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University:University of Richmond, 2015
Major: Public Health/Psychology
Overall GPA:3.22
Pre-Req GPA: Between 3.73-3.98
GRE: Verbal-155, Quant-156, Writing- 4.0

Volunteer:99.5 hours between Skilled Nursing Facility, School for kids with Autism, and Outpatient Center

Applied: Boston U 8/12, Belmont 8/12 Thomas Jefferson (OTD) 8/16, Rush University (9/15), MGH (9/15)

Acceptances:Thomas Jefferson, Boston U

Rejections:

Interviews: Thomas Jefferson (10/23), Belmont (Declined), Boston U (12/8), MGH-IHP (Declined)

Attending:Not sure yet...
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University: University of California, Davis
Major: Anthropology B.A.
Overall GPA: 3.3
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
GRE: 158 V, 145 Q, 4.0 AW

Extra-Curric: aid in TBI rehabilitation center live-in facility (6 months), day program aid for respite care through CA Regional Center (just started), AmeriCorps VISTA, Girl Scout Gold Award

Volunteer: OT intern in Prague, CR in education setting for children with severe mental and physical developmental disabilities, OT shadow in high school district SpEd, dance class instructor at senior affordable housing community

Acceptances: Samuel Merritt

Applications: Samuel Merritt, USC, Stanbridge, St Augustine, Puget Sound, Pacific, Wash U, Belmont, Rush, Columbia

Rejections: Puget Sound

Interviews: Stanbridge, Rush, Samuel Merritt

Waitlist: Wash U, Rush
 
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gOT2beOT said:
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
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I'm in the same boat as you! My undergrad grades were really terrible. I graduated UC Davis with a 2.96. But I've pulled up my cum GPA to a 3.3 with my prereq coursework. Also, the GRE was the bane of my existence - I had to retake it and my score still isn't that great. But, so far I've gotten 3 interviews. So keep your head up! It just takes one acceptance!
 
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cereske said:
I'm in the same boat as you! My undergrad grades were really terrible. I graduated UC Davis with a 2.96. But I've pulled up my cum GPA to a 3.3 with my prereq coursework. Also, the GRE was the bane of my existence - I had to retake it and my score still isn't that great. But, so far I've gotten 3 interviews. So keep your head up! It just takes one acceptance!
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Yeah it stinks being in this spot, hoping to bring up the GPA with the prerequisites I need to take. I despise the GRE, do you mind sharing your final score? Thanks for the positivity! Thats awesome! That gives me hope haha. Good luck in your interviews!!!
 
passionateOT said:
Hi everyone!! I can't begin to explain how much looking at prospective OT's stats have motivated me and helped me prepare for when it was my time to apply. I am happy to share my experience in hopes of helping someone else.

Undergraduate University: University of North Alabama
Degree: Exercise Science
Concentration: Clinical Exercise Physiology
Cumulative GPA (not completed yet): 3.85
Prerequisite GPA (not completed yet): 3.67 (UAB) 3.76 (USA) 3.56 (Belmont) 3.82 (Nova OTD) 3.64 (UF)
GRE: 150 V 154 Q 3.0 AW (I'm awful at writing under pressure)

Tip/Motivation for those that aren't the best at the GRE: I took the GRE in January 2017 after studying (aka cramming) for a month and walked out crying because I did awful. I was so defeated and never thought I would earn a competitive score. I studied more effectively and retook it in September and I WENT UP 12 POINTS. If you struggle with standardized test here are the study materials I used that helped me soooo much.
1. Kaplan GRE book (comes with tons of online full-length practice tests: Taking the GRE is A LOT about the endurance of taking a 4-hour test. The practice test is just like the actual test & it works every single question out for you to review at the end. I did this over and over.
2. VictorPrep Vocab Podcast: OH MY GOODNESS this helped my verbal score soooo much. This is a podcast that I used to listen to every time I was in my car. A precious, British man explains vocabs word in such an understandable way. I enjoyed this so much that I STILL listen to them. I have come across tons of the words he goes over on the GRE (as well as life).


Applying to: University of South Alabama, Nova Southeastern University (OTD), University of Florida, Belmont & UAB.

Shadowing: 6 settings, Total: 233 hours
- Pediatrics (76 hrs)
- Skilled Nursing Facility (16 hrs)
- Outpatient Clinic (102 hrs)
- 2 Acute Care/ Hospitals (14 hrs)
- Locked Psychiatric Hospital (25 hrs)
- & will be doing a 200-hour internship at a pediatric clinic in the spring of 2018 (this went on my application as pending hours & I mentioned in my interview/personal statement)

Volunteer:
I was in a sorority, so we did tons of volunteering in different settings (5Ks, philanthropy events, university events, ect.)
Historian & VP of a minority scholarship group
Special Olympics chair of Human Performance Research Group

Reviewer for the International Journal of Exercise Science

Achievements:

Presider at the ASAHPERD conference
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Gamma Sigma Alpha Alpha Gamma Delta
Dean's List (4 semesters)
The National Society of Leadership and Success
Vanguard Scholarship
Presidential Mentor's Academy Scholarship

Work:
I have been a tumbling instructor/cheer coach for 6 years

Misc:
I am a Mexican female, so I am hoping that being bilingual will give me an edge lol

References:
- 1 from a professor that is also the head of our Exercise Science Department
- 1 from an OT I shadowed nearly all summer
- 1 from a PT

Interviews: Nova Video Interview (11/27), University of South Alabama (1/19)
Rejections: Belmont (received an email saying my application is deferred for future consideration, will update if I hear back from them)
Acceptances: NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY OTD program in Tampa, FL!!!! (12/6)

BEST OF LUCK TO ALL MY FELLOW ASPIRING OTs <3

P.S if you have any questions I will be happy to respond :)
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Have you heard anything from UAB?
 
gOT2beOT said:
Yeah it stinks being in this spot, hoping to bring up the GPA with the prerequisites I need to take. I despise the GRE, do you mind sharing your final score? Thanks for the positivity! Thats awesome! That gives me hope haha. Good luck in your interviews!!!
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Yeah, my prerequisite grades saved me! 158 Verbal, 145 Quant, 4.0 Writing. Hope you hear back from schools soon!!
 
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passionateOT said:
Not yet. I have been checking on here everyday to see if interview invitations have been sent out.
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Check your emails!! I received an email today for an invitation to interview at UAB
 
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Anyone know if NOVA Southeastern has filled all there spots?
 
SCOT2017 said:
Anyone know if NOVA Southeastern has filled all there spots?
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Are you asking about their MOT or OTD? Pretty sure MOT won't be full until at least after February 1st when they send out the next wave of acceptances! Not sure about OTD though. Also, people will be getting other acceptances in Feb-April so there's always a chance people will drop their spot!
 
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Does anyone know when Indiana State will be sending out early admission acceptances?
 
Hi everyone! I was wondering if anyone has been admitted to Midwestern - Glendale campus?
 
MamabearOT said:
Any update?
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Nothing but good things to say! Got straight A's my first semester with a lot of studying and time management! The program can be a tad disorganized, but for the price and the things I'm learning its worth it to stay on top of things myself!
 
Has anyone heard anything from Sacred Heart?
 
Just committed to class of 2021 MSOT program at A T still university in Mesa AZ! Has anyone else????
 
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OTfromN J said:
I have an interview on Friday. Any tips?
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Just be yourself! It's super casual and everyone is super easy to talk to. Just prepare yourself for questions like why OT? How do you handle stressful situations? Why ATSU?
 
OTlvr8 said:
Just be yourself! It's super casual and everyone is super easy to talk to. Just prepare yourself for questions like why OT? How do you handle stressful situations? Why ATSU?
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Thanks so much for your reply! Will you be attending ATSU?
 
Hello!

I was wondering how long Wash U gave you to respond/accept admission?

Thanks!!

SLOSU1010 said:
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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Acceptance update!!

Carroll University (01/15)

wiscOT said:
Undergraduate University: UW Madison
Degree: B.S. Rehabilitation Psychology & Minor in Educational Services, 2018
Cumulative GPA: 3.74
Prerequisite GPA: 3.65-4.0 depending on school
GRE: 155 V 155 Q 5.0 AW
OTCAS Verified: 08/25/2017

Applying to: UW-Milwaukee, Carroll University, Concordia University, Mount Mary University, St Scholastica, University of Minnesota (Twin Cities and Rochester), St. Kate's, and UW Madison

Volunteer:
- outpatient OT hand clinic (70+ hours)
- VA Hospital; interviewed veterans with dementia on patient experience, interviews were then placed in medical charts (30 hours)
- teacher assistant in early childhood program known for care with children who have special needs (130+ hours)
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Alliance volunteer - working with a woman who has been diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment and getting her integrated into community settings (20 hours)
- volunteer fitness trainer for adults and children with disabilities - research with UW OT Director as a part of this experience (120 hours)
- note-taker for students with disabilities

Work:
- physical therapy aide (150+ hours)
- digital imaging specialist in department of pathology (1500 hours)
- research assistant in ASD research lab (170+ hours)
- received honors research grant to work on project related to Down syndrome and dementia (100+ hours)
- group cycling instructor at UW's exercise facility (100+ hours)
- resident assistant
- mentor and therapy assistant for a high school student with ASD (20 hours)

Misc: CPR/AED certified, UW Letters and Science Honors Program, board member of pre-OT club, Leadership certificate

Observation experience:
- 5 hours elementary education OT
- 70 hours outpatient hand therapy OT
- 40 hours private practice orthopedic OT
- 25 hours early childhood learning center OT
- 65 hours inpatient OT

References:
- Human Development Professor who is also the Principal Investigator in my lab
- Rehab Director at Outpatient Hand Clinic (OT) where I volunteer
- Supervisor at my imaging job

Acceptances: Carroll University (01/15)

Rejections: N/A
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This forum has been so helpful in preparing me for my applications. I thought I would post my stats for future applicants to have more information!

University: Virginia Tech
Major: Psychology and Chemistry
Overall GPA: 3.62 (Psych: 3.9)
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0 (Still need to take my A&P courses)
GRE: 157 quantitative, 151 verbal, 4.5 analytical writing

OT Volunteer Hours: 140 (Peds, mental health, community rehab, and geriatrics); 45 of these hours were abroad

Letters of Recommendations: 1 from OT, 1 from a research adviser (who is the dean of the graduate school at my undegrad school), and 2 from old bosses

Background:
-Tons of extracurricular activities in undergrad
-4 undergraduate research projects (15 credits related to human development, psychology, chemistry, and neuropsych) with two poster presentations
-Graduated in 2013 and have been doing work with under-served populations since graduating; I was a Peace Corps Volunteer during this time for about 3 years in two African countries.
-Part time OT aid for 6 months at an orphanage abroad

I sent all of my applications in Mid-September

Applied to: Boston University, Tufts University, Columbia University, NYU, Pacific University, and University of Indianapolis

Acceptances: Boston University (with merit scholarship)-12/20, University of Indianapolis (with graduate assistantship)-12/13

Rejections:

Interviews: Boston University (12/8), University of Indianapolis (12/1), Pacific University (2/10-declined)

Still waiting on responses from NYU, Columbia, and Tufts!
 
Update!

University: University of Wisconsin-Madison 2012
Major: Double major: Political Science and Sociology with a Concentration in Research Methodology
Overall GPA: 3.7
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0 so far (taking A&P II this fall)
GRE: 164 V, 155 Q, 5 AW (took August '17)

Extra-Curric: Worked full time as a rehab aide at a hospital for the last year (inpatient care on almost every unit), 3 years teaching English in Japan on the JET Program after college, 1 year working as an infant teacher in a childcare center, 1.5 year internship with population studies laboratory at UW-Madison, internship with WI state representative's office in college, 5 months as a nanny for a toddler

Volunteer/Shadowing: Volunteered for the past 6 months at a group home for adults with disabilities, about 40 hours so far. Volunteered at the hospital I now work at, 40 hours. Shadowed outpatient peds (12 hours), hospital NICU (8 hours), adult outpatient neuro (8 hours), TCU (25 hours), hand therapy (20 hours). A few volunteer hours at Special Olympics events and kids rock climbing camps. Led a weekly English conversation community group in Japan and tutored adults one-on-one in English as well.

LOR: 1 from rehab supervisor at hospital I work at, 1 from an OT at the hospital, 1 from A&P professor, 1 from supervisor at childcare center

Applying: UW-Madison, UW-Milwaukee, University of Minnesota (Twin Cities and Rochester campus), St. Catherine University, Allen College

Acceptances: Allen College (11/28), UW-Madison (1/16)

Rejections:

Interviews: Allen College (11/21)
 
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Anyone know how long it takes for NOVA Southeastern MOT program to evaluate the video interview? I submitted mine and was just wondering when I should expect to hear back.
 
SCOT2017 said:
Anyone know how long it takes for NOVA Southeastern MOT program to evaluate the video interview? I submitted mine and was just wondering when I should expect to hear back.
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Hi! If you just submitted the video today, you should receive a confirmation email from Robin in the next couple of days with a date of when they'll send out their decisions. I sent in my video on 11/6 and heard back with their decision on 12/1. I believe they send out their acceptances in waves as they admit on a rolling basis, so my time frame may differ from yours but I hope this gives you an idea!
 
Undergraduate University: UC Davis 2017
Degree: Human Development
Cumulative GPA: 3.44
Last 60: 3.7
Prerequisite GPA 3.6-3.8
GRE: 158 Q 161 V, 4.5 W

Applying to: USC, San Jose State, Tennessee State, UIC, WUSTL, UW Madison, Rush, Loma Linda, Chatham, Shenandoah, Columbia, NYU, University of Findlay (I know I went overkill on how many I applied to, but I really didn't want to have to reapply next year)

Work:
-Caregiver for people with developmental disabilities
-Overnight caregiver for newborn twins
-Lead childcare provider for a church nursery
-Recruiting Assistant for UC Davis football
Volunteer/Extracurriculars:
-Member of a sorority, served on the Cabinet for 3 years under various positions
-Member of Order of Omega, an honors fraternity
-Research Assistant in the Human Development department for 2 years
-6 week medical internship in South Africa, observed internal medicine and surgical wards at two different hospitals
-Board member of Club Finance Council for 1 year, a program that distributes grants to student organizations on campus to fund their events
-member of UC David Pep Squad for 1 year
Observation experience:
-52 hours at pediatric outpatient, 40 hours acute care, 40 hours rehabilitative outpatient, 27 hours hand therapy
Total: 159 hours

Interviews: Rush (12/11), Shenandoah (1/9), Tennessee State, Loma Linda, University of Findlay (Declined)
Acceptances: Washington St. Louis (1/16)
Rejections: N/A
 
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My OTCAS application was verified Jan. 8, 2018 and two of the three schools I applied to has sent emails stating they received my application. Still waiting for them to reach out if accepted for interview process.
My info is:
AAS degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant
Bachelor degeee in Psychology from University of Phoenix
Freshman: 1.92
Sophomore: 3.12
Junior: 3.85
Senior: 4.00
Overall GPA: 3.11
Pre-req GPA: 3.9 (repeated a few)
Last 90 credits: 3.9
Hours: Been working as a COTA since June, 2012 and worked as a director of therapy for the past two years. Have thousands of hours in OT as I currently work full time. Work in a SNF and have observed in other areas (acute rehab, out patient, home health, hand therapy, mental rehab, etc.
GRE: Did not take the GRE
LOR: 2 OTs (each school I applied to this year only requires a minimal of two)

Applied to: Midwestern (Glendale), Belmont, and Gwynedd
Rejections:
Waitlist:
*Haven’t heard from any schools yet.

What do you guys think are my chances of getting accepted? I have a total of 172.83 graded hours so it will be difficult to raise my GPA.
 
Does anyobody have a suggestion for an anatomy book that can be useful to brush up on anatomy before gross?
 
I have been waiting for an acceptance to post this, so I am so excited to share my information finally!!
Undergraduate University: Virginia Tech
Degree: Human Nutrition Foods, and Exercise Minor: Psychology
Cumulative GPA: 3.3
Prerequisite GPA 3.5-3.7
GRE: 142 Q 148 V, 4.0 W

Applying to: Shenandoah, Mary Baldwin, Chathem, Brenau, Emory and Henry, Davenport, Kean, Stockton, Jefferson College of Health Sciences, Gannon, Wesley, MCPHS, Bay Path
Work:
-Assistant at a school for special needs children
-PT aide
-Direct support person for someone with disabilities
-Daycare
-YMCA at Virginia Tech
Volunteer/Extracurriculars:
-Member of a Alpha Delta Pi, served as a recruitment guide and Historian
-Member of Gamma Beta Phi, honor/ service fraternity
-Founder of the Occupational Therapy Club at Virginia Tech- served as treasurer and secretary
-Peer mentor for freshman year class in my major
Observation experience:
-60 hours at pediatric outpatient, 117 outpatient for kids and adults with disabilities, 116 hours rehabilitative outpatient, 20 hours at the school I work at
Total: 300+ hours

Interviews: Brenau (10/13), Mary Baldwin (11/4) Shenandoah (1/9), Emory and Henry (1/27- will no longer be attending though)
Acceptances: SHENANDOAH UNIVERSITY!! (1/18)
Rejections: Chathem
Waitlist: Mary Baldwin
Attending: SHENANDOAH!! :)

I hope this information gives hope for those that are nervous about getting in!! Be persistent and always keep in touch with the admissions council. Do everything you can to get more hours, learn more about the field, and be positive. I never in a million years thought I would get into my dream school with my stats but here I am ready to put down my deposit!! Good luck to everyone still waiting for good news- it is coming your way. Message me if you need any advice or help! :)
 
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Has anyone heard back from Belmont or Midwestern (Glendale)?
 
Is anyone on here attending Pitt? Or does anyone know if there is a Facebook group for our class or anything along those lines?
 
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Does anyone know any information about AIC’s program? I got accepted there today and wanted some information about the school before I put in my deposit.
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How long did it take for you to hear back from them?
 
future0t0906 said:
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 edit:attending for sure!!! and Huntington

Rejections: none so far

Interviews: Rush, Huntington, Indiana Wesleyan (rejected interview), edit: Elmhurst (rejected interview), and St. Ambrose (rejected interview)
I will not be attending any more interviews since I committed to Rush and this is really where I want to go!

Have not heard back from:
Midwestern (IL), Maryville University, 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!!
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PNW_OT said:
FINAL UPDATE!
I've been waiting for the day that I finally get to post this. For those of you with less than amazing GPAs and not so pretty GREs, it's still possible! I got into my dream school with a solid variety of observation hours, lots of volunteering relevant to OT populations, great LORs, and being open to critique with my personal statement.

University: University of Washington - Seattle
Major: Speech and Hearing Sciences
Overall GPA: 3.55
Pre-Req GPA: 3.9
GRE: 152 V, 144 Q (sigh), 4.0 AW

Volunteer: 2 service trips to rural Philippines, service trip to Mexico with migrant worker families, various tutoring, Adult day health activities assistant, arts and crafts leader for campers with physical disabilities (5 years), hospice patient care volunteer

Observations: 20 pediatrics, 30 hand therapy, 33 outpatient, 40 acute inpatient, 30 geriatrics, 200+ work and industry

Applied: A.T. Still, Midwestern AZ, University of Washington, St. Catherine

Acceptances: A.T. Still (12/14), St. Catherine (3/2), University of Washington (3/9)

Rejections: None!

Interviews: A.T. Still (12/9), Midwestern AZ (declined)

Attending: University of Washington!
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thisisatest1994 said:
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University: UCLA
Major: Linguistics and Psychology, Minor: Disability Studies
Overall GPA: 3.52-3.6 (depending on which schools they took/quarter, semester)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.43-3.52

Extra-Curric: President of Best Buddies (group that works with individuals with IDD), Production manager of Shakespeare Company, Speaks 4 languages, work with Disability Studies department, Other employment, Special Education Internship - 160 hours, Registered Behavior Technician post-grad

Volunteer: Best Buddies, ~100 hours OT shadowing (primarily Peds, but some in-patient rehab).

Acceptances: USC, Brunel (London)

Rejections: Boston, UofW Seattle

Interviews: Boston, Essex (withdrawn), St. Augustine San Marcos (withdrawn)

Waiting: SJSU

I withdrew Essex and St. Augustine because I'll have to make a decision on USC before the date of the interview, and I'd rather go to USC or Brunel than either of them.
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I was considering applying to brunel but I was unsure if I would have a hard time getting licensed in the states with a degree from the UK. Can you comment on that? What did you end up doing? Would love to hear your take on the school

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University: Temple University
Major: Bachelors in Therapeutic Recreation
Overall GPA: 3.5
Pre-Req GPA: 3.8
GRE: 151 V, 152 Q, 4.0 A

Extra-Curric: Rec4Life student therapeutic rec club,

Experience: Recreational therapist in group home for medically fragile children, Behavior technician for children with autism, Exercise technician in a PT clinic, Intern at school for children with cerebral palsy

Volunteer: Hospital/Rehab- 8 hours, Pediatrics- 30 hours, Developmental Disabilities- 15 hours

LOR: 1 OT that I worked with, 2 professors from undergrad, 1 PT that I worked with, 1 colleague/personal reference.

Applied: Thomas Jefferson, USciences, Temple U, Salus, Philadelphia U, Gwynedd Mercy

Acceptances: Temple University (1/8), Salus University (9/22)

Rejections: Thomas Jefferson

Waitlisted: USciences

Interviews: Salus (9/11), Temple (12/27)
 
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