General Admissions & OTCAS Waitlist 2022

Started by OT4Life2662
Tags Tags
otd waitlist movement
This forum made possible through the generous support of SDN members, donors, and sponsors. Thank you.
Get help with your application

Use all the free resources available to you from SDN: articles, guides, expert advising, forums discussions, and school research.

Browse articles Compare schools My application plan Read Interview Feedback
Practice for interviews Ask an Advisor
O

OT4Life2662

New Member
5+ Year Member
Advertisement - Members don't see this ad
Hey all!

I know every year is different for applications. I made it to the waitlist on my top choice school. I do not want to give specifics, but has anyone ever been chosen from a waitlist before? I need words of encouragement. 🙂. I know this is a vague question. Is there any advice on things I can do to possibly get off of a waitlist?
 
Hey! I'm in my OT program currently but I was originally waitlisted from my top school too (UW). It can be super frustrating because the waiting process is the worst. I eventually got accepted but there are plenty of great OT schools out there and I feel like I would've gotten a great education at my backup school too. I don't think I did anything after getting waitlisted besides waiting - maybe others can chime in but I think most schools already have their waitlist students ranked? Not sure. If it makes you feel better, I've heard a lot of people in my program were waitlisted! Best of luck 🙂
 
Seattle_OT said:
Hey! I'm in my OT program currently but I was originally waitlisted from my top school too (UW). It can be super frustrating because the waiting process is the worst. I eventually got accepted but there are plenty of great OT schools out there and I feel like I would've gotten a great education at my backup school too. I don't think I did anything after getting waitlisted besides waiting - maybe others can chime in but I think most schools already have their waitlist students ranked? Not sure. If it makes you feel better, I've heard a lot of people in my program were waitlisted! Best of luck 🙂
Click to expand...
Yes! That is very informative! I actually called them and they told me that I made it to the top part of the waitlist. It’s super nerve racking.
 
Advertisement - Members don't see this ad
Seattle_OT said:
Omg amazing! You're totally going to make it 🙂 Just gotta wait a little bit longer!
Click to expand...
Thank you for being optimistic! I am trying to be as well. This is my TOP CHOICE (in a hospital program). I already have a masters degree going in, so this is an OTD (you know you skip the masters and go right to the doctor degree), so I feel that I’m a great candidate…it just came down to an excel algorithm determining acceptance vs waitlist. I’m ecstatic to be on the waitlist instead of rejected. I look at the positives 🙂
 
Hello!

I was on the waitlist of my top choice school and was ultimately accepted and am attending there now! I did do some extra things to try to be accepted, such as getting a part-time wellness-related job through my university and getting some more virtual observation hours through online resources. I also submitted accomplishments that I had while in my executive board position - even though they already knew I had that position, I submitted successes that my organization had under my leadership since the time of my first interview. I also stated I would be fully committed to attending if I was accepted off the waitlist.

So, it definitely is possible! I thought I would have no chance, especially since my program said they received a record number of applicants the year I applied. Getting some more experiences and submitting them just to show you are passionate about putting in the work to attend the school can go a long way! Good luck!
 
blache24 said:
Hello!

I was on the waitlist of my top choice school and was ultimately accepted and am attending there now! I did do some extra things to try to be accepted, such as getting a part-time wellness-related job through my university and getting some more virtual observation hours through online resources. I also submitted accomplishments that I had while in my executive board position - even though they already knew I had that position, I submitted successes that my organization had under my leadership since the time of my first interview. I also stated I would be fully committed to attending if I was accepted off the waitlist.

So, it definitely is possible! I thought I would have no chance, especially since my program said they received a record number of applicants the year I applied. Getting some more experiences and submitting them just to show you are passionate about putting in the work to attend the school can go a long way! Good luck!
Click to expand...
Wow! You definitely put in the extra work! Good for you!

Thank you so much for the tip! I’m going to be proactive. I REALLY want to get into this program and will do anything to make it happen 🙂
 
Thank you! Of course, you can do it!!

Also, I forgot to mention my school did not use a ranked waitlist, but rather reviewed every person on the waitlist every time a spot opened. If my school did rank the waitlist, I'm not sure if doing those extra things would have boosted my chances. But I'm sure it can't hurt!
 
Last edited:
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Z
General Admissions & OTCAS Downstate Waitlist 2026
Replies
0
Views
682
zazabubbles667
Z
G
General Admissions & OTCAS UW-Milwaukee Waitlist
Replies
0
Views
319
gwiyojuyo
G
Z
General Admissions & OTCAS SUNY Downstate waitlist 2026
Replies
0
Views
750
zazabubbles667
Z
abbygoble
General Admissions & OTCAS OTD Application Competitiveness
Replies
0
Views
667
abbygoble
abbygoble
F
General Admissions & OTCAS MUSC Waitlist 2025
Replies
1
Views
2K
CactusOT
C