Hello everyone,
So I am very conflicted in the application process right now. I went through two rejections already (one school does not accept classes passed graduation, so my undergraduate GPA is low, and another school rejected me after an interview), and I feel a bit overwhelmed with the process.
I've shared my stats for you to see if I require any improvements to strengthen my OT application.
Major: Public Health
Undergraduate GPA: 2.612
Cumulative GPA: 2.93 to 3.04 (I repeated classes; some schools average out both grades & not choose the highest one)
Last 60-Unit GPA: 3.77
Pre-Req GPA: 3.62 to 3.76 (depending on program)
GRE: 141V 152Q 4.5W
Relevant Work/Volunteer/Shadowing Experience: Instructional Assistant - Resource Specialist Program/Special Day Class (6 months), Substitute Teacher - Regular/Special Education (1.5+ Years), Best Buddies (45 hours), Inpatient Rehabilitation Gym (103 hours), Outpatient Pediatric Clinic (43 hours), Inpatient/Outpatient General Hospital (41 hours), Special Olympics Volunteer (8 hours)
Work/Extra-Curricular Activities: Customer Service Associate for Integrative Medicine (6 months), After School Teacher (1.5 years), Day Camp Counselor (2+ years), Sunday School Teacher (5+ years), Church Youth Leader (1 year), Hospital Volunteer (1 year), Public Health Intern (100 hours), Dance Performer/Instructor (3 years), Youth Shelter Activities Lead (2 months)
Will Apply: USC, Stanbridge University, San Jose State University, Dominican University of California, Pacific University
To be honest, I'm very upset that I was rejected to my "safety school," and right now I'm not feeling confident in being accepted to the schools mentioned above (especially USC, hahah). I am aware that I need to raise my Verbal GRE Score to at least a 153, but I would like some constructive criticism to see which parts in my application requires to be strengthen, or if you have tips in scoring high in the GRE -- that's helpful too. My goal is to be accepted to OT School in 2018. Thank you all in-advance for your help, and best wishes to all applying this year.
EDIT: Hi guys, it's been a while. I just wanna update on my status for admission. Fortunately, I got accepted and will start this Fall 2018! I would like to thank you guys for your input, and for those who are discouraged, don't lose hope!
So I am very conflicted in the application process right now. I went through two rejections already (one school does not accept classes passed graduation, so my undergraduate GPA is low, and another school rejected me after an interview), and I feel a bit overwhelmed with the process.
I've shared my stats for you to see if I require any improvements to strengthen my OT application.
Major: Public Health
Undergraduate GPA: 2.612
Cumulative GPA: 2.93 to 3.04 (I repeated classes; some schools average out both grades & not choose the highest one)
Last 60-Unit GPA: 3.77
Pre-Req GPA: 3.62 to 3.76 (depending on program)
GRE: 141V 152Q 4.5W
Relevant Work/Volunteer/Shadowing Experience: Instructional Assistant - Resource Specialist Program/Special Day Class (6 months), Substitute Teacher - Regular/Special Education (1.5+ Years), Best Buddies (45 hours), Inpatient Rehabilitation Gym (103 hours), Outpatient Pediatric Clinic (43 hours), Inpatient/Outpatient General Hospital (41 hours), Special Olympics Volunteer (8 hours)
Work/Extra-Curricular Activities: Customer Service Associate for Integrative Medicine (6 months), After School Teacher (1.5 years), Day Camp Counselor (2+ years), Sunday School Teacher (5+ years), Church Youth Leader (1 year), Hospital Volunteer (1 year), Public Health Intern (100 hours), Dance Performer/Instructor (3 years), Youth Shelter Activities Lead (2 months)
Will Apply: USC, Stanbridge University, San Jose State University, Dominican University of California, Pacific University
To be honest, I'm very upset that I was rejected to my "safety school," and right now I'm not feeling confident in being accepted to the schools mentioned above (especially USC, hahah). I am aware that I need to raise my Verbal GRE Score to at least a 153, but I would like some constructive criticism to see which parts in my application requires to be strengthen, or if you have tips in scoring high in the GRE -- that's helpful too. My goal is to be accepted to OT School in 2018. Thank you all in-advance for your help, and best wishes to all applying this year.
EDIT: Hi guys, it's been a while. I just wanna update on my status for admission. Fortunately, I got accepted and will start this Fall 2018! I would like to thank you guys for your input, and for those who are discouraged, don't lose hope!
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