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Has anyone heard anything from MUSC? I know their application deadline was November 15th, but I haven't heard back anything at all and wanted to see if anyone had heard something yet.
 
are you IS or OOS?

OOS tend to hear a little later
also if you did submit November then probably you wont hear until January
 
Just got my interview invitation this morning, so excited! Good luck everyone!
 
I applied to MUSC as well but haven't received an invitation for interview. Anyone else in the same boat?
 
I applied to MUSC as well but haven't received an invitation for interview. Anyone else in the same boat?

I also applied to MUSC and haven’t heard back yet. I applied pretty early too, I believe in September.
 
I also applied to MUSC and haven’t heard back yet. I applied pretty early too, I believe in September.

I know four others who applied as well and only one heard back about the interview. Which is weird because most of them I believe will get an interview. I'm not sure how they are selecting it but I believe there is still hope!
 
I submitted my app in October so not that early.
 
I feel like first priority is given to instate students, since MUSC is the only OT program in South Carolina. I’m out of state so I truthfully do not think I will hear back until after the new year.
 
I feel like first priority is given to instate students, since MUSC is the only OT program in South Carolina. I’m out of state so I truthfully do not think I will hear back until after the new year.
I applied just before the deadline but haven’t heard back yet. Fingers crossed for all!
 
I feel like first priority is given to instate students, since MUSC is the only OT program in South Carolina. I’m out of state so I truthfully do not think I will hear back until after the new year.
I applied in October and I am in state, I heard back yesterday morning for an interview. They said they are sending interview invitations between now and the beginning of jan..dont give up, good luck everyone! I just checked and there are 120 interview slots and their is still 35 slots open
 
I applied in October and heard back about an interview yesterday morning as well! But I'm out of state so I'm not sure how they've been processing through the applications!
 
I applied in October and I am in state, I heard back yesterday morning for an interview. They said they are sending interview invitations between now and the beginning of jan..dont give up, good luck everyone! I just checked and there are 120 interview slots and their is still 35 slots open
How are they notifying people about interviews? I'm so nervous! I'm checking my email like crazy!
 
I applied in October and heard back about an interview yesterday morning as well! But I'm out of state so I'm not sure how they've been processing through the applications!
Are you interviewing in the Jan or Feb slot?
 
I applied in October and I am in state, I heard back yesterday morning for an interview. They said they are sending interview invitations between now and the beginning of jan..dont give up, good luck everyone! I just checked and there are 120 interview slots and their is still 35 slots open

How did you find out that there are only 35 spots left?
 
I'm interviewing in February! What about you?
I picked Jan 26, I can let you know what it's like then. It's the longest interview I've heard of for an OT program. 8:30am to 4pm seems a bit much
 
How did you find out that there are only 35 spots left?
When they send you an invite they send a link for you to pick a time slot of the 2 options to interview which are 1/26 or Feb 9th I think and it says how many slots are left for each and even the names of the people who have accepted. I just checked and there are still 29 slots left so dont give up!! People have until 1/2 to accept the interview so there could be people who dont accept and they will offer more invites then
 
I picked Jan 26, I can let you know what it's like then. It's the longest interview I've heard of for an OT program. 8:30am to 4pm seems a bit much

That would be great! Yeah I am a little nervous just because it's soooo long. Good luck on your interview though!
 
That would be great! Yeah I am a little nervous just because it's soooo long. Good luck on your interview though!
Thanks, you too! I will keep you posted on what to expect! My other interviews were only 3 hours tops so my guess is there will be a writing portion
 
Hi guys! For those of you who received an invitation to interview, would you mind sharing your stats? I am applying next year and would like to learn what type of applications they offer an interview to. Thank you, congratulations! 🙂
 
Just got an email I was put on an alternate list for an interview slot. Looking at it as a denial, but just wondering if any one else got that email today?
 
Just got an email I was put on an alternate list for an interview slot. Looking at it as a denial, but just wondering if any one else got that email today?
Have heard absolutely nothing. I e-mailed Alice and she wasn't able to provide any information other than that interviews are offered on a rolling basis, and that they're conducted late January to early February. My application was submitted basically a day before the deadline but I feel like I should have heard something by now considering the first round of interviews start tomorrow. I'm essentially considering this a denial.
 
Hi guys! For those of you who received an invitation to interview, would you mind sharing your stats? I am applying next year and would like to learn what type of applications they offer an interview to. Thank you, congratulations! 🙂

University:College of Charleston, 2016 Summa Cum Laude
Major: BA Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.67
Last 60 GPA:3.92
Prereq GPA: 3.69-4.0
GRE: V-150 Q-140 AW-3.5 yikes
2nd: V-150 Q-148 AW-4.5

Volunteer/Observation:
120 hrs activities coordinator Intern at Bishop Gadsen retirement/nursing home in skilled Nursing, Assisted living, and Memory care unit
60 hrs massage therapy clinicals at SEI
30 hrs OT shadow acute inpatient rehab at MUSC hospital in Neuro, Ortho, and Gen med
10 hrs OT hand specialist outpatient rehab at MUSC OT/PT clinic
30 hrs OTA shadow at Amedisys homehealth
30 hrs OT shadow at Amedisys homehealth

Awards/honors: International Goldenkey honor Society
Psi Chi Honor Society
Summa Cum Laude
Hibernian Honor Society Scholarship
Betty Kinloch Scholarship
Psychology Club
Hope this helps, good luck! I just interviewed at MUSC today and it was intense, it ran from 8:30am until about 4pm
 
University:College of Charleston, 2016 Summa Cum Laude
Major: BA Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.67
Last 60 GPA:3.92
Prereq GPA: 3.69-4.0
GRE: V-150 Q-140 AW-3.5 yikes
2nd: V-150 Q-148 AW-4.5

Volunteer/Observation:
120 hrs activities coordinator Intern at Bishop Gadsen retirement/nursing home in skilled Nursing, Assisted living, and Memory care unit
60 hrs massage therapy clinicals at SEI
30 hrs OT shadow acute inpatient rehab at MUSC hospital in Neuro, Ortho, and Gen med
10 hrs OT hand specialist outpatient rehab at MUSC OT/PT clinic
30 hrs OTA shadow at Amedisys homehealth
30 hrs OT shadow at Amedisys homehealth

Awards/honors: International Goldenkey honor Society
Psi Chi Honor Society
Summa Cum Laude
Hibernian Honor Society Scholarship
Betty Kinloch Scholarship
Psychology Club
Hope this helps, good luck! I just interviewed at MUSC today and it was intense, it ran from 8:30am until about 4pm

How was the interview? Was there a written portion?
 
University:College of Charleston, 2016 Summa Cum Laude
Major: BA Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.67
Last 60 GPA:3.92
Prereq GPA: 3.69-4.0
GRE: V-150 Q-140 AW-3.5 yikes
2nd: V-150 Q-148 AW-4.5

Volunteer/Observation:
120 hrs activities coordinator Intern at Bishop Gadsen retirement/nursing home in skilled Nursing, Assisted living, and Memory care unit
60 hrs massage therapy clinicals at SEI
30 hrs OT shadow acute inpatient rehab at MUSC hospital in Neuro, Ortho, and Gen med
10 hrs OT hand specialist outpatient rehab at MUSC OT/PT clinic
30 hrs OTA shadow at Amedisys homehealth
30 hrs OT shadow at Amedisys homehealth

Awards/honors: International Goldenkey honor Society
Psi Chi Honor Society
Summa Cum Laude
Hibernian Honor Society Scholarship
Betty Kinloch Scholarship
Psychology Club
Hope this helps, good luck! I just interviewed at MUSC today and it was intense, it ran from 8:30am until about 4pm
Thank you for the response!! Congrats on your interview!!
 
How was the interview? Was there a written portion?
Nope there was 3 interviews 15 minutes long separated by 20 minute breaks, 2 with professors and one with a clinician. The rest was a 2 hour tour, orientation and a q and a. Good luck!
 
Any tips??
Yes, be prepared for either doing your interviews in the first half before lunch or after lunch in second half. Also ditch the heels and wear comfortable shoes and clothes to match the weather because the tour is literally 2 hours of walking the campus inside and outside up and down stairs, you will be glad you did. The interviews are one on one and the questions were more situational, just relax give yourself a moment to hear the question and then answer, all my interviewers were friendly and easy to talk to. Everyone their seemed to really go an extra step to make you feel welcome. Also, I always bring a water bottle and a snack in my purse and to warn you, there is no coffee during lunch and only sweet and unsweetened tea or lemonade so if you want one bring one in a bottle in your purse. Good luck, it was a good experience, be prepared to mingle with a lot of other candidates and for a long almost 8 hour day, just be yourself and good luck!🙂
 
Yes, be prepared for either doing your interviews in the first half before lunch or after lunch in second half. Also ditch the heels and wear comfortable shoes and clothes to match the weather because the tour is literally 2 hours of walking the campus inside and outside up and down stairs, you will be glad you did. The interviews are one on one and the questions were more situational, just relax give yourself a moment to hear the question and then answer, all my interviewers were friendly and easy to talk to. Everyone their seemed to really go an extra step to make you feel welcome. Also, I always bring a water bottle and a snack in my purse and to warn you, there is no coffee during lunch and only sweet and unsweetened tea or lemonade so if you want one bring one in a bottle in your purse. Good luck, it was a good experience, be prepared to mingle with a lot of other candidates and for a long almost 8 hour day, just be yourself and good luck!🙂
Thank you so much!! 🙂
 
Did they tell you guys when you would hear back??
 
Just got an acceptance offer to MUSC!!! Check your emails everyone!
 
I accepted my offer at MUSC so excited!!!!:soexcited: did anyone else get accepted, i was thinking of starting a facebook page for class of 2020!
 
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