Nyu/ schools in ny

[kimberlys]

Hello,

I am currently a junior in college, just deciding I am going to go for OT. I want to stay in my home state of New York, and my dream is to get into the NYU program.
I am a neuroscience major. My most recent GPA for my first semester of junior year was a 3.8, however in the past it has been between 3.1 and 3.4. I have received C's in 1 bio class and chem class. All pre reqs I have thus far are A's (4.0)
I currently volunteer at a local hospital, I'm a research assistant for a psych research program, and am on executive board for project sunshine so I get volunteer hours that way.

I am wondering what my chances are of getting into NYU's program, if I keep my GPA up and what I can do to increase my chances!

Also, if anyone has any advice about how to find an OT to shadow, I am having such a hard time.

Thanks!

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[dobber]

I've been seeing people get accepted with 3.4+, so if you get it there you'll be great. Not guaranteed acceptance but you'll be a step closer. You having a 4.0 on your pre-reqs is also gonna help you a lot. My suggestion is to get as many shadowing hours as you can and bust your butt in school. The GREs might be something of interest for you.

 

[ohtee]

Looks like you're in good shape academically. Like dobber said, get lots of shadowing hours with OTs in different settings. As for finding OTs to shadow, research clinics/hospitals/schools in your area and call & check up on them to see who is free.

Strong personal statement would help as well (NYU's prompt is "How has your work/volunteer/life experiences led to choose the profession of Occupational Therapy?")

Best of luck!

 

[OT24]

Speaking of NYU, has anyone heard anything back about this application cycle? I haven't heard a thing since I submitted my app over a month and a half ago.

 

[OTchick1590]

Speaking of NYU, has anyone heard anything back about this application cycle? I haven't heard a thing since I submitted my app over a month and a half ago.

I haven't heard anything since I submitted it on January 2nd, either! They did say that they wouldn't send out anything if your application was absolutely completely. Just a matter of time when they send out acceptances since NYU doesn't do interviews. I'm getting nervous!