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[FutureOT127]

I have an interview with Barry on Weds and I'm wondering if anyone has interviewed with them before? Any tips welcome, they are one of my top choices

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[KatelynOT]

I have an interview with Barry on Weds and I'm wondering if anyone has interviewed with them before? Any tips welcome, they are one of my top choices

Good luck and congrats on your interview! I also have an interview and mine is on Thursday! They are one of my top choices as well so I hope someone replies and gives us some insight.

 

[CindyOT]

Hi, I also applied to Barry and was wondering how long it took to hear from them after you submitted your application?
Thank you!

 

[KatelynOT]

Hi, I also applied to Barry and was wondering how long it took to hear from them after you submitted your application?
Thank you!

Hi! I submitted my application in early December and it got verified quickly after that. Its never a bad idea to call them and just check on the statues of your app. I checked in with one of the other schools I applied to and it turned out that they actually needed a syllabus from one of my courses and once I sent them that I got offered an interview. I think it shows them how interested in their program you are as well!

 

[CindyOT]

Hi! I submitted my application in early December and it got verified quickly after that. Its never a bad idea to call them and just check on the statues of your app. I checked in with one of the other schools I applied to and it turned out that they actually needed a syllabus from one of my courses and once I sent them that I got offered an interview. I think it shows them how interested in their program you are as well!

Thank you for the advice! I did call and it was very helpful! How did your interview go?

 

[KatelynOT]

Thank you for the advice! I did call and it was very helpful! How did your interview go?

You're welcome! It went very well! It was pretty relaxed but there was a writing portion at the beginning. It wasn't anything crazy, they just wanted one to two paragraphs on a very simple question that was subjective and easy to write. I actually got my acceptance email a few hours ago!

 

[FutureOT127]

You're welcome! It went very well! It was pretty relaxed but there was a writing portion at the beginning. It wasn't anything crazy, they just wanted one to two paragraphs on a very simple question that was subjective and easy to write. I actually got my acceptance email a few hours ago!

I did too! Congrats! Another word of advice- make sure to prepare questions for them. During my interview I was only asked two questions and the rest of the time was spent asking questions myself!

 

[KatelynOT]

I did too! Congrats! Another word of advice- make sure to prepare questions for them. During my interview I was only asked two questions and the rest of the time was spent asking questions myself!

Congrats! Mine was the same! I was only asked two questions and I spent the rest of the time asking as well. Do you know if you will be accepting your seat?

 

[FutureOT127]

Congrats! Mine was the same! I was only asked two questions and I spent the rest of the time asking as well. Do you know if you will be accepting your seat?

I’m not sure yet- luckily they’re giving us quite a while to figure it out. I’m just waiting on two more schools to make a final decision. Are you accepting it?

 

[KatelynOT]

I’m not sure yet- luckily they’re giving us quite a while to figure it out. I’m just waiting on two more schools to make a final decision. Are you accepting it?

I'm waiting on a couple more schools as well!

 

[CindyOT]

Congratulations to both of you! Do you guys mind sharing your stats? Im so nervous about mine!

 

[KatelynOT]

Congratulations to both of you! Do you guys mind sharing your stats? Im so nervous about mine!

Thank you! Sure!

Undergraduate University: University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Degree: Major: Kinesiology Minor: Dance
Cumulative GPA: 3.76
Prerequisite GPA 3.5-3.6
GRE: 145(Q), 143(V), 4.0(W) (I know.....not good)

Letters of Rec: 2 OTs, 1 PT (area and clinic director at my job), 1 Professor

Work:
- Rehabilitation Aide in an outpatient orthopedic clinic (8 months)
- Front desk at a gym (Orangetheroy Fitness) (2.5 years)
- Dance Instructor (1 year)

Volunteer/Extracurriculars:
- Research Assistant in UNCG's Virtual Environment for Assessment and Rehabilitation Lab
- Research Assistant in UNCG's Womens Health and Wellness Center
- Attended the National Institutes of Health Conference as a research student
- Open Door Ministries volunteer
- Level 2 Advanced Safety Training (MRI)
- Phlebotomy Training
- Kinesiology Club
- Chi Omega Sorority

Observation experience:
-Total of 120 hours in 5 settings
(Outpatient pediatrics, Inpatient hospital, Inpatient nursing home, pediatrics in school, outpatient hand specialists)

 

[CindyOT]

Thank you! Sure!

Undergraduate University: University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Degree: Major: Kinesiology Minor: Dance
Cumulative GPA: 3.76
Prerequisite GPA 3.5-3.6
GRE: 145(Q), 143(V), 4.0(W) (I know.....not good)

Letters of Rec: 2 OTs, 1 PT (area and clinic director at my job), 1 Professor

Work:
- Rehabilitation Aide in an outpatient orthopedic clinic (8 months)
- Front desk at a gym (Orangetheroy Fitness) (2.5 years)
- Dance Instructor (1 year)

Volunteer/Extracurriculars:
- Research Assistant in UNCG's Virtual Environment for Assessment and Rehabilitation Lab
- Research Assistant in UNCG's Womens Health and Wellness Center
- Attended the National Institutes of Health Conference as a research student
- Open Door Ministries volunteer
- Level 2 Advanced Safety Training (MRI)
- Phlebotomy Training
- Kinesiology Club
- Chi Omega Sorority

Observation experience:
-Total of 120 hours in 5 settings
(Outpatient pediatrics, Inpatient hospital, Inpatient nursing home, pediatrics in school, outpatient hand specialists)

Wow! Thats awesome! Thank you soo much for that! We have very similar stats! I have a GPA of 3.79 and my GRE was a 146 on both V and W.

 

[CindyOT]

Thank you! Sure!

Undergraduate University: University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Degree: Major: Kinesiology Minor: Dance
Cumulative GPA: 3.76
Prerequisite GPA 3.5-3.6
GRE: 145(Q), 143(V), 4.0(W) (I know.....not good)

Letters of Rec: 2 OTs, 1 PT (area and clinic director at my job), 1 Professor

Work:
- Rehabilitation Aide in an outpatient orthopedic clinic (8 months)
- Front desk at a gym (Orangetheroy Fitness) (2.5 years)
- Dance Instructor (1 year)

Volunteer/Extracurriculars:
- Research Assistant in UNCG's Virtual Environment for Assessment and Rehabilitation Lab
- Research Assistant in UNCG's Womens Health and Wellness Center
- Attended the National Institutes of Health Conference as a research student
- Open Door Ministries volunteer
- Level 2 Advanced Safety Training (MRI)
- Phlebotomy Training
- Kinesiology Club
- Chi Omega Sorority

Observation experience:
-Total of 120 hours in 5 settings
(Outpatient pediatrics, Inpatient hospital, Inpatient nursing home, pediatrics in school, outpatient hand specialists)

So for the interview you recommend having questions for them right? Again, thank you for your help

 

[KatelynOT]

So for the interview you recommend having questions for them right? Again, thank you for your help

Absolutely! Most of my interview was me asking questions and getting to know the program better other than what I already knew based on what they provided on their website. Also, by me asking questions it opened up the conversation to talk about other things which relaxed the mood a bit.

 

[CindyOT]

Absolutely! Most of my interview was me asking questions and getting to know the program better other than what I already knew based on what they provided on their website. Also, by me asking questions it opened up the conversation to talk about other things which relaxed the mood a bit.

Thats awesome! Thank you so much for the advice. I will let you know when I hear from them! Also, let me know if you accept Barry! Barry is my top choice!

 

[Suzb]

Would anyone be able to share what the questions they asked were? Have my interview Thursday and am very nervous! Any help is greatly appreciated

 

[Suzb]

Good luck and congrats on your interview! I also have an interview and mine is on Thursday! They are one of my top choices as well so I hope someone replies and gives us some insight.

Would you guys be able to share what the questions they asked were? Have my interview Thursday and am very nervous! Any help is greatly appreciated

 

[KatelynOT]

Would you guys be able to share what the questions they asked were? Have my interview Thursday and am very nervous! Any help is greatly appreciated

Sure! They asked me about myself, why OT, and why I would be a good fit for their program. I believe those were the main questions and we may have branched off of those into others.

 

[CindyOT]

I got accepted! Are you accepting at Barry?

 

[FutureOT127]

I got accepted! Are you accepting at Barry?

Congrats!! I’m declining and attending FGCU

 

[Suzb]

I got accepted! Are you accepting at Barry?

I got accepted as well!! Will you be attending?

 

[CindyOT]

I got accepted as well!! Will you be attending?

Yes! I accepted!

 

[CindyOT]

I got accepted as well!! Will you be attending?

Are you accepting?

 

[Suzb]

Are you accepting?

Yes I am! Moving down from New Jersey

 

[CindyOT]

Yes I am! Moving down from New Jersey

Wow! Thats awesome! Im just waiting for all the information

 

[Kandir]

Hey you all. I might be the last one to have an interview next week. Any advice, tips or things i should look out for?
What kind of questions do they want to hear?

 

[mmunoz]

Hi Everyone! I also have an interview this week. I am taking all of your advice into consideration. Thank you guys!

 

[Kandir]

Hi Everyone! I also have an interview this week. I am taking all of your advice into consideration. Thank you guys!

Hey have you gotten a response from them yet?

 

[OT-TO-BE-]

Yes I am! Moving down from New Jersey

Did you start this summer or waiting until the fall?

 

[OTsophie]

Hey guys,
I am applying this year and had a question for those who applied. Did you have trouble personalizing your personal statement to other programs using Barry’s PS requirements? I know they ask to write about “ how we will overcome the challenge of working, family life and OT school” but I am not sure if I should include in my general PS since many other full time school don’t like their students working too many hours.