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

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theOTguide said:
Hi friends! I applied to Texas Tech in July and I am a little worried because they stated that they are doing rolling admissions, yet I still haven't heard from them. I understand I need to be patient and they could just be looking over a lot of applications, but I know I was one of the first few people to apply. Should I just wait it out, or should I send an e-mail in case they meant to contact me but I never received it?
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The schools that I applied for rolling admission told me that they don't start to look at the applications until Sept or Oct so they might not have seen it yet. I don't think that there is any harm in reaching out to them though in the meantime.
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OT2021hopeful said:
Hi! I'm applying to OT schools during this session and I want to know what my chances are for getting into the programs I applied to. Here are my stats:

University: University of Iowa
Major: Psychology (Aging and Longevity Studies Minor)
Overall GPA: 3.57 (OTCAS)
Most recent 60sh: roughly 3.84
Pre-Requisite GPA: (I couldn't find it on OTCAS) definitely above 3.5
GRE: 152v 156 q 4.5aw

Extra-curriculars:
~Pre-OT Club Exec Board
~Zeta Tau Alpha General Member
~been working at the same job for 3 years now

Volunteer and Observation hours: 171 total
~75 at a pediatric outpatient (observation)
~21 at hand therapy outpatient clinic (observation)
~75 at telemetry and ICU units at a local hospital (volunteer)

I'LL BE UPDATING THROUGHOUT THE CYCLE

Applied to: Rush University, University of Pittsburgh, Huntington University, Midwestern University, Chatham University, and IUPUI
Interview: Huntington U, Midwestern U, Chatham U, IUPUI
Accepted: Huntington U
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Hey! Did you do your interview with Midwestern yet? My interview is Wednesday and was just wondering if you had any tips!
 
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theOTguide said:
Hi friends! I applied to Texas Tech in July and I am a little worried because they stated that they are doing rolling admissions, yet I still haven't heard from them. I understand I need to be patient and they could just be looking over a lot of applications, but I know I was one of the first few people to apply. Should I just wait it out, or should I send an e-mail in case they meant to contact me but I never received it?
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Hey there, have you heard back? I Barely submitted my application last week!
 
bluewave said:
Hey there, have you heard back? I Barely submitted my application last week!
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Hi! No, I still haven’t been offered an interview. I emailed twice and I think I frustrated the admissions counselor, so it’s just a waiting game for now.... :(
 
theOTguide said:
Hi! No, I still haven’t been offered an interview. I emailed twice and I think I frustrated the admissions counselor, so it’s just a waiting game for now.... :(
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Hello again, same I emailed twice! The other schools send out an email that they’ve received your application but I haven’t received one from tech at all. Did you submit your supplemental application already too?
 
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Hello again, same I emailed twice! The other schools send out an email that they’ve received your application but I haven’t received one from tech at all. Did you submit your supplemental application already too?
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Yes I did receive an email in August saying that they received everything and that I met all the requirements. I just haven’t been offered an interview (which is not anything to be upset over because we still have months to hear back~ but I honestly thought I was a top candidate ): ) I would definitely ask them if they received all your things!!
 
haleyedwards said:
I have interviews at Boston and Rush, but have not yet heard back from UIC. I will keep you updated on the interview process! I applied very early (September), so I was eligible for the first round of interviews, but I believe most schools have multiple rounds!
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Hi there! I am wondering what your interview experience with BU was like? I have an interview Friday!! Any tips/example questions (if you remember) would be super appreciated!
 
Hi everyone! Here's some of my stats, would love to see how I stack up with those applying to similar schools.

Major: B.S. Kinesiology (minor in Spanish)

Cumulative GPA: 3.55

Pre-Req GPA: 3.81

GRE: Math (149) Verbal (151) Writing (4.0)

My letter of recs came from 1 OT, 1 Professor and an Academic Advisor.

Experiences:
  • 1 year as a CNA in a LTC facility
  • 110 hours shadowing
  • Semester study abroad in Dublin, Ireland
  • Helped create an online tutoring platform for high school students during covid + more

I'm applying to: Colorado State, U of Minnesota, U of Washington, James Madison, MCPHS, Pacific - Oregon, Rutgers, Stanbridge, West Coast - LA, Western New England, Nova Southeastern - Tampa and Virginia Commonwealth. (I realize I applied to a ton but wanted to give myself a zillion options).

  • Acceptances as of 03/24/21: Western New England, NSU - Tampa Bay, MCPHS, James Madison, Pacific University, Stanbridge, Virginia Commonwealth University.
  • Interviews: Pacific University (Oregon), Stanbridge, VCU
  • Waitlisted: U of Minnesota
  • Denials: UW Seattle, Colorado State
Final Decision: VCU! Go Rams :)

Just wanted to throw some of my schools out there in case someone else hears back! :)
 
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Has anyone heard back from UNC or Duke?

update: received an invitation to interview from UNC but still no word from Duke
 
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University: Northwestern University / Oregon State University (started a masters program)
Major: Psychology & Studio Art / Interior Design
Overall GPA: 3.0 / 4.0
Pre-Req GPA: Not sure, about a 3.7?
GRE: 690 verbal, 630 quantitative, 5.0 writing (old version)

Extra-Curric:
3 years events volunteer with LBFE (nonprofit for elderly without support networks), Gerontology Student Association at Oregon State (graduate student representative), started masters program with research thesis focused on interior design and architecture for geriatrics (focus on design for dementia, aging in place efforts), current position for 1 year as research assistant for clinical psychiatry research (Alzheimer's, depression)

Volunteer:
20hrs sub-acute nursing home (loved it - geriatrics is my favorite :p)
20hrs pediatrics (3 classrooms, ~15students each, all with ortho/neuro disabilities)
10hrs hand therapy (not my favorite - abnormal psych is more stimulating for me, I think)

Applied: UIC, Boston University, Columbia, NYU, WashU, Temple

Acceptances: NYU

Rejections: Boston University

Haven't heard back from the other 4, but hopefully this means they are still considering me for the last wave since I haven't gotten rejected yet! Cross fingers. Still - NYU was my top choice anyway, since I am originally from New York and finally came back after 10 years of living out west.

Good luck everyone :)
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Hello, so NYU does accept people with low GPA?
 
zwills23 said:
Hi everyone! Here's some of my stats, would love to see how I stack up with those applying to similar schools.

Major: B.S. Kinesiology (minor in Spanish)

Cumulative GPA: 3.55

Pre-Req GPA: 3.81

GRE: Math (149) Verbal (151) Writing (4.0)

My letter of recs came from 1 OT, 1 Professor and an Academic Advisor.

Experiences:
  • 1 year as a CNA in a LTC facility
  • 110 hours shadowing
  • Semester study abroad in Dublin, Ireland
  • Helped create an online tutoring platform for high school students during covid + more

I'm applying to: Colorado State, U of Minnesota, U of Washington, James Madison, MCPHS, Pacific - Oregon, Rutgers, Stanbridge, West Coast - LA, Western New England, Nova Southeastern - Tampa and Virginia Commonwealth. (I realize I applied to a ton but wanted to give myself a zillion options).

  • Acceptances as of 01/20/21: Western New England, NSU - Tampa Bay, MCPHS
  • Interviews: Pacific University (Oregon)

Just wanted to throw some of my schools out there in case someone else hears back! :)
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I also applied to Colorado State! Anxiously waiting though. I also worked as a CNA in long term care! Fingers crossed for us both!
 
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elizabethjw99 said:
I also applied to Colorado State! Anxiously waiting though. I also worked as a CNA in long term care! Fingers crossed for us both
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I unfortunately was denied at Colorado State today but it's alright because I have already committed to VCU! Best of luck to you! :)
 
University: U. of the Incarnate Word
Major: Psychology
Minor: Sociology
Overall GPA: 3.89
Pre-Req GPA: 3.67 - 3.89 depending on the school
GRE: 147 qualitative, 154 quantitative, 3.5 writing
Letters of rec came from academic athletic advisor, professor, and OT

Extra-Curric: Varsity DI student-athlete (swimmer), president of the Special Olympics club, student-athlete SGA senator

Volunteer: 70 observation hours, 100+ community service hours

I applied to University of Toledo, Georgia State, Indiana Wesleyan University, University of Tennessee Chattanooga, and Wingate University

Acceptances: Wingate University, Georgia State University, Indiana Wesleyan University

Rejections:

Interviews: Wingate University, Georgia State University, Indiana Wesleyan University

Attending: Georgia State University
 
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University: Humboldt State University
Major: Fine Arts
Overall GPA: 2.7
Pre-Req GPA: 3.8
GRE: Did not take (only applied to non GRE schools)
Letters of rec came from 2 professors and my OT mentor

Extra-Curric/Volunteer/Work: Hospital volunteer, youth self-defense assistant, interior designer, nanny,

Observation hours: 100+ Peds, 20 rehab

I applied to:

Acceptances: Lincoln memorial.
Interview: Loma Linda.

Rejections: AT still, Shenandoah
 
University: University of Michigan
Major: Movement Science (Minors: EDU and Spanish)
Overall GPA: 3.8
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
GRE: 160 Verbal, 163 Quant (323 Total) , 6.0 Writing
Letters of rec came from: supervisor at work, professor/research lab director, and OT mentor
Experience: Volunteer at Pediatric Play Facility, Internship at Adult Job Placement Facility, Nanny for child with Autism, Chemistry Tutor, Chemistry Tutoring Program Director, Worked in HIV/AIDs clinic for children in South Africa VP of Philanthropy and Chapter President for my sorority, 3 years in two research labs focused on childhood developmental health and motor skills in pediatric disablities, Adaptive Sports summer intern, Registered Behavior Technician, participated in USC Summer OT immersion
Observation hours: 80 Peds, 20 Geriatric

Applied: Belmont, USC (California), Boston U, Tufts U, Wisconsin-Madison, Wash U St. Louis, Western Michigan
Interviews: Belmont
Acceptances: Belmont
Waitlists:
Rejections:
 
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AFlemingo said:
University: Humboldt State University
Major: Fine Arts
Overall GPA: 2.7
Pre-Req GPA: 3.8
GRE: Did not take (only applied to non GRE schools)
Letters of rec came from 2 professors and my OT mentor

Extra-Curric/Volunteer/Work: Hospital volunteer, youth self-defense assistant, interior designer, nanny,

Observation hours: 100+ Peds, 20 rehab

I applied to:

Acceptances: Lincoln memorial.
Interview: Loma Linda.

Rejections: AT still, Shenandoah
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If you dont mind me asking what session did you apply to Shenandoah from I have not heard back from them yet.
 
University: Prairie View A&M University

Major: Psychology

Overall GPA: 3.78 at time of application (3.81 after academic update)

Pre-Req GPA: 3.8 I only have a B in developmental psychology. All of my other pre-reqs are an A.

Gre: Terrible

Letters of rec came from: 1 OT, a psychology professor, and a registered nurse

Observation Hours: 47 hours in outpatient hand therapy. 12 hours virtual. 18 hours in outpatient peds. 2 hours virtual. (It was hard for me to get hours due to Covid)

Applied: TWU, Texas Tech, UTMB, Uthscsa,
St.Augustine, ACU, Baypath, Delaware State, Howard, UMHB

Interviews: TWU (11/20), UTMB (12/14), Delaware State (03/14), UMHB (04/23)

Acceptances: Baypath (03/11), Delaware State (03/14), Howard (04/14), UMHB (05/02), UTMB (06/02)

Waitlists: UTMB (12/22)

Rejections: TWU (12/15), St.Augustine (10/14), uthscsa (12/21) ACU (01/12) Texas tech (02/25)

Attending: UTMB
 
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University: University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Major: Architecture and Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.8
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
GRE: 156 quant 169 verbal 4.5 AWA

Extra-Curric: Historian for a club that does pro bono design and construction projects in the community, Teaching Assitant in the construction dept at the community college, Intern at an architecture firm working on ADA assessments and drawings, Graphics Intern for the VA, Dietary Aide at the nursing home, Direct Support professional working with a variety of individuals with disabilities.

Volunteer: 100 hours patient escort at the hospital, 100 hours on 7 cups of tea

Observation Hours: 65 hours shadowing at a nursing home, 10 hours of virtual shadowing (really struggled because of covid)

Letters of Rec: OT I shadowed, Anatomy professor, my supervisor at work

Applied: East Carolina University (10/15), Thomas Jefferson University (10/15), Slippery Rock University(10/15), Chatham University(10/15), University of Pittsburgh(10/15), Duquesne University (11/11), University of North Carolina(12/13)

Acceptances: Thomas Jefferson University (12/16), Chatham University (11/23), Slippery Rock University (11/19), East Carolina University (1/28)

Rejections:

Waitlist: University of Pittsburgh(12/9)

Interviews: East Carolina University (1/5), Thomas Jefferson University (12/4), Chatham University (11/14) Duquesne University (1/19)
 
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Hi everyone! I'm putting as a caveat that I'm a nontraditional student and OT will be my second(ish) career. I'll be 39 when I start graduate school, so my experience might look different from someone who graduated with their bachelor's more recently.

Undergraduate college: Colorado College
Major: Women's Studies
Overall GPA: 3.8
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
GRE: Not required

I had to go back to school to complete most of my prerequisite courses.

Observation hours: 14 in person in a pediatric clinic (pre-COVID). Took an Introduction to OT course at one university to fulfill requirement; hours were waived this year for the other school due to COVID restrictions.

Also, I was an occupational therapy client myself for about a year (2015-2016) for sensory integration and vision therapy.

Letters of recommendation: work supervisor, anatomy & physiology professor, and OT

Relevant background/experience: Nonprofit administration at multiple organizations. Worked in a nonprofit arts organization that had a day program for adults with developmental disabilities. Completed two AmeriCorps terms (1700+ hours each), one at a volunteer center (AmeriCorps VISTA) and the other doing projects in multiple states (AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps). I currently work as a supplemental instruction leader for anatomy & physiology classes at a local community college. I also teach and practice Nia, which is a dance fitness practice that emphasizes healing and joyful movement and can be modified based on students' needs and abilities.

Acceptances: Touro University Nevada (11/24), UNLV (1/21)

Rejections:

Interviews: Touro University Nevada (11/4), UNLV (1/13)
 
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University: Mercy College
Major: Health Science
Overall GPA: 3.4
Pre-Req GPA: 3.8
GRE: Did not take (only applied to non GRE schools)
Letters of rec came from 1 professor,My boss and my OT mentor
Work Experience- 10 year teacher assistant and NYU OT Internship
Observation hours: 67 Peds, 98 at the hospital

Applied: NYIT, SUNY Downstate
Interviews: NYIT, SUNY Downstate
Acceptances: NYIT, SUNY Downstate
Waitlists:
Rejections:
 
Has anyone interviewed with Johnson and Wales, Duke, or University of Nebraska Med yet? I am scheduled to interview with all of them in the coming weeks and am trying to prepare myself! Any insight on questions and whether these were individual or group settings would be appreciated! Thank you and I am sending positive vibes to everyone! :)
 
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University: Mercy College
Major: Health Science
Overall GPA: 3.4
Pre-Req GPA: 3.8
GRE: Did not take (only applied to non GRE schools)
Letters of rec came from 1 professor,My boss and my OT mentor
Work Experience- 10 year teacher assistant and NYU OT Internship
Observation hours: 67 Peds, 98 at the hospital

Applied: NYIT, SUNY Downstate
Interviews: NYIT, SUNY Downstate
Acceptances: NYIT, SUNY Downstate
Waitlists:
Rejections:
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Congratulations on your acceptances! For NYIT I know they require all science courses to be for science majors. I didn't apply because mine weren't all for science majors. I was just wondering if all yours were. Thanks!
 
Hello all! I wanted to reach out as I was heavily involved in all forums when I was in the application cycle and when I was interviewing as well. I am about to finish up my last didactic semester before going into my level two rotations (acute care and school based peds). That all being said, as I am finishing up, I wanted to make sure I could reach out and help anybody out that may need advice. I can be reached more directly through my instagram @otwithlexy so please feel free to DM me from there (just let me know you're from SDN) and I can answer all your questions. For some clarity, when I was applying, I was accepted to: Midwestern University, USC, Howard University, Samuel Merritt University, A.T Still University, UNLV, & Dominican University. Please use me as a resource and good luck to you all! You got this!!:giggle:
 
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