GPA's, GRE's, XTRA's, ACCEPTANCES
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So I take it you're from Ohio too? Where did you get your undergrad? Our stats are fairly similar, and although my grades/GRE scores are *sliiiiightly* higher, I have nearly 0 sports experience and it seems like you have a decent variety of involvement. When did you apply to Toledo - I considered applying in late October, but I figured I was late to the game since they have rolling admissions. I'm anxious to hear from CSU (applied in early Sept), and I have an interview at OSU on Jan 30th.
I'm still waiting to hear from Nova MOT & St Augustine, but I'm not even sure my St Aug. application went through yet? Some of my docs say they were submitted but not accepted yet, so I keep trying to get ahold of the advisor but with little success.
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Awesome, congratulations on your interview at OSU! Yes I'm from Ohio and I did my undergrad at CSU. I was thinking about retaking the GRE because I wasn't happy with my scores but CSU waived the combined 300 & only requires a 3.5+ on the analytical writing. I applied in September as well, but we probably won't hear from them for another couple months 🙁
I applied to Toledo in late september and found out I didn't get in on Nov. 2nd. After talking to one of their OT prof's she said their application process is mostly hard data like OTCAS GPA, GRE, and little to do with the writing sample. Good luck with your applications and thank you for the kind words!
Nova MOT sent me the email to make an interview video on Monday and I submitted it on Tuesday. They said I would hear of a decision in 4-6 weeks. I haven't heard anything from Saint Augustine yet so I was thinking the same thing. I haven't heard anything from and other schools. Where all are you applying?
I applied to Chatham (interviewed in Nov., placed on priority waitlist), Ohio State (interview Jan 30), Cleveland State, NOVA, St. Augustine, Western Michigan, Eastern Washington, Midwestern (downer's grove), Stony Brook (invited to interview Jan 22, but out of the country so I deferred it to March), Phila U, U Sciences, and Towson. This whole process is a huge test of patience!
Hi everyone! Been reading these for a while now decided to join in! This whole process is pretty nerve-wracking. Good luck to everyone!
Major: B.S. Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.42
Pre-Req GPA: ~3.6-3.8?
GRE: AW 5, V 159, Q 153
Applied: Ohio State, Cleveland State, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Minnesota-Minneapolis, University of Washington, Colorado State University, Boston University, University of Illinois at Chicago
Acceptances: TBD
Rejections: TBD
Interviews: TBD
Major: B.S. Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.42
Pre-Req GPA: ~3.6-3.8?
GRE: AW 5, V 159, Q 153
Applied: Ohio State, Cleveland State, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Minnesota-Minneapolis, University of Washington, Colorado State University, Boston University, University of Illinois at Chicago
Acceptances: TBD
Rejections: TBD
Interviews: TBD
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Congrats on your interview at OSU! I also attended an info session last year. Unfortunately I didn't receive an e-mail for the Candidate's Day, but I remember hearing last year that not everyone that is accepted is given an interview. Do you know if only interviewed applicants are admitted?
My Stats are..
About Me: 23yrs old and this is my 3rd time applying to OT school; Graduated from University of Houston
Major: B.S. Kinesiology
Minor: Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.43
Pre-Req GPA: 3.5-3.9 (depending on the school)
Last 60hrs: 3.46
GRE: 142 V, 155 Q, 3.5 AW
Applied: Chatham University, Texas Women's University, Texas Tech, A.T Still, Midwestern, UTEP (didn't finish application because I got accepted into another school)
Interviews: Chatham University, Texas Tech
Waitlisted: Texas Tech
Acceptances: Chatham University(Declined), Texas Women's University (no interviews needed)
I can't wait to start my grad life at TWU!! 🙂
About Me: 23yrs old and this is my 3rd time applying to OT school; Graduated from University of Houston
Major: B.S. Kinesiology
Minor: Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.43
Pre-Req GPA: 3.5-3.9 (depending on the school)
Last 60hrs: 3.46
GRE: 142 V, 155 Q, 3.5 AW
Applied: Chatham University, Texas Women's University, Texas Tech, A.T Still, Midwestern, UTEP (didn't finish application because I got accepted into another school)
Interviews: Chatham University, Texas Tech
Waitlisted: Texas Tech
Acceptances: Chatham University(Declined), Texas Women's University (no interviews needed)
I can't wait to start my grad life at TWU!! 🙂
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Hi there! I have my interview for Texas Tech next week! Did you do the interview in person or online? Can you tell me a little bit about what they asked you?
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You know, I do very vaguely remember hearing something like that, but I can't say for sure. I expect that the people automatically accepted would have amazing grades/GRE/observations and an impressive personal statement. However, if I had to guess, they'd automatically admit those people before the interviews, so they would already know by now.... But that's just a guess! I honestly don't know the definite answer.
Congrats on your interview with Brenau! Are you interviewing for the day program in Gainesville or one of the programs in Norcross? Good luck to you!
I applied to OSU and haven't received an e-mail for Candidate's Day either. I spoke with someone at the admissions office in December and was told that they will be sending out interview invitiations through January. Fingres crossed!
Thank you! I am interviewing for the day program in Gainesville! Where are you applying?
I don't quite remember, but the program is really nice. I remember on fumbling on a couple of questions. Just know why you want to be an OT and what type of characteristics OT should have. You'll be interviewed by 2 faculty and a student. You also have an essay. GL!
FuturechicagoOT, did you ever receive an admissions decision from Elmhurst? It's been about 6 weeks since I interviewed and thought I would have a decision by now!
Hey! Here are my stats..
Major: Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.4 (3.36 OTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.7-3.8
Last 60hrs: ~3.75
GRE: AW 4, V 148, Q 141
Applied: University of Texas El Paso, Texas Tech University, Nova Southern University, Winston-Salem State University, St. Scholastica, Brenau University
Interviews: Texas Tech, Brenau
Waitlisted: St. Scholastica, Texas Tech, UTEP, WSSU
Acceptances: St. Scholastica (2/17) UTEP (3/9), Brenau (3/10), WSSU ( 3/24)
Rejections: Nova Southeastern ( I believe I applied to close to the application deadline)
Major: Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.4 (3.36 OTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.7-3.8
Last 60hrs: ~3.75
GRE: AW 4, V 148, Q 141
Applied: University of Texas El Paso, Texas Tech University, Nova Southern University, Winston-Salem State University, St. Scholastica, Brenau University
Interviews: Texas Tech, Brenau
Waitlisted: St. Scholastica, Texas Tech, UTEP, WSSU
Acceptances: St. Scholastica (2/17) UTEP (3/9), Brenau (3/10), WSSU ( 3/24)
Rejections: Nova Southeastern ( I believe I applied to close to the application deadline)
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I applied to 9 schools, but Brenau in Gainesville and UAB were two that I noticed you also applied to also. I haven't heard from either. Maybe we will cross paths in the future. Best of luck!
Hi!
Major: Exercise Science in NJ
Overall GPA: 3.5
Pre-Req GPA: 3.7-3.9 depending on the program/required courses
GRE: V 151, Q 148, AW 4.5
Hours: 80 hand therapy, 7 equine therapy, 6 at a school, 3 nursing home
Applied: Virginia Commonwealth, Thomas Jefferson, Temple, Pitt, Hofstra, Stockton, East Carolina (Didnt make it to second round)
Interviews: Hofstra (1/12)
Waitlisted: N/A
Acceptances: N/A
Rejections: N/A
Major: Exercise Science in NJ
Overall GPA: 3.5
Pre-Req GPA: 3.7-3.9 depending on the program/required courses
GRE: V 151, Q 148, AW 4.5
Hours: 80 hand therapy, 7 equine therapy, 6 at a school, 3 nursing home
Applied: Virginia Commonwealth, Thomas Jefferson, Temple, Pitt, Hofstra, Stockton, East Carolina (Didnt make it to second round)
Interviews: Hofstra (1/12)
Waitlisted: N/A
Acceptances: N/A
Rejections: N/A
Has anyone heard from VCU yet?
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Thanks! Same to you!! 🙂
This process is definitely all about having patience and determintaion for the field. Have you heard anything from ST Augustine? I havent been able to get ahold of anyone there.
They are starting to look at applications. I just received notification that I was denied admission, because my application was incomplete. Apparently they never received my GRE scores even though I sent them in October. Luckily it wasn't one of my top schools! Good luck!
I received a voicemail from Yvette almost 2 weeks ago, but I was in London & wasn't able to hear it until I came back to the states on Wednesday, and she just confirmed that my application actually was completed and they'll be reviewing it soon..... So I got an email 2-3 days ago from the Texas campus inviting me to interview! I was impartial as to which campus I wanted to go to so I think I chose Austin just because it seemed a little less of a sleepy destination than St Augustine. I'm looking at flights to Austin right now, and have until Feb 5th to confirm if I will attend. However, being in Cleveland, and shelling out like $550 for a trip, and being the only full-time care provider for a family who's going through total chaos trying to move into their new accessible house is kind of a hindrance, so I'm considering the alternative of a Skype interview even though I'd muuuuch rather prefer to get the actual feel for the school.
Woah I didn't intent for this to be such a lengthy post Any suggestions on what to do? Have you heard anything yet?
Well that's awesome, congratulations! I still haven't heard anything from st Augustine but I have a few interviews this week at Nova Tampa and fgcu! Good luck!!
Hi all!
Major: Biology, Minor in Writing
Undergrad: Kean University
Overall GPA: 3.8
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
GRE: N/A
Hours: 120+ (80 in a pediatric/EI setting, 20 at Kessler Rehab)
Experience: Research Associate in Early Intervention study (2+ years experience), Piano teacher (focused on children with behavioral issues)
Volunteer: Girls on the Run, Big Brother Big Sister
Applied: Seton Hall University and Kean University (I was really late with applications and did not think I was going to get in for the fall semester)
Interviews: N/A
Waitlisted: N/A
Acceptances: N/A
Rejections: N/A
Very anxious and I'm hoping to get into SHU, since I am missing a pre-req for Kean (hoping to take during the summer!) Will keep everyone updated!
Major: Biology, Minor in Writing
Undergrad: Kean University
Overall GPA: 3.8
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
GRE: N/A
Hours: 120+ (80 in a pediatric/EI setting, 20 at Kessler Rehab)
Experience: Research Associate in Early Intervention study (2+ years experience), Piano teacher (focused on children with behavioral issues)
Volunteer: Girls on the Run, Big Brother Big Sister
Applied: Seton Hall University and Kean University (I was really late with applications and did not think I was going to get in for the fall semester)
Interviews: N/A
Waitlisted: N/A
Acceptances: N/A
Rejections: N/A
Very anxious and I'm hoping to get into SHU, since I am missing a pre-req for Kean (hoping to take during the summer!) Will keep everyone updated!
Hi! I'm interviewing for Brenau soon. How was your interview process and writing sample? Any suggestions? Thanks!
I received notification from them on the 13th (of January). Maybe they're slowly sending out e-mails as they go through the applications?
Mine got cancelled because od the snow storm that happened last weekend 🙁 so now I am doing a skype interview next Friday.
Oh wow that sucks. Best of luck though!!
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I thought maybe they were doing that, but I figured since my application was already scored/looked at for early decision that I would be one of the first to hear, but I haven't. Hopefully soon! 🙁
Did they just say they were reviewing your app?
Thank you! Same to you!!
University: University of San Francisco
Major: Communication Studies, minor in Economics
Overall GPA: 3.42
Pre-Req GPA: 3.8
GRE: Q: 148 V: 153 Writing: 4.0
Extra-Currie: spent 2 years in South Korea working with children and teaching yoga
Volunteer: shadowed at an in patient clinic 20 hours, planned 100 hours at Stanford University Hospital
applied to USC for summer session May 2016
Acceptances: pending
Rejections: N/A
Interviews: N/A
good luck to everyone!
Major: Communication Studies, minor in Economics
Overall GPA: 3.42
Pre-Req GPA: 3.8
GRE: Q: 148 V: 153 Writing: 4.0
Extra-Currie: spent 2 years in South Korea working with children and teaching yoga
Volunteer: shadowed at an in patient clinic 20 hours, planned 100 hours at Stanford University Hospital
applied to USC for summer session May 2016
Acceptances: pending
Rejections: N/A
Interviews: N/A
good luck to everyone!
I also spoke with them. They apparently didn't receive my GRE scores so we had to work on that but she said they will be emailing me for an interview soon. Good luck!
University: Cal Poly Pomona
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.5
Pre-Req GPA: 3.2-3.5
GRE: N/A
Extra-Curric: Kellogg Honors College, Honors Ambassador, Activity Chair of Honors College Club, Kinesiology Club
Also worked as an activity assistant at a senior living facility for two years
Volunteer: 10 hours in SNF, 17 hours in Neurological Rehab, 3 hours in pediatric clinic, 7 hours in pediatric horse therapy, 20 hours in athletic training
Applied: Bay Path University, D'Youville College, Spalding University
Acceptances: Bay Path University
Rejections: Spalding University
Waitlisted: D'Youville College
Interviews: N/A
I didn't have that high of a GPA or that many volunteer hours, but I still got in 🙂 so don't worry!
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.5
Pre-Req GPA: 3.2-3.5
GRE: N/A
Extra-Curric: Kellogg Honors College, Honors Ambassador, Activity Chair of Honors College Club, Kinesiology Club
Also worked as an activity assistant at a senior living facility for two years
Volunteer: 10 hours in SNF, 17 hours in Neurological Rehab, 3 hours in pediatric clinic, 7 hours in pediatric horse therapy, 20 hours in athletic training
Applied: Bay Path University, D'Youville College, Spalding University
Acceptances: Bay Path University
Rejections: Spalding University
Waitlisted: D'Youville College
Interviews: N/A
I didn't have that high of a GPA or that many volunteer hours, but I still got in 🙂 so don't worry!
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Congrats! When did you hear from Bay Path?
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Congratulations! Are you attending?
Congrats! Do you think you're going?
I think I am going to go to the tour on the 20th and check it out, but I am leaning towards it as the other program I have heard back from so far is much more expensive. How about you?
I am pretty sure that I will be going. It was my number one school and I haven't heard back from any other schools. Which other school are you considering?
I've heard back from a couple schools, so I think I'll play the stats game now too 🙂
Major: Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.0
Pre-Req GPA: 3.8
GRE: 152 Quantitative / 159 Verbal / 3.5 Analytical Writing (whoops)
Observation Hours:
70+ hours education
8 hours inpatient (stroke, spinal cord injury, TBI)
3 hours hand therapy
Volunteer/work:
2,100+ hours with AmeriCorps NCCC FEMACorps
Therapeutic horseback riding (~8 years)
Currently employed as a special education teacher assistant, and am an after school tutor
Applied: College of St. Scholastica, St. Catherine University, MGH Institute of Health, University of the Sciences, Bay Path University, Howard University, Midwestern (IL), Huntington University, Indiana Wesleyan University, VA Commonwealth, Chatham
Acceptances: -patiently twiddles thumbs-
Waitlist: College of St. Scholastica
Rejections: VA Commonwealth (required a GRE writing score of 4.5+), Chatham University
Interviews: MGH, Huntington University, Indiana Wesleyan University
Major: Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.0
Pre-Req GPA: 3.8
GRE: 152 Quantitative / 159 Verbal / 3.5 Analytical Writing (whoops)
Observation Hours:
70+ hours education
8 hours inpatient (stroke, spinal cord injury, TBI)
3 hours hand therapy
Volunteer/work:
2,100+ hours with AmeriCorps NCCC FEMACorps
Therapeutic horseback riding (~8 years)
Currently employed as a special education teacher assistant, and am an after school tutor
Applied: College of St. Scholastica, St. Catherine University, MGH Institute of Health, University of the Sciences, Bay Path University, Howard University, Midwestern (IL), Huntington University, Indiana Wesleyan University, VA Commonwealth, Chatham
Acceptances: -patiently twiddles thumbs-
Waitlist: College of St. Scholastica
Rejections: VA Commonwealth (required a GRE writing score of 4.5+), Chatham University
Interviews: MGH, Huntington University, Indiana Wesleyan University
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I interviewed a little while ago for Huntington. They asked ~8 of questions, from what I remember; why do you want to be an OT, what is OT, a good/learning experience from observation, - difference between OT, PT, SLP, RN - , what would you do in __ situation (ethical dilemma), are you a leader/are you resilient. Hope this helps a bit
Major: Health Ecology Minor: Psychology and Gerontology
Overall GPA: 3.3
Pre-Req GPA: 3.7
GRE: 152 Quantitative / 146 Verbal / 4 Analytical Writing
Observation Hours:
80+ hours: outpatient, inpatient, SNF, Elementary School
Volunteer/work:
Plenty of Extracurricular activities as an undergraduate
1+ yrs exp as a psychosocial rehabilitation worker
3 yrs exp in employment/business services
Applied: Samuel Merritt, UTMB, UTHSCSA, UTEP, A.T. Still University, FGCU, Texas Tech
Acceptances: A.T. Still University
Waitlist: UTMB
Rejections: UTHSCSA(2 classes didn't meet req), Samuel Merritt, Texas Tech
Interviews: UTMB, Samuel Merritt, A.T. Still University
Overall GPA: 3.3
Pre-Req GPA: 3.7
GRE: 152 Quantitative / 146 Verbal / 4 Analytical Writing
Observation Hours:
80+ hours: outpatient, inpatient, SNF, Elementary School
Volunteer/work:
Plenty of Extracurricular activities as an undergraduate
1+ yrs exp as a psychosocial rehabilitation worker
3 yrs exp in employment/business services
Applied: Samuel Merritt, UTMB, UTHSCSA, UTEP, A.T. Still University, FGCU, Texas Tech
Acceptances: A.T. Still University
Waitlist: UTMB
Rejections: UTHSCSA(2 classes didn't meet req), Samuel Merritt, Texas Tech
Interviews: UTMB, Samuel Merritt, A.T. Still University
University: UNC Charlotte
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.9
Pre-Req GPA: 3.95
GRE: 310 Verbal 158, Quantitative 152, Analytical 4.5
Extra-Curric: Kinesiology Student Organization, Campus Outreach
Volunteer: Around 50 hours, between UNC Hospital's OT Program and other various things.
Acceptances: UNC
Rejections:
Interviews:
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.9
Pre-Req GPA: 3.95
GRE: 310 Verbal 158, Quantitative 152, Analytical 4.5
Extra-Curric: Kinesiology Student Organization, Campus Outreach
Volunteer: Around 50 hours, between UNC Hospital's OT Program and other various things.
Acceptances: UNC
Rejections:
Interviews:
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