Out of curiosity! What program are you enrolled in?
GPA's, GRE's, XTRA's, ACCEPTANCES
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I'm a Pitt student
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I was just wondering how much do they take into consideration that you already have your masters? I had a considerable low GPA as an undergrad but I will be finishing up my masters in May. Also, did you get into most of the schools you applied to?
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I can't speak to how much they take into consideration that I already have my masters but I do think it helped. Also, I gained OT specific research experience as my capstone for my masters and a LOR from an OT school director because of this. I think it probably varies how schools consider the masters degree. Also, I am the only student in my class that has a masters. I got in to all of the schools I applied to except Boston. Also, I didn't finish applications until mid-November and in hind sight wish I would have applied to places earlier.
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I am so sorry I am just now seeing this. Mine was a video essay. I had the opportunity to edit it and then I was required to post on youtube (as unlisted). They asked some pretty tough questions, but I had time to develop my responses before I answered. Best of luck to you as I know Boston University is a top school!!
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Did you apply to the OTD program in Tampa or MOT?
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Hi All! I've been watching this thread for awhile and now I'm excited to post my stats! I am the perfect example of how GPA/GRE SCORES ARE NOT EVERYTHING!
Undergraduate University: University of California, San Diego
Degree: Public Health, Minor: Cognitive Science
Cumulative Undergrad GPA: 3.08 (Did not take college seriously until I realized I wanted to go to grad school and by then it was too late lol)
OTCAS GPA: 3.13
Prerequisite GPA: 3.7-3.8
GRE: 148 V 151 Q 4 AW
Applying to: AT Still, Midwestern, Stanbridge, University of St. Augustine San Marcos, Loma Linda, Samuel Merritt, Chatham
Misc: Currently work as a Research Data Coordinator at a perinatology and pregnancy research center, Volunteered in Mexico with a OT/PT/SLP Triage throughout the year, ABA Therapist for 6 months, Worked in multiple research labs, Study abroad ambassador for the University of Sussex in England, Executive position for the Panhellenic Council at my university
Observation experience:
- 85 hours in peds from 3 different settings (this was all that was available that worked with my schedule)
Acceptances: AT Still (11/13) , St. Augustine (12/6)
Rejections:
Interviews: AT Still (11/3), St. Augustine (11/17), Samuel Merritt (1/13 Will be turning this down interview down)
Attending: University of St. Augustine!
This past year I've been working full time and finishing my last couple prerequisites (physio, physics, and developmental psych) as a full time student as well and I've never been more stressed lol but it's paid off!
To be honest, my stats are not impressive AT ALL and I did not I think I would even get interviews let alone get accepted anywhere this cycle. I even planned to retake the GRE thinking I would not get accepted. But I worked really hard on my personal statement and I killed my interviews because I knew I looked mediocre on paper. Again, YOUR STATS DO NOT DEFINE YOU AND NUMBERS ARE NOT EVERYTHING!
Undergraduate University: University of California, San Diego
Degree: Public Health, Minor: Cognitive Science
Cumulative Undergrad GPA: 3.08 (Did not take college seriously until I realized I wanted to go to grad school and by then it was too late lol)
OTCAS GPA: 3.13
Prerequisite GPA: 3.7-3.8
GRE: 148 V 151 Q 4 AW
Applying to: AT Still, Midwestern, Stanbridge, University of St. Augustine San Marcos, Loma Linda, Samuel Merritt, Chatham
Misc: Currently work as a Research Data Coordinator at a perinatology and pregnancy research center, Volunteered in Mexico with a OT/PT/SLP Triage throughout the year, ABA Therapist for 6 months, Worked in multiple research labs, Study abroad ambassador for the University of Sussex in England, Executive position for the Panhellenic Council at my university
Observation experience:
- 85 hours in peds from 3 different settings (this was all that was available that worked with my schedule)
Acceptances: AT Still (11/13) , St. Augustine (12/6)
Rejections:
Interviews: AT Still (11/3), St. Augustine (11/17), Samuel Merritt (1/13 Will be turning this down interview down)
Attending: University of St. Augustine!
This past year I've been working full time and finishing my last couple prerequisites (physio, physics, and developmental psych) as a full time student as well and I've never been more stressed lol but it's paid off!
To be honest, my stats are not impressive AT ALL and I did not I think I would even get interviews let alone get accepted anywhere this cycle. I even planned to retake the GRE thinking I would not get accepted. But I worked really hard on my personal statement and I killed my interviews because I knew I looked mediocre on paper. Again, YOUR STATS DO NOT DEFINE YOU AND NUMBERS ARE NOT EVERYTHING!
I haven’t yet!
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What was St. Augustine's interview like if you don't mind sharing?
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The interview was really casual! I liked it because even though it was a group interview, it was very intimate, in a professor's office, and it just felt like we were having a conversation. It really felt more like a discussion than an interview and I often agreed a lot with my peers and didn't feel like I was competing against them.
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Hello,
I just want to share my first interview experience with Texas Tech for their summer 2018 MOT program.
I finished applying to OTCAS on mid Aug. I got an interview offer on Oct. for Nov. 11. However, slots for the date have completely filled up the next day, so I was rescheduled for 12/08.
Tip 1: reply as soon as you can and within the day that you got the letter for the interview.
- Interview day
Part 1: Program overview and faculty introductions
Part 2: group activity
Part 3: Group A' s individual interview. After A is done Group B will be interviewed, while group A goes on a tour.
Part 4: Extra time to ask questions.
Tip 2: Day of interview. Showcase that you work well with a group. Have good reasons when explaining how your group work it all out.
Tip 3: Be confident in the individualized interview. Have some personal examples ready, and be free to put details as much as you can. Make sure you have a question ready for the professor just in case, such as about their research or the class that they teach. So, listen to their introduction.
Lastly: be yourself and enjoy the experience
Good luck future students!!!
I just want to share my first interview experience with Texas Tech for their summer 2018 MOT program.
I finished applying to OTCAS on mid Aug. I got an interview offer on Oct. for Nov. 11. However, slots for the date have completely filled up the next day, so I was rescheduled for 12/08.
Tip 1: reply as soon as you can and within the day that you got the letter for the interview.
- Interview day
Part 1: Program overview and faculty introductions
Part 2: group activity
Part 3: Group A' s individual interview. After A is done Group B will be interviewed, while group A goes on a tour.
Part 4: Extra time to ask questions.
Tip 2: Day of interview. Showcase that you work well with a group. Have good reasons when explaining how your group work it all out.
Tip 3: Be confident in the individualized interview. Have some personal examples ready, and be free to put details as much as you can. Make sure you have a question ready for the professor just in case, such as about their research or the class that they teach. So, listen to their introduction.
Lastly: be yourself and enjoy the experience
Good luck future students!!!
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Anyone heard from Brenau? It has been like 8 weeks since my interview... or anyone have any advice on if I should call or not?
Congrats! Do you mind sharing your stats? I’m still waiting to hear back from them! 😕
congrats! Do you mind sharing your stats and when you applied?
Thank you!! I submitted my application late August-ish. Here are my stats:
Undergraduate University: The Ohio State University
Degree: Human Development & Family Sciences w/a minor in Psychology (graduating in 3 years)
Cumulative GPA (not completed yet) 3.99
Prerequisite GPA 4.0
GRE: Here are a couple of my retakes...I took it a total of 3 times:
V: 154 Q:161 W:6.0
V:157 Q:159 W: 5.0
Applying to: Ohio State, Rush U, WashU in St.Louis, Boston U, UPitt, & University of Toledo --> All OTD programs
Work:
-Daycare assistant for 1 year
-Lab Assistant for students with disabilities (3 years)
-Undergraduate research assistant in Human development and family studies (1 year)
-Student intern at a program for underprivileged families that works through the hospital on campus (1 year)
-full-time Nanny for 4 summers
Volunteer/Extracurriculars:
- 3 years as president/secretary for the Special Olympics club at OSU (includes the 3 years of volunteer work)
- 1 year as vice president of a volunteer club working with local organizations to support families, the elderly, etc.
- took a 2 week service/leadership trip to Costa Rica
- Member of the pre-OT club (1 year)
- Co-ed indoor soccer participant (3 years)
- Community group leader for my service trip (lead discussions, service projects, etc.)
- University ambassador for the program that took me on my service trip (I encourage students to attend service trips through them)
Observation experience (total--100ish):
-100 total in pediatric, rehabilitation, neurorehabilitation, and geriatric settings (inpatient + outpatient for all)
Misc: CPR/AED certified, Honors student, graduating a year early for financial reasons
References:
-an occupational therapist I shadowed for four months
-my boss for my job working with students with disabilities
-one of my honors professors
-the doctor running the research project that I worked on
I'm waiting for my final grades for this semester to come out so that I can send in a prerequisite grade to UPitt...they said that they'll review my application after it's sent.
Admitted: University of Toledo (9/14/17), WashU St. Louis (12/7/17)
Interviews: Boston U (12/8/17), Rush (declined interview), Ohio State (12/9/17)
Rejections:
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I haven't yet!
University: University of Portland
- Major: Psychology
Minor: Neuroscience
Overall GPA: (OTCAS) 3.49
Last 60 credits GPA: 3.75
Pre-Req GPA: Around a 3.8 depending on the school
GRE 1: 157V, 154Q , AW:4.5
GRE 2: 156V, 158Q, AW: 5.0
Current Work: Behavioral Therapist at the Center for Autism and Related Disorder's
Observation/Volunteer hours: Autism Clinic volunteer (154 hr), Providence Sports Center (14 hr), Armwork hand therapy (8 hr), Advanced Pediatric therapies (72 hr), Orthopedic clinic (111 hr), Albertina Kerr (20 hr), Battle Ground Healthcare (142 and continuing).
Total hours: 521 hours total
LOR: A professor from my senior year, my OTL/R mentor who I have been working with for over a year and am currently conducting research with, the OTL/R that I worked under at the orthopedic clinic.
Applied to: Midwestern-Downers Grove, San Jose State, Cleveland State, Washington University, Midwestern-Glendale, Touro University Nevada, University of Illinois at Chicago
Acceptances:Cleveland State (12/5), Wash U (12/7)
Rejections:None yet but I haven't heard from UIC so not super hopeful lol
Interviews:Midwestern-Gelndale
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Undergraduate University: The Ohio State University
Degree: Human Development & Family Sciences w/a minor in Psychology
Cumulative GPA (not completed yet) 3.99
Prerequisite GPA 4.0
GRE:
1st time--V:157 Q:150 W:5.0
2nd time--V: 154 Q:161 W:6.0
3rd time--V:157 Q:159 W: 5.0
Applying to: Ohio State, Rush U, WashU in St.Louis, Boston U, UPitt, & University of Toledo
Work:
-Daycare assistant for 1 year
-Lab Assistant for students with disabilities (3 years)
-Undergraduate research assistant in Human development and family studies (1 year)
-Student intern at a program for underprivileged families that works through the hospital on campus (1 year)
-full-time Nanny for 4 summers
Volunteer/Extracurriculars:
- 3 years as president/secretary for the Special Olympics club at OSU (includes the 3 years of volunteer work)
- 1 year as vice president of a volunteer club working with local organizations to support families, the elderly, etc.
- took a 2 week service/leadership trip to Costa Rica
- Member of the pre-OT club (1 year)
- Co-ed indoor soccer participant (3 years)
- Community group leader for my service trip (lead discussions, service projects, etc.)
- University ambassador for the program that took me on my service trip (I encourage students to attend service trips through them)
Observation experience (total--100ish):
-100 total in pediatric, rehabilitation, neurorehabilitation, and geriatric settings (inpatient + outpatient for all)
Misc: CPR/AED certified, Honors student, graduating a year early for financial reasons
References:
-an occupational therapist I shadowed for four months
-my boss for my job working with students with disabilities
-one of my honors professors
-the doctor running the research project that I worked on
I'm a bit nervous because I had one less year to work on improving my resume/earning more observation hours, but I'm hoping for the best! Realistically, I would love to go to OSU because I don't think I can afford to go out of state, but OSU's program is ridiculously competitive, so we'll see what happens!
Admitted: University of Toledo (9/14/17), WashU St. Louis (12/7/17), Ohio State (12/13,17), BostonU (12/20)
Interviews: Boston U (12/8), Rush U (declined interview), Ohio State (12/9/17)
Rejections:
Attending: THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY!!! 🙂
Undergraduate University: The Ohio State University
Degree: Human Development & Family Sciences w/a minor in Psychology
Cumulative GPA (not completed yet) 3.99
Prerequisite GPA 4.0
GRE:
1st time--V:157 Q:150 W:5.0
2nd time--V: 154 Q:161 W:6.0
3rd time--V:157 Q:159 W: 5.0
Applying to: Ohio State, Rush U, WashU in St.Louis, Boston U, UPitt, & University of Toledo
Work:
-Daycare assistant for 1 year
-Lab Assistant for students with disabilities (3 years)
-Undergraduate research assistant in Human development and family studies (1 year)
-Student intern at a program for underprivileged families that works through the hospital on campus (1 year)
-full-time Nanny for 4 summers
Volunteer/Extracurriculars:
- 3 years as president/secretary for the Special Olympics club at OSU (includes the 3 years of volunteer work)
- 1 year as vice president of a volunteer club working with local organizations to support families, the elderly, etc.
- took a 2 week service/leadership trip to Costa Rica
- Member of the pre-OT club (1 year)
- Co-ed indoor soccer participant (3 years)
- Community group leader for my service trip (lead discussions, service projects, etc.)
- University ambassador for the program that took me on my service trip (I encourage students to attend service trips through them)
Observation experience (total--100ish):
-100 total in pediatric, rehabilitation, neurorehabilitation, and geriatric settings (inpatient + outpatient for all)
Misc: CPR/AED certified, Honors student, graduating a year early for financial reasons
References:
-an occupational therapist I shadowed for four months
-my boss for my job working with students with disabilities
-one of my honors professors
-the doctor running the research project that I worked on
I'm a bit nervous because I had one less year to work on improving my resume/earning more observation hours, but I'm hoping for the best! Realistically, I would love to go to OSU because I don't think I can afford to go out of state, but OSU's program is ridiculously competitive, so we'll see what happens!
Admitted: University of Toledo (9/14/17), WashU St. Louis (12/7/17), Ohio State (12/13,17), BostonU (12/20)
Interviews: Boston U (12/8), Rush U (declined interview), Ohio State (12/9/17)
Rejections:
Attending: THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY!!! 🙂
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My roommate and I heard back this morning!
Congrats! Did you guys get emails?
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Hey! I interviewed with Brenau for their Norcross hybrid program on November 13th (not sure when interviews started) but they told us we should know by Christmas or at least the new year. I have a friend that interviewed with them before I did and already got accepted. So we'll see.
Thank you!! Yes we did, it was from "gpaadmissions" so be on the lookout for that. If you didn't receive one, then it doesn't mean you didn't get in. It might just mean they are waiting until the next interview session to admit the next group of kids. Good luck!
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Hey everyone! I'm a first time applicant.
Bachelors degree: Health
GPA: 3.80
Pre-req GPA: 3.75-3.85
GRE: V 152 Q 147 W 4.5
Volunteer: 186 hours in outpatient pediatrics, inpatient adults, home health, hippotherapy
Internship: Student intern at a school for young adults with disabilities seeking independence
Certification: BLS CPR and AED through the AHA
Extra: OT club
Job: Medical scribe at a doctor's office (1 year)
INTERVIEWS: Texas Tech (12/08), UTHSC San Antonio (12/19), TWU (1/11)
ACCEPTANCE:
REJECTION:
Good luck to everyone applying!
Bachelors degree: Health
GPA: 3.80
Pre-req GPA: 3.75-3.85
GRE: V 152 Q 147 W 4.5
Volunteer: 186 hours in outpatient pediatrics, inpatient adults, home health, hippotherapy
Internship: Student intern at a school for young adults with disabilities seeking independence
Certification: BLS CPR and AED through the AHA
Extra: OT club
Job: Medical scribe at a doctor's office (1 year)
INTERVIEWS: Texas Tech (12/08), UTHSC San Antonio (12/19), TWU (1/11)
ACCEPTANCE:
REJECTION:
Good luck to everyone applying!
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Did anyone else get into rush today?
I did!! I am accepting!
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Me too! I fell in love. See you there!!!
Omg I know! I am so excited. It has such a professional feel.
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University: DePaul University
Major: Psychology with a concentration in Human Development, Minor in Spanish
Overall GPA: 3.75
Pre-Req GPA: 3.8
GRE: 311
Extra-Curric:
-Secretary of Spectrum DePaul during college
-A year and a half working as a behavioral therapist with kids on the autism spectrum ranging in ages from 5 years old to 17
Volunteer:
-volunteer at a peds OT clinic, I picked up a student after school once a week and walked her to the OT clinic down the street and spent an hour helping her complete her "chores" and homework before her therapy session began
-tutor at 826Chi focusing on literacy with Chicago youth
-research volunteer at my university on a research project studying chronic fatigue syndrome in kids
Shadowing:
-approximately 100 hours combined between a skilled nursing facility, hospital (in patient and out patient), a peds clinic focusing on the floortime method of therapy, another peds clinic, a public elementary school, and a upper extremity therapist
Letters:
-one from an OT that I volunteered with
-two from two different BCBA's that I worked with for over a year
Other:
-CPR/First Aid certified
-Crisis Prevention Intervention certified
Acceptances: Rush (just found out today! most likely attending!) and Huntington
Rejections: none so far
Interviews: Rush, Huntington, and Indiana Wesleyan (rejected interview)
Have not heard back from:
Midwestern (IL), Maryville University, St. Ambrose, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, and Indiana State University
Last year I was waitlisted at Midwestern University and did not get in anywhere else. I spent my year working, increasing my observation hours, and taking additional prereqs. Don't give up!!
Major: Psychology with a concentration in Human Development, Minor in Spanish
Overall GPA: 3.75
Pre-Req GPA: 3.8
GRE: 311
Extra-Curric:
-Secretary of Spectrum DePaul during college
-A year and a half working as a behavioral therapist with kids on the autism spectrum ranging in ages from 5 years old to 17
Volunteer:
-volunteer at a peds OT clinic, I picked up a student after school once a week and walked her to the OT clinic down the street and spent an hour helping her complete her "chores" and homework before her therapy session began
-tutor at 826Chi focusing on literacy with Chicago youth
-research volunteer at my university on a research project studying chronic fatigue syndrome in kids
Shadowing:
-approximately 100 hours combined between a skilled nursing facility, hospital (in patient and out patient), a peds clinic focusing on the floortime method of therapy, another peds clinic, a public elementary school, and a upper extremity therapist
Letters:
-one from an OT that I volunteered with
-two from two different BCBA's that I worked with for over a year
Other:
-CPR/First Aid certified
-Crisis Prevention Intervention certified
Acceptances: Rush (just found out today! most likely attending!) and Huntington
Rejections: none so far
Interviews: Rush, Huntington, and Indiana Wesleyan (rejected interview)
Have not heard back from:
Midwestern (IL), Maryville University, St. Ambrose, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, and Indiana State University
Last year I was waitlisted at Midwestern University and did not get in anywhere else. I spent my year working, increasing my observation hours, and taking additional prereqs. Don't give up!!
Yay! See you at Rush!
Recieved a voicemail from a professor at MGH today saying that they'd like to interview me in early February and that I would get more specifics shortly! 🙂 nice way to begin the weekend!
*This is my second time applying and I finally got accepted!*
Undergraduate University: George Mason University, 2016
Degree: Kinesiology
Cumulative GPA: 3.68
Prerequisite GPA 3.8 - 4.0 Depending
GRE: V: 150 Q: 151 AW: 3.5
Extra-Curric/Work:
400-hour internship at an outpatient physical therapy clinic
75-hour internship at a chiropractic/therapy clinic
150-hour internship at a fitness center
Rehab Technician at VCU Children's Hospital (Current)
Fitness Attendant at GMU
Member of GMU's Filipino Cultural Association
Volunteer/Shadowing:
Adult & Pediatrics Outpatient - 25 hours
Inpatient - 25 hours
Nursing home - 25 hours
Acute care - 5 hours
Applying: St. Augustine, JMU, Emory & Henry, Maryville, Midwestern AZ, Thomas Jefferson, Barry, Salus, West Coast, D'youville
Acceptances: University of St. Augustine
Rejections: Thomas Jefferson
Interviews: Emory & Henry (1/27)
Waitlist: Midwestern AZ, Salus
Undergraduate University: George Mason University, 2016
Degree: Kinesiology
Cumulative GPA: 3.68
Prerequisite GPA 3.8 - 4.0 Depending
GRE: V: 150 Q: 151 AW: 3.5
Extra-Curric/Work:
400-hour internship at an outpatient physical therapy clinic
75-hour internship at a chiropractic/therapy clinic
150-hour internship at a fitness center
Rehab Technician at VCU Children's Hospital (Current)
Fitness Attendant at GMU
Member of GMU's Filipino Cultural Association
Volunteer/Shadowing:
Adult & Pediatrics Outpatient - 25 hours
Inpatient - 25 hours
Nursing home - 25 hours
Acute care - 5 hours
Applying: St. Augustine, JMU, Emory & Henry, Maryville, Midwestern AZ, Thomas Jefferson, Barry, Salus, West Coast, D'youville
Acceptances: University of St. Augustine
Rejections: Thomas Jefferson
Interviews: Emory & Henry (1/27)
Waitlist: Midwestern AZ, Salus
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Undergraduate University: University of Pittsburgh
Degree: Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science, currently enrolled in Masters of Science in Health, Physical Activity and Chronic Disease
Cumulative GPA Undergrad: 3.30 Masters: 3.75
Prerequisite GPA 3.4-3.8
Work:
-Graduate Student Assistant in Dept. of Health and Physical Activity
-Pediatric OT Rehab Aide
-The Children's Institute Adapted Physical Education Intern
-Senior Day YMCA Camp Counselor
Volunteer/Extracurriculars:
-UPMC Western Psychiatric and Clinic Research Student Assistant
-Delta Delta Delta Sorority Vice President of Public Relations and Membership Development Chairman
-Pittsburgh Dance Marathon Morale Team Member
-St. Jude Student Fundraiser
Observation Experience (1,066 hours total):
-OT Rehabilitation Aide - 700 hours
-Adapted OT Physical Education Intern - 305 hours
-Inpatient (Transitional Care/Acute Care/Cardiac ICU/Trauma ICU) - 61 hours
Misc: CPR/AED certified
References:
-Occupational therapist
-Undergraduate Academic Advisor and Undergrad/Masters Professor
-Assistant Professor and Internship Coordinator
Applying: NYU, Columbia, LIU Brooklyn, Seton Hall, Temple, USciences, Thomas Jefferson
Acceptances:
Rejections:
Interviews:
Any feedback or recommendations are greatly appreciated. What I lack in GPA and no GRE, I hope I compensate with in shadowing hours. Thanks in advance!
Degree: Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science, currently enrolled in Masters of Science in Health, Physical Activity and Chronic Disease
Cumulative GPA Undergrad: 3.30 Masters: 3.75
Prerequisite GPA 3.4-3.8
Work:
-Graduate Student Assistant in Dept. of Health and Physical Activity
-Pediatric OT Rehab Aide
-The Children's Institute Adapted Physical Education Intern
-Senior Day YMCA Camp Counselor
Volunteer/Extracurriculars:
-UPMC Western Psychiatric and Clinic Research Student Assistant
-Delta Delta Delta Sorority Vice President of Public Relations and Membership Development Chairman
-Pittsburgh Dance Marathon Morale Team Member
-St. Jude Student Fundraiser
Observation Experience (1,066 hours total):
-OT Rehabilitation Aide - 700 hours
-Adapted OT Physical Education Intern - 305 hours
-Inpatient (Transitional Care/Acute Care/Cardiac ICU/Trauma ICU) - 61 hours
Misc: CPR/AED certified
References:
-Occupational therapist
-Undergraduate Academic Advisor and Undergrad/Masters Professor
-Assistant Professor and Internship Coordinator
Applying: NYU, Columbia, LIU Brooklyn, Seton Hall, Temple, USciences, Thomas Jefferson
Acceptances:
Rejections:
Interviews:
Any feedback or recommendations are greatly appreciated. What I lack in GPA and no GRE, I hope I compensate with in shadowing hours. Thanks in advance!
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Wow! We have a lot of the same stats regarding GPA. I am also getting my masters right now and I applied to Usciences and Temple! Update us if you get into anywhere!
I just graduated from SRU this past May in healthcare administration! After experience in the healthcare field and observing the benefits of OT on my family members with Parkinsons disease I decided to pursue this path. I went back this fall to talk to the director and I agree it sounds like it is going to be awesome! I am so excited to hopefully return to SRU 🙂
Hey guys! I was wondering for those of you who have been accepted into midwestern AZ's program, did they offer you a scholarship? I have an interview in a month and was accepted to a few other schools which would cost less and I am considered giving up my spot if they don't offer scholarships!
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SAME!
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EDIT: Disregard, thought I was on the PT forum! They aren’t doing interviews . Sorry!!
Congrats on your acceptances though!
I’m curious that you got an interview at Samuel Merritt, they aren’t giving interviews this year as far as I know!
Congrats on your acceptances though!
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UPDATE!
Got into Chatham today!
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Oh whoops! I’m on the wrong forum! Ignore that, so embarrassed!!!
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Undergraduate University: University of Central Florida
Degree: Psychology Minor Cognitive Science
Cumulative GPA: 3.33 cum, 3.67 in Upper level courses
Prerequisite GPA 3.5 - 3.8
GRE: V: 160 Q: 157 AW: 4.0
Shadowing:
Certified Hand therapist 31 hours
trying to get 15-20 hours in peds before deadlines
Rec letters
A&P professor
OT shadow
Should i add my retail store manager or possibly from an old professor?
Extra/curricular
Research assistant in Industrial Organized Psychology Lab one year. Big Brothers big sisters mentor.
Applying: FIU, FGCU, Adventist, (St Augustine spring depending if I don't get accepted to any fall programs
Also have some unique life experiences I think I should mention in my personal statement. Was in inpatient rehab and outpatient rehab where I help from pt's and an Ot after a spinal injury.
Any feedback helps!
Degree: Psychology Minor Cognitive Science
Cumulative GPA: 3.33 cum, 3.67 in Upper level courses
Prerequisite GPA 3.5 - 3.8
GRE: V: 160 Q: 157 AW: 4.0
Shadowing:
Certified Hand therapist 31 hours
trying to get 15-20 hours in peds before deadlines
Rec letters
A&P professor
OT shadow
Should i add my retail store manager or possibly from an old professor?
Extra/curricular
Research assistant in Industrial Organized Psychology Lab one year. Big Brothers big sisters mentor.
Applying: FIU, FGCU, Adventist, (St Augustine spring depending if I don't get accepted to any fall programs
Also have some unique life experiences I think I should mention in my personal statement. Was in inpatient rehab and outpatient rehab where I help from pt's and an Ot after a spinal injury.
Any feedback helps!
Hi guys! Does anyone have any thoughts on my chances of getting into a program with my stats? Being that I was a business major, I am nervous. I know it gives me a diverse perspective, especially with so much experience in the industry and around therapists/clinicians but still... Seeing posts on these forums gives me hope but is also discouraging as some stats are just so much better than mine. My first semester at SRU was a disaster because I was going through family issues at home and my grades fell as result. I wish I had been aware of what resources were available for emotional support or aware of the option available to withdraw from the course that was going to poorly affect my GPA. I plan to apply to the programs this summer when the applications open. Praying for the best outcome! I've never been so determined to reach a goal in my life.
Anyways, does anyone have advice on applying to OT schools in general (OTCAS, personal statement, application boosters)? Anything is appreciated!
Undergraduate University: Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Major: Healthcare Administration and Management
Cum GPA: 3.27
Last 60 credit GPA: 3.7
Pre-req GPA: (in-progress)
GRE: Q: 142, V: 148 (Practice test score - have not taken actual test yet; I know it needs improved...I hate math, plus studying while working full time is so difficult right now)
Schools applying to: Slippery Rock, Chatham, Gannon, MUSC, Towson, Shenandoah, Salus, D’youville
Professional Experience: administrative intern in home health and rehab, administrative assistant for adult day health center organization, nursing home administration intern, health information coordinator for an adult day health center organization
Observation/Shadowing: 5 hours in pediatric inpatient rehabilitation, 5 hrs in pediatric outpatient rehabilitation, 50 volunteer hours in acute geriatric rehabilitation
Undergrad extracurricular: Future Healthcare Leaders Club member, Adapted Physical Activity Club member, American Marketing Association member, Intramural Soccer participant
MISC: CPR certified
LOR: 1 OT, 2 Professor, 1 supervisor
Anyways, does anyone have advice on applying to OT schools in general (OTCAS, personal statement, application boosters)? Anything is appreciated!
Undergraduate University: Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Major: Healthcare Administration and Management
Cum GPA: 3.27
Last 60 credit GPA: 3.7
Pre-req GPA: (in-progress)
GRE: Q: 142, V: 148 (Practice test score - have not taken actual test yet; I know it needs improved...I hate math, plus studying while working full time is so difficult right now)
Schools applying to: Slippery Rock, Chatham, Gannon, MUSC, Towson, Shenandoah, Salus, D’youville
Professional Experience: administrative intern in home health and rehab, administrative assistant for adult day health center organization, nursing home administration intern, health information coordinator for an adult day health center organization
Observation/Shadowing: 5 hours in pediatric inpatient rehabilitation, 5 hrs in pediatric outpatient rehabilitation, 50 volunteer hours in acute geriatric rehabilitation
Undergrad extracurricular: Future Healthcare Leaders Club member, Adapted Physical Activity Club member, American Marketing Association member, Intramural Soccer participant
MISC: CPR certified
LOR: 1 OT, 2 Professor, 1 supervisor
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