GPA's, GRE's, XTRA's, ACCEPTANCES
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Via email sometime early-mid Feb.
Not going there though. Way too expensive for me.
I was also rejected by UW-LaCrosse with over 4,000 hours of experience paid and unpaid working with children and young adults with a wide array of disabilities. I am a certified rec therapist.
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Wow! I'm curious who they are accepting! Did you ask about why you were rejected? They simply told me they didn't like my personal essay :/
University: Stony Brook University
Major: Bachelor of Science: Psychology & History
Overall GPA: 3.4
Pre-Req GPA: 3.5-3.7
Extra-Curric: Member of NSCS and Neuroscience Axis.
Work: 5 year experience as a Sonar Tech USN Submarine. Learned so much about OT & PT after having to witness overwhelming amounts of people getting into all sorts of accidents and babysitting junior sailors while undergoing treatment because they do something stupid like riding on top of a moving vehicle as if it were a skateboard.
Volunteer: Hospital Volunteer at Stony Brook Medicine. 100 observation hours: 30 OT/ 70 Hand Therapy Outpatient East Setauket.
Applied: NYU (I'm kicking my butt for this) & SUNY Downstate
Rejections: Waiting
Wait listed: None as of so far
Interviews: Still waiting for SUNY Downstate
Acceptances: NYU 3/4/2016. ( Argh I should've applied to Stony Brook).
Major: Bachelor of Science: Psychology & History
Overall GPA: 3.4
Pre-Req GPA: 3.5-3.7
Extra-Curric: Member of NSCS and Neuroscience Axis.
Work: 5 year experience as a Sonar Tech USN Submarine. Learned so much about OT & PT after having to witness overwhelming amounts of people getting into all sorts of accidents and babysitting junior sailors while undergoing treatment because they do something stupid like riding on top of a moving vehicle as if it were a skateboard.
Volunteer: Hospital Volunteer at Stony Brook Medicine. 100 observation hours: 30 OT/ 70 Hand Therapy Outpatient East Setauket.
Applied: NYU (I'm kicking my butt for this) & SUNY Downstate
Rejections: Waiting
Wait listed: None as of so far
Interviews: Still waiting for SUNY Downstate
Acceptances: NYU 3/4/2016. ( Argh I should've applied to Stony Brook).
My letter indicated that there were 176 applicants for 26 spots and the average GPA for those accepted was a 3.7. It said to consider applying to their program again next year.
Mine did as well but I emailed back to Pete to see what was specifically wrong, considering my GPA was similar to those accepted and that's when they said the committee didn't like my personal essay.
Ahhh, I didn't ask for details. I have other acceptances I am considering and feel I will get into and choose the one I belong in.
@julianac4 and @ANJALU I didn't apply to UW lax, however, I went there for my undergrad. I can tell you that most of their grad students come directly from their undergrad programs... so if you didn't attend undergrad there recently, that may be a big reason. A dumb reason, but that is kind of what I have seen from friends that have done a grad program there. Good luck with your other schools - both of your experiences sound awesome to me!
UPDATED AS OF 3/6/16!
University: Saint Leo University
Major: Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.63 (otcas) 3.98 (last 60 credits)
GRE: 146 V 149 qQ 4 AW
Extra-Curric: Substitute teaching special needs classes
Work experience: Rehabilitation technician and Sensory-motor cognitive coach for children with processing disorders.
Volunteer:Rehab hospital 200+ hrs, SNF 16 hrs, School OT 20 hrs, peds facility 10 hrs
Applied: FGCU, ADU, St. Augustine, Barry, Nova OTD, Nova MOT, Brenau, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Acceptances:FGCU!!, Nova MOT, Nova OTD
Rejections:N/A
Interviews: Nova Mot (video) 1/5, Nova OTD 1/27, FGCU 1/29, Brenau 1/22 (declined), Barry (declined), UAB (declined),
University: Saint Leo University
Major: Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.63 (otcas) 3.98 (last 60 credits)
GRE: 146 V 149 qQ 4 AW
Extra-Curric: Substitute teaching special needs classes
Work experience: Rehabilitation technician and Sensory-motor cognitive coach for children with processing disorders.
Volunteer:Rehab hospital 200+ hrs, SNF 16 hrs, School OT 20 hrs, peds facility 10 hrs
Applied: FGCU, ADU, St. Augustine, Barry, Nova OTD, Nova MOT, Brenau, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Acceptances:FGCU!!, Nova MOT, Nova OTD
Rejections:N/A
Interviews: Nova Mot (video) 1/5, Nova OTD 1/27, FGCU 1/29, Brenau 1/22 (declined), Barry (declined), UAB (declined),
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I've never heard of sensory-cognitive coaching! How'd you get a job in that? Congrats on your acceptances!
Thank you! I actually work at Brain Balance achievement centers. I am the lead sensory-motor and cognitive coach for our center. We work with children ages 4-18 (sometimes older depending on situation) with processing disorders such as ADHD, aspberger's, high functioning autism, and behavioral issues. We work through the sensory motor room which focuses on core, balance, proprioception, fine and gross motor, gait/aerobic activities, listening/processing, and visual exercises. Then we work in the cognitive room on reading and math that stimulates their weaker hemisphere of the brain. It is such a great job! It also really allowed me to stand out during the interview process. Let me know if you have any other questions!🙂 There are tons of centers all over the country but im in Florida.
Update: Accepted to Shawnee State! 3/8
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Update. Still waiting to hear back from Cleveland State University like some others I read. Hopefully we all get accepted to CSU shortly so we know what we are doing with our lives!
Can I ask how you got that job? I actually went through Brain Balance's program as a child and it changed my life and actually set me on my path to want to be an OT!
That is amazing! A friend of mine actually saw a post for an open position as a coach and thought it would be perfect for me since I loved OT. I interviewed last summer and got the job! I trained at the Naples, FL Center and I have been working in the Tampa center ever since. I was promoted to lead coach of the center in October. It is so rewarding, I really love my job. Which center did you attend?
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Update #3: Accepted to Brenau!!
Congrats on your acceptance to NYU! When do you have to make your deposit/decision by?
Thanks! Good luck to you as well.
Updated:
University: SDSU San Diego State University
Major: Business with an emphasis in marketing
Overall GPA: 3.0+ish
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
GRE: V157 Q155 A3.5
Extra-Curric: 200+ hrs with CYKT
Volunteer: 300+ hrs peds, out patient acute, CHT and upper extremity, ADHC
Applied: Belmont University, USC, St. Augustine, Dominican, Huntington, SJSU, Loma Linda, , West Coast, Midwestern University - Downers Grove, Midwestern University - Glendale
Acceptances: Belmont(2/8), Huntington(2/22) - declined admission, Dominican(2/25), St. Augustine(3/9)
Rejections: Loma Linda (2/4 alternate list)
University: SDSU San Diego State University
Major: Business with an emphasis in marketing
Overall GPA: 3.0+ish
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
GRE: V157 Q155 A3.5
Extra-Curric: 200+ hrs with CYKT
Volunteer: 300+ hrs peds, out patient acute, CHT and upper extremity, ADHC
Applied: Belmont University, USC, St. Augustine, Dominican, Huntington, SJSU, Loma Linda, , West Coast, Midwestern University - Downers Grove, Midwestern University - Glendale
Acceptances: Belmont(2/8), Huntington(2/22) - declined admission, Dominican(2/25), St. Augustine(3/9)
Rejections: Loma Linda (2/4 alternate list)
University: University of Florida
Major: Health Science
GPA: 3.52
GRE: 309 4.5 writing
Volunteer: 30 in Nursing facility , 15 in outpatient rehab (will complete 100 hours though)
Experience: 3 years teaching in China
Applied: Adventist University
Have an interview scheduled with them. If I don't get in I'll probably just wait till next year to apply to more schools because ADU's application was a bit rushed since I just returned back from China in December.
Major: Health Science
GPA: 3.52
GRE: 309 4.5 writing
Volunteer: 30 in Nursing facility , 15 in outpatient rehab (will complete 100 hours though)
Experience: 3 years teaching in China
Applied: Adventist University
Have an interview scheduled with them. If I don't get in I'll probably just wait till next year to apply to more schools because ADU's application was a bit rushed since I just returned back from China in December.
Update: got into UIC!
3/4... not bad for someone with a lower GPA.
I'll be going to UIC 😀
I probably won't have to take out student loans with what I have left of the GI bill + Illinois Veterans Grant
woohoo!
Congrats on your acceptance!! I'm waiting to hear back from UIC still When did you get the email? Do you mind sharing your stats?
Has anyone got accepted or heard anything back from St. Augustine MOT program Austin TX. campus?
Had my interview on February 19th and was told that we would hear about decisions 3 to 4 weeks out.
Anyone?
Had my interview on February 19th and was told that we would hear about decisions 3 to 4 weeks out.
Anyone?
But, did you legit poop out of happiness? Was it a real thing?
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AS at Bergen Community College: 3.7 GPA
BA Recreation Administration (Therapeutic Recreation): 3.9 GPA (finishing in may)
Observation Hours: 57 hours in hand therapy and pediatrics
Volunteer: Group activities and one on one sessions with individuals with developmental disabilities. Worked with an OT at this facility.
Took an intro to occupational therapy course (A-)
Applied: Kean, Seton Hall, Columbia, NYU
Accepted: Columbia (3/10)
Wait listed: NYU
Rejections: Kean
BA Recreation Administration (Therapeutic Recreation): 3.9 GPA (finishing in may)
Observation Hours: 57 hours in hand therapy and pediatrics
Volunteer: Group activities and one on one sessions with individuals with developmental disabilities. Worked with an OT at this facility.
Took an intro to occupational therapy course (A-)
Applied: Kean, Seton Hall, Columbia, NYU
Accepted: Columbia (3/10)
Wait listed: NYU
Rejections: Kean
I did last month! Have you heard anything about the program?
Got an email Friday around 1pm. My stats are in the message I quoted with the update... Definitely a lot lower than other applicants which shows it's not just the numbers that count. I honestly didn't think I had a chance when I applied.
Yes!
Once immediately after reading the email and once again after I had changed my pants.
Just Google "party hard baby poo"
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You should wash your hands
A true OT never washes their hands...
I have heard nothing but great things but I am waiting to hear back from two other schools first. Are you going to Maryville for sure?
That is good! I am still waiting to hear back from two other schools too. Do you know anyone that currently goes to Maryville? I have never been there.
FINAL:
University: ASU
Major: Health Science
Overall GPA: 3.75
Pre-Req GPA: 3.9-4.0
Applying: MWU AZ, ATSU, University of Toledo, NAU, MGH, Washington University, Pacific University, St. Catherine University, Creighton University, University of Washinton
Acceptances: University of Toledo, ATSU, NAU, MGH, Washington University
Rejections: MWU AZ, PU, UW, St. Catherine
Interviews: MWU AZ, ATSU, MGH, Creighton (I declined), NAU
Attending NAU!!
University: ASU
Major: Health Science
Overall GPA: 3.75
Pre-Req GPA: 3.9-4.0
Applying: MWU AZ, ATSU, University of Toledo, NAU, MGH, Washington University, Pacific University, St. Catherine University, Creighton University, University of Washinton
Acceptances: University of Toledo, ATSU, NAU, MGH, Washington University
Rejections: MWU AZ, PU, UW, St. Catherine
Interviews: MWU AZ, ATSU, MGH, Creighton (I declined), NAU
Attending NAU!!
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Undergrad: Western Washington University
Major: Human Services
Undergrad GPA: 3.49 (otcas)
Prerequisite GPA: 3.87 - 3.94 (depending on school)
GRE: 154 V 152 Q 4.0 AW
Extra-Curric: church children's ministry, college ministry small group leader, musician, camp counselor, homeless ministry outreach
Work experience: ABA Therapist
Volunteer: 229 hrs pediatric clinic, 139 hrs hospital outpatient rehab, 29 hrs geriatrics / productive aging
Applied: University of Washington, Eastern Washington University
Interviews: Eastern Washington University
Acceptances: University of Washington
Rejections:N/A
I have yet to hear back from EWU but I will be attending the University of Washington this fall!!!
Undergrad: Western Washington University
Major: Human Services
Undergrad GPA: 3.49 (otcas)
Prerequisite GPA: 3.87 - 3.94 (depending on school)
GRE: 154 V 152 Q 4.0 AW
Extra-Curric: church children's ministry, college ministry small group leader, musician, camp counselor, homeless ministry outreach
Work experience: ABA Therapist
Volunteer: 229 hrs pediatric clinic, 139 hrs hospital outpatient rehab, 29 hrs geriatrics / productive aging
Applied: University of Washington, Eastern Washington University
Interviews: Eastern Washington University
Acceptances: University of Washington
Rejections:N/A
I have yet to hear back from EWU but I will be attending the University of Washington this fall!!!
I was accepted into Indiana Wesleyan's OTD program earlier this afternoon!! I ultimately have my fingers crossed for MGH (though really, it will be a tough choice if I have to decide between the two), but I am SUPER EXCITED.
Update to the quoted because why not~!
Acceptances: Indiana Wesleyan University
Waitlist: College of St. Scholastica, St. Catherine University (accepted 3/22), MGH Institute of Health, Bay Path University, Carroll University
Rejections: VA Commonwealth (required a GRE writing score of 4.5+), Chatham University, USciences, Huntington University, MUSC
Interviews: MGH, Huntington University, Indiana Wesleyan University, Hofstra University, Kettering College
tl;dr Life Lesson From Istariell: I was rejected to a handful and waitlisted at five before finally receiving an acceptance, so hang in there friends - all it takes is one!
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Is there anyone that is still waiting to hear from Wisconsin: Madison? I haven't heard anything, and when I log into the myUW account, all it says is "pending" by my status! :X freaking out!
Mine says the same!!
UPDATED! I was previously waitlisted at TWU (houston) but just got an email telling me a spot just opened up. So now I'm faced with hard decision of choosing between UTHSCSA or TWU. Never thought I'd be in this position with my stats...feeling blessed and conflicted simultaneously.
University: The University of Texas at Austin (graduated in 2011)
Majors: Biomedical Engineering, and Chinese
Overall GPA: 3.13
Pre-Req GPA: 3.89
GRE: 160V 162Q 3.0W
Extra-Curric: Habitat for Humanity, Women in Engineering Program (WEP), VaNTH, Undergraduate research assistant (had 1 publication), Animal shelter worker
Work: Product engineer in a consumer electronics company (non-OT related)
Volunteer: 25 hrs private clinic pediatrics OT, 8 hrs charity organization pediatrics OT (on a ranch), 12 hrs rehab center outpatient OT, 3 hrs aquatics/OT, 5 hrs hippotherapy OT
Applied: UTMB, TWU (houston), UTHSCSA
Rejections: none so far
Wait listed: UTMB
Interviews: UTMB, UTHSCSA
Acceptances: UTHSCSA, TWU (houston)
University: The University of Texas at Austin (graduated in 2011)
Majors: Biomedical Engineering, and Chinese
Overall GPA: 3.13
Pre-Req GPA: 3.89
GRE: 160V 162Q 3.0W
Extra-Curric: Habitat for Humanity, Women in Engineering Program (WEP), VaNTH, Undergraduate research assistant (had 1 publication), Animal shelter worker
Work: Product engineer in a consumer electronics company (non-OT related)
Volunteer: 25 hrs private clinic pediatrics OT, 8 hrs charity organization pediatrics OT (on a ranch), 12 hrs rehab center outpatient OT, 3 hrs aquatics/OT, 5 hrs hippotherapy OT
Applied: UTMB, TWU (houston), UTHSCSA
Rejections: none so far
Wait listed: UTMB
Interviews: UTMB, UTHSCSA
Acceptances: UTHSCSA, TWU (houston)
University: UCSD
Major: General Biology (B.S.) and Psychology (B.A.)
Overall GPA: 3.31 (OTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: ~3.8-3.9 (depending on school)
GRE: V: 165 Q: 159 A: 5
Observation: 250+ hours Outpatient Peds Clinic, 50+ hours Outpatient & Inpatient Stroke Clinic, ~10 hours Hand Therapy
Applied: CSU Dominguez Hills, SJSU, Samuel Merritt University, University of St. Augustine (San Marcos), University of New England, University of Wisconsin - Madison, MGH IHP, Boston University, University of Washington, University of Puget Sound
Interviews: University of New England (11/13), Samuel Merritt University (11/05), MGH IHP (02/05), Boston University (02/06), University of St. Augustine - San Marcos (declined)
Rejections: CSU Dominguez Hills, Samuel Merritt University
Waitlist: Boston University, University of Puget Sound
Acceptances: University of New England, MGH IHP
Attending: MGH IHP!!
Major: General Biology (B.S.) and Psychology (B.A.)
Overall GPA: 3.31 (OTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: ~3.8-3.9 (depending on school)
GRE: V: 165 Q: 159 A: 5
Observation: 250+ hours Outpatient Peds Clinic, 50+ hours Outpatient & Inpatient Stroke Clinic, ~10 hours Hand Therapy
Applied: CSU Dominguez Hills, SJSU, Samuel Merritt University, University of St. Augustine (San Marcos), University of New England, University of Wisconsin - Madison, MGH IHP, Boston University, University of Washington, University of Puget Sound
Interviews: University of New England (11/13), Samuel Merritt University (11/05), MGH IHP (02/05), Boston University (02/06), University of St. Augustine - San Marcos (declined)
Rejections: CSU Dominguez Hills, Samuel Merritt University
Waitlist: Boston University, University of Puget Sound
Acceptances: University of New England, MGH IHP
Attending: MGH IHP!!
I am almost thinking about going to Maryville. The deadline to accept the offer is next Monday 3/21. Let me know if you know anyone goes there!
Anyone hear anything from University of Saint Augstine (TEXAS campus)? Had my interview there for the MOT program on February 19th. Was told we would hear back 3-4 weeks but I haven't gotten anything.
Sounds like applied for the fall start date? Not sure if this info helps, but I applied to the San Marcos campus and heard back 3/9 that was for the May start date though.
Best of luck, the waiting game is a killer.
Yes that is correct. I applied for fall 2016.
I also found out that the texas campus had a third group of interviewees of 70 and that there were on 10 spots left. Not sure if it was for the MOT program or the PT program.
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