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University: Penn State
Major: Psychology
Minor:--
Undergrad GPA: 3.7
Overall GPA: 3.7
Pre-req GPA: not sure depending on programs, 3.3-3.6
GRE: Verbal 149, Quantitative 156, Writing 5.0
OT hours: 90 hours between SNF, hospital, pediatrics outpatient, school
extra curriculars: volunteer in hospital, research, work with students with developmental disabilities
current: rehab tech in SNF

Applied: Thomas Jefferson, East Carolina University, Winston-Salem University, Bay Path, LeMoyne, Towson
Interview: Thomas Jefferson, Le Moyne (declined interview), & moved to Phase 2 of ECU
Acceptances so far: Bay Path
Rejections so far: Thomas Jefferson

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Haven't heard anything from Hofstra either. Congrats on the acceptance at NYIT though would you mind sharing your stats please? :)
Thank you! Sure here they are:
Major: biology
Minor: psychology
GPA: 3.4
Prereq GPA: 3.3-3.5 (depending on the school)
Observation:
200 hours at a sensory gym for children
40 hours at an in patient adult rehab facility
40 hours at a hand therapy clinic
Experience:
I volunteered teaching special needs children at an after school program for 8 years, I have been in charge of games, activities, and events at a local pool each summer, and have been a nanny throughout college.
 
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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, Sacred Heart
 
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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, Sacred Heart
Did you find out from sacred heart by email?
 
Did you find out from sacred heart by email?

yeah it said we regret to inform you that you have not been selected to interview for our incoming MSOT class and an offer will not be made. (an offer would not be made was in a different font which I found that odd)
 
yeah it said we regret to inform you that you have not been selected to interview for our incoming MSOT class and an offer will not be made. (an offer would not be made was in a different font which I found that odd)
wow they wrote that kinda weird! I'm glad you got in somewhere else anyway
 
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Wow yeah that wasn't written very nice! Thankfully you got in somewhere else!!

wow they wrote that kinda weird! I'm glad you got in somewhere else anyway

Thanks! It is looking like Hofstra is going to be the one but I am still waiting on two other schools
 
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University: Iowa State University

Major: Kinesiology pre – OT

Overall GPA: 3.30 but 3.09 according to OTCAS :(

Prereq GPA : 3.4 - 3.5

GRE: 148Q 149V 3.5W


Observation Hours: 20 hrs Hand Therapy, 20 hrs hospital inpatient care


Applied: EWU, Idaho State, CSU, Western New England, Wesly College, A.T. Still


Acceptances: Western New England :)


Rejections: EWU, A.T. Still

There's still hope out there for those with lower GPA's! I've been really discouraged during the application process because my stats haven't been on par with everyone else, but you WILL find the right school for you, and things will work out :)
 
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Update: - just found out about Milwaukee

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), Exec board of Pre-PT/OT 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), UW-Milwaukee (2/21)

Rejections: None yet

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

Waitlist: Toledo
 
I'm not sure if anyone can answer this, but UW-Milwaukee has an additional statement of purpose when you apply to their grad school. Does anyone know if we submit the same one from OTCAS or an additional statement? Also, it does not give requirements for length...
 
Applied : SUNY Downstate, Seton Hall University, Stockton University, D'Youville College, Davenport University, Sacred Heart, Springfield College,Bay Path , Touro University, and AT Still University.

Acceptances : None

Waitlisted : D'Youville College

Rejections: Sacred Heart and AT Still.

I received an email from Springfield College about my application going though to the second round asking for $50 payment. I also received an email from Touro University to complete their secondary application and another payment. And SUNY Downstate asked for my transcript last week( weird because it was already in the application and I know they had interviews already). PS this waiting is killing me . Anyone knows about Seton hall or Stockton ?
 
Applied : SUNY Downstate, Seton Hall University, Stockton University, D'Youville College, Davenport University, Sacred Heart, Springfield College,Bay Path , Touro University, and AT Still University.

Acceptances : None

Waitlisted : D'Youville College

Rejections: Sacred Heart and AT Still.

I received an email from Springfield College about my application going though to the second round asking for $50 payment. I also received an email from Touro University to complete their secondary application and another payment. And SUNY Downstate asked for my transcript last week( weird because it was already in the application and I know they had interviews already). PS this waiting is killing me . Anyone knows about Seton hall or Stockton ?
Did you just find out about Sacred Heart?
 
Applied : SUNY Downstate, Seton Hall University, Stockton University, D'Youville College, Davenport University, Sacred Heart, Springfield College,Bay Path , Touro University, and AT Still University.

Acceptances : None

Waitlisted : D'Youville College

Rejections: Sacred Heart and AT Still.

I received an email from Springfield College about my application going though to the second round asking for $50 payment. I also received an email from Touro University to complete their secondary application and another payment. And SUNY Downstate asked for my transcript last week( weird because it was already in the application and I know they had interviews already). PS this waiting is killing me . Anyone knows about Seton hall or Stockton ?
I have not heard from seton yet! Still waiting
 
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I've been following this thread since last June (When I started the application process) Finally got some news!!

University: Appalachian State University
Major: Exercise Science, minor in Psych
Overall GPA: 3.48 / 3.35 on OTCAS
Pre-Req GPA: 3.3-3.6
GRE: 147Q / 151V / 3.5W (Took this twice but i'm absolutely horrible at these kinds of tests)

Extra's:
-Worked full time as a Support Professional for teen with severe I/DD and part time as a community skills instructor for children on the autism spectrum since may last year.
-Volunteered at local Special Olympics.
-140 hours at 3 different pediatric OT clinics
-36 hours at a Rehab/Hospital setting
-27 at an inpatient geriatric facility
-14 hours at a Hand therapy clinic

Applied: Winston-Salem State, Lenoir-Rhyne, Tennessee State, Howard, Emory & Henry, and Brunel University

Acceptances: Lenoir-Rhyne! (Columbia Campus)
Rejections: Tenn. State (and probably Howard since they've already conducted interviews)
Interviews: Brunel University (Feb. 9th), Emory & Henry (March 4th)
 
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I've been following this thread since last June (When I started the application process) Finally got some news!!

University: Appalachian State University
Major: Exercise Science, minor in Psych
Overall GPA: 3.48 / 3.35 on OTCAS
Pre-Req GPA: 3.3-3.6
GRE: 147Q / 151V / 3.5W (Took this twice but i'm absolutely horrible at these kinds of tests)

Extra's:
-Worked full time as a Support Professional for teen with severe I/DD and part time as a community skills instructor for children on the autism spectrum since may last year.
-Volunteered at local Special Olympics.
-140 hours at 3 different pediatric OT clinics
-36 hours at a Rehab/Hospital setting
-27 at an inpatient geriatric facility
-14 hours at a Hand therapy clinic

Applied: Winston-Salem State, Lenoir-Rhyne, Tennessee State, Howard, Emory & Henry, and Brunel University

Acceptances: Lenoir-Rhyne! (Columbia Campus)
Rejections: Tenn. State (and probably Howard since they've already conducted interviews)
Interviews: Brunel University (Feb. 9th), Emory & Henry (March 4th)
Did you specify that you wanted Columbia campus? I wanted Hickory and assumed I got that but they didn't say in the call! I should maybe call back haha
 
Did you specify that you wanted Columbia campus? I wanted Hickory and assumed I got that but they didn't say in the call! I should maybe call back haha

I put Hickory as my first choice, but they sent an email saying they wanted me at the Columbia campus. You probably got into the hickory campus if you didn't get an email. Congrats!!
 
Did you specify that you wanted Columbia campus? I wanted Hickory and assumed I got that but they didn't say in the call! I should maybe call back haha

Did they call you? I am waiting to hear back as well. Congrats!!
 
I put Hickory as my first choice, but they sent an email saying they wanted me at the Columbia campus. You probably got into the hickory campus if you didn't get an email. Congrats!!
Oh okay! Congrats on your acceptance as well!!
 
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I just got a phone call as well from Hickory! Fingers crossed we hear from ECU and WSSU soon!
 
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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, Lenoir-Rhyne

Interviews: Hofstra

Acceptances: Hofstra, Lenoir-Rhyne :soexcited::clap:

Rejections: AT Still, East Carolina, Sacred Heart
 
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I have been following this forum for a while now, but have not posted my stats, so here goes! I am praying to get in somewhere this year! Has anyone else applied to any of these schools? I'm not done with all of my applications yet, but I just thought I would try to get opinions/advice? I also was wondering what you all did to boost GRE scores? Mine were not so great the first time, and I definitely studied a lot! I am not a good standardized test taker, so I was wondering if anyone has suggestions?

University:
Radford University
Major: Social Work Minor: Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.42 according to Otcas, bad Freshman year :(
Last 60 cred: 3.83
Prereq GPA: 3.5-3.7 (depending on school)
GRE: 3.5 writing, 145 verbal, 142 quantitative



Volunteer/Observation/Work Experience:
50.5 hours at a pediatric outpatient clinic, 30.5 hours at an adult/children outpatient clinic, 30 hours at a skilled nursing facility, 80 hours as a CNA, 1000+ hours at a summer camp for children (over 3 years), 120 hours as an intern at a disability resource office, specifically with the deaf population, as well as people with special needs, 50 hours at a homeless shelter, currently: assistant teacher at an early learning center with children 6 weeks to 5 years old, interning at a skilled nursing facility (400 hours when completed)


Certifications:
CPR/First Aid, Psi Chi honors society, BSW Admissions, Deans list
Applying: Radford University, Murphy-Deming College of Health Sciences, Jefferson College of Health Sciences, VCU, WSSU, Towson, Shenandoah University, Emory & Henry
Acceptances:
Waitlisted: Shenandoah University, Emory & Henry
Rejections: VCU
Interviews: JCHS, Emory & Henry, Murphy-Deming College of Health Sciences
Attending:

Still waiting to hear from Radford, JCHS, WSSU, Towson, and Murphy Deming :( Getting really anxious!!! Praying to be taken off the waitlist for somewhere soon!!!
 
FINAL UPDATE

Major: Exercise Science
Minor: Psychology
Cumulative GPA: 3.968
Prereq GPA: 4.0
GRE: 153 V, 152 Q, 5.0 W

Volunteer/Observation Hours: 100 in outpatient, school system, and geriatrics/pain management

Extra curricular: Sorority member, student worker for Registrar's office for 3 years, student worker for campus engagement for 2 years, SGA senator for Psychology Honor Society, Order of Omega Honor Society member, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society member, National Society of Leadership and Success member, Junior Marshal for 2015-2016, volunteer for Special Olympics, scholarship winner for 3 organizations, Panhellenic Delegate for sorority, on two committees for sorority

Applying: Winston Salem State University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, East Carolina University, Lenoir Rhyne University, Jefferson College of Health Sciences

Interviews: East Carolina University

Acceptances: Winston Salem State University (off the waitlist), East Carolina University (off the waitlist), Lenoir-Rhyne University

Rejections: Jefferson College of Health Sciences, UNC Chapel Hill

Attending: Winston Salem State University :)
 
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For those who heard from Lenoir Rhyne, did everyone hear back by email or call? Anyone get a letter?
 
For those who heard from Lenoir Rhyne, did everyone hear back by email or call? Anyone get a letter?
I received a call yesterday and they said letters were going out this week!
 
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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, Touro

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

Rejections: University of Puget Sound, Sacred Heart University

Interviews: Thomas Jefferson University, Chatham, Touro (I declined)
 
I am from MN. I'm hoping we hear back this week!
I'm from Washington so I'll be eager to hear when you get yours! I'll probably receive a letter a couple days after you. Keep us updated!
 
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UPDATE!
University:
Chapman University
Major: Psychology
Minors: Fine Art, Integrated Educational Studies
GPA: 3.8
Pre-req: depends on school
GRE: 152 V/ 149 Q/ 4.0 W
Volunteer: 104 hours in school shadowing OT's
8 hours in hospital inpatient/outpatient settings
Work experience related to field: non
LOR: 2 OT, 1 Professor

Applied: Boston University, MGH, Tufts, Springfield College, Washington University in st. Louis, Columbia University, NYU and Thomas Jefferson
Accepted: Washington University in st. Louis, NYU, Tufts University
Rejected: Thomas Jefferson

As of right now I'm leaning towards going to Tufts. I was wondering if anyone has any thoughts or comments on their program. :)
 
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University:
Chapman University
Major: Psychology
Minors: Fine Art, Integrated Educational Studies
GPA: 3.8
Pre-req: depends on school
GRE: 152 V/ 149 Q/ 4.0 W
Volunteer: 104 hours in school shadowing OT's
8 hours in hospital inpatient/outpatient settings
Work experience related to field: non
LOR: 2 OT, 1 Professor

Applied: Boston University, MGH, Tufts, Springfield College, Washington University in st. Louis, Columbia University, NYU and Thomas Jefferson
Accepted: Washington University in st. Louis, NYU, Tufts University
Rejected: Thomas Jefferson

As of right now I'm leaning towards going to Tufts. I was wondering if anyone has any thoughts or comments on their program. :)


Congratulations! When did you hear back from Tufts?
 
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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, Touro

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

Rejections: University of Puget Sound, Sacred Heart University

Interviews: Thomas Jefferson University, Chatham, Touro (I declined)
Congrats on your acceptances! I had a question, did you apply for the OTD program for St. Augustine?
 
Anyone hear anything from East Carolina University yet?? Im about to drive myself crazy refreshing my email so often!
 
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University:
Chapman University
Major: Psychology
Minors: Fine Art, Integrated Educational Studies
GPA: 3.8
Pre-req: depends on school
GRE: 152 V/ 149 Q/ 4.0 W
Volunteer: 104 hours in school shadowing OT's
8 hours in hospital inpatient/outpatient settings
Work experience related to field: non
LOR: 2 OT, 1 Professor

Applied: Boston University, MGH, Tufts, Springfield College, Washington University in st. Louis, Columbia University, NYU and Thomas Jefferson
Accepted: Washington University in st. Louis, NYU, Tufts University
Rejected: Thomas Jefferson

As of right now I'm leaning towards going to Tufts. I was wondering if anyone has any thoughts or comments on their program. :)

You and I have identical GRE scores! And I also applied to Columbia, TJU, Springfield,BU, Tufts and MGH. When/how did you hear from Tufts? Also when do you have until to tell them your decision?? I still haven't heard anything from them! I also haven't heard from Columbia or BU.
 
You and I have identical GRE scores! And I also applied to Columbia, TJU, Springfield,BU, Tufts and MGH. When/how did you hear from Tufts? Also when do you have until to tell them your decision?? I still haven't heard anything from them! I also haven't heard from Columbia or BU.
I got into Tufts on Feb. 22nd they sent me an email to log into my account and then there were two messages posted one saying I got in and one with my merit scholarship information. They actually gave me a generous amount of scholarship that can be renewed each year. Based on cost, location, and program I'm leaning most towards going to Tufts. I haven't gotten an interview or heard from BU, MGH or Columbia, but I'm pretty confident Tufts will be the best choice for me. It is pretty cool too that they allow you to study abroad your last semester for the same cost! They are giving me until April 15th to let them know if I'm attending.
 
I hope so! I would be happy anywhere is Boston, really. I applied to Tufts, MGH, and BU. Still waiting to hear back from Tufts and had an interview with MGH earlier this month. Tomorrow is my interview with BU!
 
I'm sure they are sending acceptances out in waves and you will hear back from them sometime this week. Is Tufts your top choice?
I hope so! I would be happy anywhere is Boston, really. I applied to Tufts, MGH, and BU. Still waiting to hear back from Tufts and had an interview with MGH earlier this month. Tomorrow is my interview with BU!
 
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University: Montana State University Billings
Major: Health and Human Performance
Overall GPA:3.1 otcas
Pre-Req GPA: depends on school
GRE: 285 total, 3.5 writing
Extra-Curric:
currently working (1.5 years so far) as an occupational therapy technician at a hand therapy clinic with some work conditioning patients (35 hours per week)
7 months as a behavioral support coordinator

Observation:
hippotherapy, transitional care unit, acute care, and pediatrics (over 100 hours)

Volunteer:
4-h mentor for 5 years
AWARE (adults with disabilities) 1 year

Acceptances:
Waitlist: hofstra, shenandoah(lessburg), st.augustine (Texas), carroll, st.scholastica, nova
Interviews: creighton denver pathway (declined), walsh, st.augustine, hofstra, brenau, university of north dakota
Rejections: a.t. still, touro, allen, ups, brenau, university of north dakota
waiting to hear from: cox, davenport (msot), walsh

Any thoughts or changes of getting off the wait list for any of these schools?
 
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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), Rush (2/7)
Acceptances: University of St. Augustine (2/23)
Rejections: A.T. Still, TJU, UPS
Still waiting: SJSU, Milligan, WCU, Maryville
 
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University: Montana State University Billings
Major: Health and Human Performance
Overall GPA:3.1 otcas
Pre-Req GPA: depends on school
GRE: 284 total, 3.5 writing
Extra-Curric:
currently working (1.5 years so far) as an occupational therapy technician at a hand therapy clinic with some work conditioning patients (35 hours per week)
7 months as a behavioral support coordinator

Observation:
hippotherapy, transitional care unit, acute care, and pediatrics (over 100 hours)

Volunteer:
4-h mentor for 5 years
AWARE (adults with disabilities) 1 year

Acceptances:
Waitlist: hofstra, shenandoah(lessburg), st.augustine (Texas), carroll, st.scholastica, nova
Interviews: creighton denver pathway (declined), walsh, st.augustine, hofstra, brenau, university of north dakota
Rejections: a.t. still, touro, allen, ups, brenau, university of north dakota
waiting to hear from: cox, davenport (msot), walsh

Any thoughts or changes of getting off the wait list for any of these schools?
Hello, I had a question, did you apply for summer OTD or MOT term for St. Augustine and is it for Summer or Fall? I am waiting to hear back from them for Fall OTD term.
 
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