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

[OTisforme9]

UPDATE!!

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

Acceptances: Boston University-Dec 20, University of Indianapolis-Dec 13, NYU- Jan 12, and Tufts (with scholarship)- Jan 15

Rejections: n/a

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

Still waiting on Columbia

So excited!! No idea where I am heading

GO HOKIES!! Good luck wherever you end up

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[DCGTOT]

University: University of California, Irvine
Major: Public Health Policy
Undergraduate GPA: 2.612
Cumulative GPA: ~3.10 (I repeated classes; some schools average out both grades & not choose the highest one)
Last 60-Unit GPA: 3.78
Pre-Req GPA: 3.62 to 3.8 (depending on program)
GRE: 141V 152Q 4.5W

Relevant Work/Volunteer/Shadowing Experience:
Instructional Assistant - Resource Specialist Program/Special Day Class (6 months)
Substitute Teacher - Regular/Special Education (1.5 years+)
Best Buddies (8 months)
Inpatient Rehabilitation Gym (103 hours)
Outpatient Pediatric Clinic (43 hours)
Inpatient/Outpatient General Hospital (41 hours)
Special Olympics Volunteer (8 hours)

Work/Extra-Curricular Activities:
Customer Service Associate for Integrative Medicine (6 months)
After School Teacher (1.5 years)
Day Camp Counselor - Mainstream/Special Needs (2+ years)
Sunday School Teacher (5+ years)
Public Health Intern (100 hours)
Dance Performer/Instructor (3 years)
Youth Shelter Activities Lead (2 months)

Applied: West Coast University, University of St. Augustine (San Marcos), Dominican University of California, Stanbridge University
Interviews: University of St. Augustine (San Marcos), Dominican University of California
Acceptances: Dominican University of California

I would have applied for more schools, but my GRE Verbal Score is horrendous. I was planning on retaking it in the summer, but fortunately I was accepted already and will enroll this Fall 2018! Don't lose hope! My stats are sub-par, but I was still accepted somewhere! Find schools that will see you as a well-rounded individual. Focus on schools that does not require, or depend solely on GPAs and GRE Scores. Make sure you have stellar LORs and an inspiring statement of purpose!

 

[Kroot96]

Hi all!
So I have to make a pretty difficult (but good difficult) decision. I was accepted into Chatham University’s MOT program and the University of Pittsburgh’s OTD program. I don’t know which school to choose and would LOVE some advice! I know Pitt is a highly ranked school but I also love Chatham’s more intimate program with only 30 students whereas Pitt has 60. I don’t know if I should deny a highly ranked school and get my doctorate out of the way or go to Chatham which is still an amazing program and receive my masters and decide later if I want to get my doctorate. Any advice would be appreciated - I’m all over the place!
Thanks

Hi! I was just wondering what your stats were and what things you did in undergrad because I'm planning on applying to Chatham and Pitt next application cycle. Also, congratulations!!

 

[hannieOT]

Finally have good news to share! Last year I was rejected from all 7 of the schools I applied at so this is a big turn around for me. IT CAN BE DONE!

University: University at Buffalo
Major: Health and Human Services
Cumulative GPA: 3.3
Last 60-Unit GPA: 3.7
Pre-Req GPA: 3.2 - 3.4
GRE: 144V 151Q 4.0W

Work:
1 year as a Certified Nursing Aide
1.5 years as direct support professional for autistic children
0.5 years as a Medicaid Service Coordinator for developmentally disabled individuals

OT Shadow Hours:
70 hours pediatrics (35 at an early intervention school, 35 at home visits)
30 hours stroke patients (in a hospital)
10 hours geriatrics (subacute rehab)

LOR:
1 OT (pediatric)
2 Work supervisors

Applied: Nova Southeastern University, D'youville College, Emory & Henry College, Howard University
Interviews: Nova Southeastern University, Emory & Henry (offered for 3/3), Howard University
Acceptances: Nova Southeastern University, Howard University, D'youville College

 

[OTschoolpickme]

Some hope for the low GPA & GRE applicants. Get to know some OT mentors, don’t be afraid to move (if possible) & pour your heart and soul into your essay and interviews! So happy
Undergraduate University: California State University Chico
Degree: Kinesiology
Cumulative GPA: 3.3
Prerequisite GPA: Mostly 3.5
GRE: 145 V 145 Q 4

Applying to: Cal State Dominguez Hills, MCPHS, Allen College, Touro University- Nevada, St. Augustine TX, & Midwestern


Volunteer:
-Mexico mission trip with experiences working with children with special needs
-Work in an Autism Clinic
- Teaching Assistant in college Adaptive PE class
- Coach in inclusive soccer team
- Elementary School Student Teaching
- Adaptive Physical Education Sports Day
- Paraeducator in special ed


Work:
- Special Education Paraeducator
- Behavioral Interventionist
- Marketing

Misc: CPR/AED certified, NCPI certified, Social chair of Cultural club Founding member of Pre-OT society and Member of Alpha Phi Omega

Observation experience: (186)
- Hospital : 77 hours
- 60 shadowing at Nursing home
-50 hours in elementary school
-6 hours in neurology
-20 hours shadowing PT at private PT clinic


References:
- Professor and Kinesiology Advisor
- Mentor in Healthcare field
- OT in SNF
- OT in hospital

Acceptances: St. Augustine University (Texas) ATTENDING!

Interviews: NAU (12/1)

Rejections: CSUDH, NAU

WAITLIST: MCHPHS, Midwestern (for interview)

 

[angelcatherine10]

Hi! I was just wondering what your stats were and what things you did in undergrad because I'm planning on applying to Chatham and Pitt next application cycle. Also, congratulations!!

Hi!
I had a 3.66-3.7 overall GPA and a 3.9 pre-req gpa. I was a psychology major at Duquesne so I had to take anatomy and some other pre-reqs at CCAC before applying. I got a job as a rehab aide at UPMC Presby January of my senior year of college and took a gap year to apply and Get more experience. I personally think my experience is what helped me out the most. I also volunteered at UPMC mercy outpatient center and the children’s institute for extra experience. Good luck applying!!

 

[angelcatherine10]

Hi! I was just wondering what your stats were and what things you did in undergrad because I'm planning on applying to Chatham and Pitt next application cycle. Also, congratulations!!

I also got a 301 combined verbal and math on my GREs and a 5.5 on writing. I took them twice because I got a 294 the first time and I know pitt doesn’t accept many people with scores under 300 combined

 

[prospectiveOT11]

University: University of Delaware
Major: Human Services and Disability Studies
Overall GPA: 3.65
Pre-Req GPA: N/A
GRE: 157 Verbal, 156 Quant, 4.5 Writing
Submitted October 31st, Verified Nov 4th

Extra-Curric/Volunteer: Executive Member of Sorority, Tutor for kids with disabilities, Best Buddies, Companion program for elderly people, Applied Behavior Analysis experience

OT Hours: 38 in geriatrics, 10 in pediatric hospital, and 400 (in progress) for pediatrics - senior internship

Acceptances: Thomas Jefferson University (attending), VCU, University of Pittsburgh, Salus University, University of the Sciences

Rejections: Boston University

Interviews: Thomas Jefferson, Salus, Temple (declined), Towson (declined)

 

[OT2323]

University: University of Delaware
Major: Human Services and Disability Studies
Overall GPA: 3.65
Pre-Req GPA: N/A
GRE: 157 Verbal, 156 Quant, 4.5 Writing
Submitted October 31st, Verified Nov 4th

Extra-Curric/Volunteer: Executive Member of Sorority, Tutor for kids with disabilities, Best Buddies, Companion program for elderly people

OT Hours: 38 in geriatrics, 10 in pediatric hospital, and 400 (in progress) for pediatrics - senior internship

Acceptances: Thomas Jefferson University (attending), VCU, University of Pittsburgh, Salus University, University of the Sciences

Rejections: None

Haven't Heard Back Yet: Boston, Towson

Interviews: Thomas Jefferson, Salus, Temple (declined)

When did you hear back from VCU?

 

[prospectiveOT11]

When did you hear back from VCU?

February 12

 

[loveOT77]

February 12

How long did they give you to decide? Just trying to figure out when they might send another wave out!

 

[prospectiveOT11]

How long did they give you to decide? Just trying to figure out when they might send another wave out!

2 weeks! I declined so hopefully a spot is open for you

 

[bp_marie]

University: University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Major: Therapeutic Recreation
Overall GPA: 3.37
Pre-Req GPA: 3.6
GRE: Verbal Reasoning 152 Quantitative 151 Writing 4.0

Extra-Curric: Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority, Therapeutic Recreation Student Association, Order of Omega Greek Honors Society

Volunteer: 190 hours with various organizations; 120 hours with a nursing home; 120 hours with an a rehabilitation clinic; currently doing a 560 hour internship with a facility that works with people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

OT Shadow Hours: 40 with Peds, and 40 with upper extremity injuries

Applied To: MUSC, Brenau University, Belmont, UTHSC, Lenoir Rhyne, UAB, Alabama State University, and Milligan

Acceptances: Brenau Norcross Campus, Lenoir-Rhyne Columbia Cohort (does not do interviews)

Waitlisted: Belmont, and Lenoir-Rhyne Columbia Campus

Rejections: MUSC

Interviews: Brenau Norcross, Belmont, UAB (declined), and Milligan

 

[OTisforme9]

ACCEPTANCES UPDATE!
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), Wesley (declined), Stockton (declined)
Acceptances: SHENANDOAH UNIVERSITY!! (1/18) Gannon University (2/12), Davenport University (2/22)
Rejections: Chathem
Waitlist: Mary Baldwin, Brenau
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!

 

[OTETH]

iversity: Western Carolina University
Major: Recreational Therapy
Overall GPA: 3.54
Pre-Req GPA: 3.7
GRE: 1st time - V-147, Q-151, AW-4.0
2nd time - V- 151, Q-149, AW-4.0

Extra-Curric: Phi Mu Sorority & Krop Coordinator, Child Care provider for child on autism spectrum, Certified Recreational Therapist, CPR Adult & First Aid

OT Observation hours: 48- pediatric outpatient
13- inpatient rehab
21.5 - schools sytem
46.5- outpatient orthopedic
16 - behavioral health

Volunteer or other experience: 500 hour student internship in inpatient physical rehab, clinical hours in geriatric setting, hours as camp counselor at autism camp, volunteer atbrain injury camp, VA Hospital, UniversityParticipant program for college students withdisabilities.... i have a lot from various settings these just to name a few

Applied: Winston Salem State, Lenoir Rhyne (Hickory Cohort), University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Georgia State.

Waitlisted: Lenoir Rhyne, Winston Salem State

Acceptances: none yet

Declined:

Still waiting to hear from UTC and Georgia State

 

[TnOT96]

I haven't heard from UTC either, but I met someone who was waitlisted for this cycle. Maybe they send out acceptances in March?

iversity: Western Carolina University
Major: Recreational Therapy
Overall GPA: 3.54
Pre-Req GPA: 3.7
GRE: 1st time - V-147, Q-151, AW-4.0
2nd time - V- 151, Q-149, AW-4.0

Extra-Curric: Phi Mu Sorority & Krop Coordinator, Child Care provider for child on autism spectrum, Certified Recreational Therapist, CPR Adult & First Aid

OT Observation hours: 48- pediatric outpatient
13- inpatient rehab
21.5 - schools sytem
46.5- outpatient orthopedic
16 - behavioral health

Volunteer or other experience: 500 hour student internship in inpatient physical rehab, clinical hours in geriatric setting, hours as camp counselor at autism camp, volunteer atbrain injury camp, VA Hospital, UniversityParticipant program for college students withdisabilities.... i have a lot from various settings these just to name a few

Applied: Winston Salem State, Lenoir Rhyne (Hickory Cohort), University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Georgia State.

Waitlisted: Lenoir Rhyne, Winston Salem State

Acceptances: none yet

Declined:

Still waiting to hear from UTC and Georgia State

 

[OTETH]

I haven't heard from UTC either, but I met someone who was waitlisted for this cycle. Maybe they send out acceptances in March?

Really?? I read from past posts that people received acceptances mid to late March but I’m not sure if that included acceptances denials and waitlist.

 

[TnOT96]

Really?? I read from past posts that people received acceptances mid to late March but I’m not sure if that included acceptances denials and waitlist.

I have heard from people who have already gotten waitlisted and some people who were declined. But thats just word of mouth/rumors. So if we haven't heard anything, maybe that's a good sign! I have been waitlisted at Tennessee State, and I am waiting to hear from UTC and UTHSC in Memphis

 

[OTETH]

I have heard from people who have already gotten waitlisted and some people who were declined. But thats just word of mouth/rumors. So if we haven't heard anything, maybe that's a good sign! I have been waitlisted at Tennessee State, and I am waiting to hear from UTC and UTHSC in Memphis

I think I know what it is.... if you don’t have a gre score of 300 or above, you automatically get put on an alternate list (depending on your gre) or you get denied. I got put on an alternate list like not even a week after I applied because they said my gre was not a 300 or above and I emailed them letting them know I had my newest gre score coming to them. When they got it and saw that I made over a 300 they took me off and I am now apart of the priority review. That must have happed to the people you have talked to. But they did tell me after i got pulled of the waitlist to priority review that I would either be accepted or put back on the front of waitlist (not denied).

 

[TnOT96]

I think I know what it is.... if you don’t have a gre score of 300 or above, you automatically get put on an alternate list (depending on your gre) or you get denied. I got put on an alternate list like not even a week after I applied because they said my gre was not a 300 or above and I emailed them letting them know I had my newest gre score coming to them. When they got it and saw that I made over a 300 they took me off and I am now apart of the priority review. That must have happed to the people you have talked to. But they did tell me after i got pulled of the waitlist to priority review that I would either be accepted or put back on the front of waitlist (not denied).

Oh, interesting! Thanks for sharing. Congrats on the new score and good luck!

 

[PedMSOT'20]

University: University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.5
Pre-Req GPA: 3.7
GRE: V: 149 Q:151 W: 3.5

Extra-Curric: Head Volleyball coach, Certified Exercise Physiologist, Leadership roles, paid positions in childcare, etc.

Volunteer: 340 hours in Pediatric OT school setting

Applied: Winston Salem State University, Lenoir-Rhyne, Georgia State University (no response yet)

Acceptances: Lenoir-Rhyne (Columbia)
Wait List: Winston Salem, Lenoir-Rhyne (Hickory)

Rejections: None

Interviews: None

 

[gatorbait2342]

UPDATE:
University: University of Florida
Major: Health Education and Behavior, Health Studies
Overall GPA cum: 3.56
Upper 60 GPA: 3.65
Pre-Req GPA: ranges from 3.47-3.6
GRE: 153 V, 151 Q AW: 4.5

Shadowing: 107 Total- split in school based, developmental disabilities, hand therapy, ortho/gen rehab, geriatrics, neurological, health/wellness, and work/industry

LOR: School Based OT, adviser I've worked with for 2.5 years, and a physician mentor.

Applying: University of Florida, Florida Gulf Coast University, Adventist, Davenport, Midwestern-Illinois
Acceptances: FGCU (2/23)
Rejections:
Interviews: FGCU (2/3)
Still waiting on: UF, Adventist, Davenport, MW IL

 

[lizzie444]

Hey guys! I'm having a hard time choosing between two schools! I was wondering if anyone had some advice to share. I have been accepted into Lenoir Rhyne's OT Columbia program and Brenau's Gainesville Program! Any suggestions would be great!

 

[lizzie444]

Hey guys! I'm having a hard time choosing between two schools! I was wondering if anyone had some advice to share. I have been accepted into Lenoir Rhyne's OT Columbia program and Brenau's Gainesville Program! Any suggestions would be great!

 

[OT925]

Finally have good news to share! Last year I was rejected from all 7 of the schools I applied at so this is a big turn around for me. IT CAN BE DONE!

University: University at Buffalo
Major: Health and Human Services
Cumulative GPA: 3.3
Last 60-Unit GPA: 3.7
Pre-Req GPA: 3.2 - 3.4
GRE: 144V 151Q 4.0W

Work:
1 year as a Certified Nursing Aide
1.5 years as direct support professional for autistic children
0.5 years as a Medicaid Service Coordinator for developmentally disabled individuals

OT Shadow Hours:
70 hours pediatrics (35 at an early intervention school, 35 at home visits)
30 hours stroke patients (in a hospital)
10 hours geriatrics (subacute rehab)

LOR:
1 OT (pediatric)
2 Work supervisors

Applied: Nova Southeastern University, D'youville College, Emory & Henry College, Howard University
Interviews: Nova Southeastern University, Emory & Henry (offered for 3/3), Howard University
Acceptances: Nova Southeastern University, Howard University, D'youville College

Congrats! This was my first time applying I was rejected from 6 programs and waitlisted for 1. What did you change about your application the second time around?? I have a low GPA (3.1)

Thanks!

 

[OTCa20]

Hi everyone!

I was wondering, if anyone has any advice on USC vs. SJSU? Thanks!!

 

[OT925]

Hi everyone!

I was wondering, if anyone has any advice on USC vs. SJSU? Thanks!!

I think price of the program is the major difference between those two programs. SJSU is very affordable, usc is very pricey

 

[hannieOT]

Congrats! This was my first time applying I was rejected from 6 programs and waitlisted for 1. What did you change about your application the second time around?? I have a low GPA (3.1)

Thanks!

Don't sweat it, you'll get in next year! I really fixed up my personal statement, got better LORs, and had a lot more job experience. I also retook 2 classes and my overall went from a 3.1 to a 3.3 since I graduated

 

[OTby2020]

University: Long Beach State ('17)
Major: Human Development
Overall GPA: ~3.6
Pre-Req GPA: ~3.6
GRE: 310/ V:153 Q:157 W:4.0

Extra-Curric/Volunteer/Intern: 6 hrs in a skilled nursing facility, 20 hrs mentoring in Long Beach BLAST program, 90 hrs at a hand therapy/ physical therapy rehab clinic, 250 hrs tutoring special needs children, 40+ hrs currently volunteering at a hospital with OT/PT/SLP

Applied: USC, Stanbridge, Touro University Nevada

Acceptances: USC 2/15 (will be attending)

Rejections: None

Interviews: Touro 2/8, Stanbridge 2/26 (declined interview)

 

[OT925]

Don't sweat it, you'll get in next year! I really fixed up my personal statement, got better LORs, and had a lot more job experience. I also retook 2 classes and my overall went from a 3.1 to a 3.3 since I graduated

Good to know!! Thank you!

 

[To_oT]

Major: Psychology B.S.
Overall GPA: 3.924
Prereq GPA: ~3.9 depending
GRE: 162 V, 157 Q, 5.0 AW

Shadowing/Volunteering: 280 hours
-180 hours outpatient pediatric
-30 hours preschool setting
-27 hours Inpatient rehab
-23 hours hand rehab
-20 hours skilled nursing
-currently volunteering in OT psych and a hand clinic

Extracurricular/work/volunteer:
-Dance teacher/ summer camp coordinator
-Research assistant in Psychology lab
-Spanish TA
-Volunteer in dual language pre-school programs
-Part of club for providing art therapy in different settings
-Pre-OT club

LOR:
OTR I shadowed for over 100 hours, Professor (who I TA'd under), advisor

Applying: BU, VCU, UF, Belmont, UNC Chapel Hill, MUSC, Nova Southeastern

Acceptances: Belmont (11/16) Nova (12/1) Boston University (12/20), VCU (2/27)
Rejections:
Interviews: Nova (video), Belmont (11/10), Boston U (12/8), MUSC (declined), UNC (declined)

Attending: Boston University!

Hi have you heard from UF yet?

 

[octher2017]

Hi have you heard from UF yet?

No! Haven't heard anything yet

 

[Kroot96]

Hi! I was just wondering if anyone got accepted to Chatham/ Pitt and could post their stats and advice to getting into the programs! Thank you!!

 

[OTtba]

Hi! I was just wondering if anyone got accepted to Chatham/ Pitt and could post their stats and advice to getting into the programs! Thank you!!

Hi! I received an interview for Chatham and got waitlisted but I got accepted to pitt and will be attending there! Here are my stats:

Major: Exercise Science at Slippery Rock University
Minor: gerontology as well as psychology
Overall GPA: 3.66 according to OTCAS
Prerequisite GPA: 3.8-3.9
My gre sucked honestly. I had a 295 and writing was 4.0.

I had 444 volunteer hours. 120 in inpatient and the rest in hand therapy.

I was very involved around campus:
Was a member of the First-Year Leadership Scholar Program freshmen year
Was a Psi Chi member (psychology honors society)
Member of Lambda Sigma (sophomore honors society) and had an e board position as ritual chair
Was a co-investigator of a research study on cognitive function
Started the Pre-Ot club at SRU and was the president of it
Was the student organizations and freshmen chair of SRU’s St. Jude event
I was a FYRST Seminar Peer Leader
I took American Sign Language classes
I made the deans list every semester And I am currently doing a cardiopulmonary rehabilitation internship!

My best advice is to GET INVOLVED and try to have as many leadership positions as you can! Also maintain a really good prerequisite GPA. On pitt’s OTD admission website it says they really look for applicants that show leadership and I think all of my experiences really helped me! Pitt was my #1 pick so I was more than ecstatic!

If you have any questions let me know! Good luck!!!

 

[AIB23]

Has anyone heard anything from colorado state?

 

[Kroot96]

Hi! I received an interview for Chatham and got waitlisted but I got accepted to pitt and will be attending there! Here are my stats:

Major: Exercise Science at Slippery Rock University
Minor: gerontology as well as psychology
Overall GPA: 3.66 according to OTCAS
Prerequisite GPA: 3.8-3.9
My gre sucked honestly. I had a 295 and writing was 4.0.

I had 444 volunteer hours. 120 in inpatient and the rest in hand therapy.

I was very involved around campus:
Was a member of the First-Year Leadership Scholar Program freshmen year
Was a Psi Chi member (psychology honors society)
Member of Lambda Sigma (sophomore honors society) and had an e board position as ritual chair
Was a co-investigator of a research study on cognitive function
Started the Pre-Ot club at SRU and was the president of it
Was the student organizations and freshmen chair of SRU’s St. Jude event
I was a FYRST Seminar Peer Leader
I took American Sign Language classes
I made the deans list every semester And I am currently doing a cardiopulmonary rehabilitation internship!

My best advice is to GET INVOLVED and try to have as many leadership positions as you can! Also maintain a really good prerequisite GPA. On pitt’s OTD admission website it says they really look for applicants that show leadership and I think all of my experiences really helped me! Pitt was my #1 pick so I was more than ecstatic!

If you have any questions let me know! Good luck!!!

Thank you so much for all of the info I really appreciate it! Congrats on getting in!!

 

[lohytten95]

Hey guys! Anyone offered admission to Ohio State and planning to decline? I'm high on the waitlist and want to know what my chances are looking like.

 

[OT42]

Hi! I was just wondering if anyone got accepted to Chatham/ Pitt and could post their stats and advice to getting into the programs! Thank you!!

Hi! I did not apply to Pitt, but I will be attending Chatham. I'd be happy to share my stats in a private message

 

[To_oT]

No! Haven't heard anything yet

Ooo can you tell me when you do? I’m nervously awaiting to hear from them

 

[wiscOT]

ACCEPTANCE UPDATES -

Undergraduate University: UW Madison
Degree: B.S. Rehabilitation Psychology & Minor in Educational Services, 2018
Cumulative GPA: 3.75
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

Acceptances: Carroll University (01/15), UW Madison (01/16), St. Scholastica (02/05), Mount Mary University (2/12), St. Kate's (03/06)

Rejections: N/A

 

[lstrattOT]

I've been lurking here ever since I discovered it a few months ago, and it's been so helpful, so I figured it was about time I actually contributed!

Here are my stats:
Major: Psychology
Minor: Gender and Women's Studies
Overall GPA: 3.66 (pre-req GPA closer to 3.8+ depending on what was counted)
GRE: 166 verbal, 163 quant, 5.0 writing (I used the official ETS GRE study books and honestly, it helped a ton)
Volunteer/Observation Hours: 80 hours in a hand/upper extremity rehab clinic, 5 hours at a pediatric clinic, and 20 hours volunteering with an Alzheimer's patient working on language/memory to help with independent living.

I actually graduated with my bachelor's back in 2010, so have a good amount of work experience under my belt across non-profits, healthcare, and technology companies as well.

Applied:

• UW-Madison
• University of Minnesota
• NYU
• Columbia
• Tufts
• San Jose State University
• University of Puget Sound
• D'Youville
• Brunel University (and interviewed)
• McGill University

Accepted:

• University of Puget Sound
• Tufts
• NYU
• D'Youville
• Columbia

Waitlisted: UW-Madison

Even though I'm still waiting on answers from a few schools, Tufts has risen to the top as my first choice, so I'll most likely be putting my deposit in this week.

I was originally very worried about my relatively low number of volunteer hours compared to what I was reading about from everyone else, so I was really pleasantly surprised to receive as many acceptances as I did. In my personal statement I wrote a lot about how I felt my years of work experience really tied into my desire to be an OT and I think that worked in my favor!

Good luck everyone, and maybe I'll see some of you around Boston!

 

[OT925]

I've been lurking here ever since I discovered it a few months ago, and it's been so helpful, so I figured it was about time I actually contributed!

Here are my stats:
Major: Psychology
Minor: Gender and Women's Studies
Overall GPA: 3.66 (pre-req GPA closer to 3.8+ depending on what was counted)
GRE: 166 verbal, 163 quant, 5.0 writing (I used the official ETS GRE study books and honestly, it helped a ton)
Volunteer/Observation Hours: 80 hours in a hand/upper extremity rehab clinic, 5 hours at a pediatric clinic, and 20 hours volunteering with an Alzheimer's patient working on language/memory to help with independent living.

I actually graduated with my bachelor's back in 2010, so have a good amount of work experience under my belt across non-profits, healthcare, and technology companies as well.

Applied:

• UW-Madison
• University of Minnesota
• NYU
• Columbia
• Tufts
• San Jose State University
• University of Puget Sound
• D'Youville
• Brunel University (and interviewed)
• McGill University

Accepted:

• University of Puget Sound
• Tufts
• NYU
• D'Youville
• Columbia

Waitlisted: UW-Madison

Even though I'm still waiting on answers from a few schools, Tufts has risen to the top as my first choice, so I'll most likely be putting my deposit in this week.

I was originally very worried about my relatively low number of volunteer hours compared to what I was reading about from everyone else, so I was really pleasantly surprised to receive as many acceptances as I did. In my personal statement I wrote a lot about how I felt my years of work experience really tied into my desire to be an OT and I think that worked in my favor!

Good luck everyone, and maybe I'll see some of you around Boston!

How long did you study for the GRE test? I’m using those books and the online powerplus practice tests too. My test is in 3 weeks

 

[lstrattOT]

How long did you study for the GRE test? I’m using those books and the online powerplus practice tests too. My test is in 3 weeks

I started cracking open my books about two months before the exam, but didn't really buckle down to study until about 3-4 weeks before. I tried to do like a couple practice sections/chapters during the week (doing the practice questions, then reading the explanations and really studying the "why" for each wrong answer) and then a full practice exam each weekend. I honestly benefitted the most from practicing the writing, and reading the writing samples that were scored 5 and 6. And the math was a helpful refresher since I hadn't done a lot of that in like a decade! The prep for the verbal section was just okay. It was helpful to get prepared for the type of questions and the speed I'd have to do the readings and such. But it's hard to "study" things like reading analysis and there are just way too many vocab words to ever learn them all.

 

[OT925]

I started cracking open my books about two months before the exam, but didn't really buckle down to study until about 3-4 weeks before. I tried to do like a couple practice sections/chapters during the week (doing the practice questions, then reading the explanations and really studying the "why" for each wrong answer) and then a full practice exam each weekend. I honestly benefitted the most from practicing the writing, and reading the writing samples that were scored 5 and 6. And the math was a helpful refresher since I hadn't done a lot of that in like a decade! The prep for the verbal section was just okay. It was helpful to get prepared for the type of questions and the speed I'd have to do the readings and such. But it's hard to "study" things like reading analysis and there are just way too many vocab words to ever learn them all.

Thanks so much!! I will take that into account while I study for the next few weeks!

 

[future0T777]

Has anyone heard anything from colorado state?

CSU is the only school I haven’t heard from.

 

[leemer]

Thanks so much!! I will take that into account while I study for the next few weeks!

Also for what it's worth, I read on some GRE prep site that if you are stumped on a vocab question and have to guess, guess the most 'obscure' sounding word.

 

[TnOT96]

University: Lipscomb University
Degree: Spanish major, biology minor
GPA: 3.9
GRE: 163 V, 155 Q, 5.0 Writing
Observation hours: 50 peds in Peru, 50 in-patient in Spain, 50 working as an OT technician for an out-patient hand therapist in Nashville,
Work: 4 months as a PRN Tech to various OTs and PTs, 4 years as swim instructor to children including special needs, Zumba instructor
Volunteer: 100 hours working playrooms at a children's hospital, medical Spanish interpreter at a Nashville clinic for uninsured patients.
Extra: studied abroad in Chile and completed Intensive Spanish for Health Care Professionals program in Spain.
Applied: Tennessee State University, University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, University of Tennessee in Chattanooga
Waitlisted: TSU
Accepted: UTHSC Memphis early admissions and UTC!

 

[OTETH]

University: Lipscomb University
Degree: Spanish major, biology minor
GPA: 3.9
GRE: 163 V, 155 Q, 5.0 Writing
Observation hours: 50 peds in Peru, 50 in-patient in Spain, 50 working as an OT technician for an out-patient hand therapist in Nashville,
Work: 4 months as a PRN Tech to various OTs and PTs, 4 years as swim instructor to children including special needs, Zumba instructor
Volunteer: 100 hours working playrooms at a children's hospital, medical Spanish interpreter at a Nashville clinic for uninsured patients.
Extra: studied abroad in Chile and completed Intensive Spanish for Health Care Professionals program in Spain.
Applied: Tennessee State University, University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, University of Tennessee in Chattanooga
Waitlisted: TSU
Accepted: UTHSC Memphis early admissions and UTC!

When did you hear from UTC??

 

[futureTNOT]

University: Lipscomb University
Degree: Spanish major, biology minor
GPA: 3.9
GRE: 163 V, 155 Q, 5.0 Writing
Observation hours: 50 peds in Peru, 50 in-patient in Spain, 50 working as an OT technician for an out-patient hand therapist in Nashville,
Work: 4 months as a PRN Tech to various OTs and PTs, 4 years as swim instructor to children including special needs, Zumba instructor
Volunteer: 100 hours working playrooms at a children's hospital, medical Spanish interpreter at a Nashville clinic for uninsured patients.
Extra: studied abroad in Chile and completed Intensive Spanish for Health Care Professionals program in Spain.
Applied: Tennessee State University, University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, University of Tennessee in Chattanooga
Waitlisted: TSU
Accepted: UTHSC Memphis early admissions and UTC!

You have an awesome application! I was also waitlisted at TSU. I'm interviewing at UTHSC next month. How did the interview process go? Which program are you leaning towards?

 

[TnOT96]

When did you hear from UTC??

I received an email at 9:30am this morning.