GPA's, GRE's, XTRA's, ACCEPTANCES

[preOT123]

UPDATE:

University: University of Virginia
Major: Cognitive Science
Overall GPA: 3.53 according to OTCAS (3.3 from 2.5 years at UVA, transferred from with a 3.9, and took a couple courses at community college with a 4.0)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.4-3.7 (depending on school)
GRE: 148 v, 152 Q, 4.0 AW

Applied to: MGH Institute, Sacred Heart University, Springfield College, Thomas Jefferson University, University of New England, Boston University, Tufts University, Columbia University, Worcester State University, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Acceptances: University of New England (12/16)

Rejections: Thomas Jefferson University (1/30), Tufts (2/27), MGH Institute (2/28), Sacred Heart (3/7), BU (3/7)

Interviews: University of New England (11/11), MGH Institute (2/3)

I was also accepted past preliminary review for Springfield (2/10), but I had to pay an extra $50 to continue the app process, so I declined the offer.

Still waiting to hear from: Columbia, Worcester state, and UW-Milwaukee

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[shilly1002]

Hey! I don't have those numbers with me at the moment because Im on vacation but I'll call my dad and get that info for you. I didn't apply for the scholarship and it was 9,000.

Ok so I got in contact with my parents. Its a little unclear online how they bill it especially with summers being included in Year 1/2 and Summer 2 is half grad half undergrad. They asked us to go see the Financial aid office so I definitely will and ifI get information I will pass it along. So I made the math for the WORST case scenario, adding summers to my tuition and subtracting the scholarship by year.

Undergrad semester rate is currently $16,839
Year 1 Fall 17-Summer 18 = ~$50k. with scholar. $41K
Year 2 Fall 18-Spring 19 = ~ $50k with schoalr $41K
Summer 19 (2 undergrad credits at $1176/credit, not sure if scholar will cover) and 12 grad credits at 14K (can't find a flat rate but there might be one) = ~16k
Year 3 Fall 2019 (15) - Spring 2020 (13-17)= ~17.6 k + ~15k
Total worse case scenario, no bonds no grants, no extra scholarship or financial aid = ~$130k

FWIW I have heard that NYU tuition is more expensive than LIU and NYU is ~115k.
A friend that went to LIU ended up paying about 90k. So I'm really not sure.

As far as the program you can enter as a gradaute or a transfer without a degree, but you both start Year 1/2 as undergrad tuition which is nice and you get the BSOT. What drew me to the program were the faculty and the fact that they offer 4 LVI fieldworks, as well as their cadaver lab and that all the first years I talked to in February knew what they were talking about in regards to the field, I didn't get that at other schools.

I reached out to Holly about a tuition estimate and this is what she told me.

If they transfer about 70 credits over – you will be charged undergraduate tuition until you reach 128 credits – that will be approximately the 2nd semester of the 2nd year. After 128 you will be charged graduate tuition for the remainder. So about half of the 122 credits is undergraduate .

 

[PuppyloverOT]

QGPA: 3.9
PreReq GPA: 3.9-4.0
155V 153Q 4.0W

Experience/Extras: 3 years of autism research, gap year working full time with individuals with disabilities, 1 year of Americorps in college, leadership within a sorority, 2 honor societies, and about 80 shadowing hours.

Applied: Pitt, TJU, Salus, UNC, MUSC, TowsonU, AT Still, VCU

Denied: UNC
Standby list: Salus
Accepted: Pitt, MUSC, VCU (turned down)
I have an interview for TJU next week and the last week of March for Towson.

Did anybody else never hear back from AT Still. I'm turning them down anyways, but still annoyed that I completed the application and paid all the fees and never heard from them -____-

 

[ototot123]

QGPA: 3.9
PreReq GPA: 3.9-4.0
155V 153Q 4.0W

Experience/Extras: 3 years of autism research, gap year working full time with individuals with disabilities, 1 year of Americorps in college, leadership within a sorority, 2 honor societies, and about 80 shadowing hours.

Applied: Pitt, TJU, Salus, UNC, MUSC, TowsonU, AT Still, VCU

Denied: UNC
Standby list: Salus
Accepted: Pitt, MUSC, VCU (turned down)
I have an interview for TJU next week and the last week of March for Towson.

Did anybody else never hear back from AT Still. I'm turning them down anyways, but still annoyed that I completed the application and paid all the fees and never heard from them -____-

Hi for TJU were you on the waitlist for interviews? Because I was emailed that their program was full and they'd let me have an interview if there ended up being any openings

 

[PuppyloverOT]

Hi for TJU were you on the waitlist for interviews? Because I was emailed that their program was full and they'd let me have an interview if there ended up being any openings

UGH WHAT. I didn't think so.... they had me sign up for an interview like the 2nd week of Feb... the only dates open were March 15th or like 3 days after the email they sent me which I couldn't get off work in time for. They did not tell me that the program was full.

 

[Otmom95]

Hey! I don't have those numbers with me at the moment because Im on vacation but I'll call my dad and get that info for you. I didn't apply for the scholarship and it was 9,000.

Ok so I got in contact with my parents. Its a little unclear online how they bill it especially with summers being included in Year 1/2 and Summer 2 is half grad half undergrad. They asked us to go see the Financial aid office so I definitely will and ifI get information I will pass it along. So I made the math for the WORST case scenario, adding summers to my tuition and subtracting the scholarship by year.

Undergrad semester rate is currently $16,839
Year 1 Fall 17-Summer 18 = ~$50k. with scholar. $41K
Year 2 Fall 18-Spring 19 = ~ $50k with schoalr $41K
Summer 19 (2 undergrad credits at $1176/credit, not sure if scholar will cover) and 12 grad credits at 14K (can't find a flat rate but there might be one) = ~16k
Year 3 Fall 2019 (15) - Spring 2020 (13-17)= ~17.6 k + ~15k
Total worse case scenario, no bonds no grants, no extra scholarship or financial aid = ~$130k

FWIW I have heard that NYU tuition is more expensive than LIU and NYU is ~115k.
A friend that went to LIU ended up paying about 90k. So I'm really not sure.

As far as the program you can enter as a gradaute or a transfer without a degree, but you both start Year 1/2 as undergrad tuition which is nice and you get the BSOT. What drew me to the program were the faculty and the fact that they offer 4 LVI fieldworks, as well as their cadaver lab and that all the first years I talked to in February knew what they were talking about in regards to the field, I didn't get that at other schools.

Thank you for your input, I appreciate you taking the time to reply.

 

[LiHer0713]

I didn't know CSU Sac and CSU Fresno has MOT/OTD programs. I don't see them on the AOTA Accredited or Developing programs.

I believe they are referring to CSU San Jose

 

[MrTL]

I believe they are referring to CSU San Jose

I don't think so. CSU Sac and CSU Fresno are way different than San Jose State University (never heard anyone call it CSU San Jose, that's just not the school's name). CSU Sac is nowhere near SJSU either. And the person I quoted explicitly states "Sac" or "Sacramento" a few times.

University: California State University, Sacramento
Major: BA in Music, Bio minor
Overall GPA: 3.8
Pre-Req GPA: 3.8
GRE: V151, Q153, A4.0

Observation: 100 hours

Extra Curriculars: Church leadership, pianist/accompanist, Med Tech at assisted living facility, elementary school Paraeducator, Patient Transporter at a Hospital, Vice president of PrePT club, Cadaver Lab Assistant, ER volunteer

Applied: CSU Sacramento, University of Puget Sound, CSU Fresno


Accepted: CSU SACRAMENTO!!!
Anyone else get into Sac State for the Fall?!

 

[OThopeful97]

I don't think so. CSU Sac and CSU Fresno are way different than San Jose State University (never heard anyone call it CSU San Jose, that's just not the school's name). CSU Sac is nowhere near SJSU either. And the person I quoted explicitly states "Sac" or "Sacramento" a few times.

No I think they accidentally posted here, but meant to post in the PT forum!

 

[LiHer0713]

I don't think so. CSU Sac and CSU Fresno are way different than San Jose State University (never heard anyone call it CSU San Jose, that's just not the school's name). CSU Sac is nowhere near SJSU either. And the person I quoted explicitly states "Sac" or "Sacramento" a few times.

It is a Cal state school, they just don't call it a "CSU"

 

[MrTL]

No I think they accidentally posted here, but meant to post in the PT forum!

Ah, I see. I was hoping for there to be a MOT program for Sac or Fresno. That would be so close to home for me!

 

[OThopeful43092]

Have you told WSSU that you want to be off of their waitlist since you're attending Nova?

Yes, I actually did! Nova is much closer to home for me and I'm from the South FL area, so a space just opened up

 

[OThopeful43092]

*Update*

University: University of Florida
Major/Minor: B.A. Political Science (cum laude)
Upper Division (last 60 credits) GPA: 3.8
OTCAS GPA 3.7
Pre-req GPA: 3.7
GRE: 153 V 147 Q ( ugh) 4.5 AW
Observation Hours: 24 inpatient at a hospital ICU, 120 at an outpatient Rehabilitation/hand therapy clinic, 34 both inpatient/outpatient hospital (Inpatient dealt with post op, oncology etc), ~25 hours in a nursing facility (geriatrics), ~20 hours in a Rehabilitation hospital
220+ hours total

Volunteer: Homeless shelter, ICYE volunteer aborad in Costa Ria in a children's community center, Literacy council tutor, Food bank kitchens, Circle K Kiwanis, Greek philanthropies (Girl Scouts of America etc)
Work experience: OT Aide at Outpatient Rehab, OT/PT Rehab Technician, Literacy Citizenship Test Tutor, Intern at a US Congressional Office, Legal intern at a Law Firm, various other restaraunt jobs all throughout college
Other extracurriculars: Division III Cross Country/Track, KD Sorority Sister, Legal Honor Society Inductee, Triathlon team, College Dem political club, Political Phone bank sponser
Awards: Midwest All Conference Academic Team, Certificate of Congressional recognition, Dean's List and/or President's list at each college I attended, graduated with cum laude honors from UF

Schools Applied to:
Nova Southeastern University, Midwestern (Glendale AZ), Chatham U, University of Florida, East Carolina U, Phildelphia U, Tennessee State, Carroll University, Davenport U, Springfield College, Winston Salem State U, U Alabama Birmingham, U Central Arkansas, Milligan College, Towson U

Interviews: Milligan College (declined), Nova Southeastern (10/12) Midwestern U (Arizona) (1/21) Chatham U (11/19), U St. Augustine, Towson U (declined), Tenn State (Declined), U Alabama Birmingham (declined)
Acceptances: Caroll University(today) Nova Southeastern, Philadelphia U, U St. Augustin
Waitlists: Chatham U (taken off) Winston Salem State (taken off)
Rejections: Eastern Carolina, University of Florida UF was my number one dream as a previous Gator alum. Oh well.
Attending: Nova Southeastern

 

[OThopeful43092]

Yes I have! So, a spot just opened up

 

[OThopeful43092]

Have you told WSSU that you want to be off of their waitlist since you're attending Nova?

Yes I have! So a spot just opened up

 

[OThopeful43092]

If you don't mind me asking, have you informed the schools where you are waitlisted that you will not be attending? Thanks!

Yes! I told Chatham U and Winston Salem St. I wanted to be taken off

 

[OThopeful43092]

Hope my new wait list openings help you guys

 

[OThopeful43092]

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[OThopeful43092]

Also denied from UF and I just graduated from there. I really don't understand their process but oh well. Go Gators


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Yeah, for sure! I was accepted to Carroll University today, that helped soften the blow a little. UF was such a great deal, but you just have to with the flow. But, once a gator, always a gator!

 

[OThopeful43092]

Also denied from UF and I just graduated from there. I really don't understand their process but oh well. Go Gators


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Yeah, I heard that only 8% of OT applicants were actually accepted to UF this year.
Good luck wherever you end up going! If you don't mind me asking, what were your stats and experiences?

 

[OThopeful43092]

@otlife: Yeah, money wise it was such a bargain, but I hope everything happens for a reason.

 

[LiHer0713]

Ah, I see. I was hoping for there to be a MOT program for Sac or Fresno. That would be so close to home for me!

Tell me about it, I wish there were more programs close to my home too!

 

[FutureOT7812]

UPDATE!
Accepted in University of Florida!
Waitlisted at University of Wisconsin-Madison
People with lower numbers don't give up!! I got into 3 of my top choices
University: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Major: Human Development and Family Studies
Overall GPA: 3.36
Pre-Req GPA: 4.00
GRE: 152 Verbal, 157 Quantitative, 3.0 Writing

Extra-Curric: Worked in a daycare for 3+ years, summer camp counselor, Ambassador in my major, Mentor for high school students, Dean's List, Teaching Assistant,

Volunteer: 50+ Hours Observations in Pediatric Outpatient and Acute inpatient , 160 hours administering Bayley III Screening, Volunteer at several different locations (hospital, nursery, etc.)

Applied: UIC, Midwestern, ATSU, U Florida, Wash U, South Alabama, Texas- El Paso, Wisconsin-Madison, Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Elmhurst College

Application Verified by OTCAS: October 12, 2016

Acceptances: WashU, UIC, University of Florida

Rejections:UTEP

Interviews: ATSU (declined), South Alabama (declined), Elmhurst College (declined)

Waitlisted: University of Wisconsin-Madison

Waiting: Midwestern and Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Attending: UIC

 

[Prisma72]

I have been trying to find other information on Western New England? Do you know how many people have been accepted so far?

I got accepted at the end of February and I'm not sure if they're still sending out acceptance letters or not. I called them and asked them some questions about the program but I still don't know a whole lot about it yet.

 

[OTHopeful6601]

FINAL UPDATE

Major: Exercise Science
Concentration: Health and Wellness
Minor: Psychology
Cumulative GPA: 3.968
Prereq GPA: 4.0
GRE: 153 V, 152 Q, 5.0 W

Volunteer/Observation Hours: 100 in outpatient, school system, and geriatrics/pain management

Extra curricular: Sorority member, student worker for Registrar's office for 3 years, student worker for campus engagement for 2 years, SGA senator for Psychology Honor Society, Order of Omega Honor Society member, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society member, National Society of Leadership and Success member, Junior Marshal for 2015-2016, volunteer for Special Olympics, scholarship winner for 3 organizations, Panhellenic Delegate for sorority, on two committees for sorority

Applying: Winston Salem State University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, East Carolina University, Lenoir Rhyne University, Jefferson College of Health Sciences

Interviews: East Carolina University

Acceptances: Winston Salem State University (off the waitlist), East Carolina University (off the waitlist), Lenoir-Rhyne University

Rejections: Jefferson College of Health Sciences, UNC Chapel Hill

Attending: Winston Salem State University

 

[otlife]

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[cailahOT]

Final Update!

University: University of California, Santa Cruz
Major: Psychology and Art
Overall GPA: 3.4
Pre-Req GPA: 3.5-4.0 (depends on school)
Last 45 GPA: 3.8
V 162 Q 152 A 4.0

In the past I have worked as a respite provider for disabled individuals. Right now I work as administrator at UCSC.

Extracurriculars:
- Internship with clinical-child psychologist
- Internship at elementary school
- Volunteer at art studio
- Committee member for workplace health initiative

Volunteer/Observation: 65 hours in pediatric clinic, 50 hours SNF/rehabilitation

Applied: SJSU, Pacific University, University of Puget Sound, University of Washington, Eastern Washington University, Rush, UIC, Sacred Heart

Acceptances: University of Puget Sound, SJSU, University of Washington @ Seattle

Interview: EWU (turned down invitation)

Waitlist: Rush

Rejections: UIC, Pacific University, Sacred Heart

I'm 95% sure I'm going to attend SJSU, but I'm still considering UW.

 

[wannabeOT2]

UPDATE

University: University of Hawaii at Manoa
Major: Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.4
Pre-Req GPA: 3.2 (depends on school)
Major GPA: 3.5

GRE: Haven't taken it yet. Plan to this September

Extra-Curric:
-Currently working in the activities department through a rehab and nursing facility
-Worked as a nurse aide through a home care company
- Also currently working with children with disablities through a private behavioral health company as a skills trainer
- Was in the honors program for 2 years in college (obtained a certificate)
- Member of psi chi honor society
- was in Pre-med club and HOSA club
-Dean's list in college
-Honor roll for most of high school career (if that counts towards anything)
-CPR certified

Volunteer: 50 shadowing an OT in a hospital setting and another 55 in a nursing and rehabilitation center, Outpatient pediatric setting- 40

Applying: Pacific University, West Coast University- LA, MCPHS, Shenandoah University, Midwestern University- Downers grove, Midwestern- glendale, Touro University, Texas Tech University, University of the Sciences, D'Youville, Davenport

I know it's a lot!!! But I WANNA JUST GET IN ANYWHERE! If anyone else knows of a school for me that I might have a chance in with my stats, please let me know! I'm applying very very soon!

Update:

Acceptances: MCPHS, University of the Sciences, PACIFIC UNIVERSITY! (attending)

Waitlist: Midwestern University (waitlist for interview)

Rejections: West Coast University, D'youville, Texas Tech, Shenandoah

Interviews: West Coast University, Touro University (declined), Pacific University

Still waiting: Davenport University

 

[futureoccupationaltx]

University: San José State University
Major: Communication Studies Minor: Public Relations
Overall GPA: 3.4
Pre-Req GPA: 3.8
GRE: 145 Verbal, 141 Quantitative, 3.0 Writing

Extra-Curric: Worked as an ABA therapist for 3 years, early intervention specialist for 1 year and currently work as an instructional aide in a special needs classroom, sorority alumna, study abroad, tutor, bilingual, first aid/CPR certified

Volunteer/Observation: 20 hrs in acute setting and 300+ hours in pediatric setting

Applied: USC, TUFTS, ACU, Midwestern (AZ), Sacred Heart, Seton Hall

Acceptances:

Waitlist: Midwestern University (AZ)

Rejections: Sacred Heart University, TUFTS University, Abilene Christian University

Interviews:

 

[LiHer0713]

UPDATE!

Undergrade: California State University of Los Angles
Major: Spanish Minor: Art
Overall GPA: 3.21 (rough freshman/sophomore yr)
Pre-req GPA: 3.95
GRE: 150 Q, 147 V, 4.0 AW (not that great)

Experience: OT observation 260 hrs peds, 40 hrs SNF, 70+ volunteer hrs at various organizations
1 year OT interpreter/aide, 2.5 yrs personal trainer, 2.5 yrs behavior specialist, 1.5 yrs substitute teacher
Some certifications: CPI, LCI, NCSF, TRX, CPR/AED, 30 day sub permit
I was also a patient of a hand OT for about 1.5 years (how I came across OT)

Acceptances: LLU (off waitlist)
Waitlist:
Rejections: CSUDH, West Coast
Applied: LLU, CSUDH, West Coast, Stanbridge

 

[string.bean]

When did CSU tell you about the incomplete app? And if you don't mind me asking, what was missing from your app? I think we are all a little nervous about the whole transcript thing.

Turns out I didn't put in a graduate school application in addition to OTCAS. A big slip-up, one that few people (except the crazy ones like me who applied to 13 programs) probably made.

 

[string.bean]

Turns out I didn't put in a graduate school application in addition to OTCAS. A big slip-up, one that few people (except the crazy ones like me who applied to 13 programs) probably made.

Also, I heard from them ~March 1st.

 

[ARK17]

Accepted: VCU, CSU

Waitlisted: St. Catherine University

Waiting to hear: U of Minn.

Should find out any day now!!

 

[lovetajOT]

University: James Madison University
Major: Health Sciences, Pre OT
Overall GPA: 3.512
GRE: 145 Verbal, 147 Quantitative, 4.0 Writing

Shadowing Experience: Just over 100 hours in inpatient, outpatient, NICU, hand therapy, burn unit, and pediatric
Other Experience: TA anatomy for 3 semesters, TA for another class for 3 semesters, care provider for a child with Autism (2 years), various leadership experiences, tutoring, study abroad, and other extracurriculars!

Applied: Chatham, Temple, MGH, Boston, Belmont, TJU, and Rush

Acceptances: Chatham, Temple and MGH!!

Waitlist: Belmont and Boston

Rejections: TJU and Rush

Interviews: Chatham, Temple, MGH, Belmont and Boston

 

[junebug09]

Accepted to Howard University's program, hoping to connect with other HU students.

Congrats!! When did you interview with Howard? I had a Skype interview about two and half weeks ago but I haven't back yet. I'm getting a little worried that it may be a bad sign?!

 

[OTApp0117]

University: James Madison University
Major: Health Sciences, Pre OT
Overall GPA: 3.512
GRE: 145 Verbal, 147 Quantitative, 4.0 Writing

Shadowing Experience: Just over 100 hours in inpatient, outpatient, NICU, hand therapy, burn unit, and pediatric
Other Experience: TA anatomy for 3 semesters, TA for another class for 3 semesters, care provider for a child with Autism (2 years), various leadership experiences, tutoring, study abroad, and other extracurriculars!

Applied: Chatham, Temple, MGH, Boston, Belmont, TJU, and Rush

Acceptances: Chatham, Temple and MGH!!

Waitlist: Belmont and Boston

Rejections: TJU and Rush

Interviews: Chatham, Temple, MGH, Belmont and Boston

Congrats!! How exciting! Do you know where you will be attending?

 

[OT/2016]

*Update*

University: University of Florida
Major/Minor: B.A. Political Science (cum laude)
Upper Division (last 60 credits) GPA: 3.8
OTCAS GPA 3.7
Pre-req GPA: 3.7
GRE: 153 V 147 Q ( ugh) 4.5 AW
Observation Hours: 24 inpatient at a hospital ICU, 120 at an outpatient Rehabilitation/hand therapy clinic, 34 both inpatient/outpatient hospital (Inpatient dealt with post op, oncology etc), ~25 hours in a nursing facility (geriatrics), ~20 hours in a Rehabilitation hospital
220+ hours total

Volunteer: Homeless shelter, ICYE volunteer aborad in Costa Ria in a children's community center, Literacy council tutor, Food bank kitchens, Circle K Kiwanis, Greek philanthropies (Girl Scouts of America etc)
Work experience: OT Aide at Outpatient Rehab, OT/PT Rehab Technician, Literacy Citizenship Test Tutor, Intern at a US Congressional Office, Legal intern at a Law Firm, various other restaraunt jobs all throughout college
Other extracurriculars: Division III Cross Country/Track, KD Sorority Sister, Legal Honor Society Inductee, Triathlon team, College Dem political club, Political Phone bank sponser
Awards: Midwest All Conference Academic Team, Certificate of Congressional recognition, Dean's List and/or President's list at each college I attended, graduated with cum laude honors from UF

Schools Applied to:
Nova Southeastern University, Midwestern (Glendale AZ), Chatham U, University of Florida, East Carolina U, Phildelphia U, Tennessee State, Carroll University, Davenport U, Springfield College, Winston Salem State U, U Alabama Birmingham, U Central Arkansas, Milligan College, Towson U

Interviews: Milligan College (declined), Nova Southeastern (10/12) Midwestern U (Arizona) (1/21) Chatham U (11/19), U St. Augustine, Towson U (declined), Tenn State (Declined), U Alabama Birmingham (declined)
Acceptances: Caroll University(today) Nova Southeastern, Philadelphia U, U St. Augustin
Waitlists: Chatham U (taken off) Winston Salem State (taken off)
Rejections: Eastern Carolina, University of Florida UF was my number one dream as a previous Gator alum. Oh well.
Attending: Nova Southeastern

did you decline your spot at carroll?

 

[Avled2015]

Congrats!! When did you interview with Howard? I had a Skype interview about two and half weeks ago but I haven't back yet. I'm getting a little worried that it may be a bad sign?!

I interviewed February 6th, I was accepted early March

 

[lovetajOT]

Congrats!! How exciting! Do you know where you will be attending?

I'm 99% sure I'm going to be attending MGH!

 

[am.otstudent]

University: Washington University in St. Louis (2014)
Major: Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies / American Culture Studies (double major) with a Studio Art minor
Undergraduate GPA: 3.1 (3.3+ when considering my post-bacc and baccalaureate credits together)
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0 (almost entirely taken post-bacc at a community college)
GRE: 167 V / 155 Q / 4.5 AW

Extracurriculars: College radio executive board (2 years), participation in music-oriented student groups, published writing (sociology and music-oriented, with one notable piece in Truthout and Alternet)

Employment: part-time Rehabilitation Technician at a PT/OT outpatient clinic, as well as some assisting to a noted author and full-time dayjobs in retail purchasing and management the years following graduation. I also worked a LOT during undergrad.

Volunteer/internships: Local hospital's outpatient pediatric OT clinic, undergrad experiences volunteering with the children of incarcerated women, court advocacy for people experiencing intimate partner violence, hotline operator and counseling services intake coordinator for another domestic abuse agency

Shadowing: ~170+ hours between SNF, peds outpatient, hand therapy outpatient

Acceptances: USC, Washington University, UIC, UW-Milwaukee, and Rush
Rejections: n/a
Attending: UIC!!

My success in applications was completely unexpected on my end. I struggled a lot in undergrad - took more than 4 years to graduate, earned average grades, took a MLOA, had several Fs and countless withdrawals in classes in my majors - but I really succeeded when I started taking OT prereqs after earning my Bachelors. I also know for a fact that my recommendations were outstanding (one from a Wash U dean and another from a professor in Wash U's graduate OT program, as well as one from a working OT who was the director of rehab services at the SNF) and my GREs were above-average.

My recommendation to every low-GPA applicant is take your time, work hard to prove you're a better/more mature/more focused student than in the past, be open to going out of your state/city, do way more than required in every other area of your application, REALLY STUDY for the GRE, write compelling and thoughtful supplemental statements for any schools that allow it, and communicate regularly with admissions officers of programs you most want to attend. My top choice program - UIC - is, I suspect, the most competitive in admissions and more focused on numbers than schools that interview, but according to the school, my supplemental statement and outstanding recommendations had them consider me in a different light. Feel free to PM me if you think you might've been in a similar boat in undergrad and want insight.

Congrats to all who got in this year, and good luck to those applying in the future!

 

[AellaOT]

Major: Exercise Science
Minor: Spanish minor
Cumulative GPA: 3.73
Pre-Req GPA: 3.61-3.68 - depending on the school
GRE: V- 145 , Q- 147, AW- 4.0 (not good at standardized tests)

-Volunteer Experience: Mission trip to Guatemala, Big Brothers Big Sisters

-OT Observation Hours: 200 hours throughout 8 locations

-Extra Curricular Activities: Research Assistant (presented at American Society of Biomechanics), Resident Assistant, Sorority Member, Executive Council of campus club, Alpha Lambda Delta Freshman Honors Society, National Society of Leadership and Success, Order of Omega Greek Leadership Society, Who’s Who Among Students in Colleges and Universities, and CPR Certified

Applied to: University of North Carolina, East Carolina University, Jefferson College of Health Sciences, Winston Salem State University, Medical University of South Carolina, Salus University, Adventist, and St. Augustine (withdrew app)

Interviews: Jefferson (02/03), Salus (01/23) and 2nd Interview (03/01)

Waitlist: Jefferson College of Health Sciences, Salus

Acceptances: Winston-State State University (03/07), Jefferson (03/09)

Rejections: University of North Carolina, East Carolina University, Medical University of South Carolina, and Adventist

Attending: Winston-Salem State University!

 

[Smr2017]

Has anyone heard back from Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences?

Did you have an interview at Murphy Deming?

 

[NPULFC]

Yeah, for sure! I was accepted to Carroll University today, that helped soften the blow a little. UF was such a great deal, but you just have to with the flow. But, once a gator, always a gator!

Did you deny admission to Carroll since you decided on Nova? And how did they contact you? Thanks!

 

[Occusational]

Did you have an interview at Murphy Deming?

Yes I did. I was accepted back in February.

 

[PuppyloverOT]

QGPA: 3.9
PreReq GPA: 3.9-4.0
155V 153Q 4.0W

Experience/Extras: 3 years of autism research, gap year working full time with individuals with disabilities, 1 year of Americorps in college, leadership within a sorority, 2 honor societies, and about 80 shadowing hours.

Applied: Pitt, TJU, Salus, UNC, MUSC, TowsonU, AT Still, VCU

Denied: UNC
Standby list: Salus
Accepted: Pitt, MUSC, VCU (turned down)
I have an interview for TJU next week and the last week of March for Towson.

Did anybody else never hear back from AT Still. I'm turning them down anyways, but still annoyed that I completed the application and paid all the fees and never heard from them -____-

Update:

Accepted: Pitt, MUSC, VCU, TJU (masters)

Good luck everyone!

 

[OT/2016]

Accepted to Walsh this morning!

 

[kimmiekris]

School: Bates College (Lewiston, ME)
Major: Studio Art
Minor: Economics
Cumulative GPA: 3.3
Pre-Req GPA: 3.45
GRE: V- 155 , Q- 150, AW- 4.5

-Volunteer Experience: BostonCares

-OT Observation Hours: 30 hours at 3 locations (Skilled Nursing Facility, Elementary School, Pediatric Hospital)

Job Experience: 6 years of work experience (2011 graduate)- currently work in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Applied to: Bay Path, Springfield College, AIC, Tufts, Salem State & MCHPS

Interviews: None of the schools required interviews

Waitlist: Tufts, Bay Path

Acceptances: Springfield

Rejections: None Yet

Attending: TBD!!

 

[MichaelScott31]

Got accepted to Springfield College as well!


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[kimmiekris]

Got accepted to Springfield College as well!


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Congrats!! Are you still waiting on others?

 

[ABOT5532]

Got accepted to Springfield College as well!


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What is the cost of Springfield College?