GPA's, GRE's, XTRA's, ACCEPTANCES

[heretoenhancelives]

UPDATE

University: East Carolina
Major: Special Education
Overall GPA: 3.7
Pre-req (still in the process of some) 3.8
GRE: Verbal-148 Quantitative-151 Writing-4.0


Experience: Second Year Special Education Teacher, ECU Campus Ambassador, Taught swim lessons for Children with Autism

OT hours: 40 hours at a pediatric clinic

Applied: AT Still, East Carolina, Winston Salem, Sacred Heart, West Coast University, NYU, Hofstra

Interviews: Hofstra

Acceptances: Hofstra

Rejections: AT Still, East Carolina

It kinda bums me out that I got rejected from at still cause I feel that a lot of people get interviews there

Its okay. I feel the same way. But on the plus side you do have an acceptance. I was also recently rjected by At Still thinking the same as you. I did not get an interview either. But I am hoping that I hear positive news from Midwestern. Good luck! You will get through this!

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[AspiringOT16]

I will warn you on west coast university that my interview (if you receive one come spring) was very defensive and I felt almost attacked. Tuition is high and I was not impressed with the facility whatsoever

How much is West Coast's tuition?

 

[Occusational]

Has anyone heard back from Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences?

 

[epsoftball9]

How much is West Coast's tuition?

Total about 130k, they just raised their tuition again. They are also a for-profit college

 

[AspiringOT16]

Total about 130k, they just raised their tuition again. They are also a for-profit college

That's just as high as USciences! It's insane..Idk how we're supposed to live comfortably after graduation with all of those loans to pay off.

 

[purplegold86]

I will warn you on west coast university that my interview (if you receive one come spring) was very defensive and I felt almost attacked. Tuition is high and I was not impressed with the facility whatsoever

Thanks for letting me know. I want to attend a school where I feel comfortable with the staff. What exactly would they do if you don't mind me asking?

 

[purplegold86]

Its okay. I feel the same way. But on the plus side you do have an acceptance. I was also recently rjected by At Still thinking the same as you. I did not get an interview either. But I am hoping that I hear positive news from Midwestern. Good luck! You will get through this!

Thank you! That made me feel not so alone lol. Good luck with everything too

 

[lao27746]

Total about 130k, they just raised their tuition again. They are also a for-profit college

Wow! I thought it was $90,000! That's more expensive than USC! Crazy

 

[MT_OT]

Update!!

University: University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Major: Psychology, Cum Laude
Overall GPA: 3.63
Pre-Req GPA: 3.75
Last 60: 3.91
GRE: Did not take

Extra-Curric: Psi Chi, Kinesiology Club, Research Assistant in a motor learning and development lab, spent time overseas rehabilitating military working dogs as a member of the US Army

Volunteer: Teddy Bear Clinic, Autism Speaks, local homeless shelter, women's shelter, 152 hours outpatient OT shadowing, 20 hours inpatient OT shadowing

Applied: Touro University Nevada, Loma Linda, Midwestern- Glendale, AT Still, Sacred Heart, MCPHS

Acceptances: None yet

Rejections: Loma Linda

Interviews: Touro (01/12), AT Still (02/10), Sacred Heart (02/23)

I'm waitlisted at MWU for an interview. I'm hoping to get at least one acceptance!

I just received in invitation to interview at Sacred Heart! AT Still did let me know that their program is full as of 01/10, so I will be interviewing for the waitlist.

 

[ototot123]

Update!!

University: University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Major: Psychology, Cum Laude
Overall GPA: 3.63
Pre-Req GPA: 3.75
Last 60: 3.91
GRE: Did not take

Extra-Curric: Psi Chi, Kinesiology Club, Research Assistant in a motor learning and development lab, spent time overseas rehabilitating military working dogs as a member of the US Army

Volunteer: Teddy Bear Clinic, Autism Speaks, local homeless shelter, women's shelter, 152 hours outpatient OT shadowing, 20 hours inpatient OT shadowing

Applied: Touro University Nevada, Loma Linda, Midwestern- Glendale, AT Still, Sacred Heart, MCPHS

Acceptances: None yet

Rejections: None yet

Interviews: Touro (01/12), AT Still (02/10), Sacred Heard (02/23)

I'm waitlisted at MWU for an interview. I'm hoping to get at least one acceptance!

I just received in invitation to interview at Sacred Heart! AT Still did let me know that their program is full as of 01/10, so I will be interviewing for the waitlist.

hi when did you send in your AT Still application?

 

[bhl1307]

Wow! I thought it was $90,000! That's more expensive than USC! Crazy

It's 86k total, books included.

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[MT_OT]

hi when did you send in your AT Still application?

Hi! My application was complete on 10/13 and I was invited to interview on 11/18.

 

[ototot123]

Hi! My application was complete on 10/13 and I was invited to interview on 11/18.

wait you interviewed that early but you said "AT Still did let me know that their program is full as of 01/10, so I will be interviewing for the waitlist."

does that mean AT Still was full by november?!

 

[MT_OT]

wait you interviewed that early but you said "AT Still did let me know that their program is full as of 01/10, so I will be interviewing for the waitlist."

does that mean AT Still was full by november?!

No, sorry about the confusion. I was invited to interview on 11/18, and I chose the next available interview date, which wasn't until February 10th. So I have not interviewed yet. They gave me options to cancel my interview, schedule a skype interview, or keep my original interview date on campus. I will be interviewing on campus.

 

[ototot123]

No, sorry about the confusion. I was invited to interview on 11/18, and I chose the next available interview date, which wasn't until February 10th. So I have not interviewed yet. They gave me options to cancel my interview, schedule a skype interview, or keep my original interview date on campus. I will be interviewing on campus.

got it. thanks for the clarification!

 

[wannabeOT2]

Thanks for letting me know. I want to attend a school where I feel comfortable with the staff. What exactly would they do if you don't mind me asking?

Same. I felt the interview was a little odd. I had technicality issues so I did it over the phone. I felt like they were looking for specific answers...and when I didn't give them an answer that I guess they were looking for she seemed a little disappointed.

 

[FutureOTs]

Has anyone heard back from Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences?

Hey I got my acceptance via email and also received a phone call on 12/7. I know they were trying to send out acceptances before the holidays and get responses on or before 12/16 hence the email and phone call.

 

[scgirl2017]

Has anyone heard back from Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences?

I had an interview the beginning of December and got in the next week. I am currently holding my spot but planning to forfeit my spot within the next couple days.

 

[aen112787]

University: Illinois State University
Major: Early Childhood Education, Cum Laude
Overall GPA: 3.67
Pre-Req GPA: 3.9
Last 60: 3.80
GRE: 160 V 150 Q 4.0 Writing

Work Experience: Elementary teacher 6yrs, Tutor, Step-up to Kindergarten program coordinator, Early childhood program coordinator

Volunteer: Pediatric clinic 40hrs, Hand clinic, 35hrs, Elementary school 15hrs

Applied: WashU, University of Washington Seattle, UIC, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Acceptances: None yet

Waitlisted: WashU

Rejections: None yet
Unfortunately my application was submitted very close to the deadline. I am regretting that so much rn! I am getting concerned about UIC as some people have already heard back...

 

[C1719]

University: Illinois State University
Major: Early Childhood Education, Cum Laude
Overall GPA: 3.67
Pre-Req GPA: 3.9
Last 60: 3.80
GRE: 160 V 150 Q 4.0 Writing

Work Experience: Elementary teacher 6yrs, Tutor, Step-up to Kindergarten program coordinator, Early childhood program coordinator

Volunteer: Pediatric clinic 40hrs, Hand clinic, 35hrs, Elementary school 15hrs

Applied: WashU, University of Washington Seattle, UIC, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Acceptances: None yet

Waitlisted: WashU

Rejections: None yet
Unfortunately my application was submitted very close to the deadline. I am regretting that so much rn! I am getting concerned about UIC as some people have already heard back...

Nvm

 

[octherapy]

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[mgn8]

University: UC Berkeley
Major: Molecular Biology
Overall GPA: 3.1
Pre-req GPA: 3.4-3.6
GRE: Verbal 158, Quantitative 157, Writing 4.0

Past Experience: Research Assistant at a child care employment center, Medical Center Admin, Activities Volunteer at a senior community, Son-Rise Volunteer, Special Olympics Assistant Coach

Current Experience: Behavior Technician working with 5 clients (3-13 years old), sub for an all-inclusive research school

OT hours: 160 hours in the pediatric rehab department at a children’s hospital, 60 hours at a hand clinic, 35 hours at a school for children with autism and communication disorders

Applied: San Jose State University, Midwestern University (Glendale and Downers Grove), Milligan College, Philadelphia University, Rush University, Samuel Merritt University, Thomas Jefferson University, University of Puget Sound, West Coast University, Maryville University, A.T. Still University, University of St. Augustine (San Marcos)

Interviews: Samuel Merritt (1/14), Rush (1/16), University of St. Augustine (2/10)

Wait listed: Midwestern (WL for an interview 10/11), PhilaU (1/23), Samuel Merritt (1/25)

Acceptances: None yet

Rejections: A.T. Still

 

[wannabeOT2]

If I haven't heard anything from midwestern since October should I contact them asking them for an update??

 

[mgn8]

If I haven't heard anything from midwestern since October should I contact them asking them for an update??

I'm on the wait list for an interview there, so I sent an email to check in a couple days ago. They just said, "The OT program is currently interviewing from now until April. If your status changes we will send an email to you."

 

[preOT123]

UPDATE:

University: University of Virginia
Major: Cognitive Science
Overall GPA: 3.53 according to OTCAS (3.3 from 2 years at UVA, transferred from George Mason Univ. with a 3.9, and took a couple courses at community college with a 4.0)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.4-3.7 (depending on school)
GRE: 148 v, 152 Q, 4.0 AW

Applied to: MGH Institute, Sacred Heart University, Springfield College, Thomas Jefferson University, University of New England, Boston University, Tufts University, Columbia University, Worcester State University, University of Wisconsin -Milwaukee

Acceptances: University of New England (12/16)

Rejections: Thomas Jefferson University (1/30)

Interviews: University of New England (11/11), MGH Institute (2/3)

Got rejected from TJU today. Still waiting to hear back from everything else. I hope they take into account the academic rigor of UVA because by my numbers, I feel like I'm an incredibly average applicant :/

 

[C1719]

Has anyone heard anything from D'youville? Someone told me we were supposed to hear mid-end January

 

[wannabeOT2]

Has anyone heard anything from D'youville? Someone told me we were supposed to hear mid-end January

I am waiting too!

 

[_OThopeful_]

Has anyone heard anything from D'youville? Someone told me we were supposed to hear mid-end January

I was in communication with an admissions counselor in December. She said decisions would be made late Jan to early Feb. All this vagueness sure makes the waiting game fun

 

[OT2Be17]

Update:

University: Ohio State University
Major: Human Development and Family Sciences
Overall GPA: 3.78
Pre-Req GPA: ~3.9 depending on the school
GRE: Q: 152 V:154

Extra-Curric: Research assistant, TOPs intern (for college individuals w/ intellectual/developmental disabilities), Vice President of Pre-Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Club, Recording Secretary (+ previously new member educator) of sorority, Special Olympics volunteer, Inclusion Specialist at a camp

Applied: Ohio State, Rush, Toledo, Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Acceptances: Ohio State (12/15), Rush (1/31)

Rejections: None yet

Interviews: OSU (12/10), Rush (12/16)

Waitlist: Toledo

 

[ebjr95]

Do you know which school you are going to pick? OSU or Rush?

Update:

University: Ohio State University
Major: Human Development and Family Sciences
Overall GPA: 3.78
Pre-Req GPA: ~3.9 depending on the school
GRE: Q: 152 V:154

Extra-Curric: Research assistant, TOPs intern (for college individuals w/ intellectual/developmental disabilities), Vice President of Pre-Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Club, Recording Secretary (+ previously new member educator) of sorority, Special Olympics volunteer, Inclusion Specialist at a camp

Applied: Ohio State, Rush, Toledo, Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Acceptances: Ohio State (12/15), Rush (1/31)

Rejections: None yet

Interviews: OSU (12/10), Rush (12/16)

Waitlist: Toledo

 

[OT2Be17]

Do you know which school you are going to pick? OSU or Rush?

I really liked both schools but I'm going to pick OSU. It's significantly cheaper than Rush and being from OSU from undergrad I know places I'd like to live and faculty + students already and I know the program is a really good one. It just makes the most sense for me personally! I saw where you interviewed at both - have you decided where you plan to go?

 

[ebjr95]

I loved both schools as well! I am on the waitlist for Rush so I am patiently waiting. I put down my deposit at OSU, but am waiting to hear from other schools as well. I am from Illinois so OSU is more expensive to me, but I loved it!

 

[cns93]

I loved both schools as well! I am on the waitlist for Rush so I am patiently waiting. I put down my deposit at OSU, but am waiting to hear from other schools as well. I am from Illinois so OSU is more expensive to me, but I loved it!

Did rush contact you and tell you that you were on the waitlist? I am wondering if that means they have already filled the spots? I haven't heard anything since my interview.

 

[OT2Be17]

Ahh gotcha, well I will be declining Rush at some point today, so hopefully you will hear back soon from them!

 

[ebjr95]

I called Rush because I had to make a decision about my prereq course. But they have not filled all their spots.

 

[clairebearOT]

Has anyone applied to Governors State University? I haven't heard much about it on this thread. I've been put on the waitlist and was wondering if anyone that was accepted is declining the offer.

Hi! I have also been put on the wait list at Governors. Have you heard anything?

 

[alg313]

UPDATE:

University: University of Virginia
Major: Cognitive Science
Overall GPA: 3.53 according to OTCAS (3.3 from 2 years at UVA, transferred from George Mason Univ. with a 3.9, and took a couple courses at community college with a 4.0)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.4-3.7 (depending on school)
GRE: 148 v, 152 Q, 4.0 AW

Applied to: MGH Institute, Sacred Heart University, Springfield College, Thomas Jefferson University, University of New England, Boston University, Tufts University, Columbia University, Worcester State University, University of Wisconsin -Milwaukee

Acceptances: University of New England (12/16)

Rejections: Thomas Jefferson University (1/30)

Interviews: University of New England (11/11), MGH Institute (2/3)

Got rejected from TJU today. Still waiting to hear back from everything else. I hope they take into account the academic rigor of UVA because by my numbers, I feel like I'm an incredibly average applicant :/

I see that you applied to a lot of MA schools so jw why didnt you apply to Baypath? ??

 

[preOT123]

I see that you applied to a lot of MA schools so jw why didnt you apply to Baypath? ??

I did not hear anything positive about the program, seemed mediocre. Someone had told me everyone gets accepted there and I thought it wouldn't be worth my time or money applying when I could get in elsewhere. Why do you ask?

 

[OThopeful97]

I did not hear anything positive about the program, seemed mediocre. Someone had told me everyone gets accepted there and I thought it wouldn't be worth my time or money applying when I could get in elsewhere. Why do you ask?

I have also heard negative things about BPU...it's such a bummer because it was one of my top choices. I've talked to a lot of current students there and they told me to apply elsewhere.

 

[Wazzu1998]

UPDATE!!

University: Washington State University
Major: Kinesiology, Psych Minor
Overall GPA: 3.44
Pre-Req GPA: 3.8ish (dependent on school)
GRE: V:156 Q:158 A: 4.0

Extra-Curric: President of Pre-PT/OT Club, Intern in Biomechanics Lab, Anatomy TA, Group Fitness and Yoga Instructor for 3+ years, Personal Trainer for 2+ years, CPR Instructor for 2+ years, Facility Manager at Student Recreation Center. Summer volunteer program to South Africa.

Volunteer: 130 hours in Pediatrics, Home Health, Hospice, Skilled Nursing Facility, Schools, Inpatient and Outpatient. *I also have a required internship for the summer after graduation where I will be working in an OT outpatient clinic. Required to do at least 450 hours that summer.*

Applied to: Midwestern-Downers Grove, University of Washington, University of Puget Sound, Pacific University, University of St. Augustine- Austin, University of Minnesota, Chatham, Sacred Heart, NYU, Columbia, MCPHS, Thomas Jefferson University

Acceptances: Chatham(12/6), Thomas Jefferson University (12/22), NYU(2/1)

Rejections:

Interviews: Thomas Jefferson University, Chatham

 

[alg313]

I did not hear anything positive about the program, seemed mediocre. Someone had told me everyone gets accepted there and I thought it wouldn't be worth my time or money applying when I could get in elsewhere. Why do you ask?

I only applied there this year so just curious

 

[FuturePediatricOT2017]

Congrats!! Which program were you accepted to for NYU? The doctorate or masters program?

UPDATE!!

University: Washington State University
Major: Kinesiology, Psych Minor
Overall GPA: 3.44
Pre-Req GPA: 3.8ish (dependent on school)
GRE: V:156 Q:158 A: 4.0

Extra-Curric: President of Pre-PT/OT Club, Intern in Biomechanics Lab, Anatomy TA, Group Fitness and Yoga Instructor for 3+ years, Personal Trainer for 2+ years, CPR Instructor for 2+ years, Facility Manager at Student Recreation Center. Summer volunteer program to South Africa.

Volunteer: 130 hours in Pediatrics, Home Health, Hospice, Skilled Nursing Facility, Schools, Inpatient and Outpatient. *I also have a required internship for the summer after graduation where I will be working in an OT outpatient clinic. Required to do at least 450 hours that summer.*

Applied to: Midwestern-Downers Grove, University of Washington, University of Puget Sound, Pacific University, University of St. Augustine- Austin, University of Minnesota, Chatham, Sacred Heart, NYU, Columbia, MCPHS, Thomas Jefferson University

Acceptances: Chatham(12/6), Thomas Jefferson University (12/22), NYU(2/1)

Rejections:

Interviews: Thomas Jefferson University, Chatham

 

[preOT123]

I have also heard negative things about BPU...it's such a bummer because it was one of my top choices. I've talked to a lot of current students there and they told me to apply elsewhere.

I feel like if the current students are saying that then it is a red flag. Out of curiosity, what made it one of your top choices?

 

[purplegold86]

UPDATE!!

University: Washington State University
Major: Kinesiology, Psych Minor
Overall GPA: 3.44
Pre-Req GPA: 3.8ish (dependent on school)
GRE: V:156 Q:158 A: 4.0

Extra-Curric: President of Pre-PT/OT Club, Intern in Biomechanics Lab, Anatomy TA, Group Fitness and Yoga Instructor for 3+ years, Personal Trainer for 2+ years, CPR Instructor for 2+ years, Facility Manager at Student Recreation Center. Summer volunteer program to South Africa.

Volunteer: 130 hours in Pediatrics, Home Health, Hospice, Skilled Nursing Facility, Schools, Inpatient and Outpatient. *I also have a required internship for the summer after graduation where I will be working in an OT outpatient clinic. Required to do at least 450 hours that summer.*

Applied to: Midwestern-Downers Grove, University of Washington, University of Puget Sound, Pacific University, University of St. Augustine- Austin, University of Minnesota, Chatham, Sacred Heart, NYU, Columbia, MCPHS, Thomas Jefferson University

Acceptances: Chatham(12/6), Thomas Jefferson University (12/22), NYU(2/1)

Rejections:

Interviews: Thomas Jefferson University, Chatham

Congrats! What are your top choices?

 

[OThopeful97]

I feel like if the current students are saying that then it is a red flag. Out of curiosity, what made it one of your top choices?

I'm from western mass so I have some family/friends close to that area. I will probably end up choosing another school even if it's more expensive :/

 

[AspiringOT'17]

Has anyone heard back from Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences?

I just received an email that let me know I got an interview!

 

[wannabeOT2]

I'm on the wait list for an interview there, so I sent an email to check in a couple days ago. They just said, "The OT program is currently interviewing from now until April. If your status changes we will send an email to you."

Same. I e-mailed them and I am on the waitlist for an interview as well.

 

[lmutg]

Those who have been interviewed at Emory and Henry..... I just received an email stating I have been invited for an interview! Could someone who has been interviewed there please give me advice as to what to expect?

 

[FutureOTs]

Those who have been interviewed at Emory and Henry..... I just received an email stating I have been invited for an interview! Could someone who has been interviewed there please give me advice as to what to expect?

@lmutg when are you interviewing?

 

[MOTmking]

Those who have been interviewed at Emory and Henry..... I just received an email stating I have been invited for an interview! Could someone who has been interviewed there please give me advice as to what to expect?

There's a forum specifically for Emory & Henry that I made about a week ago and some one replied with a little info about the interview! I had my interview this passed weekend and found out yesterday that I was accepted! It's very relaxed and everyone is super nice Good luck!