Program-Specific Info / Q's Columbia and NYU 2019-2020

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Hey everyone!

I haven't seen a thread yet for those applying to Columbia and NYU for the 2019-2020 cycle, so here it is!!

Has anyone submitted their apps yet to these schools? What do you think about the video submissions for Columbia?
And post your stats too!

Major: Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.67
Pre-Req GPA: 3.8-4.0
Letter of Rec: 2 OTs 1 Professor
Extracurricular:
-60 hours on medical campaign in Peru
-30 hours at an Adaptive Fitness Clinic- train clients w/ disabilities
-Member of pre-professional health club

Observation hours: 258 hours total
-100 hours in outpatient pediatric hospital
-140 hours in 2 different outpatient ortho/neuro clinics
-18 hours outpatient peds clinic

I appreciate any feedback! :)
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Hey! I am applying this year too to both programs. I have not submitted but plan to do so around October since they don't do rolling admission and check all their applications in Decemeber all at the same time. I am nervous about the video submission and the essays, I think this is the first year that Columbia is doing this. Your stats look great by the way! Your GPA looks great and the variety of observational hours will help you stand out. I would suggest to make sure to include any type of awards, achievements, volunteer hours in your application. Anything you can think of, add it there. Here are my stats:

Major: Psychology- Developmental Psychology concentration
Overall GPA: 3.91
Pre-Req GPA: 3.8-4.0
Letter of Rec: 1 OT, 1 Professor and 1 Supervisor where I volunteered for three years
Extracurricular
-First Generation club member
-Patriots of health Assitance club member
-Hispanic Student Association member
-RA for two different labs
-Received a scholarship all through undergrad
- Ambassador and mentor with the scholarship I previously received and presented at annual meetings
-Deans list every semester
-Fluent Spanish speaker
Volunteer Experience
1000+ hours
-Taught ESL courses to adults
-Coordinated and led a sensory program for adults with disabilities
- Tutored elementary-aged kids
-Taught Bible class for kindergarten-age children for my church
- Intake volunteer for food drives at my church
- Ran an arts and crafts program and was a front desk volunteer for a domestic abuse shelter
- Volunteered as front desk helped at a homeless shelter called Embry Rucker Shelter
- Volunteered as a caregiver supporter for a day program for kids with disabilities
- Volunteered at my church assisting the children at my church with disabilities
-Volunteered at a local cat shelter
-Advocate and leader for a program called VOICE that supports in conducting listening groups for marginalized populations in VA
Work Experience
-ABA therapist for 2 years
-Caregiver for 1 year for a child with autism
-Academic coach and mentor for college students with disabilities
-Mental health specialist for adults at a residential home
-OT aide for a hand therapy clinic
Certifictes
-CPR
-Medication Aid certificate
-Qualified Mental Health Professional License
Observation hours: 440
-200 hours in 2 different pediatric outpatient
-30 hours at a school
-50 hours in acute care
-20 hours at a hospital
-40 hours in early intervention
-20 hours in hippotherapy
-40 hours in outpatient rehab
-40 hours in hand therapy

I would appreciate any feedback too. Goodluck to everyone!
 
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Hey guys! I'm finishing up my Columbia and NYU apps and hoping to submit them by next week. For the resume, did you guys keep it to one page, or expand it to a few pages to list everything you did in college/medical field?
 
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futureot97 said:
Hey guys! I'm finishing up my Columbia and NYU apps and hoping to submit them by next week. For the resume, did you guys keep it to one page, or expand it to a few pages to list everything you did in college/medical field?
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I will be submitting a CV so its a couple of pages. I don't think you need to keep a resume to 1 page- definitely list all your college/medical field experiences!!

Did you do the video interview yet? How was it?
 
1998ot said:
I will be submitting a CV so its a couple of pages. I don't think you need to keep a resume to 1 page- definitely list all your college/medical field experiences!!

Did you do the video interview yet? How was it?
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Thank you! Yeah I think I’ll do an expanded resume because I don’t think I have enough for a CV lol. And no I’m terrified to do the video part!
 
Hey guys! Good luck to everyone!!!

Major: Biology and Communications
GPA: 3.61
Pre-req GPA: 3.65
Letters of Rec: 2 professors, 2 OTs
Healthcare and Volunteer Experience: 100 hours pediatric therapist at an elementary school
110 hours out patient rehab clinic
300 volunteer EMS hours
110 ER medical scribe hours

Certifications:
CPR and first aid instructor
EMT license

Extra Curricular and Other:
Secretary of Tri-Beta honor society and biology club
Public relations coordinator for EMS agency
Member of AED pre health honor society
Bountiful boxes for 2 years teaching kids about plant life cycles
Lifespan teaching assistant
Alpha Phi Omega community service fraternity
2 summer jobs at a restaurant and in retail
deans list
study abroad
 
Does anyone know the timelines for these programs? I know NYU's site says we may not hear back until March / April, but does anyone know someone in the program who heard back earlier? It just seems much later than other programs I've applied to! Also, best of luck to you all!
 
haleyedwards said:
Does anyone know the timelines for these programs? I know NYU's site says we may not hear back until March / April, but does anyone know someone in the program who heard back earlier? It just seems much later than other programs I've applied to! Also, best of luck to you all!
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I read last year that some people started hearing in feb! They do it in waives apparently.
 
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Does anyone know much about Columbia's previous acceptances? I am going back and forth on whether it's worth it for me to apply/whether I have a chance... I have a pretty solid application, minus my GPA, which I feel might hurt my chances bigtime at a school like Columbia. I'll post my stats below, if anyone has any opinions (honest opinions VERY welcomed) please let me know :)

Major: Psych, Minor: Childhood Studies

Cum GPA: 3.25

Prereq GPA: 3.5 – 4.0, depending on the school

GRE: Q 150, V 156, W 5.0

Extracurricular: Camp Kesem (+ 2 years of exec leadership positions), sorority (+minor leadership positions within), service/citizenship fraternity at my school, dance marathon at my school (raises money for our local pediatric hospital), autism speaks (president for 2 semesters)

Volunteer: ~156 hours volunteering at a pediatric hospital, 2 semesters of tutoring adults working towards getting their GEDs, summer camp (Camp Kesem) for children whose parents have cancer

Research: have assisted in 3 labs within the past 3 years (1 psych-related, just for a semester; 1 working with spinal cord injury patients for this past summer; 1 working with neurodevelopment disabilities for ~ 1.5 years now)

Work: did a practicum-type experience at a school for children with autism last year for a semester; have worked at my school’s medical library for the past 2.5 years

Other experiences: attended SOTI, a month-long OT immersion experience at USC

(I have an upcoming interview at Ohio State and was denied from Tufts)
 
has anyone done the video interview yet for columbia? what were the questions like!?
 
FutureOTfromCLE said:
Does anyone know much about Columbia's previous acceptances? I am going back and forth on whether it's worth it for me to apply/whether I have a chance... I have a pretty solid application, minus my GPA, which I feel might hurt my chances bigtime at a school like Columbia. I'll post my stats below, if anyone has any opinions (honest opinions VERY welcomed) please let me know :)

Major: Psych, Minor: Childhood Studies

Cum GPA: 3.25

Prereq GPA: 3.5 – 4.0, depending on the school

GRE: Q 150, V 156, W 5.0

Extracurricular: Camp Kesem (+ 2 years of exec leadership positions), sorority (+minor leadership positions within), service/citizenship fraternity at my school, dance marathon at my school (raises money for our local pediatric hospital), autism speaks (president for 2 semesters)

Volunteer: ~156 hours volunteering at a pediatric hospital, 2 semesters of tutoring adults working towards getting their GEDs, summer camp (Camp Kesem) for children whose parents have cancer

Research: have assisted in 3 labs within the past 3 years (1 psych-related, just for a semester; 1 working with spinal cord injury patients for this past summer; 1 working with neurodevelopment disabilities for ~ 1.5 years now)

Work: did a practicum-type experience at a school for children with autism last year for a semester; have worked at my school’s medical library for the past 2.5 years

Other experiences: attended SOTI, a month-long OT immersion experience at USC

(I have an upcoming interview at Ohio State and was denied from Tufts)
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Hey! I think your experience is amazing!! You have so many hours and you're involved in so much so that will def stand out especially since they look at applicants holistically. GRE scores are good, but NYU and columbia both don't require those. the only thing is your overall gpa but I think it will be overlooked bc of all of your involvement. goodluck!!! make sure your interview answers are thorough and really show your passion.
 
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1998ot said:
Hey! I think your experience is amazing!! You have so many hours and you're involved in so much so that will def stand out especially since they look at applicants holistically. GRE scores are good, but NYU and columbia both don't require those. the only thing is your overall gpa but I think it will be overlooked bc of all of your involvement. goodluck!!! make sure your interview answers are thorough and really show your passion.
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Thanks so much! I appreciate the feedback :)
 
Has anyone applied for financial aid yet for NYU and Columbia? I'm confused on Columbia's process
 
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Hello! Has anyone received an update or has information on when we will hear from NYU or Columbia? Thanks!
 
OTDPLS said:
Hello! Has anyone received an update or has information on when we will hear from NYU or Columbia? Thanks!
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According to last year Columbia didn't send out acceptances until March. NYU the end of Feb
 
heyo! current nyu OT student here!
I heard really early last year (Feb 8!) from NYU and knew of one other person who found out their decision a bit later in Feb. Generally march is when you will hear but don't be surprised if you get that email earlier. I heard from Tufts super early and columbia the first week of march!
All the best & good luck to everyone! and remember it doesn't matter where you end up in the end (although make sure its accredited)!
 
handsupforot said:
heyo! current nyu OT student here!
I heard really early last year (Feb 8!) from NYU and knew of one other person who found out their decision a bit later in Feb. Generally march is when you will hear but don't be surprised if you get that email earlier. I heard from Tufts super early and columbia the first week of march!
All the best & good luck to everyone! and remember it doesn't matter where you end up in the end (although make sure its accredited)!
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Thanks for the info!
Did you receive your acceptance via email or mail?
 
handsupforot said:
heyo! current nyu OT student here!
I heard really early last year (Feb 8!) from NYU and knew of one other person who found out their decision a bit later in Feb. Generally march is when you will hear but don't be surprised if you get that email earlier. I heard from Tufts super early and columbia the first week of march!
All the best & good luck to everyone! and remember it doesn't matter where you end up in the end (although make sure its accredited)!
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What if the program is in the process for OTD accreditation but already has their master's accreditation?
 
rereot said:
Thanks for the info!
Did you receive your acceptance via email or mail?
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got an email to log into the school's application portal so make sure you remember your passwords! hahah
 
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What if the program is in the process for OTD accreditation but already has their master's accreditation?
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totally fine!! the masters to doctoral transition has resulted in a lot of conversation in the field as I'm beginning to learn...

I referred to the AOTA website as I was applying to school to see how recently schools were checked for their accreditation :)

masters programs:

doctoral programs:
 
maybeothopefully said:
congratulations!! Do you mind sharing your credentials?
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Thank you!! Yeah sure-
BS in psychology and minor in special education, 3.7 GPA
150 observation hours total in 6 settings: 3 school settings (80), 1 inpatient rehab (30), 1 outpatient rehab/hand therapist (20), 1 outpatient pediatrics (20)
Some extra stuff: Lead peer mentor for students with disabilities on campus for 2 years, VP of psych club & member of Psi Chi Honor Society, research assistant in psych, TA for a psych class, volunteered at a hospital for 2 years
Good luck!!
 
Anyone got an email from NYU? Their decisions are up!
 
EliOT2020 said:
Just got accepted to NYU MS program!
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Same :) I would love to experience NYC but afraid of the cost
Btw in the letter it says we have to put down our deposit by three weeks from today or 4/15. Does this mean for us we have to decide by three weeks from today?
 
rereot said:
Same :) I would love to experience NYC but afraid of the cost
Btw in the letter it says we have to put down our deposit by three weeks from today or 4/15. Does this mean for us we have to decide by three weeks from today?
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I think it says whichever one is later, so like if you were to get accepted on April 14th they give you three weeks to decide. But for those accepted now, we have until April 15th. That’s my interpretation. I can probably get some clarification tomorrow and pass it on if you want to be 100%!
 
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ipot19 said:
I think it says whichever one is later, so like if you were to get accepted on April 14th they give you three weeks to decide. But for those accepted now, we have until April 15th. That’s my interpretation. I can probably get some clarification tomorrow and pass it on if you want to be 100%!
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Thank you!
 
Has anyone else not heard from NYU yet? I wonder if the next wave will come out three weeks from now after the first wave’s deposit is due
 
futureot97 said:
Has anyone else not heard from NYU yet? I wonder if the next wave will come out three weeks from now after the first wave’s deposit is due
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A friend in the program said they send out in waves!
 
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I’m not sure! I’m really stuck between NYU and Downstate. Did anyone hear about scholarships or financial aid being given out yet? I would love to go to NYU and I live outside of the city too so it’s an easy commute, but not sure if it’s worth the price...
 
EliOT2020 said:
I’m not sure! I’m really stuck between NYU and Downstate. Did anyone hear about scholarships or financial aid being given out yet? I would love to go to NYU and I live outside of the city too so it’s an easy commute, but not sure if it’s worth the price...
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I'm in the same exact boat. Downstate is so much more affordable but NYU is my #1 choice. I will apply to their scholarships but i'm pretty sure it's not gonna be enough. I also read elsewhere that their not that great in terms of teaching sensory but the resources are wonderful. I'm also worried because I want to apply to the DOE scholarship and if I am correct, if you get any scholarships, you aren't eligible to apply to the DOE scholarship. So much to think about...
 
Hi everyone! I'm trying to figure out the tuition for the MS/OTD program, does anyone know if a "unit" is the same thing as credit? If so, I tried calculating the total tuition and got around $161,550, does that seem accurate for NYU?
 
katieOT23 said:
Did anyone receive an email from Columbia regarding their "preliminary prerequisite checklist"? I was a little confused the wording of the email threw me off. It made it seem like I was accepted, however, I never received an email so I was confused.

I might have just read it wrong, but I was wondering if anyone else received this email?
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i also got that email! I believe it’s just confirming which pre-reqs we have and that our applications are in review? I received similar emails from the other schools I applied to. I’m not positive though and I haven’t called them to confirm!
 
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That is what I am thinking it must be! The wording just confused me a little bit.

Hopefully, that means we hear some good news soon!
 
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