Hey! I completely disagree. Not only is North Central already accredited, they are also expanding their med-related programs by adding a PA program & potentially a PT program in the next few years. In addition, during my info session they indicated that they have hundreds of fieldwork site contracts. I do not think it is fair to say that they have no idea what they are doing.
Omg congrats! Your hard work really paid off. How long do they give you to accept the offer? I got into a school early too, but they gave me 3 weeks to accept :// Idk if that's the standard ooooor
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Congratulations to you too! They gave me two weeks to make a decision or request an extension. So I think 2-3 weeks must be the standard. Maybe you can send an email asking for an extension on your decision.i heard back early december about my rejection. i found out via a letter in the mail and never got an email about it. i know acceptances/waitlists went out shortly following interviews. hope this helps!
I submitted before the early decision deadline and still haven’t heard anything! I’m pretty much anticipating hearing on March 15th
Me too!! They said they'd get back to everyone in March so I'm just trying to not think about it until then haha.
That's so weird!! I guess they said anyone who submits for the early deadline may hear back sooner, but I guess not necessarily. Good luck to everyone!
Hey! I heard back at the end of January, which was about 1-2 weeks after my interview.
Thanks! I know the website says mid February so maybe I’ll hear next week.
No problem! Based on what I have read, it seems like they send out a couple of acceptances right after the interview and then everyone else hears back later (around Feb-March). So I for sure wouldn’t worry about it!!
Thank you! That makes more sense. The wait is painful!! Did you get in?
Yes I got in, but I declined my acceptance. So there is at least one more open spot available
. Good luck, I hope you hear back soon!!
Thank you!Yes I got in, but I declined my acceptance. So there is at least one more open spot available
Heard back from UIC today (2/16) about a rejection. Hope you get good news though!
I heard back almost 2 weeks about a rejection as well. Hoping for the best for others, though!
Might be worth asking on the Rush-specific thread!
No it’s driving me nuts. But I’m glad I’m not the only one!
I just got an update! I was top 25 waitlisted. Hopefully good news for everyone else too!
Same here!
Good luck with your Rush interview. Just wanted to say that I also declined Elmhurst for that same reason!
I am just curious (didn't apply to these schools) but what about the fieldwork setup didn't you like?
I am very curious as well!
So during the interview, Elmhurst mentioned that the AOTA is trying to reform OT to also be able to do community based work. Elmhurst is emphasizing this “change” in an interesting way though. For all 3 level 1 fieldworks you are placed at the same community-service location. Most if not all of these locations don’t have an OT/have never had an OT. Fieldwork 1A is “service” (volunteer type work), fieldwork 1B is “idea” (research how to implement OT at that location), and fieldwork 1C is “implementation”. Then to makeup for this type of fieldwork structure both level 2 fieldworks must focus on across the lifespan. Meaning if you are really interested in specifically pediatrics, you couldn’t be placed at a pediatric level 2 fieldwork. This setup would be great for someone 100% interested in community based work but isn’t for everyone.
That is a very well-written explanation, and is how I interpreted it during the interview as well! A friend of mine is in their program now and is frustrated with the lack of facetime with an actual OT during any of her level one fieldwork. That initially raised a red flag for me, and then realizing I would have much more freedom to explore different settings at other schools sealed the deal. It didn't align with my goals, but I agree that it would be wonderful for someone with a specific interest in community based work!
That's really unique indeed! Thanks for explaining.
They said they would get back to everyone by March. I found out about a rejection about a month ago. Good luck!
UIC doesn’t do a deposit!
I have not heard anything about Rush's waitlist, no. I will probably be dropping off of the waitlist soon, though.
I was accepted from Elmhurst's waitlist last Monday! They gave me until April 9th to accept so I would assume they'll send out another round the Monday after. Good luck!
