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

[2believeinot]

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I've been waiting until I had made my decision to update this, but we're finally done!
Applied: TWU-Houston, TTUHSC, UTMB, MUSC, KUMed, WashU
Interviews: TWU-Houston (11/20), TTUHSC (11/20), UTMB (12/11), WashU (asynchronous), MUSC (declined), KUMed (declined)
Accepted: TWU-Houston (12/15), TTUHSC (12/04), UTMB (12/15), WashU (12/04)
Waitlisted:
Rejected:
I've decided to go to WashU in St. Louis and could not be more excited to start this next chapter. Wishing those in the middle of the process the best of luck!!

 

[OTStudent2021]

Not yet, I wish they hadn't given hard dates of when they were sending out emails. Now I check my email constantly lol.

Have you heard anything yet? I’m so nervous 😩

 

[ehuss21]

Applied: A.T. Still, Huntington University, D'Youville College
Interviews: N/A
Acceptances: D'Youville College
Waitlists: Huntington
Rejections: A.T. Still

Good luck everyone 🙂

 

[blanter]

Again SAME lol and Towson or Advent health in Orlando. How about you?

Have you heard anything yet? I’m so nervous 😩

I just received the email stating I was waitlisted 🙁 It's definitely not what I wanted to hear, but I'm glad to be done waiting for the email lol. I hope you get notification of your acceptance soon!

 

[BB77]

Has anyone declined an acceptance because you haven't heard back from the schools you really wanted to go to? I declined my one offer but then two days later received an email saying I was waitlisted at one school and have to wait until late January to hear back from the second school I want to go to!! I hate waiting so long, getting extremely anxious and feel like I made a mistake now :/

No, because I knew I would be so mad at myself if I didn’t get into other programs! I heard back from a school in September (1st acceptance) and put down the $750 (!!!) deposit to save my spot because I knew I would regret it otherwise. Fortunately, I got into the school I wanted but don’t regret putting down the deposit. Highly recommend you do the same from now on!!

 

[OTStudent2021]

I just received the email stating I was waitlisted 🙁 It's definitely not what I wanted to hear, but I'm glad to be done waiting for the email lol. I hope you get notification of your acceptance soon!

I just received the email stating I was waitlisted 🙁 It's definitely not what I wanted to hear, but I'm glad to be done waiting for the email lol. I hope you get notification of your acceptance soon!

I got in and I’ll be sending good vibes your way that you get in soon!!

In previous years it seems like people could ask where they are on the waitlist and they will say which third of the waitlist you are on. We have to submit our answers by January 6 so I hope they email you soon with great news!

 

[futureot9239]

Hi everyone! This might not be the right thread to post this to (new to this site) but does anyone have any insight regarding why some masters programs are 23 or 24 months and others are 2 years plus 8 or 9 months? I could get a doctoral degree from one school in the exact same timeframe as receiving a masters at two of my other schools and I'm curious why these differences are in place. Thanks!

 

[Kimboslice12]

Hi everyone! This might not be the right thread to post this to (new to this site) but does anyone have any insight regarding why some masters programs are 23 or 24 months and others are 2 years plus 8 or 9 months? I could get a doctoral degree from one school in the exact same timeframe as receiving a masters at two of my other schools and I'm curious why these differences are in place. Thanks!

Hi! This could be it's own discussion thread, but I think it's fine to ask here.

I think that it really depends on how the program is set up. Some programs are part-time or weekend programs for people who want to work during school. Others have determined that their program is better suited for their students if it's more spread out.

Yes, you can get a doctorate in a similar amount of time, but other factors like cost of tuition and the nature of your coursework should also be considered in your decision to pursue a master's instead of a doctorate. From what I understand, an OTD education focuses more heavily on research and academics, while Master's programs are more focused towards practical or experiential education. Doctoral programs are more expensive because universities can charge a higher price, even if they're a similar length to a Master's program.

 

[futureot548]

Just put my deposit down at sacred heart!

 

[otstudent1999]

To anyone who applied to temple program, how long did it take for you to receive an interview? Getting nervous because I was accepted for wideners program but turned it down because that wasn’t my first pick, now I’m waitlist at one school and most likely will be waitlisted at another since some students already have been accepted 😫

Hi! I applied to Temple in early October and didn’t hear back for an interview until December 8th. I interviewed on December 17th and was accepted on December 22nd. Good luck!!!

 

[otstudent1999]

Applied: Temple University, Salus University, University of the Sciences, Widener University, and Thomas Jefferson University
Interviews: Temple University, Salus University, Widener University
Accepted: Temple University, Salus University, University of the Sciences, Widener University
Rejected:

Still haven’t heard anything from Jefferson 🙁 has anyone recently heard from them or received an interview!?

 

[ChanaBot]

Applied: UW (Seattle), EWU, UIC, WashU, SUNY Downstate, Sacred Heart, Tennessee State, Elmhurst, Columbia, Towson, Salus
Interviews: Salus, Towson, Sacred Heart, SUNY Downstate
Acceptances: Salus, Sacred Heart, SUNY Downstate, WashU, UIC
Waitlists:
Rejections:

I applied to Downstate too but haven’t heard anything. Would you share when you applied and what was their timeframe was in asking to interview you and then accepted you?

 

[futureOT1085]

Applied: LSU Shreveport, Belmont, University of South Alabama, University of St. Augustine (Austin campus), University of Illinois at Chicago, MUSC, UTMB
Interviews: LSU Shreveport, Belmont, University of St. Augustine, UTMB (declined the interview due to an issue with a prerequisite)
Accepted: Belmont, University of South Alabama, University of St. Augustine
Waitlisted: MUSC
Rejected: n/a
Still waiting to hear back from LSU and UIC 🙂

 

[BHfutureOT]

Applied: LSU Shreveport, Belmont, University of South Alabama, University of St. Augustine (Austin campus), University of Illinois at Chicago, MUSC, UTMB
Interviews: LSU Shreveport, Belmont, University of St. Augustine, UTMB (declined the interview due to an issue with a prerequisite)
Accepted: Belmont, University of South Alabama, University of St. Augustine
Waitlisted: MUSC
Rejected: n/a
Still waiting to hear back from LSU and UIC 🙂

Congrats on your acceptances! Do you have any advice for Belmont’s interview?

 

[OTMentalHealth96]

Can't find my original post so I'm just going to make a new one

Applied: Howard, MCPHS, Salus, Bay Path, D'Youville, Sacred Heart, West Coast University
Interviews: Sacred Heart (1/6), Salus (2/11)
Accepted:
Waitlisted:
Rejected:

just got an email from Salus that their class reached capacity and they are interviewing people to be placed on the standby list.

 

[futureot198]

Congrats on your acceptances! Do you have any advice for Belmont’s interview?

I got accepted to Belmont back in November and I would say for the interview just def be yourself! I didn't get any tricky questions. It is two different interviews and they are both super short so don't stress, they just want to get to know you and why you are interested in pursing this degree. Good luck on your interview!!

 

[futureOT1085]

Congrats on your acceptances! Do you have any advice for Belmont’s interview?

Thank you so much! I would agree with futureot198; just be yourself! Both of my interviewers seemed to be genuinely interested in getting to know me as a person and why I am choosing to become an OT. I can't remember specific questions, but I do remember that there were a few on how I would handle conflict resolution. Overall, I felt that this was the best interview I had just because the faculty were so welcoming and they really do want to get to know you as a person! Good luck on your interview!! 🙂

 

[Alagz]

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.

Applied: Moravian College, Chatham University
Interviews: Chatham (11/14), Moravian (11/24)
Acceptances: Chatham (12/10), Moravian (12/10)
Waitlists: None
Rejections: None

Hey! I got accepted to Moravian and just sent in my deposit! Wondering if you secured your seat !

 

[cjsann]

Applied: UF, FIU, AdventHealth, D'Youville College
Interviews: FIU, AdventHealth (I didn't accept interview offer)
Acceptances: D'Youville, FIU
Waitlists:
Rejections:

 

[futureot28]

Does anyone know if I haven't heard from Jefferson about an interview yet and I applied mid-August, does that mean I most likely won't get one at this point? Jefferson is easily my top choice but I'm not sure if I should still have hope for it at this point! Does anyone know if their seats are filled?
I applied for the Center City Day Program.

 

[otnmf]

Applied: UF, FIU, AdventHealth, D'Youville College
Interviews:
Acceptances:
Waitlists:
Rejections:

😢 feeling nervous, wishing the best for everyone else!!

Very anxiously awaiting UF!!!! They said “by early Jan” so it should come any day now 🥴 good luck!!

 

[mimOT21]

Hey! I got accepted to Moravian and just sent in my deposit! Wondering if you secured your seat !

How exciting! I did ultimately decide to go to Chatham in the fall so I will not be attending Moravian. Good luck with everything!

 

[futureot20212022]

Applied: Temple University, Salus University, University of the Sciences, Widener University, and Thomas Jefferson University
Interviews: Temple University, Salus University, Widener University
Accepted: Temple University, Salus University, University of the Sciences, Widener University
Rejected:

Still haven’t heard anything from Jefferson 🙁 has anyone recently heard from them or received an interview!?

Congrats on your acceptances! Jefferson put me on the waitlist about a month ago but I got accepted into Salus University! Is Jeff your top school?

 

[MB_OT]

I still haven’t heard anything!

Have you heard anything yet from Ohio state?

 

[mabOT]

Have you heard anything yet from Ohio state?

Nope! Nothing, hbu?

 

[MB_OT]

Nope! Nothing, hbu?

nothing yet! just stressing a little about it the longer we wait haha

 

[OTMentalHealth96]

Applied: UF, FIU, AdventHealth, D'Youville College
Interviews:
Acceptances:
Waitlists:
Rejections:

😢 feeling nervous, wishing the best for everyone else!!

Also applied to D'youville and waiting to hear back! Good luck!

 

[otstudent1999]

Congrats on your acceptances! Jefferson put me on the waitlist about a month ago but I got accepted into Salus University! Is Jeff your top school?

Yes, Jeff was my top! Not sure if im going to be hearing from them since I’ve been waiting for a while. Right now I am deciding between salus and temple!

 

[otstudent22]

Have to make a decision by the end of the month, anyone on here thinking about going to widener &looking for roommates to live with?

 

[Alagz]

Hey everyone! I'm super excited to finally be going through the application process for OT school and wanted to make a thread so that we 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!

Applied:
Interviews:
Acceptances:
Waitlists:
Rejections:

Applied: Moravian, Stockton, Kean, G. Mercy
Interviews: Moravian
Acceptances: Moravian
Waitlists: n/a
Rejections: n/a

if anyone is attending Moravian in the fall let me know!!! 🙂

 

[futureoterin]

OTD*
Applied: VCU, WashU, Boston University, MGH, Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), Belmont, Tufts, Ohio State
Interviews: Belmont, WashU
Acceptances: Belmont, Tufts
Waitlists: N/A
Rejections: Boston University, MGH

I’m starting to get a little worried about not having heard back from WashU since some people already have been accepted. Has anyone heard anything from VCU, MUSC or Ohio State yet?

Update:
Got into WashU today! Interviewing with MUSC on 1/22. Gave up my spot at Belmont and put a deposit down at Tufts.

 

[Alagz]

Just sent in my deposit for Moravian! If anyone is going there let me know!! 🙂

 

[futureot20212022]

Yes, Jeff was my top! Not sure if im going to be hearing from them since I’ve been waiting for a while. Right now I am deciding between salus and temple!

Oh nice, I go to Temple now for my undergrad! Let me know where you commit to!

 

[Alagz]

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.

Hi! Have you heard back from Moravian ?

 

[OTadventures]

Hi! Have you heard back from Moravian ?

I did! I was accepted but decided to attend another program. Best wishes to you! 🙂

 

[mgwatterson]

Applied: University of Saint Mary (Kansas), Rush University, Midwestern U (IL), St. Ambrose University, Ohio State, AT Still U (AZ), Elmhurst U
Interviews: St. Ambrose University, University of Saint Mary, Rush
Acceptances: University of Saint Mary
Waitlists: St. Ambrose
Rejections: NA

 

[boopsforsnoots]

Very anxiously awaiting UF!!!! They said “by early Jan” so it should come any day now 🥴 good luck!!

Some people have already recieved their acceptances! Also anxiously waiting for a decision!

 

[BB77]

Has anyone heard back from UIC recently? I know a handful of people got acceptances at the end of November, but I haven’t seen anyone post denials/waitlists/acceptances after that date (believe it was 11/25?).
This wait is killing me!!!!

I haven’t heard anything either! But I fortunately already got into my top choice 😬

 

[cjsann]

Some people have already recieved their acceptances! Also anxiously waiting for a decision!

That's crazy!! I remember reading on their webpage that they would start reviewing in November so it makes sense that some people have already heard back 😢

 

[otnmf]

Some people have already recieved their acceptances! Also anxiously waiting for a decision!

Yeah they sent emails on Friday! I didn’t get anything. I guess I didn’t make the cut for the early application round but the final deadline is January 15th so perhaps there is still a chance for us!? Waiting is the worst though!!!

 

[boopsforsnoots]

Yeah they sent emails on Friday! I didn’t get anything. I guess I didn’t make the cut for the early application round but the final deadline is January 15th so perhaps there is still a chance for us!? Waiting is the worst though!!!

Same I am manifesting an acceptance for us!! Hope we get an email soon!!

 

[ChanaBot]

Hey everyone! I'm super excited to finally be going through the application process for OT school and wanted to make a thread so that we 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!

Applied:
Interviews:
Acceptances:
Waitlists:
Rejections:

Applied: SUNY Downstate, Chicago State University
Interviews: None
Acceptances: None
Waitlists: None
Rejections: None

Hi all! I am not expecting to hear back from CSU until March/April, but SUNY Downstate forwarded my application to the OT program nine weeks ago and I've heard nothing. Just finished A&P at the end of December so maybe that was why, but should I just give up now? Is this kind of wait normal just for the interview?

 

[vgreenlee]

Applied: University of Saint Mary (Kansas), Rush University, Midwestern U (IL), St. Ambrose University, Ohio State, AT Still U (AZ), Elmhurst U
Interviews: St. Ambrose University, University of Saint Mary, Rush
Acceptances: University of Saint Mary
Waitlists: St. Ambrose
Rejections: NA

I go to Elmhurst U! Let me know if you have any questions 🙂

 

[OTMentalHealth96]

Can't find my original post so I'm just going to make a new one

Applied: Howard, MCPHS, Salus, Bay Path, D'Youville, Sacred Heart, West Coast University
Interviews: Sacred Heart (1/6), Salus (2/11)
Accepted:
Waitlisted:
Rejected:

just got an email from Salus that their class reached capacity and they are interviewing people to be placed on the standby list.

Edit: also applied to Thomas Jefferson. Got accepted to Sacred Heart and will most likely put a deposit down

 

[ALSOT]

Hi everyone!!

I applied to Kansas Medical Center, Maryville, Creighton, Wisconsin-Madison, and Pacific University!

I have interviews with Kansas, Creighton, and just finished a video interview with Wisconsin, Madison.
Has anyone heard anything from Pacific University? I submitted at the end of October and have only received a confirmation email.

Haven't heard back about any acceptances or rejections, I am getting so nervous. Good luck everyone 🙂

 

[BHfutureOT]

Hi all!

Applied: Hofstra, Sacred Heart, Seton Hall, MCPHS, Columbia, MUSC, Belmont
Interviews: Hofstra, Belmont (2/5), MUSC (1/29)
Accepted: MCPHS
Waitlisted: Hofstra
Rejected:

I may also apply to a few more schools which I am deciding on in the next few days 🙂 Getting very nervous about Sacred Heart as I applied mid-October and have not heard anything.

 

[shmai]

Hi all!

Applied: Hofstra, Sacred Heart, Seton Hall, MCPHS, Columbia, MUSC, Belmont
Interviews: Hofstra, Belmont (2/5), MUSC (1/29)
Accepted: MCPHS
Waitlisted: Hofstra
Rejected:

I may also apply to a few more schools which I am deciding on in the next few days 🙂 Getting very nervous about Sacred Heart as I applied mid-October and have not heard anything.

Hi!

I have an interview at Hofstra in a couple weeks! Do you know if they are at capacity for students in their program? And have any advice for the interview?

Thanks!

 

[BHfutureOT]

Hi!

I have an interview at Hofstra in a couple weeks! Do you know if they are at capacity for students in their program? And have any advice for the interview?

Thanks!

Hi!

I am not sure if they are at capacity. I have heard of many other people being waitlisted as well though. I think that they probably have spots left if they are still interviewing!! For the interview we were split into groups of about 5 and talked to two staff where they asked all interviewees the same questions and then after we switched to another 2 staff members where they again asked us the same questions. I felt it was be a little hard to stand out if I was asked the same question last out of 5 people, so definitely try to be creative with your answers. I don't remember specific questions because my interview was a few months ago but I just reviewed OT interview questions and none of the questions really threw me off so you should definitely be good 🙂 Good luck!

 

[GAOT]

For those of you that submitted a video essay for Nova, how long did it take for them to reach out to you after your video submission?

 

[sweet indigo]

How exciting! I did ultimately decide to go to Chatham in the fall so I will not be attending Moravian. Good luck with everything!

I had a question about UF im thinking about applying but do you know when the last time we can take prereq classes is? or when they have to be completed by?