General Admissions & OTCAS Who have you heard back from? 2020-2021 Cycle

[futureot198]

Congrats on your acceptance! I have my interview with Salus later this week. Do you have any tips? How was the open-file vs. closed-file?

hey I did my faculty Salus interview last week and have my admissions interview this week! The interview with a faculty member was super chill, she mostly asked about my shadowing experience and why I was interested in OT. It lasted about 20 min

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[BB77]

I emailed the administrative assistant, Emily, yesterday and she never got back to me. It’s kind of strange because every time I’ve emailed her, she has responded in less than an hour. But hopefully she gets back to me today and I will let you know!

ok awesome, thanks so much for reaching out to them!

 

[blache24]

Congrats on your acceptance! I have my interview with Salus later this week. Do you have any tips? How was the open-file vs. closed-file?

Thank you so much!! Good luck!! I found the interview to be pretty easy and simple, with all questions that I would expect to be asked at an OT school interview ("What is OT," "What is the difference between PT and OT," "Why do you want to go into OT," "How do you handle stress," "Why this program specifically/what does Salus have that other's don't"), especially as opposed to some interviews that seem to ask super specific or curveball questions. So I think as long as you just prepare and practice answers for questions like those, you will do great! Those questions were almost all asked during the closed-file interview. My open-file interview was really short and casual, where they basically just asked me about specific things on my resume or how specific classes that I am taking this semester are going, so I don't think there is much you need to do to prepare for that!

I hope this helped!! The faculty during both interviews were super kind and genuine!

 

[otapplying2021]

Applied: Jefferson, MCPHS, Temple, Salus, Tufts, Stockton, Seton Hall, Chatham, University of Pittsburg
Interviews: Jefferson ( 10/26), Temple (11/5) Salus ( 11/18 & 12/3) Chatham ( 11/14)
Acceptances: MCPHS ( 9/16) Jefferson( 11/6) Temple (11/11) University of Pittsburg ( 11/12) Tufts (11/16)
Rejections:

If anyone has any questions about the interview process feel free to ask! I know that it can be so nerve-wracking.

 

[OTOHOT]

Anyone heard from OSU(Ohio State)?

 

[eot7]

Applied: NYIT, Downstate
Interviews:
Acceptances: NYIT, Downstate
Waitlists:
Rejections:

 

[kineticmolecule]

Applied: Western New England (WNE), Midwestern-Glendale, Ohio State (OSU), Indiana University (IUPUI), Johnson and Wales, Western Michigan (WMU), MGH Institute, Toledo, Pacific University, Springfield College, Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)
Interviews: Midwestern (10/24), IUPUI (11/2), Johnson and Wales (12/11), MGH Institute (11/16)
Acceptances: WNE (10/14), Toledo (11/6), IUPUI (11/11)
Waitlists: Midwestern (Alternate)
Rejections:

Hello! how did you interview at MGH go yesterday? Would you mind sharing what kind of questions they asked? Thank you!

 

[mabOT]

Hello! how did you interview at MGH go yesterday? Would you mind sharing what kind of questions they asked? Thank you!

Hi! Yes the interview actually went great and it was really fun. It was 3 applicants with one staff member and we got a chance to kind of talk and introduce ourselves. But the staff member carefully goes through your resume and application and tailors questions exactly to your experience so everyone’s questions are different. I answered 3-4 questions specifically about me and my previous experiences! Hope this helps!

 

[annamcc94]

Hi! Has anyone applied to the CSU Dominguez Hills program in CA? If so, have you heard back?

 

[OTpurpose]

Hi! Has anyone applied to the CSU Dominguez Hills program in CA? If so, have you heard back?

Hey! I applied to CSUDH and I'm hoping to hear back soon

 

[hmffutureOTD]

Hi! I heard some people got an acceptance email from Tufts this morning, but was wondering if anyone else who applied to Tufts received a rejection? I'm still clinging onto the hope that there might be another wave of acceptance emails, or at least a concrete rejection (Tufts is my #1 choice so this waiting in limbo is killing me!!) Thanks! And congrats to those who got in!

 

[JoyOT]

Hi! I heard some people got an acceptance email from Tufts this morning, but was wondering if anyone else who applied to Tufts received a rejection? I'm still clinging onto the hope that there might be another wave of acceptance emails, or at least a concrete rejection (Tufts is my #1 choice so this waiting in limbo is killing me!!) Thanks! And congrats to those who got in!

I haven't received an email or a rejection! However, I'm not 100% sure that my application was processed by the due date haha. Fingers crossed

 

[kineticmolecule]

Hi! I heard some people got an acceptance email from Tufts this morning, but was wondering if anyone else who applied to Tufts received a rejection? I'm still clinging onto the hope that there might be another wave of acceptance emails, or at least a concrete rejection (Tufts is my #1 choice so this waiting in limbo is killing me!!) Thanks! And congrats to those who got in!

Hello! did you interview with Tufts? or are they not conducting interviews?

 

[hmffutureOTD]

Hello! did you interview with Tufts?

No I did not, I didn't think they conducted interviews? But if everyone else interviewed then I definitely did not get in lol

 

[OTnv46]

Anyone heard from OSU(Ohio State)?

I've only heard back regarding the fellowship application, not about interviews. Good luck!

 

[FOTBI16]

I've only heard back regarding the fellowship application, not about interviews. Good luck!

did you end up applying for the fellowship? did they say anything? im still waiting for one person to submit their letter of rec

 

[OTnv46]

did you end up applying for the fellowship? did they say anything? im still waiting for one person to submit their letter of rec

I haven't applied yet. I think my email said it was due November 20th! Good luck

 

[murphyOT21]

Applied: Jefferson, MCPHS, Temple, Salus, Tufts, Stockton, Seton Hall, Chatham, University of Pittsburg
Interviews: Jefferson ( 10/26), Temple (11/5) Salus ( 11/18 & 12/3) Chatham ( 11/14)
Acceptances: MCPHS ( 9/16) Jefferson( 11/6) Temple (11/11) University of Pittsburg ( 11/12) Tufts (11/16)
Rejections: None

If anyone has any questions about the interview process feel free to ask! I know that it can be so nerve-wracking.

Congrats on so many acceptances!! you are amazing wow!

Did you have to do a written portion for any of the interview and if so do you have any tips?

 

[murphyOT21]

Applied: TWU, TTUHSC, UTMB, St Augustine Austin, UTEP
Interviews: TTUHSC (10/30) TWU (11/20) UTMB (12/11), St Augustine (declined interview)
Acceptances: UTMB & UTEP
Waitlists: TTUHSU & TWU
Rejections:

 

[Ot4U]

Anyone heard from UAB? (University of Alabama at Birmingham)

 

[hmot]

Applied: Indiana University, Indiana State University
Interviews: IU, ISU (declined)
Acceptances: IU
Waitlists:
Rejections:

 

[Robinhoodfuture OT]

Congratulations! I’m waiting a few weeks to hear back from some other schools but I really liked the program! How about you?

I accepted offer for Clarkson university

 

[PositivOT]

I accepted offer for Clarkson university

Congratulations! I decided to turn down my offer at Clarkson but it truly seemed like a wonderful program! I’m sure you’ll do great there!

 

[2020OTapply]

Applied: Jefferson, MCPHS, Temple, Salus, Tufts, Stockton, Seton Hall, Chatham, University of Pittsburg
Interviews: Jefferson ( 10/26), Temple (11/5) Salus ( 11/18 & 12/3) Chatham ( 11/14)
Acceptances: MCPHS ( 9/16) Jefferson( 11/6) Temple (11/11) University of Pittsburg ( 11/12) Tufts (11/16)
Rejections: None

If anyone has any questions about the interview process feel free to ask! I know that it can be so nerve-wracking.

Congrats on your acceptances! Are you going to continue with interviews? How long are schools typically giving you to decide?

 

[otapplying2021]

Congrats on your acceptances! Are you going to continue with interviews? How long are schools typically giving you to decide?

No, I think I am done with interviews. Schools give anywhere between 3-6 weeks to give them answers. I pretty set on going to Jefferson.

 

[otapplying2021]

Congrats on so many acceptances!! you are amazing wow!

Did you have to do a written portion for any of the interview and if so do you have any tips?

The only interview that I did had a writing portion was Chatham. I am not sure if I got in or not but it was a short prompt. Remember to answer the questions that they are asking and not go off on a tangent. Also, check your grammar and always proofread before you submit.

 

[FutureOT789]

Applied: Allen College, St Ambrose, Midwestern (IL), Rush, Maryville, Elmhurst, Drake
Interviews: St Ambrose, Drake, Allen
Acceptances: Drake
Waitlists:
Rejections:

When did you have your interview and then acceptance from Drake?

 

[boopsforsnoots]

Applied: MGH Institute (10/13), Boston University (9/12), University of Florida (11/7), and New York University (11/12) so far. (Colorado State, University of Puget Sound, and Washington University are in progress)
Interviews: MGHIHP on 11/17 it was a really pleasant experience!
Acceptances:
Waitlists:
Rejections:

 

[futureOT017]

When did you have your interview and then acceptance from Drake?

I interviewed November 6th and heard back november 13th. They tell you 2 weeks max but get back usually in a week

 

[1998DPhys]

All Masters Programs - Haven't heard back from anyone yet. Not sure when I should expect a response but they're all rolling.
Applied: Temple (10/29) , Georgetown (11/3), University of Pitts (10/31), VCU (11/9), Boston University (11/12)
Interviews:
Acceptances:
Waitlists:
Rejections:

 

[OTDreamer98]

All Masters Programs - Haven't heard back from anyone yet. Not sure when I should expect a response but they're all rolling.
Applied: Temple (10/29) , Georgetown (11/3), University of Pitts (10/31), VCU (11/9), Boston University (11/12)
Interviews:
Acceptances:
Waitlists:
Rejections:

Did you apply to georgetown through OTCAS? I didn't know they had a program? I also heard back from temple pretty quickly! I heard back the end of October and had my interview on 11/5 then got accepted 6 days after!

 

[otnmf]

Anyone heard from UAB? (University of Alabama at Birmingham)

I heard back today about an interview. Good luck!

 

[MB_OT]

Has anyone heard back from Ohio State about an interview yet? I know in previous years they had sent out all of their invites by now...I don’t know of anyone that has heard from them yet. Let me know!!

 

[PositivOT]

Has anyone heard back from Ohio State about an interview yet? I know in previous years they had sent out all of their invites by now...I don’t know of anyone that has heard from them yet. Let me know!!

Hi! I'm still waiting to hear back too. I applied back in August and other than getting the supplemental application from them after that, I haven't heard anything else. Hopefully we hear back soon!

 

[OTOHOT]

Has anyone heard back from Ohio State about an interview yet? I know in previous years they had sent out all of their invites by now...I don’t know of anyone that has heard from them yet. Let me know!!

Continually still waiting....😝😝😝Wish we hear soon! If interviews are supposed to be early Dec, I’m surprised they are able to wait until this late

 

[ReadytobeOT]

Did you put down a deposit for North Central?

I’m going to! For some reason I can’t get the link to work? I’m going to reach out to Admin tomorrow about it! How about you?

 

[HopingToBecomeAnOt]

anyone heard anything from VCU Early Decision?

 

[futureot548]

Applied: Moravian College, Chatham University (I know only 2 is risky, but I was unable to spend a lot of money on more applications)
Interviews: Chatham (11/14), Moravian (11/24)
Acceptances:
Waitlists:
Rejections:

What was Moravian's interview like?

 

[Jlar]

Applied: TSU,SVSU, Davenport,TWU, Findlay, OSU
Interviews: TWU(11/21)
Rejections:
Acceptances:

 

[otd24]

Applied: TJU, Tufts, MGHIHP, Chatham, Ohio State, USA-St.Augustine MOT, Quinnipiac, Salus, JMU, Clarkson, Wesley
Interviews: USA-St.Augustine MOT (9/17), Clarkson (10/14), Quinnipiac (Coming Up), Chatham (11/14), MGHIHP (11/17), & Salus (Coming Up)
Acceptances: USA-St.Augustine MOT(9/28), Clarkson (10/15), JMU (10/30), and Tufts (11/17)
Waitlists:
Rejections:

Did you apply to JMU's early decision?

 

[PositivOT]

Did you apply to JMU's early decision?

Hi! Yes I did!

 

[OTadventures]

What was Moravian's interview like?

Hi there! I interviewed with Moravian about 2 weeks ago. It was 20 minutes with a professor. 10 minutes were dedicated to her asking me questions (pretty standard questions) and there were 10 minutes for me to ask about the program.

 

[mimOT21]

What was Moravian's interview like?

The interview was very laid back and relaxed, my interviewer made sure to let me know it was just a conversation at the start and not to be too stressed. It was only with one of the professors from the program and mine honestly only took about 15 minutes (it was allotted to take 20). They asked standard interview questions, nothing was unexpected. Good luck!

 

[futureot548]

The interview was very laid back and relaxed, my interviewer made sure to let me know it was just a conversation at the start and not to be too stressed. It was only with one of the professors from the program and mine honestly only took about 15 minutes (it was allotted to take 20). They asked standard interview questions, nothing was unexpected. Good luck!

Omg thank you so much!! Would you mind giving examples of some of the questions? This is my first interview so I really have no idea what to expect. Thank you!!!!

 

[mimOT21]

Omg thank you so much!! Would you mind giving examples of some of the questions? This is my first interview so I really have no idea what to expect. Thank you!!!!

There were definitely things such as why OT, what makes you interested in OT, what is a characteristic you have that an OT would need to have, why Moravian and I believe I was asked about leadership skills as well. Hopefully that helps!

 

[OTMentalHealth96]

Applied: Salus University, Bay Path University, Sacred Heart University, Howard University, D'Youville College, MCPHS, West Coast University
Interviews: Sacred Heart (1/6)
Acceptances:
Waitlists:
Rejections:

 

[ss2714]

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

Hope to hear back from Tech within the next few weeks!

I had an interview for TTUHSC as well, have you heard back yet?

 

[OTD16]

*OTDs

Applied: BU, Chatham, MGH, Thomas Jefferson, Rutgers, Tufts, UPitt
Interviews: BU (11/13), Chatham (11/14), MGH (11/19), Thomas Jefferson (12/14)
Acceptances: Tufts (11/16)
Waitlists:
Rejections:

 

[FOTBI16]

Applied: St.Augustine, Midwestern (IL), Marquette, OSU, Rush
Interviews: St.Augustine, Midwestern, OSU, Rush, Marquette
Acceptances: St. Augustine, OSU, Marquette
Waitlists:
Rejections: Midwestern

 

[vmsOT]

I had an interview for TTUHSC as well, have you heard back yet?

I heard back after about two months that I was waitlisted!