to par, since we all interviewed before getting accepted/waitlisted?
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Hey @TeethMe I was also waitlisted for the fall 2018 so I'm not sure if this would help. I actually contacted UAB and got the email of the people that interviewed me and asked them directly what I can improve on. They were very friendly and gave me information on things I can improve on and just tips for future interviews. They were very straightforward with me and that's what I like, so if you want a direct response and opinion you might want to contact them.
 
TeethMe said:
Those accepted, would you mind posting your stats? I was waitlisted and not sure what part of my application was lacking. Or in most cases, is it the interview that wasn’t up to par, since we all interviewed before getting accepted/waitlisted?
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@TeethMe This is something I posted in the GPA, GRE, ect. board. I hope this helps. I used to look at other people's stats before I applied to guide my way.

Undergraduate University: University of North Alabama
Degree: Exercise Science
Concentration: Clinical Exercise Physiology
Cumulative GPA (not completed yet): 3.85
Prerequisite GPA (not completed yet): 3.67 (UAB) 3.76 (USA) 3.56 (Belmont) 3.82 (Nova OTD) 3.64 (UF)
GRE: 150 V 154 Q 3.0 AW (I'm awful at writing under pressure)

Tip/Motivation for those that aren't the best at the GRE: I took the GRE in January 2017 after studying (aka cramming) for a month. I did AWFUL. I was so defeated and never thought I would earn a competitive score. I studied more effectively and retook it in September and I WENT UP 12 POINTS. If you struggle with standardized tests here are the study materials I used that helped me soooo much.
1. Kaplan GRE book (comes with tons of online full-length practice tests: Taking the GRE is A LOT about the endurance of taking a 4-hour test. The practice test is just like the actual test & it works every single question out for you to review at the end. I did this over and over.
2. VictorPrep Vocab Podcast: OH MY GOODNESS this helped my verbal score soooo much. This is a podcast that I used to listen to every time I was in my car. A precious, British man explains vocabs word in such an understandable way. I enjoyed this so much that I STILL listen to them. I have come across tons of the words he goes over on the GRE (as well as life).


Applying to: University of South Alabama, Nova Southeastern University (OTD), University of Florida, Belmont & UAB.

Shadowing: 6 settings, Total: 233 hours
- Pediatrics (76 hrs)
- Skilled Nursing Facility (16 hrs)
- Outpatient Clinic (102 hrs)
- 2 Acute Care/ Hospitals (14 hrs)
- Locked Psychiatric Hospital (25 hrs)
- & will be doing a 200-hour internship at a pediatric clinic in the spring of 2018 (this went on my application as pending hours & I mentioned in my interview/personal statement)

Volunteer:
I was in a sorority, so we did tons of volunteering in different settings (5Ks, philanthropy events, university events, ect.)
Historian & VP of a minority scholarship group
Special Olympics chair of Human Performance Research Group
Reviewer for the International Journal of Exercise Science

Achievements:
Presider at the ASAHPERD conference
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Gamma Sigma Alpha Alpha Gamma Delta
Dean's List (4 semesters)
The National Society of Leadership and Success
Vanguard Scholarship
Presidential Mentor's Academy Scholarship

Work:
I have been a tumbling instructor/cheer coach for 6 years

Misc:
I am a Mexican female, so I am hoping that being bilingual will give me an edge lol

References:
- 1 from a professor that is also the head of our Exercise Science Department
- 1 from an OT I shadowed nearly all summer
- 1 from a PT

Interviews: Nova Video Interview (11/27), University of South Alabama (1/19) UAB (1/26)
Rejections: Belmont (received an email saying my application is deferred for future consideration, will update if I hear back from them)
Acceptances: NSU OTD program in Tampa, FL (12/6) UAB (2/2)
Attending: University of Alabama-Birmingham
 
passionateOT said:
@TeethMe This is something I posted in the GPA, GRE, ect. board. I hope this helps. I used to look at other people's stats before I applied to guide my way.

Undergraduate University: University of North Alabama
Degree: Exercise Science
Concentration: Clinical Exercise Physiology
Cumulative GPA (not completed yet): 3.85
Prerequisite GPA (not completed yet): 3.67 (UAB) 3.76 (USA) 3.56 (Belmont) 3.82 (Nova OTD) 3.64 (UF)
GRE: 150 V 154 Q 3.0 AW (I'm awful at writing under pressure)

Tip/Motivation for those that aren't the best at the GRE: I took the GRE in January 2017 after studying (aka cramming) for a month. I did AWFUL. I was so defeated and never thought I would earn a competitive score. I studied more effectively and retook it in September and I WENT UP 12 POINTS. If you struggle with standardized tests here are the study materials I used that helped me soooo much.
1. Kaplan GRE book (comes with tons of online full-length practice tests: Taking the GRE is A LOT about the endurance of taking a 4-hour test. The practice test is just like the actual test & it works every single question out for you to review at the end. I did this over and over.
2. VictorPrep Vocab Podcast: OH MY GOODNESS this helped my verbal score soooo much. This is a podcast that I used to listen to every time I was in my car. A precious, British man explains vocabs word in such an understandable way. I enjoyed this so much that I STILL listen to them. I have come across tons of the words he goes over on the GRE (as well as life).


Applying to: University of South Alabama, Nova Southeastern University (OTD), University of Florida, Belmont & UAB.

Shadowing: 6 settings, Total: 233 hours
- Pediatrics (76 hrs)
- Skilled Nursing Facility (16 hrs)
- Outpatient Clinic (102 hrs)
- 2 Acute Care/ Hospitals (14 hrs)
- Locked Psychiatric Hospital (25 hrs)
- & will be doing a 200-hour internship at a pediatric clinic in the spring of 2018 (this went on my application as pending hours & I mentioned in my interview/personal statement)

Volunteer:
I was in a sorority, so we did tons of volunteering in different settings (5Ks, philanthropy events, university events, ect.)
Historian & VP of a minority scholarship group
Special Olympics chair of Human Performance Research Group
Reviewer for the International Journal of Exercise Science

Achievements:
Presider at the ASAHPERD conference
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Gamma Sigma Alpha Alpha Gamma Delta
Dean's List (4 semesters)
The National Society of Leadership and Success
Vanguard Scholarship
Presidential Mentor's Academy Scholarship

Work:
I have been a tumbling instructor/cheer coach for 6 years

Misc:
I am a Mexican female, so I am hoping that being bilingual will give me an edge lol

References:
- 1 from a professor that is also the head of our Exercise Science Department
- 1 from an OT I shadowed nearly all summer
- 1 from a PT

Interviews: Nova Video Interview (11/27), University of South Alabama (1/19) UAB (1/26)
Rejections: Belmont (received an email saying my application is deferred for future consideration, will update if I hear back from them)
Acceptances: NSU OTD program in Tampa, FL (12/6) UAB (2/2)
Attending: University of Alabama-Birmingham
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Wow
 
TeethMe said:
Wow
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That’s really good stats, I’m surprised you got rejected from Belmont. I have an interview w them March 23 so I’m not sure how that’s gonna end up 🙁 my gre is 153 verb 157 math and 4 writing. I have a 3.6 gpa with 3.8 prerequisite, 80 shadowing hours
 
Would becoming a cryotherapist help me at all in the application process?
 
TeethMe said:
That’s really good stats, I’m surprised you got rejected from Belmont. I have an interview w them March 23 so I’m not sure how that’s gonna end up 🙁 my gre is 153 verb 157 math and 4 writing. I have a 3.6 gpa with 3.8 prerequisite, 80 shadowing hours
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Oh my goodness. I could never dream of a GRE like that. I wish you best of luck at your interview at Belmont. I also hope UAB works out for you!!
 
passionateOT said:
@TeethMe This is something I posted in the GPA, GRE, ect. board. I hope this helps. I used to look at other people's stats before I applied to guide my way.

Undergraduate University: University of North Alabama
Degree: Exercise Science
Concentration: Clinical Exercise Physiology
Cumulative GPA (not completed yet): 3.85
Prerequisite GPA (not completed yet): 3.67 (UAB) 3.76 (USA) 3.56 (Belmont) 3.82 (Nova OTD) 3.64 (UF)
GRE: 150 V 154 Q 3.0 AW (I'm awful at writing under pressure)

Tip/Motivation for those that aren't the best at the GRE: I took the GRE in January 2017 after studying (aka cramming) for a month. I did AWFUL. I was so defeated and never thought I would earn a competitive score. I studied more effectively and retook it in September and I WENT UP 12 POINTS. If you struggle with standardized tests here are the study materials I used that helped me soooo much.
1. Kaplan GRE book (comes with tons of online full-length practice tests: Taking the GRE is A LOT about the endurance of taking a 4-hour test. The practice test is just like the actual test & it works every single question out for you to review at the end. I did this over and over.
2. VictorPrep Vocab Podcast: OH MY GOODNESS this helped my verbal score soooo much. This is a podcast that I used to listen to every time I was in my car. A precious, British man explains vocabs word in such an understandable way. I enjoyed this so much that I STILL listen to them. I have come across tons of the words he goes over on the GRE (as well as life).


Applying to: University of South Alabama, Nova Southeastern University (OTD), University of Florida, Belmont & UAB.

Shadowing: 6 settings, Total: 233 hours
- Pediatrics (76 hrs)
- Skilled Nursing Facility (16 hrs)
- Outpatient Clinic (102 hrs)
- 2 Acute Care/ Hospitals (14 hrs)
- Locked Psychiatric Hospital (25 hrs)
- & will be doing a 200-hour internship at a pediatric clinic in the spring of 2018 (this went on my application as pending hours & I mentioned in my interview/personal statement)

Volunteer:
I was in a sorority, so we did tons of volunteering in different settings (5Ks, philanthropy events, university events, ect.)
Historian & VP of a minority scholarship group
Special Olympics chair of Human Performance Research Group
Reviewer for the International Journal of Exercise Science

Achievements:
Presider at the ASAHPERD conference
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Gamma Sigma Alpha Alpha Gamma Delta
Dean's List (4 semesters)
The National Society of Leadership and Success
Vanguard Scholarship
Presidential Mentor's Academy Scholarship

Work:
I have been a tumbling instructor/cheer coach for 6 years

Misc:
I am a Mexican female, so I am hoping that being bilingual will give me an edge lol

References:
- 1 from a professor that is also the head of our Exercise Science Department
- 1 from an OT I shadowed nearly all summer
- 1 from a PT

Interviews: Nova Video Interview (11/27), University of South Alabama (1/19) UAB (1/26)
Rejections: Belmont (received an email saying my application is deferred for future consideration, will update if I hear back from them)
Acceptances: NSU OTD program in Tampa, FL (12/6) UAB (2/2)
Attending: University of Alabama-Birmingham
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Are you going to attend USA or UAB??
 
A-Aron said:
Hey @TeethMe I was also waitlisted for the fall 2018 so I'm not sure if this would help. I actually contacted UAB and got the email of the people that interviewed me and asked them directly what I can improve on. They were very friendly and gave me information on things I can improve on and just tips for future interviews. They were very straightforward with me and that's what I like, so if you want a direct response and opinion you might want to contact them.
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I found the email of the guy that interviewed me but did not ever get a response :/
 
TeethMe said:
I found the email of the guy that interviewed me but did not ever get a response :/
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I hope they reply to you soon because the professor that interviewed me was a lot of help. She had really good advice on how I can improve, and just little details that I couldn't see or catch. Hope you hear from them soon! When did you send them an email?
 
A-Aron said:
I hope they reply to you soon because the professor that interviewed me was a lot of help. She had really good advice on how I can improve, and just little details that I couldn't see or catch. Hope you hear from them soon! When did you send them an email?
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A couple days after you posted that so it doesn’t look like they will reply 🙁
 
TeethMe said:
A couple days after you posted that so it doesn’t look like they will reply 🙁
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Don't worry, something will come up. Just need to be patient. Hope you're applying to other schools! I know I am lol
 
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