General Admissions & OTCAS USC 2018 Summer Applicant Pool

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Hi All!

I received my acceptance 2/15 and was given until tomorrow (3/2) to decide but I asked Liz for an extension on that as I am still waiting to hear back from Univ. of St. Augustine. She was really nice about giving me extra time to decide in case any of you are on the same boat. I wish I could quickly say yes to USC but it's just so expensive so I wanted to weigh out my options!
 
vvnyyc said:
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..
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same here ! got some money from USC but not as much as I got from WASh U , I commited to USC, but now I am thinking maybe I made the wrong decission. Its so expensive !
 
Anyone applying for USC's post-professional masters in OT program?
 
Cmakepeace23 said:
I applied for the merit scholarships from USC yesterday, they forwarded my app to the awards committee this morning, and two hours ago I was notified of receiving a sizable scholarship. Definitely submit an app, it takes 10 minutes and they were super quick with their response
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Did they just give you money? I also did that but was wondering if they take longer to consider for research assistantships&the other specific scholarships on that form. She just gave me a monetary amount..
 
Is anyone still waiting for the decision? I applied to USC last year but got rejected. I am so nervous reapplying this year! USC is my top program of all.
 
OT4082 said:
Did they just give you money? I also did that but was wondering if they take longer to consider for research assistantships&the other specific scholarships on that form. She just gave me a monetary amount..
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Yup! It’s a Chan division scholarship. I think they consider the apps for all opportunities you marked interest in so if you were given a monetary amount I think that’s all of the aid they’re offering.
 
Hey guys! I received my admissions letter quite some time ago and I decided to accept my spot at USC. Just a bit curious to know who else has accepted their spot 🙂. I know that it is quite an expensive school but I’m looking forward to the experience!
 
HopefulforOT said:
Hey guys! I received my admissions letter quite some time ago and I decided to accept my spot at USC. Just a bit curious to know who else has accepted their spot 🙂. I know that it is quite an expensive school but I’m looking forward to the experience!
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I have accepted my spot pretty scared about how expensive it is but still very excited to start in June !
 
HopefulforOT said:
Hey guys! I received my admissions letter quite some time ago and I decided to accept my spot at USC. Just a bit curious to know who else has accepted their spot 🙂. I know that it is quite an expensive school but I’m looking forward to the experience!
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Congrats you guys! Would you be able to share your stats? Appreciate it!
 
hellonice2meetu said:
Congrats you guys! Would you be able to share your stats? Appreciate it!
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Overall GPA: 3.68
Pre-req GPA: 3.81
GRE: 155 V, 155 Q, 4.5 AW
Observation Hours: 101 spread out over various settings including pediatrics, inpatient, SNF, early intervention, hand therapy
Extras: TA for A&P, Painting, ASL; student art gallery director; head of sunshine committee (for mental health!); kid's art school intern; cat shelter volunteer
 
Just wanted to update that I haven't heard back yet, and it was because my application was verified on Dec 8th, even though I sent the application before the deadline. So, I will be looked at with other late applicants. For those applying in the future, definitely apply a couple weeks before the deadline!
 
Overall GPA: 3.7
Pre-req GPA: 3.89
GRE: 156 V, 151 Q, 5 AW
Observation Hours: 483 hours, most of which was in a home health office, outpatient, geriatrics
LOR: 1 from my human development professor, 1 from my neuroanatomy professor, 1 from an occupational therapist in the geriatrics setting and 1 from the director of the home health care I volunteered under for years
Additional Info: Member of OT club @ School. I didnt document many of my hours but ive spent the last 6 years volunteering in the same setting.

Applied to: Barry University, SJSU, USC, UIC, Rush University
Accepted to: SJSU, USC
 
ottotoro said:
Just wanted to update that I haven't heard back yet, and it was because my application was verified on Dec 8th, even though I sent the application before the deadline. So, I will be looked at with other late applicants. For those applying in the future, definitely apply a couple weeks before the deadline!
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Same! I have not heard back yet since my application was verified on Dec 6th.
 
Hi again!

If anyone’s waitlisted and still waiting to hear back, I just got accepted this past Tuesday so don’t lose hope!!!
 
ohtee94 said:
Hi again!

If anyone’s waitlisted and still waiting to hear back, I just got accepted this past Tuesday so don’t lose hope!!!
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Congrats! When did you put on waitlist? I still haven't heard back from the school yet so I am guessing I am very likely got rejected 🙁 (USC is my top one and I reapplied this year)
 
Hi there! I am planning on declining my acceptance to USC in favor of SJSU's program. While USC is an incredible program, the tuition difference is too great and I wouldn't have to move if I attend to SJSU.
 
Just got the acceptance today 🙂 with a tiny bit of scholarship. USCs such a great school, but CSUDH's tuition is so much lower. I'm on the fence about accepting or reapplying to CSUDH next year. It all depends on how much I need-based aid I can receive (if I can get any).

Edit: apparently you can't really get need-based aid in any graduate school. Oh well! Accepted the position 🙂
 
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ottotoro said:
Just got the acceptance today 🙂 with a tiny bit of scholarship. USCs such a great school, but CSUDH's tuition is so much lower. I'm on the fence about accepting or reapplying to CSUDH next year. It all depends on how much I need-based aid I can receive (if I can get any).
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Congrats! I am still waiting for the result...but I don't think I would get in at this point because of my low GPA and GRE. 🙁((
 
Hi,
I keep emailing USC and they still haven’t given me my admissions decision. They keep saying 1-2 weeks anyone else have this issue? My application didn’t get verified until Dec. 7. My GRE score is quite low but my application is great. Idk what to think anymore and have a deadline for other programs. Do you guys have any suggestions? USC is my top choice
 
Mamajoe said:
Hi,
I keep emailing USC and they still haven’t given me my admissions decision. They keep saying 1-2 weeks anyone else have this issue? My application didn’t get verified until Dec. 7. My GRE score is quite low but my application is great. Idk what to think anymore and have a deadline for other programs. Do you guys have any suggestions? USC is my top choice
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My app wasn’t verified until Dec 6th but I received an email on April 6th that I wasn’t offered a place, so I’m going to attend another school!
 
Mamajoe said:
Hi,
I keep emailing USC and they still haven’t given me my admissions decision. They keep saying 1-2 weeks anyone else have this issue? My application didn’t get verified until Dec. 7. My GRE score is quite low but my application is great. Idk what to think anymore and have a deadline for other programs. Do you guys have any suggestions? USC is my top choice
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Update I just got waitlisted smh
 
Mamajoe said:
Update I just got waitlisted smh
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Students are getting in off the wait list constantly and posting on the Facebook page. There may still be a chance. Good luck to everyone still waiting! 🙂
 
I just declined my spot yesterday, so maybe you'll get my spot. Good Luck!
 
I declined my spot too. Wishing all the best for the next USC cohort 🙂
 
My application didn't get verified until Dec. 11 and I just got an email from admission office saying that I'll be hearing back from them in 1-2 weeks and also can be anytime in next week. Stay tuned! And USC also my top choice #fingercrossed
 
2attemptapplyforot said:
My application didn't get verified until Dec. 11 and I just got an email from admission office saying that I'll be hearing back from them in 1-2 weeks and also can be anytime in next week. Stay tuned! And USC also my top choice #fingercrossed
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They said that to me too I would encourage you to call them and tell them another program has accepted you so they give you an answer right away! BE PUSHY!
 
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