General Admissions & OTCAS Occupational Therapy 2021-2022 cycle graduate school application

[maiyataz]

Hey everyone! I'm starting OT school in the fall and wanted to make a thread so that you guys can discuss the application process together and can all follow each other's progress during this process, ask questions, and support each other along the way! I saw a thread with this same idea a few years back and thought it was a really simple way to do just this! I have provided a general outline below that we can all start with. Good luck everyone!

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[sjtayl0r]

University: University 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 University, Indiana Wesleyan University, University of Tennessee Chattanooga, and Wingate University

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

Rejections:

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

Attending: Georgia State University!

 

[lillyOT27]

University: Cedarville University
Major: Allied Health Pre-OT
Minor: Psychology and Biblical Studies
Overall GPA: 3.38
Pre-Req GPA: 3.4
GRE: Didn't take
Letters of rec came from an academic advisor, boss, and OT I shadowed under

Extra-Curriculars: RA for two years, member of a service dog training organization, Miss Southside VA within the Miss America Organization, Student Dance Org, Note Taker for Disability Services

Volunteer: 45 observation hours split between Telehealth at a pediatric clinic, inpatient rehab, school setting, and virtual observation hours. Volunteer hours were spent in a special needs dance class for two years, as well as summer dance camp programs. A lot of hours also came through my social impact in the Miss America Organization, where I created a program to advocate for adaptive physical education.

Work Experience: I have been an in-home caregiver for an 8-year-old with cerebral palsy for the past three years, customer service, summer camp counselor

I applied to Milligan University, Messiah University, ETSU, Kettering OTD Program, Radford, and Lenior-Rhyne

Acceptances: Milligan!!!! (attending), Messiah

Rejections:

Waitlist: Kettering

Interviews: Messiah, Kettering, Milligan, Radford

 

[AFlemingo]

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, special needs nanny, elderly care giver.

Observation hours: 100+ Peds, 20 rehab

I applied to:

• Doctor of Occupational Therapy ProgramACHE - Arkansas Colleges of Health Education
• Entry-Level Masters Degree ProgramCox College
• Entry-Level OTDLoma Linda University
• Entry Level DoctorateLincoln Memorial University
• Entry-Level Masters ProgramShenandoah University
• Entry-Level Masters Degree ProgramMilligan University
• Doctorate of Occupational TherapyA. T. Still University
• Entry-Level Masters Degree ProgramAT Still University - Arizona School of Health Sciences
• Entry Level Doctorate ProgramShenandoah University
• Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational TherapyBoston University (Sargent College)
• Entry-Level Masters Degree ProgramTennessee State University
• Entry-Level Masters of Occupational TherapyUniversity of New Mexico
• Entry-Level Clinical Doctorate in Occupational TherapyUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham
• Master of Science in Occupational TherapyStockton University
• Masters of Occupational Therapy Tennessee Wesleyan University
• Doctor of Occupational TherapyUniversity of Michigan-Flint

Acceptances: Lincoln memorial.
Interview: Loma Linda.

Rejections: AT still, Shenandoah

 

[FutureOT1999]

University: Florida Southern College
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.92
Pre-Req GPA: -
GRE: Combined: 297 (150 Quant/147 Verbal)
Letters of rec: 1 professor, 2 OTs that I shadowed under.

Extra-Curric/Volunteer/Work: Special Olympics, Preschool Assistant Teacher, Big Brothers Big Sisters, 160 hour peds internship, Peer mentor program

Observation hours: 200+ hours Peds, 20 rehab

I applied to:
St. Augustine University
AdventHealth University
Barry University
University of Florida

Accepted:
St. Augustine University

 

[Anna R]

University: Sam Houston State University
Major: Public Health
Overall GPA: 3.59
Pre-Req GPA: 3.2-3.4 depending on the school
GRE: Did not take
Letters of rec came from. Supervisor, 2 OTs. and a professor
Extracurricular: Volunteers for highway clean-up. Project sunshine.
250 observation hrs in pediatrics
this will be my second time applying, so I hope I have a better outcome

Applied: TWU, Texas Tech
Interviews:
Acceptances:
Waitlists:
Rejections:

 

[smileylikeme]

University: UC Irvine
Major: Public Health
Overall GPA: 2.8
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
GRE: Did not take
Letters of rec: 2 OTs and a professor
Extracurricular: 1 year teaching assistant, Special Olympics, Adapted Kinesiology Program (aquatherapy)
Volunteer: (Total 300+ hours) 100+ Hand Rehab Clinic, 100+ Pediatric Clinic, 100 in Volunteer in School Setting

Applied: Stanbridge University, West Coast University, Keck Graduate Institute, USC, Loma Linda University
Interviews: Stanbridge University, West Coast University (MSOT), Loma Linda University (OTD), USC (phase II video), Keck Graduate Institute (OTD)
Acceptances: West Coast University, Stanbridge University, Loma Linda University (COMMITTED)
Waitlists: USC
Rejections:


If anyone is interested in what my interview/application process was like please feel free to msg me

 

[Anna R]

University: UC Irvine
Major: Public Health
Overall GPA: 2.8
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
GRE: Did not take
Letters of rec: 2 OTs and a professor
Extracurricular: 100+ Hand Rehab Clinic, 100+ Pediatric Clinic, 100 in Volunteer in School Setting

Applied: Stanbridge, West Coast, Keck, USC, Loma Linda
Interviews: Stanbridge (9/10/21), West Coast (9/15/21)
Acceptances:
Waitlists:
Rejections:


I hear back from both schools in 2 weeks! If anyone is interested in what the interview process was like please feel free to msg me

Hey! just wondering Did the schools you applied to not require a cum GPA of 3.0 or higher? or did they still consider your app since your prerequisite gpa was so high? you heard back fast I wish I heard from schools already.. I am worried about my stats lol

 

[smileylikeme]

Hey! just wondering Did the schools you applied to not require a cum GPA of 3.0 or higher? or did they still consider your app since your prerequisite gpa was so high? you heard back fast I wish I heard from schools already.. I am worried about my stats lol

ALL the schools I applied for required a cum GPA of 3.0 or higher! I think having a strong prerequisite GPA and a strong personal essay really helped in my case. I also volunteered over 300 hours in 3 different settings and had strong letters of rec from my OTs and professor(all more than a page each) Don't worry too much about stats because some schools take a holistic approach and don't strictly judge based on GPA! Especially, if your stats are close (min science GPA: 2.8+), you might be able to receive some interviews like I did.

 

[otstudent99]

University: Northern Arizona University
Major: Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.94
Pre-Req GPA: ~3.94
GRE: N/A
Letters of recs from supervisor, OT, and neuropsychology professor

Extra-Curric/Volunteer/Work: therapy dog handler, volunteered in emergency room, tutor for special needs classroom, volunteer at women's shelter

Observation hours: 73 hours in 3 peds settings, 50 hours in rehab hospital

Applied: Pacific University, Huntington University, Creighton University, AT Still
Interviews: Huntington University, Creighton University, AT Still
Acceptances: Huntington University (Peoria), Creighton Phoenix pathway, AT Still (attending)
Waitlists:
Rejections:

 

[sproutsprout]

University: UC Davis
Major: Human Development
Overall GPA: 3.5
Pre-Req GPA: 3.75
GRE: 316 (162 Quant/154 Verbal/4.5 Writing)
Letters of Rec: 1 Professor, 1 Professor/Research Director, 1 OT
Extracurricular: 1 year classroom aide, 1 year Tutor, 1 year research team leader
Volunteer: 40 Outpatient, 50+ School Setting

Applied: USC, SJSU, CSUDH, Stanbridge, Dominican, Keck Graduate Institute
Interviews: Stanbridge
Acceptances: Stanbridge, CSUDH
Waitlists:
Rejections:

 

[FutureOT05]

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:

 

[EoOT]

University: University of Houston
Major: Exercise Science minor in psychology
Overall GPA: 3.90
Pre-Req GPA: 3.62
GRE: N/A
Letters of Rec: 1 OT director of rehab, 1 OT, 1 COTA and 1 Professor
Extra-Curric/Volunteer/Work: OT therapy internship, respite attendant for girl with special needs, rehab tech, supervisor at a dog daycare, kids team member at a fitness center
Observation Hours: 800+ hours, 1/2 of the hrs came from inpatient rehab tech job, and the rest from various settings(peds, ortho, general, etc).

Applied: TWU, UTMB
Interviews: TWU, UTMB
Acceptances: UTMB, TWU (off waitlist)
Waitlists:
Rejections:

 

[Anna R]

University: University of Houston
Major: Exercise Science minor in psychology
Overall GPA: 3.90
Pre-Req GPA: 3.62
GRE: N/A
Letters of Rec: 1 OT director of rehab, 1 OT, 1 COTA and 1 Professor
Extra-Curric/Volunteer/Work: OT therapy internship, respite attendant for girl with special needs, rehab tech, supervisor at a dog daycare, kids team member at a fitness center
Observation Hours: 800+ hours, 1/2 of the hrs came from inpatient rehab tech job, and the rest from various settings(peds, ortho, general, etc).

Applied: TWU, UTMB
Interviews:
Acceptances:
Waitlists:
Rejections:

when did you apply? have you heard back yet

 

[findingmyway1200]

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
Acceptances:
Waitlists:
Rejections:

Hi this is kind of unrelated but I was wondering what your experience was like at your NYU OT internship. I was looking at the Health Career Opportunity Program at NYU Langone's Rusk Rehabilitation for OT and it sounded similar (like maybe it was the same one lol). But ya I was wondering if you had any insight on the process and how you liked it !

 

[xoxoOTgirl]

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 (9/25), Wisconsin, Boston U (10/29), Wash U St. Louis (Oct)
Acceptances: Belmont (10/1)
Waitlists:
Rejections:

 

[lindseycolorado]

University: Northern Arizona University
Major: Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.94
Pre-Req GPA: ~3.94
GRE: N/A
Letters of recs from supervisor, OT, and neuropsychology professor

Extra-Curric/Volunteer/Work: therapy dog handler, volunteered in emergency room, tutor for special needs classroom, volunteer at women's shelter

Observation hours: 73 hours in 3 peds settings, 50 hours in rehab hospital

Applied: Pacific University, Huntington University, Creighton University, AT Still
Interviews: Huntington University, Creighton University
Acceptances: Huntington University (Peoria)
Waitlists:
Rejections:

When did you send your application to Creighton? I sent mine over a month ago (for the Regis pathway) and am now starting to get nervous.

 

[FutureOT05]

Hi this is kind of unrelated but I was wondering what your experience was like at your NYU OT internship. I was looking at the Health Career Opportunity Program at NYU Langone's Rusk Rehabilitation for OT and it sounded similar (like maybe it was the same one lol). But ya I was wondering if you had any insight on the process and how you liked it !

Hi @findingmyway1200 the Health Career Opportunity Internship is the same exact one I was in lol. Honestly I did it in 2019 and it was an awesome experience. So worth applying for, the OT department is so nice and supportive. Just remember to get your hours form signed by the OT Supervisor before it's over. You will most definitely need it signed for your application for OT school.Good luck with everything!!

 

[EoOT]

when did you apply? have you heard back yet

I applied like August 13. Haven’t heard back yet

 

[otstudent99]

When did you send your application to Creighton? I sent mine over a month ago (for the Regis pathway) and am now starting to get nervous.

I sent mine in at the beginning of August! I applied to the Phoenix pathway so it could just be a different timeline. If you check your admissions portal and it still says your application is under review then I think you are still under consideration and they should contact you soon! I heard from an advisor a couple of days after that message on my portal went away. Good luck!

 

[OThereicome]

University: Northern Arizona University
Major: Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.94
Pre-Req GPA: ~3.94
GRE: N/A
Letters of recs from supervisor, OT, and neuropsychology professor

Extra-Curric/Volunteer/Work: therapy dog handler, volunteered in emergency room, tutor for special needs classroom, volunteer at women's shelter

Observation hours: 73 hours in 3 peds settings, 50 hours in rehab hospital

Applied: Pacific University, Huntington University, Creighton University, AT Still
Interviews: Huntington University, Creighton University
Acceptances: Huntington University (Peoria)
Waitlists:
Rejections:

Hi, I was wondering as an NAU graduate is there a reason you are not applying to the program at NAU? J

 

[iwillbeafutureOT!]

University: UC Santa Barbara
Major: Biopsychology
Overall GPA: 3.04
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
GRE: 160V/158Q/4.0Writing
Letters of rec: 2 OTs, 1 from work, 1 from church pastor
Extracurricular: Korean-American Campus Missions (KCM), USCB Kendo club, COPE Health Scholar
Volunteer: (Total 70 hours) 30 Pediatric Clinic, 40 Hippotherapy

Applied: Stanbridge University, USC, Loma Linda University, CSUDH
Interviews: Stanbridge University, Loma Linda University
Acceptances: Stanbridge University, CSUDH
Waitlists:
Rejections:

My situation is a bit more unique for Stanbridge because I applied last minute to their Summer 2021 Cycle in April 2021. I got waitlisted then and was in constant communication with their Admissions Director. My application from Summer 2021 automatically rolled over to this cycle, didn't have to interview for the Riverside campus (my interview points were apparently high), and got accepted around the beginning of September 2021. Still waiting to hear back from Loma Linda, which is my top (!) but glad to be officially starting my journey to becoming an OT If you have any questions, let me know and I'd love to answer!

 

[otstudent99]

Hi, I was wondering as an NAU graduate is there a reason you are not applying to the program at NAU? J

I was planning on applying there but I applied to programs that were on a rolling basis first and was going to apply to more if I didn’t hear back from those schools soon. I graduate in December and just got accepted to a program that starts in January so I think I’ll go there

 

[loolin123]

University: California State University, Fullerton
Major: Health Science minor in Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 2.78
Pre-Req GPA: 3.75
GRE: did not take
Letters of rec: 2 OTs, 1 Professor, 2 work supervisors
Extracurricular: Vietnamese Student Association President, Autism Speaks, COPE Health Scholar, Honors Society

Volunteer:
(Total ~ 400 hours from COPE Health Scholar program)
100-200 hrs. Med surg, Othro surg., in-patient acute care, ICU, CCU, and NICU
200-400 hrs. outpatient pediatric and geriatric occupational/physical therapy.

Applied: West Coast, Midwestern (Arizona), Univeristy St. Augustine (San Marcos)
Interviews: no interview needed for USA
Acceptances: University of St. Augustine Rejections: West Coast & Midwestern
Going to attend: University of St. Augustine (got my acceptance letter 9/29/2021)


Anyone in the spring 2022 University of St.Augustine San Marcos Cohort email me! Let’s connect [email protected]

 

[aspiringot515]

University: CSU Long Beach
Major: Child Development and Family Studies
Overall GPA: 3.7
Pre-Req GPA: 3.7-3.8
Letters of rec: 3 OTs, 1 from professor I did research for during undergraduate studies
Volunteer: Burn foundation volunteer, High school ministry volunteer, middle school ministry volunteer, children’s hospital child life volunteer, mission trip to nicaragua and mexico, preschool fieldwork volunteer
OT shadowing volunteering: 100 hours outpatient pediatric facility, 20 hours inpatient hospital, 18 hours outpatient neuro facility
Work Experience: currently work as a Physical/Occupational Therapy Aide in an outpatient pediatric rehab facility

Applied:
Stanbridge University (CA)
Loma Linda University (CA)
Univ. St. Augustine (Austin, TX)
Abilene Christian University (TX)
Tennessee State University
Lenior Rhyne Univ. (N. Carolina)
University of Mary(North Dakota)
Murray University (Kentucky)
Eastern Washington University

Interviews: University of Mary, Loma Linda University, Tennessee State University, Eastern Washington University
Acceptances: University of Mary, Univ. of St. Augustine, Loma Linda University, Abilene Christian University
Waitlists:
Rejections:
Attending: Loma Linda University

I can’t believe it’s really happening!!

 

[mburns30]

University: University of Tennessee
Major: Therapeutic Recreation
Overall GPA: 3.9
Pre-Req GPA: 3.8
GRE: 309
Letters of rec: Professor, Advisor, and OT
Extracurricular: SNF recreation assistant, sorority executive board officer, alumni chair, TRSA, exam proctor, best buddies
Volunteer: 100+ service hours, 112 shadowing hours

Applied: UAB, ETSU, MUSC, LMU, VCU, UTHSC, Belmont
Interviews: Belmont, LMU, UAB, VCU, MUSC, UTHSC
Acceptances: Belmont, LMU, UAB, VCU, ETSU
Waitlists:
Rejections:

 

[jmfutureOT]

University: California State University, Fullerton
Major: Health Science minor in Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 2.78
Pre-Req GPA: 3.75
GRE: did not take
Letters of rec: 2 OTs, 1 Professor, 2 work supervisors
Extracurricular: Vietnamese Student Association President, Autism Speaks, COPE Health Scholar, Honors Society

Volunteer:
(Total ~ 400 hours from COPE Health Scholar program)
100-200 hrs. Med surg, Othro surg., in-patient acute care, ICU, CCU, and NICU
200-400 hrs. outpatient pediatric and geriatric occupational/physical therapy.

Applied: West Coast, Midwestern (Arizona), Univeristy St. Augustine (San Marcos)
Interviews: no interview needed for USA
Acceptances: University of St. Augustine Rejections: West Coast & Midwestern
Going to attend: University of St. Augustine (got my acceptance letter 9/29/2021)


Anyone in the spring 2022 University of St.Augustine San Marcos Cohort email me! Let’s connect [email protected]

Hey! How long was your process for USA? From the time the app was submitted to the time you were accepted.

 

[Ohhteee]

Hi guys. I just wanted to hop on and say that if you can, avoid going to USC and go to a state school. The price isn’t worth going to a private school. I ended up reapplying to different programs because I didn’t understand the financial burden initially.
Of course, if this is your dream school and you can afford the price tag go ahead!

 

[OThereicome]

Hi guys. I just wanted to hop on and say that if you can, avoid going to USC and go to a state school. The price isn’t worth going to a private school. I ended up reapplying to different programs because I didn’t understand the financial burden initially.
Of course, if this is your dream school and you can afford the price tag go ahead!

That sounds easy enough except when your consider the limited number of spots at state schools and the large number of students applying it can be really hard. I can tell you in California it’s harder to get in to CSUDH and SJSU than it is to get in USC. I think very few actually turn down one of the 2 CA state schools for USC

Can I ask if USC offered you any scholarship money at all? I’ve been told they offer descent scholarships. The debt associated with going to grad school is very overwhelming. There’s no easy answer. Apply and pray is my strategy.

 

[xoxoOTgirl]

That sounds easy enough except when your consider the limited number of spots at state schools and the large number of students applying it can be really hard. I can tell you in California it’s harder to get in to CSUDH and SJSU than it is to get in USC. I think very few actually turn down one of the 2 CA state schools for USC

Can I ask if USC offered you any scholarship money at all? I’ve been told they offer descent scholarships. The debt associated with going to grad school is very overwhelming. There’s no easy answer. Apply and pray is my strategy.

I also am interested in USC offering scholarships - I have heard they have many and seem to be one of the only (big and top ranked) schools openly advertising large amounts of scholarship money. For example, Belmont has a total program cost of around 120k for an OTD without ANY financial aid, whereas USC racks up to about 185ishk (not exact) for an OTD, but seems to offer a lot of graduate assistantships and scholarships. To be honest I cannot afford either of those options currently and have applied to both, just hoping and praying for aid, but I would think that some of the USC Scholarships/Job opportunities could bring that price down to nearly that of Belmont. So, just a thought.

For example - the Research Student (2 year program) worker scholarships (linked here: USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy ) Offers 8 units tuition (about 15k per semester), and a 6,600 per semester stipend. That would bring the cost of tuition and fees down by 15k x 4 semesters - so 60k plus the 6,600 stipend x 4 so plus making 26,400 over the two years, which in that case would cover most living expenses and make the OTD 120k. Just something to think about - obv most people don't get scholarships but that isn't too far off from alot of the other schools I'm considering.

 

[Ohhteee]

That sounds easy enough except when your consider the limited number of spots at state schools and the large number of students applying it can be really hard. I can tell you in California it’s harder to get in to CSUDH and SJSU than it is to get in USC. I think very few actually turn down one of the 2 CA state schools for USC

Can I ask if USC offered you any scholarship money at all? I’ve been told they offer descent scholarships. The debt associated with going to grad school is very overwhelming. There’s no easy answer. Apply and pray is my strategy.

Oh absolutely. I think it’s ridiculous there’s only two affordable options in the entire state of California. I just know that a lot of people like the idea of a big name like USC (like me) and didn’t even consider how expensive it would be long run.

I was offered a 4000 dollar scholarship for the year. All things considering, it made the cost of the entire program plus living expenses go from about 140k to about 132k, lol. Another good option is to apply out of state, which can still be substantially cheaper than a private school in CA.

 

[bri8421]

University: Stephen F. Austin State University
Major: Biology
GPA: 3.47
Pre-req GPA: 3.6-3.8
Observation: 30 in pediatrics, 30 in SNF, 12 virtual in multiple settings
GRE: 152 v 157 q 3.5 w
Volunteer: started volunteer org. at my university, involved in 2 other organizations, crisis counselor, volunteer at food pantry during summer
extracurricular/work: worked as caregiver in home health for a year, service provider for my university (3 yrs), research assistant(3 months),


Applied: TWU, UTMB, St. Augustine(Austin), UTep, Abilene Christian University, Samuel Merritt, Chatham, University of New Mexico, Oklahoma Health science center, Towson University, Alabama State University, Colorado State
Interviews offers: Chatham, utmb, twu, Towson, Alabama, Samuel Merritt
Acceptances: university of Oklahoma-Tulsa, twu-Denton, utmb, st.Augustine-Austin,
Waitlists:
Rejections:
Attending: stuck between utmb and twu currently

 

[Anna R]

University: Stephen F. Austin State University
Major: Biology
GPA: 3.47
Pre-req GPA: 3.6-3.8
Observation: 30 in pediatrics, 30 in SNF, 12 virtual in multiple settings
GRE: 152 v 157 q 3.5 w
Volunteer: started volunteer org. at my university, involved in 2 other organizations, crisis counselor, volunteer at food pantry during summer
extracurricular/work: worked as caregiver in home health for a year, service provider for my university (3 yrs), research assistant(3 months),


Applied: TWU, UTMB, St. Augustine(Austin), UTep, Abilene Christian University, Samuel Merritt, Chatham, University of New Mexico, Oklahoma Health science center, Towson University, Alabama State University, Colorado State
Interviews: Chatham
Acceptances:
Waitlists:
Rejections:

How long did you have to wait before you go your 1st interview

 

[SarahRabitoy]

University: Cal Poly Pomona
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 4.0
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
GRE: Did not take
Letters of rec: 2 OTs and a professor
Extracurricular: Teaching assistant, Kinesiology Club, Ernest Prete Fellowship Program, research assistant
Volunteer: (Total 200+ hours) Pediatric Occupational Clinic

Applied: Stanbridge University, West Coast University, Keck Graduate Institute, USC, Loma Linda University
Interviews: Stanbridge University, Loma Linda University
Acceptances: Stanbridge University
Waitlists:
Rejections:

 

[SarahRabitoy]

University: UC Irvine
Major: Public Health
Overall GPA: 2.8
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
GRE: Did not take
Letters of rec: 2 OTs and a professor
Extracurricular: 1 year teaching assistant, Special Olympics, Adapted Kinesiology Program (aquatherapy)
Volunteer: (Total 300+ hours) 100+ Hand Rehab Clinic, 100+ Pediatric Clinic, 100 in Volunteer in School Setting

Applied: Stanbridge University, West Coast University, Keck Graduate Institute, USC, Loma Linda University
Interviews: Stanbridge University, West Coast University
Acceptances: West Coast University, Stanbridge University
Waitlists:
Rejections:


If anyone is interested in what my interview/application process was like please feel free to msg me

I applied to the same 5 schools as you. Which is your top choice?

 

[bri8421]

How long did you have to wait before you go your 1st interview

I was verified on OTCAS on 9/16 and offered an interview 9/23

 

[cdwichnoski]

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 U. of Toledo, Georgia State, U. of Indiana Wesleyan, U of Tennessee Chattanooga, and Wingate U.

Acceptances:

Rejections:

Interviews: Wingate, Indiana Wesleyan

Hi! How did you hear about your wingate interview? was it an email?

 

[OTMO]

University: Cal Poly Pomona
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 4.0
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
GRE: Did not take
Letters of rec: 2 OTs and a professor
Extracurricular: Teaching assistant, Kinesiology Club, Ernest Prete Fellowship Program, research assistant
Volunteer: (Total 200+ hours) Pediatric Occupational Clinic

Applied: Stanbridge University, West Coast University, Keck Graduate Institute, USC, Loma Linda University
Interviews: Stanbridge University
Acceptances: Stanbridge University
Waitlists:
Rejections:

Hi! I just got my interview with Stanbridge-Irvine campus scheduled for Friday! How long after did you hear back after you interviewed?

 

[smileylikeme]

I applied to the same 5 schools as you. Which is your top choice?

Probably Stanbridge University! I am not confident in driving/living in LA for West Coast University (it will be around 2hr commute with traffic). For USC and Loma Linda, I was more interested in a master's program (not interested in research/teaching in the future) so honestly, doing 3 years for a doctorate with the super expensive tuition (~120-145k) is not worth it to me anymore. I talked to countless of OT's and everyone's telling me school doesn't really matter and to go to the cheapest one. With Keck Graduate Institute... well it's a completely new program and it's also a doctorate starting at 120k tuition so I withdrew my application. If cost isn't a issue then I would say research each school's resources, pass rates, and connections to choose whats best for you!

 

[SarahRabitoy]

Hi! I just got my interview with Stanbridge-Irvine campus scheduled for Friday! How long after did you hear back after you interviewed?

I heard back from Stanbridge 7 days after the interview. Good luck on your interview!

 

[OThereicome]

University: Cal Poly Pomona
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 4.0
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
GRE: Did not take
Letters of rec: 2 OTs and a professor
Extracurricular: Teaching assistant, Kinesiology Club, Ernest Prete Fellowship Program, research assistant
Volunteer: (Total 200+ hours) Pediatric Occupational Clinic

Applied: Stanbridge University, West Coast University, Keck Graduate Institute, USC, Loma Linda University
Interviews: Stanbridge University
Acceptances: Stanbridge University
Waitlists:
Rejections:

Is there a reason you did not apply to SJSU? Seems like with your gpa and hours you’d have a great shot? The program is excellent and you can’t beat the tuition? Are you just trying to stay in So California? You could also consider waiting for CSUDH for Spring 2023. Seems crazy to pay $100,000 plus when you have 2 great $30,000 options that you should be very competitive for. Also FYI if you’re looking for a doctorate they announced at the last information session for SJSU Doctorate coming spring 2023.

 

[SarahRabitoy]

Is there a reason you did not apply to SJSU? Seems like with your gpa and hours you’d have a great shot? The program is excellent and you can’t beat the tuition? Are you just trying to stay in So California? You could also consider waiting for CSUDH for Spring 2023. Seems crazy to pay $100,000 plus when you have 2 great $30,000 options that you should be very competitive for. Also FYI if you’re looking for a doctorate they announced at the last information session for SJSU Doctorate coming spring 2023.

I am planning at living at home and commuting. All the schools I applied to are within a 40 miles radius. I am hoping to get some scholarships. I prefer a Docturate, so I have the option to teach later in my career.

 

[SarahRabitoy]

Probably Stanbridge University! I am not confident in driving/living in LA for West Coast University (it will be around 2hr commute with traffic). For USC and Loma Linda, I was more interested in a master's program (not interested in research/teaching in the future) so honestly, doing 3 years for a doctorate with the super expensive tuition (~120-145k) is not worth it to me anymore. I talked to countless of OT's and everyone's telling me school doesn't really matter and to go to the cheapest one. With Keck Graduate Institute... well it's a completely new program and it's also a doctorate starting at 120k tuition so I withdrew my application. If cost isn't a issue then I would say research each school's resources, pass rates, and connections to choose whats best for you!

I am hoping to get some scholarships. Since it will be the first Cohort for the OTD program at Loma Linda, USC and Keck they are more likely to offer scholarships.

 

[OTMO]

University: UC Irvine
Major: Public Health
Overall GPA: 2.8
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
GRE: Did not take
Letters of rec: 2 OTs and a professor
Extracurricular: 1 year teaching assistant, Special Olympics, Adapted Kinesiology Program (aquatherapy)
Volunteer: (Total 300+ hours) 100+ Hand Rehab Clinic, 100+ Pediatric Clinic, 100 in Volunteer in School Setting

Applied: Stanbridge University, West Coast University, Keck Graduate Institute, USC, Loma Linda University
Interviews: Stanbridge University, West Coast University
Acceptances: West Coast University, Stanbridge University
Waitlists:
Rejections:


If anyone is interested in what my interview/application process was like please feel free to msg me

Hi! Congrats on 2 acceptances! I just got an interview date with West Coast, how was that interview!?

 

[sjtayl0r]

Hi! How did you hear about your wingate interview? was it an email?

Yes, it was an email! They offered one date/time, and you accepted via a google doc.

 

[clcliff]

University: University of North Georgia
Major: Psychology
Minor: Spanish
Overall GPA: 3.85
Pre-Req GPA: 3.56
GRE: 312 overall (155 quantitative and 157 verbal), 4.0 on writing.
Letters of rec came from two OTs and a professor I did Spanish classes and research with.

Extra-Curriculars: Club member of school organization that hosts events for people in the community with disabilities, writing tutor at my school, psychology research assistant and presented those results and a Spanish paper at school's conference.

Volunteer/shadowing: 150 hours at summer camp for kids with strokes (combination of four years of volunteering there), 18 hours at school, 15 hours at peds clinic, three-day virtual pre-OT program.

Work Experience: 250+ hours as a therapy tech in inpatient rehab, babysitter for kids with special needs, internship at nonprofit serving at-risk youth in the community.

Applied: Augusta University (still working on other apps)
Interviews: Augusta University (10/04)
Acceptances: Augusta University (10/07)
Waitlists:
Rejections:

I just got the acceptance letter when I opened my portal today! I'm still so surprised right now honestly, like I wasn't expecting to hear back so soon and I did get a C in one of their pre-requisites. But I'm mostly just happy because this was my top school.

 

[smileylikeme]

Hi! Congrats on 2 acceptances! I just got an interview date with West Coast, how was that interview!?

Hi thank you so much! for west coast it was an individual zoom interview, maybe 6-8 questions, most were super straightforward and OT related(why do you want to be OT?, define OT, etc.) and some behavioral situation questions! Then she gave me 45 min writing prompt to handwrite at the end. My experience was great because I was interviewed by the Director, Stacy Willis, who was super sweet and encouraging during my interview. Hope this helps and goodluck

Hi! Congrats on 2 acceptances! I just got an interview date with West Coast, how was that interview!?

 

[lindseycolorado]

Has anyone heard back from the Creighton Regis/Denver Pathway?

 

[OTdesigncat]

Hi! Congrats on 2 acceptances! I just got an interview date with West Coast, how was that interview!?

Hi! Us please! Do you mind to share your interview experience ? Thank you !

 

[OTdesigncat]

University: University of North Georgia
Major: Psychology
Minor: Spanish
Overall GPA: 3.85
Pre-Req GPA: 3.56
GRE: 312 overall (155 quantitative and 157 verbal), 4.0 on writing.
Letters of rec came from two OTs and a professor I did Spanish classes and research with.

Extra-Curriculars: Club member of school organization that hosts events for people in the community with disabilities, writing tutor at my school, psychology research assistant and presented those results and a Spanish paper at school's conference.

Volunteer/shadowing: 150 hours at summer camp for kids with strokes (combination of four years of volunteering there), 18 hours at school, 15 hours at peds clinic, three-day virtual pre-OT program.

Work Experience: 250+ hours as a therapy tech in inpatient rehab, babysitter for kids with special needs, internship at nonprofit serving at-risk youth in the community.

Applied: Augusta University (still working on other apps)
Interviews: Augusta University (10/04)
Acceptances: Augusta University (10/07)
Waitlists:
Rejections:

I just got the acceptance letter when I opened my portal today! I'm still so surprised right now honestly, like I wasn't expecting to hear back so soon and I did get a C in one of their pre-requisites. But I'm mostly just happy because this was my top school.

Hi! Do you mind to share your interview experience ? Thank you !