I did a tour first and the current students were very sweet. The interviews were running behind because the faculty really takes their time to get to know each student. I was in the conference room for the interview for an hour and a half (I was the last time slot) and they were very kind and laid-back. It felt much more relaxed than the TSU interview. There were 2 professors, 2 current students, and another applicant with me. They really give you the opportunity to talk about what you want to talk about rather than just throwing one question to you. That really spoke to me how caring the professors are. I am leaning towards Memphis rather than UTC. UTHSC also does a good job of looking at your whole application and interview rather than interview heavy like TSU is. The interview is not intimidating. Good luck!!!
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I did a tour first and the current students were very sweet. The interviews were running behind because the faculty really takes their time to get to know each student. I was in the conference room for the interview for an hour and a half (I was the last time slot) and they were very kind and laid-back. It felt much more relaxed than the TSU interview. There were 2 professors, 2 current students, and another applicant with me. They really give you the opportunity to talk about what you want to talk about rather than just throwing one question to you. That really spoke to me how caring the professors are. I am leaning towards Memphis rather than UTC. UTHSC also does a good job of looking at your whole application and interview rather than interview heavy like TSU is. The interview is not intimidating. Good luck!!!
UPDATE!
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 undergrad school), and 2 from past work supervisors
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 (12/20), University of Indianapolis (12/13), NYU (2/12), Tufts (2/15), Columbia (2/27)
Rejections: none
Interviews: Boston University (12/8), University of Indianapolis (12/1), Pacific University (2/10-declined)
Still trying to decide where to go! I'm comparing price, location, and curriculum. I think it's going to come down to Tufts, NYU, or BU.
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 undergrad school), and 2 from past work supervisors
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 (12/20), University of Indianapolis (12/13), NYU (2/12), Tufts (2/15), Columbia (2/27)
Rejections: none
Interviews: Boston University (12/8), University of Indianapolis (12/1), Pacific University (2/10-declined)
Still trying to decide where to go! I'm comparing price, location, and curriculum. I think it's going to come down to Tufts, NYU, or BU.
I heard from Mary Palin via email! She said that an acceptance package would be mailed out, however, I have already declined my spot in the program.
FINAL UPDATE!
Overall GPA: 3.6
Pre-Req GPA: 3.8-4.0
GRE: Q-156 V-156 W-4.0
Volunteer:
~110+ hours in a variety of settings
Applying: UF, Nova MOT, FGCU, Alabama-Birmingham, MUSC
Acceptances: Nova, FGCU, MUSC, UF
Rejections:
Interviews: Nova, FGCU, MUSC, UAB (declined)
Attending: University of Florida!
Overall GPA: 3.6
Pre-Req GPA: 3.8-4.0
GRE: Q-156 V-156 W-4.0
Volunteer:
~110+ hours in a variety of settings
Applying: UF, Nova MOT, FGCU, Alabama-Birmingham, MUSC
Acceptances: Nova, FGCU, MUSC, UF
Rejections:
Interviews: Nova, FGCU, MUSC, UAB (declined)
Attending: University of Florida!
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Hello I am having a hard time deciding between NYU, Columbia, and BU too! I was wondering if you applied to the Master's or Doctorate programs at these schools, and did you take Columbia out of the mix because of cost? I am sure any choice you make will be the right one!
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Finally I can post on here
I applied to alot of schools
University: FGCU
Major: Community Health
Overall GPA: 3.12
Pre-Req GPA: 3.6
GRE: Q-149 V-147 W-3.0
Volunteer:
Observed Lymphedema, Pediatric ,and Mental OT
Medical Mission Trip to Haiti for a week
Peer Mentor
Special Olympics
Helped create prenatal manual for the health department
Part of the Community Service Department
Applying: Concordia, Salus, BayPath, North Central,Cox, Brenau, College of St Scholastica,AT Still,D’Youville,Allen
Waitlisted:BayPath
Still Waiting:Salus,Concordia
Acceptances: Cox
Rejections: Brenau, College of St Scholastica,AT Still,D’Youville,Allen
Interviews: North Central (declined) Cox 03/08/17
Attending:Cox
I applied to alot of schools
University: FGCU
Major: Community Health
Overall GPA: 3.12
Pre-Req GPA: 3.6
GRE: Q-149 V-147 W-3.0
Volunteer:
Observed Lymphedema, Pediatric ,and Mental OT
Medical Mission Trip to Haiti for a week
Peer Mentor
Special Olympics
Helped create prenatal manual for the health department
Part of the Community Service Department
Applying: Concordia, Salus, BayPath, North Central,Cox, Brenau, College of St Scholastica,AT Still,D’Youville,Allen
Waitlisted:BayPath
Still Waiting:Salus,Concordia
Acceptances: Cox
Rejections: Brenau, College of St Scholastica,AT Still,D’Youville,Allen
Interviews: North Central (declined) Cox 03/08/17
Attending:Cox
Final Update! 🙂
Now that I have some acceptances under my belt, I am happy to finally share this! These posts really encouraged me whenever I started second guessing my credentials throughout this process, so I hope this can do the same for others.
University: James Madison University
Major: MS Kinesiology, BA Anthropology
Overall GPA: 3.47
Pre-Req GPA: 3.9 - 4.0 depending
GRE: V-162 (91%) Q-153 (51%) AW- 5.0 (93%)
Observation:
76 hours pediatric clinic (I actually forgot to enter these hours in OTCAS, it just showed up as zero hrs at this facility)
72 hours in-patient rehab
30 hours out-patient rehab
6 hours public school
Extras:
CPR/First Aid
Wilderness First Responder
Founder/Director of student organization for service learning opportunities in healthcare
Worked 4 years as a professional climbing and mountaineering guide
2 years as Graduate Assistant for Adventure Program at my university
Volunteer:
3 months teaching English in a children's home in India
Service trip to Dominican Republic assisting with healthcare in a children's home
6 months in a high school nursery for kids of teenage moms
Applied: UW Seattle, University of Puget Sound, Pacific University, University of Utah
Acceptances: UW Seattle (2/15), University of Puget Sound (2/08), Pacific University (2/23), Utah (3/9)
Rejections: none
Interviews: Utah (2/09), Pacific (2/10)
Attending UW in the fall, but it still feels so surreal!!
Now that I have some acceptances under my belt, I am happy to finally share this! These posts really encouraged me whenever I started second guessing my credentials throughout this process, so I hope this can do the same for others.
University: James Madison University
Major: MS Kinesiology, BA Anthropology
Overall GPA: 3.47
Pre-Req GPA: 3.9 - 4.0 depending
GRE: V-162 (91%) Q-153 (51%) AW- 5.0 (93%)
Observation:
76 hours pediatric clinic (I actually forgot to enter these hours in OTCAS, it just showed up as zero hrs at this facility)
72 hours in-patient rehab
30 hours out-patient rehab
6 hours public school
Extras:
CPR/First Aid
Wilderness First Responder
Founder/Director of student organization for service learning opportunities in healthcare
Worked 4 years as a professional climbing and mountaineering guide
2 years as Graduate Assistant for Adventure Program at my university
Volunteer:
3 months teaching English in a children's home in India
Service trip to Dominican Republic assisting with healthcare in a children's home
6 months in a high school nursery for kids of teenage moms
Applied: UW Seattle, University of Puget Sound, Pacific University, University of Utah
Acceptances: UW Seattle (2/15), University of Puget Sound (2/08), Pacific University (2/23), Utah (3/9)
Rejections: none
Interviews: Utah (2/09), Pacific (2/10)
Attending UW in the fall, but it still feels so surreal!!
So, you were accepted at Pacific? I thought they were not doing notifications until after the second round of interviews?
Hello! I thought that the University of Utah was not sending out notifications until mid-March? Congratulations on taking the next step in becoming an OT!
Yes. I was a little in shock when I got the call, but I think he mentioned they were just notifying a handful of applicants of scholarship offers.
Thank you!! I just received an acceptance email a couple days ago on March 9th, so I bet more are coming next week!
I got a denial letter unfortunately on Friday! wishing you luck!!
I know a few people heard from Davenport University - but has anyone else? I haven't heard from them and I hope they do waves of acceptances! I am hoping to get into a Michigan school so I don't have to move too far! I also applied to Western Michigan University - hoping to hear from them soon!
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I have not heard anything either. I did email and they said there was still offering acceptances.
Thanks for the info! Congrats and good luck!
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I got my denial on Friday as well.
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I heard on 2/22 and I sent back that I would not be accepting the spot because I am going to another program. Hopefully it opens up a spot for you!
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Anyone accepted at Ohio state and planning to drop their spot/commit to another school?
UPDATE!
University: University of Florida
Major: Applied Physiology and Kinesiology
Overall GPA:3.24
Pre-Req GPA: 3.3
GRE: 152Q 155V 3.0W
Applied: UF, St. Augustine- FL, NOVA, Brenau, MGHIHP, Georgia State
Acceptances: Brenau, MGHIHP
Waitlisted: NOVA (hoping to hear back by 3/15), GSU (declining waitlist spot)
Rejections: UF
Waiting on: St. Augustine (Interviewed 2/23)
University: University of Florida
Major: Applied Physiology and Kinesiology
Overall GPA:3.24
Pre-Req GPA: 3.3
GRE: 152Q 155V 3.0W
Applied: UF, St. Augustine- FL, NOVA, Brenau, MGHIHP, Georgia State
Acceptances: Brenau, MGHIHP
Waitlisted: NOVA (hoping to hear back by 3/15), GSU (declining waitlist spot)
Rejections: UF
Waiting on: St. Augustine (Interviewed 2/23)
Congrats on getting into those programs too!
So I applied to the OTD programs at BU and NYU (MS/OTD) and then the master's at Tufts and Columbia. I took Columbia out of the mix because it was by far the most expensive program after taking into the scholarships/fellowships I was offered at the other programs. Also, when taking into account my preferences for location, curriculum, research, and student-teacher dynamic, the extra costs didnt seem worth it.
Its still an extremely tough decision. Since I live abroad, I havent been able to visit the campuses, so I am only going off the website and information from current students/faculty. I think I am leaning more to Tufts at this moment because it is the cheapest, has a great curriculum for me, and the faculty appears super flexible in making sure students get what they want out of the program. If later on, I want an OTD, I can do that AND I wont have lost any money.
But also, the research and fieldwork at BU seem really great 😵
What are your thoughts?
Wooowww congrats!! If you dont mind me asking which Gannon University campus accepted you?
Hello everybody! I'm hoping to start applying to schools in the fall and was wondering if anybody here could help me out with school recommendations, or any advice in ways i can make myself more competitive. also, what programs allow you to apply while still in the process of completing your bachelors? i will be graduating fall 2018.
University:San Francisco State University
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA:3.94 (still in progress)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.9 (still need ceramics)
GRE: took a practice exam Q: 145 V: 145 hope to take the GRE this summer.
Extra-Curric: training in martial arts for 17 years, currently a 5th degree black belt, martial arts instructor to all ages for 4 years
Volunteer: over 200 -300 hours combined in outpatient pt/ot and hand therapy
University:San Francisco State University
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA:3.94 (still in progress)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.9 (still need ceramics)
GRE: took a practice exam Q: 145 V: 145 hope to take the GRE this summer.
Extra-Curric: training in martial arts for 17 years, currently a 5th degree black belt, martial arts instructor to all ages for 4 years
Volunteer: over 200 -300 hours combined in outpatient pt/ot and hand therapy
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You really limit yourself to the schools you can apply to because most want the GRE score. So I would actually recommend taking it once. Even if they are average, your cumulative and prerequisite GPA will make up for it. I would also recommend getting observation hours in different settings such as an inpatient, skilled nursing facility or pediatrics setting.
yeah, as i was researching schoools a lot of them required the gre. so i might try to take an online prep class before hand and try to take it during the summer if possible. i've been meaning to try to move to inpatient, and i work in a martial arts studio working with ppl of all ages, but a lot of kids as well. so im hoping that helps.
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The OTD in Ruskin. FL!
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Myself and a few other applicants that I know used the Kaplan study book and that seemed very helpful. There is also study apps that I used as well. You definitely want more diversity in your observations hours and try to do recurrent shadowing with an OT you like to hopefully get them to be a reference for you.
I was thinking the same thing with getting my doctorate in the future! I appreciate all the information you provided because it is a big decision. I did not apply to Tufts, but I heard they have a great program! Thanks again!
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When did you hear from UTHSC? I applied several months ago and have never heard back from them at all. I figured I would at least get some kind of denial or something at the least. I got accepted to UTC so I will likely go there, but I'm just a little salty that UTHSC has never contacted me with an update?
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Applied to: St. Augustine, UW, Touro and Midwestern-Glendale
Received an interview offer: St. Augustine, Touro (declined) and Midwestern (Declined)
Rejected: UW
Accepted: St. Augustine!!!!!!
Major: Kinesiology with emphasis in Pre-PT
Minor: Business Administration
Overall GPA: 3.57
Major GPA: 3.9
Prerequisite GPA: 3.3 (I believe)
GRE: Verbal: 155, Quantitative 158, Analytical Writing 4.5
Internship Hours: 95 so far, with at least 90 to be completed this spring in a Pediatric clinic setting.
Experience: Lead preschool teacher for the past 3 years, creating an inclusive classroom with several kids with an ASD diagnosis. Then prior to that 2 years as a teaching aide.
Received an interview offer: St. Augustine, Touro (declined) and Midwestern (Declined)
Rejected: UW
Accepted: St. Augustine!!!!!!
Major: Kinesiology with emphasis in Pre-PT
Minor: Business Administration
Overall GPA: 3.57
Major GPA: 3.9
Prerequisite GPA: 3.3 (I believe)
GRE: Verbal: 155, Quantitative 158, Analytical Writing 4.5
Internship Hours: 95 so far, with at least 90 to be completed this spring in a Pediatric clinic setting.
Experience: Lead preschool teacher for the past 3 years, creating an inclusive classroom with several kids with an ASD diagnosis. Then prior to that 2 years as a teaching aide.
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anyone here get granted acceptance or has attended AIC?
Also, is there anyone admitted to Carroll that is giving up their spot? I was waitlisted and wanted to know what kind of movement they're seeing from the waitlist.
Also, is there anyone admitted to Carroll that is giving up their spot? I was waitlisted and wanted to know what kind of movement they're seeing from the waitlist.
Yes, i just enrolled with kaplan my base score with the practice exam was Q: 145 V: 145 so I'm hopeful. im trying to get into other inpatient departments now, but as i was talking to someone at Samuel Merritt involved in admissions, they look at the number of hours and the institution more than they do the variance in hours. i was wondering if this was the case for other programs as well. Does anybody have reccomendations for programs based on your experience?
Overall GPA: 3.7
Prerequisite GPA: 3.8-3.9
Applied to: Boston University, NYU, Columbia, University of Pittsburgh, Salus, Thomas Jefferson, and Temple
Acceptances: Boston University (12/20), NYU (2/13), Columbia (3/1), University of Pitt (12/11), Salus (9/22), Temple (1/8)
Wait listed: Thomas Jefferson
I am not sure where I will be attending yet, but I have narrowed my options down. I am looking more into the prices and fieldwork locations for the programs. If anyone has similar acceptances and has advice/decided on a program, please let me know!!
Prerequisite GPA: 3.8-3.9
Applied to: Boston University, NYU, Columbia, University of Pittsburgh, Salus, Thomas Jefferson, and Temple
Acceptances: Boston University (12/20), NYU (2/13), Columbia (3/1), University of Pitt (12/11), Salus (9/22), Temple (1/8)
Wait listed: Thomas Jefferson
I am not sure where I will be attending yet, but I have narrowed my options down. I am looking more into the prices and fieldwork locations for the programs. If anyone has similar acceptances and has advice/decided on a program, please let me know!!
Did you apply for early admission? I recieved an email about interviews January 22. You may still hear back for an interview for the second round of interviews. Regular admission applications were due March 5th so you may still hear back this month.
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FINAL UPDATE! 🙂
Major: Sociology
Overall GPA: 3.88
GRE: 301, Writing 3.5
Extras: College swimmer, University Honor’s Program, Dean’s List, Member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Sorority Member – Intramural Chair, Classroom note-taker, Teacher's Assistant for Medical Terminology
Observation Hours: 50 in a Pediatric Private Practice, 100+ (Continuous volunteer) in a hospital's rehab facility (geriatrics)
Applied: FGCU, FIU, Nova, Barry, University of St. Augustine in Miami
Interviews: Nova, St. Augustine, FGCU, Barry (declined), FIU (declined)
Acceptances: Nova, St. Augustine, FGCU
Waitlisted:
Rejections:
Attending: FGCU!
Major: Sociology
Overall GPA: 3.88
GRE: 301, Writing 3.5
Extras: College swimmer, University Honor’s Program, Dean’s List, Member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Sorority Member – Intramural Chair, Classroom note-taker, Teacher's Assistant for Medical Terminology
Observation Hours: 50 in a Pediatric Private Practice, 100+ (Continuous volunteer) in a hospital's rehab facility (geriatrics)
Applied: FGCU, FIU, Nova, Barry, University of St. Augustine in Miami
Interviews: Nova, St. Augustine, FGCU, Barry (declined), FIU (declined)
Acceptances: Nova, St. Augustine, FGCU
Waitlisted:
Rejections:
Attending: FGCU!
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Second time applying! My first year I applied to jmu, Jefferson, & Shenandoah. I was waitlisted to JMU & Shenandoah, unfortunately didn’t end up being accepted, and rejected from Jefferson w/o an interview. I strengthened my application by retaking 2 courses and getting more shadowing hours, stronger recommendations, and re-writing my personal statement after speaking with someone from JMU admissions.
University: Virginia Tech
major: Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.52
GRE: 144, 142, 3.5
Extra-Curric:
Pre OT club, special needs assistant, woman’s health & fitness club, psi chi, autism speaks, volunteer at nursing home, student aide to special needs department
Volunteer:
Special olympics, homeless shelter, volunteer through church
I worked as a behavioral therapist, and received shadowing hours in outpatient physical therapy, aquatic pt/ot, pediatric outpatient pt, pediatric outpatient ot, in-school ot, and Ot at a rehab hospital. About 80 hours OT & the same for PT. Also observed about 3-6 speech therapy
And massage therapy.
Applied: Chatham, Brenau, Jefferson college, Shenandoah, temple, Trinity
Acceptances: Brenau (12/14), Shenandoah-Leesburg (3/13)
Rejections: Chatham, Jefferson
Interviews: Brenau hybrid day (11/13), Shenandoah (1/9), Jefferson college (1/26)
Waitlist: Shenandoah (1/30)
University: Virginia Tech
major: Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.52
GRE: 144, 142, 3.5
Extra-Curric:
Pre OT club, special needs assistant, woman’s health & fitness club, psi chi, autism speaks, volunteer at nursing home, student aide to special needs department
Volunteer:
Special olympics, homeless shelter, volunteer through church
I worked as a behavioral therapist, and received shadowing hours in outpatient physical therapy, aquatic pt/ot, pediatric outpatient pt, pediatric outpatient ot, in-school ot, and Ot at a rehab hospital. About 80 hours OT & the same for PT. Also observed about 3-6 speech therapy
And massage therapy.
Applied: Chatham, Brenau, Jefferson college, Shenandoah, temple, Trinity
Acceptances: Brenau (12/14), Shenandoah-Leesburg (3/13)
Rejections: Chatham, Jefferson
Interviews: Brenau hybrid day (11/13), Shenandoah (1/9), Jefferson college (1/26)
Waitlist: Shenandoah (1/30)
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Yeah they sent me an email in like November saying that they got my application so idk that's weird. I'm accepting my spot at UTC though so oh well.
Hello !! This is my first time applying this cycle and i know my stats aren't the greatest but here they are !
University: California State University, San Marcos
Major: Kinesiology emphasis in Health Science
Overall GPA: ~3.2
Pre-Req GPA: ~3.3
Last 60 units: ~3.5
GRE: didn't take
Extra-Curric/Volunteer/Intern: 110 hours in a Pediatric OT setting, 75 hours volunteering in Sharp Mary Birch Hospital, 70 hours in UCSD's OT department, 3 months working in another pediatric OT setting, 2 months volunteering for the County of San Diego- OT in public schools, 6 months working as a CNA in a skilled nursing facility, 1 year being a respite care provider for children with special needs.
Applied: D'Youville College, Sacred Heart University, University of Mary, Davenport University, Midwestern University- IL, Midwestern University-AZ, Touro University Nevada, MCPHS, A.T. Still University, West Coast University-MSOT & OTD.
Acceptances: University of Mary
Rejections: D'Youville College, Sacred Heart University, Touro University Nevada
Waitlisted: Midwestern University-AZ (for an interview), A.T. Still University
Waiting to hear back from: Davenport University, Midwestern University- IL, MCPHS, West Coast University- MSOT & OTD.
University: California State University, San Marcos
Major: Kinesiology emphasis in Health Science
Overall GPA: ~3.2
Pre-Req GPA: ~3.3
Last 60 units: ~3.5
GRE: didn't take
Extra-Curric/Volunteer/Intern: 110 hours in a Pediatric OT setting, 75 hours volunteering in Sharp Mary Birch Hospital, 70 hours in UCSD's OT department, 3 months working in another pediatric OT setting, 2 months volunteering for the County of San Diego- OT in public schools, 6 months working as a CNA in a skilled nursing facility, 1 year being a respite care provider for children with special needs.
Applied: D'Youville College, Sacred Heart University, University of Mary, Davenport University, Midwestern University- IL, Midwestern University-AZ, Touro University Nevada, MCPHS, A.T. Still University, West Coast University-MSOT & OTD.
Acceptances: University of Mary
Rejections: D'Youville College, Sacred Heart University, Touro University Nevada
Waitlisted: Midwestern University-AZ (for an interview), A.T. Still University
Waiting to hear back from: Davenport University, Midwestern University- IL, MCPHS, West Coast University- MSOT & OTD.
UPDATE***
University: Lebanon Valley College
Major: health science/psych minor
Overall GPA: 3.30
Pre-Req GPA: 3.5-3.8
GRE: 152 V 152 Q 4.0 W
Extra-Curric: women’s soccer team, psych club, colleges against cancer
Volunteer: 5K race coordinator for suicide prevention, Relay for life
Hours: 10 neuro rehab, 8 adult daycenter, 20 SNF, 20 pediatrics
Work: certified nurse assistant, girls’ varsity assistant high school coach
Applied: messiah college, Gwynedd mercy, Chatham, American international, Salus, Shenandoah, Wesley, midwestern, Missouri state, lenoir rhyne
Acceptances: messiah college (2/5), lenoir rhyne (Columbia cohort), American international
Waitlist: chatham, midwestern
Rejections: none
Interviews: chatham (12/2), Wesley, Salus
University: Lebanon Valley College
Major: health science/psych minor
Overall GPA: 3.30
Pre-Req GPA: 3.5-3.8
GRE: 152 V 152 Q 4.0 W
Extra-Curric: women’s soccer team, psych club, colleges against cancer
Volunteer: 5K race coordinator for suicide prevention, Relay for life
Hours: 10 neuro rehab, 8 adult daycenter, 20 SNF, 20 pediatrics
Work: certified nurse assistant, girls’ varsity assistant high school coach
Applied: messiah college, Gwynedd mercy, Chatham, American international, Salus, Shenandoah, Wesley, midwestern, Missouri state, lenoir rhyne
Acceptances: messiah college (2/5), lenoir rhyne (Columbia cohort), American international
Waitlist: chatham, midwestern
Rejections: none
Interviews: chatham (12/2), Wesley, Salus
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University: University of California, Davis
Major: Economics (2009)
Overall GPA: OTCAS 2.76 (low GPA alert for those worried about that!)
Last 60 credits GPA: 3.8
Pre-Req GPA: 3.8-4.0 (depending on the school)
GRE: 155V, 150Q, 4.5W
Work: Personal Fitness Trainer (8 years)
Observation/Volunteer hours: 120 hours Hospital, 40 hours PEDS, 40 hours community health workshop volunteer
LOR: OTR/L from Keck, Psych prof, former manager
Applied to: SJSU, Pacific U, Columbia, SUNY Downstate, TJU
Acceptances: SJSU (will be attending)
Rejections: TJU, Pacific U, Columbia
Interviews: None (oddly, never heard back from SUNY)
For anyone who is over 30 and/or has a low overall GPA, there is hope if you worked hard on your applications and applied with a certain strategy in mind. If you are in that boat, don't hesitate to PM me and I'll do my best to help 🙂
Major: Economics (2009)
Overall GPA: OTCAS 2.76 (low GPA alert for those worried about that!)
Last 60 credits GPA: 3.8
Pre-Req GPA: 3.8-4.0 (depending on the school)
GRE: 155V, 150Q, 4.5W
Work: Personal Fitness Trainer (8 years)
Observation/Volunteer hours: 120 hours Hospital, 40 hours PEDS, 40 hours community health workshop volunteer
LOR: OTR/L from Keck, Psych prof, former manager
Applied to: SJSU, Pacific U, Columbia, SUNY Downstate, TJU
Acceptances: SJSU (will be attending)
Rejections: TJU, Pacific U, Columbia
Interviews: None (oddly, never heard back from SUNY)
For anyone who is over 30 and/or has a low overall GPA, there is hope if you worked hard on your applications and applied with a certain strategy in mind. If you are in that boat, don't hesitate to PM me and I'll do my best to help 🙂
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, 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), University of Minnesota - both campuses (03/22)
Rejections: N/A
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, 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), University of Minnesota - both campuses (03/22)
Rejections: N/A
Final Update! -
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, 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), University of Minnesota - both campuses (03/22), University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (03/22)
Rejections: N/A
Attending: either Carroll University or UW-Milwaukee!
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, 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), University of Minnesota - both campuses (03/22), University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (03/22)
Rejections: N/A
Attending: either Carroll University or UW-Milwaukee!
When will you be deciding on Carroll or Milwaukee? And when you do can you let me know?
I will be deciding within the next week or so. I'm in the process of applying for an assistantship through Carroll so if I get an interview for that position I will consider attending. However, I am leaning toward Milwaukee at the moment.
Where did you find an application or information about an assistanship for Carroll???? I didnt hear anything about those from when I went to the open house and don't really see anything online about it.
I visited with Cindy before being accepted into the program and she let me know that graduate assistantships, or 'fellowships', were available but were extremely limited. I emailed her after receiving my acceptance to let her know that I was interested in pursuing the opportunity, and I've since been put in contact with other individuals and have filled out an application. I would email Cindy to let her know and see if you can still apply!
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FINAL UPDATE:
University: University of Florida
Major: Health Education and Behavior
Overall GPA cum: 3.56
Pre-Req GPA: ranges from 3.47-3.6
GRE: 153 V, 151 Q AW: 4.5
Shadowing: 107 hours in multiple settings
Applied: FGCU, UF, Adventist (ADU), Davenport, Midwestern IL
Accepted: FGCU, Davenport
Interviews: FGCU, Adventist (declined)
Rejections: UF, Midwestern (haven't heard back)
ATTENDING: FGCU
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University: University of Florida
Major: Health Education and Behavior
Overall GPA cum: 3.56
Pre-Req GPA: ranges from 3.47-3.6
GRE: 153 V, 151 Q AW: 4.5
Shadowing: 107 hours in multiple settings
Applied: FGCU, UF, Adventist (ADU), Davenport, Midwestern IL
Accepted: FGCU, Davenport
Interviews: FGCU, Adventist (declined)
Rejections: UF, Midwestern (haven't heard back)
ATTENDING: FGCU
🙂I just wanted to let you know that I declined my acceptance at Carroll University today and will officially be attending UW Milwaukee's program.
FINAL UPDATE!
University: University of Florida
Major: Applied Physiology and Kinesiology
Overall GPA:3.24
Pre-Req GPA: 3.3
GRE: 152Q 155V 3.0W
Applied: UF, St. Augustine- FL, NOVA, Brenau, MGHIHP, Georgia State
Acceptances: Brenau, MGHIHP, St. Augustine-FL
Waitlisted: NOVA (got letter saying still on waitlist until 5/18), GSU (declining waitlist spot)
Rejections: UF
ATTENDING: Brenau University!
University: University of Florida
Major: Applied Physiology and Kinesiology
Overall GPA:3.24
Pre-Req GPA: 3.3
GRE: 152Q 155V 3.0W
Applied: UF, St. Augustine- FL, NOVA, Brenau, MGHIHP, Georgia State
Acceptances: Brenau, MGHIHP, St. Augustine-FL
Waitlisted: NOVA (got letter saying still on waitlist until 5/18), GSU (declining waitlist spot)
Rejections: UF
ATTENDING: Brenau University!
Thank you for letting me know!
