I got my acceptance today. Feeling extremely torn because I also got into Washington University with a scholarship
Has anyone else heard back at all? I know, I'm so impatient! February seems to be dragging--this week alone feels like it's been 10 days long and it's only Wednesday lol I'm hoping we all start getting decisions soon!
Yay! Congratulations! Will you be accepting your seat?I just got accepted!!!! (Received the email at the very end of the day....)
Ugh, I totally get where you're coming from. Where else have you applied to and/or heard back from?I am not sure yet, but I only have about a week to respond. I'm still thinking about the cost of going, esp. because I would eventually like to get an OTD- it's about $215,000 which is pretty hefty!
When do you hear back about whether or not you received them? I feel like their class is so huge that it'd be hard to accept on the hope that you would receive something.I definitely empathize with those who are stoked about USC's program but deterred by the sticker price of the degree! I was also originally going to turn down the acceptance due to cost but then I applied to a few of USC's OT scholarships and was amazed to receive a research assistantship position. My advice for those who are worried about finances: apply for some of the scholarships/assistantships listed in the financial aid brochure, it is a super easy process that requires only 10 minutes of effort. Although USC is a private school with higher tuition rates, I feel that this also means they can present more scholarship opportunities to students.
I did apply for the assistantships/scholarships, but I only got a scholarship for the 2018-2019 school year. I was also accepted to Wash U (which I did commit to because I hadn't heard back from USC at that point), but I'm leaning towards going to Wash U because they offered me a scholarship over the three years which would essentially make the cost between USC and Wash U be about $100k. If I had gotten a research assistantship from USC, this would be a different story, but I'm probably going to give up my spot. I can't justify that amount of debt- especially since Wash U is more of a fit for me and my interests (I'm focused on geriatrics, USC currently only has one professor working in aging research [it also looks like the other two faculty who were working on aging projects when I applied left the division as well / the new dean is autism/peds focused- so this is probably the direction that USC is moving towards]). In this realm Wash U has significantly more funded research projects in aging, as well as more faculty members with experiences/interests relating to aging. II'm a little bummed for the cold in St. Louis as I am a California native, but now one of you might get my spot 🙂
I actually heard back really soon! I filled out the application last week and the program got back to me just a couple of days later. I'm not saying there's a hard or fast rule, but the award committee might be able to give you a quick turn around if you're worried about deciding between programs.When do you hear back about whether or not you received them? I feel like their class is so huge that it'd be hard to accept on the hope that you would receive something.
Do you happen to have a link to where you applied? Also, did you wait until you received your admissions letter before applying for aid?I actually heard back really soon! I filled out the application last week and the program got back to me just a couple of days later. I'm not saying there's a hard or fast rule, but the award committee might be able to give you a quick turn around if you're worried about deciding between programs.
Email the admissions director for information about scholarships/aid and they can send you a brochure! I’d also recommend emailing or calling them about any specific questions you might have, they’ve been great at responding.Do you happen to have a link to where you applied? Also, did you wait until you received your admissions letter before applying for aid?
Okay thanks!Email the admissions director for information about scholarships/aid and they can send you a brochure! I’d also recommend emailing or calling them about any specific questions you might have, they’ve been great at responding.
Hi all! I was accepted to USC's MSOT program yesterday night! I'm on the east coast so they sent out the e-mail around 5pm PST. I hope good news makes its way to you soon! I may end up rejecting the offer, but I'm weighing my options so far
Thank you so much! I was also accepted to USciences in Philly and Midwestern - Glendale, but I just interviewed with Boston U this morning and am waiting on SUNY Downstate, Columbia, and Kean! USC gave me until March 9th to confirm enrollment, but I don't see any information about a deposit.Congratulations!!!
What other schools are you looking at?
Also, how long did USC give you to make a deposit/decision? 🙂
I did apply for the assistantships/scholarships, but I only got a scholarship for the 2018-2019 school year. I was also accepted to Wash U (which I did commit to because I hadn't heard back from USC at that point), but I'm leaning towards going to Wash U because they offered me a scholarship over the three years which would essentially make the cost between USC and Wash U be about $100k. If I had gotten a research assistantship from USC, this would be a different story, but I'm probably going to give up my spot. I can't justify that amount of debt- especially since Wash U is more of a fit for me and my interests (I'm focused on geriatrics, USC currently only has one professor working in aging research [it also looks like the other two faculty who were working on aging projects when I applied left the division as well / the new dean is autism/peds focused- so this is probably the direction that USC is moving towards]). In this realm Wash U has significantly more funded research projects in aging, as well as more faculty members with experiences/interests relating to aging. II'm a little bummed for the cold in St. Louis as I am a California native, but now one of you might get my spot 🙂
Literally this is my exact situation!! I was born and raised in Orange County but was offered a scholarship to WUSTL as well so now going to USC seems financially irresponsible. See you in the fall
I got into USciences too! I haven’t heard of anyone else getting accepted, I’m glad I found someone elseThank you so much! I was also accepted to USciences in Philly and Midwestern - Glendale, but I just interviewed with Boston U this morning and am waiting on SUNY Downstate, Columbia, and Kean! USC gave me until March 9th to confirm enrollment, but I don't see any information about a deposit.
Congratulations! They're rolling admissions right? Maybe that's why some people haven't heard back yet. I got my e-mail mid-January which I felt was early but much appreciated haha.I got into USciences too! I haven’t heard of anyone else getting accepted, I’m glad I found someone else
I am!Ahhh I still haven’t heard anything back yet! Anyone else still waiting?
Haven't heard anything else yet. The anxiety is killing me!Ahhh I still haven’t heard back yet! Anyone else still waiting?
Me too!!!!! Ahh!!Haven't heard anything else yet. The anxiety is killing me!
I haven’t either! I emailed Liz Carley and she said my application is still under review and I may not hear for another week. So I’m assuming I’m a no unfortunately lolAhhh I still haven’t heard back yet! Anyone else still waiting?
On Nov. 30th. But it didn't get verified by the OTCAS until Like Dec. 4th. So I'm sure thats why.That is frustrating but stay positive! When did you submit your application?
I don't think I have a true first choice lol USC is my top for location--I live in LA so it would be nice to stay around home. I also really like how they're research based and their curriculum set up. USA is my top for price, and they also have really awesome SIM labs. Honestly, I know that my stats aren't super great, so I'd be ecstatic to get admitted anywhere. Get in where I fit in. How about you?Got it! Well good luck to you!! Is USC your #1 choice?
Have you heard back at all yet?Hi from the CSUDH thread! 😛
I only submitted yesterday, so I haven't received anything.
I think the previous years' pattern will be different, since it looks like this is the first year that the application is due in November. Previously, I think this was the early admission date, with the regular admission being in February, and it was on a rolling admission basis.
Congrats! I was told by a current friend who currently attends USC that they offer a scholarship during the second year. If you meet a certain requirement/score for GREs, they offer you a scholarship. I’m not sure what amount though.Just got my acceptance this afternoon! I didn't apply for scholarship and it's probably too late now🙁I already paid deposit to WashU and they offered me scholarship. I have until Mar.15 to make up my mind but USC is so much more expensive! Uhh touch choices..
Same here. Good luck with anywhere else you applied to!Got rejected to usc today (Emailed 8:30 pm)
Best of luck to all of us though!
Same here.. Good luck everyone!Got rejected to usc today (Emailed 8:30 pm)
Best of luck to all of us though!
Just got my acceptance this afternoon! I didn't apply for scholarship and it's probably too late now🙁I already paid deposit to WashU and they offered me scholarship. I have until Mar.15 to make up my mind but USC is so much more expensive! Uhh touch choices..