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

[DLHPREOT]

Wanted to post my stats as well

University: Florida A&M University
Major: Pre-occupational therapy
Overall GPA: 3.1 (3.02 overall according to OTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.1-3.7 depending on school
GRE: V:143 Q:143 W:4

Extra-Curric: National Counsel of negro women, big sister little sister, campus actives board

Volunteer: 57 hours skilled nursing, 27 hours outpatient, 20 hours inpatient, Goodwill, The arc Jacksonville

Applying: Texas Tech University, Texas Womens University, Brenau University, Chatham University, University of Sciences, Nova Southeastern University, Winston-Salem University, American International University Florida Gulf Coast University

Acceptances:

Rejections: Brenau

Interviews: SO FAR
Nova (video interview)

I know my gre is very low so I opted to apply to schools that do not require the gre, have no minimum or require a low minimum. Please let me know my chances of getting into these schools and if anyone has heard from these schools if they applied.

Hey! I applied to University of the Sciences as well, have you heard from them at all?

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[Aot007]

Hey! I applied to University of the Sciences as well, have you heard from them at all?

I haven't! And I applied 9/15 and they received it 9/24

 

[jsy02]

I haven't! And I applied 9/15 and they received it 9/24

I think they start notifying in November if you submitted early (like by end of August). Otherwise, I think you're supposed to hear back in January?

 

[nOTeworthy]

Is anyone else feeling a little worried that some people are already hearing back from schools when other's are still actively applying to schools! I feel like I dropped the ball on my apps and am too late to apply!

Depends on the school. Some have rolling admissions, meaning they interview & accept students before the deadline. They accept students as they come. So they can have a full class before the deadline. In this case, you wanna apply asap. Like...the first few weeks it opens. But some schools have January and May start dates. Those people will get accepted much earlier than your normal August start dates.

 

[SLOSU1010]

Has anyone heard back from Chatham or Ohio State?

I go to OSU right now (for undergrad), and they will not start to offer interviews until November.

 

[Aot007]

Hey! I applied to University of the Sciences as well, have you heard from them at all?

From what they just told me from admissions, they are getting together at the end of this week to look at the next batch of applicants. Hopefully we're in that batch!

 

[AspiringOTD18]

For everyone that applied to Boston University early admissions: Does everyone that applied get invited via email to complete the supplemental application, or is that just for prospective interview candidates?

 

[jsy02]

From what they just told me from admissions, they are getting together at the end of this week to look at the next batch of applicants. Hopefully we're in that batch!

When did you happen to send in your app for Usciences?

 

[angelcatherine10]

I go to OSU right now (for undergrad), and they will not start to offer interviews until November.

Thanks so much!

 

[Aot007]

When did you happen to send in your app for Usciences?

I sent mine in 9/15 and they received it 9/24

 

[DLHPREOT]

When did you happen to send in your app for Usciences?

hey! when did you submit your app for usciences?

 

[octher2017]

For everyone that applied to Boston University early admissions: Does everyone that applied get invited via email to complete the supplemental application, or is that just for prospective interview candidates?

I don't have a complete answer for you but I also got that email!

 

[AustinOT]

University: University of Texas at Austin
Major: Human Development and Family Sciences
Overall GPA: 4.0
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
GRE: V 169 Q 163 W 5.5

Extra-Curric: Preschool aide for child with special needs, worked/volunteered at camp for kids and adults with disabilities for 8 years, special needs nanny, a little bit of experience as a research assistant

Volunteer: about 350 hours total-- 270 in neuro inpatient, 80 in pediatric outpatient, and 10 in hand therapy

Applying: Texas Tech, UTMB, Colorado State, Tennessee State, and Mary Baldwin

Acceptances: Mary Baldwin, Texas Tech

Rejections: None

Interviews: Mary Baldwin, Texas Tech, UTMB, Tennessee State (declined)

 

[wiscOT]

Undergraduate University: UW Madison
Degree: B.S. Rehabilitation Psychology & Minor in Educational Services, 2018
Cumulative GPA: 3.74
Prerequisite GPA: 3.65-4.0 depending on school
GRE: 155 V 155 Q 5.0 AW
OTCAS Verified: 08/25/2017

Applying to: UW-Milwaukee, Carroll University, Concordia University, Mount Mary University, St Scholastica, University of Minnesota (Twin Cities and Rochester), St. Kate's, and UW Madison

Volunteer:
- outpatient OT hand clinic (70+ hours)
- VA Hospital; interviewed veterans with dementia on patient experience, interviews were then placed in medical charts (30 hours)
- teacher assistant in early childhood program known for care with children who have special needs (130+ hours)
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Alliance volunteer - working with a woman who has been diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment and getting her integrated into community settings (20 hours)
- volunteer fitness trainer for adults and children with disabilities - research with UW OT Director as a part of this experience (120 hours)
- note-taker for students with disabilities

Work:
- physical therapy aide (150+ hours)
- digital imaging specialist in department of pathology (1500 hours)
- research assistant in ASD research lab (170+ hours)
- received honors research grant to work on project related to Down syndrome and dementia (100+ hours)
- group cycling instructor at UW's exercise facility (100+ hours)
- resident assistant
- mentor and therapy assistant for a high school student with ASD (20 hours)

Misc: CPR/AED certified, UW Letters and Science Honors Program, board member of pre-OT club, Leadership certificate

Observation experience:
- 5 hours elementary education OT
- 70 hours outpatient hand therapy OT
- 40 hours private practice orthopedic OT
- 25 hours early childhood learning center OT
- 65 hours inpatient OT

References:
- Human Development Professor who is also the Principal Investigator in my lab
- Rehab Director at Outpatient Hand Clinic (OT) where I volunteer
- Supervisor at my imaging job

Acceptances: N/A

Rejections: N/A

Impatiently waiting to hear back from any of these schools.... I have a feeling it won't be until March.

 

[AspiringOTD18]

Does anyone know if there is a way to choose which recommendations on OTCAS go to which schools? I listed 4 people as recommendations (one professor, one OT, one work supervisor, and one department head of my employment). For schools that don't require one recommendation to come from an OT, I'd like to use the department head's recommendation instead of the OT. How do I do this on OTCAS?

So from what I understand, all the letters submitted to OTCAS will automatically go to each school you apply to. This means that there's really no way to "decide" which letters go where. If you have a school that requires less than what you send in (like they require only 1 letter from an OT, but you had two OTs write you a LOR for OTCAS), then they will just choose one at random. Hope that helped!

 

[MrTL]

University: University of Texas at Austin
Major: Human Development and Family Sciences
Overall GPA: 4.0
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
GRE: V 169 Q 163 W 5.5

Extra-Curric: Preschool aide for child with special needs, worked/volunteered at camp for kids and adults with disabilities for 8 years, special needs nanny, a little bit of experience as a research assistant

Volunteer: about 350 hours total-- 270 in neuro inpatient, 80 in pediatric outpatient, and 10 in hand therapy

Applying: Texas Tech, UTMB, Colorado State, Oklahoma University, and LSU

Acceptances: None

Rejections: None

Interviews: None so far!

I'm starting to worry that I should have applied to more schools! I'm thinking about adding a few others that have later application deadlines and are less competitive. Any suggestions?

With these stats, if you've got good LOR and a good PS, your chances of getting into any school seem likely. Apply wherever you please lol

 

[AspiringOTD18]

Boston University's early admissions interview decisions are out!! December 8th!!

 

[Aot007]

Those who applied to USciences, if you call Amy she will tell you where your app is and what group your app is with. I submitted my app on 9/15 and it was verified on 9/16. Amy told me my app is with the 11/14 group and I will have a decision then! Hope this helped anyone

 

[OTfromBC]

EDIT:

Figured I should finally add mine!

University: Boston College (2017)
Major: Communications
Overall GPA: 3.63
Pre-Req GPA: ~3.85 depending, still need A&P II, taking in the spring
GRE: 168 Verbal, 160 Q, 4.5 AW

Extracurriculars: Resident Assistant for 2 years, Research Fellow for comm professor and Research Assistant for marketing research department, summer internships (Client Services, Marketing Research), Media Chair for culture club one semester, campus rep for clothing brand one semester, student admissions program "Eagle for a Day" guide, current Paraprofessional in special education preschool (Aug 2017 until June 2018)

Volunteer: OT volunteer in a public school for children with multiple disabilities (~50 hours), OT volunteer at children's hospital (~50 hours), Shadowing - 2 different Skilled Nursing Facilities (~25 hours)
~125 hours total OT-specific experience

LORs: OT who I worked with as a volunteer in the school, Comm professor I had for 2 classes and did research for over the course of 2 years, Resident Director (supervisor for my RA position for 2 years)

Applied: Tufts, Boston University, MGH, Columbia, NYU, Bay Path University

Acceptances: Boston University (12/20), Tufts University (2/12), Columbia (3/1), MGH (3/2)

Waitlist: NYU
Rejections: none yet

Interviews: Boston University (12/8), MGH IHP (2/1 - Skype)

 

[ThatAcquaKid]

Figured I should finally add mine!

University: Boston College (2017)
Major: Communications
Overall GPA: 3.63
Pre-Req GPA: ~3.85 depending, still need A&P II, taking in the spring
GRE: 168 Verbal, 160 Q, 4.5 AW

Extracurriculars: Resident Assistant for 2 years, Research Fellow for comm professor and Research Assistant for marketing research department, summer internships (Client Services, Marketing Research), Media Chair for culture club one semester, campus rep for clothing brand one semester, student admissions program "Eagle for a Day" guide, current Paraprofessional in special education preschool (Aug 2017 until June 2018)

Volunteer: OT volunteer in a public school for children with multiple disabilities (~50 hours), OT volunteer at children's hospital (~50 hours), Shadowing - 2 different Skilled Nursing Facilities (~25 hours)
~125 hours total OT-specific experience

LORs: OT who I worked with as a volunteer in the school, Comm professor I had for 2 classes and did research for over the course of 2 years, Resident Director (supervisor for my RA position for 2 years)

Applied: Tufts, Boston University, MGH, Columbia, Bay Path University, might apply to Western New England and NYU

Acceptances: none yet

Rejections: none yet

Interviews: Boston University (12/8)!

Super nervous and wondering if I should apply to any more schools...let me know if you have any suggestions!

Good luck and I'll see you at BU! Is that your number one choice? What time did you select for interviewing? I'm jealous you don't have to travel very far!

 

[OTfromBC]

Good luck and I'll see you at BU! Is that your number one choice? What time did you select for interviewing? I'm jealous you don't have to travel very far!

Thanks so much, you too! I heard it's casual and nothing to worry about if that helps. I actually live in CT so it's a bit of a drive but not too bad at all. BU is among my top choices...really my main 3 are MGH, Tufts, and BU because I just want to be back in Boston and still have to learn more about the programs/financials - apparently Tufts gives good scholarships so that could be a big factor, but we'll see where I even get in! How about you, and how far away will you be coming from?

 

[OTfromBC]

Good luck and I'll see you at BU! Is that your number one choice? What time did you select for interviewing? I'm jealous you don't have to travel very far!

Oh, and I'm interviewing at 1:20! What time did you pick?

 

[ThatAcquaKid]

Oh, and I'm interviewing at 1:20! What time did you pick?

I’m coming in from Richmond! And that’s good! BU is definitely my #1 choice, although I did love a school I looked at in Philly recently! My interview is at 1:00!

 

[OTfromBC]

I’m coming in from Richmond! And that’s good! BU is definitely my #1 choice, although I did love a school I looked at in Philly recently! My interview is at 1:00!

LOL! I almost chose 1 for simplicity but it was full wow, that's far! Good for you for making the trip. I think with the tour and info sessions it will be worth it for you, especially if it's your top choice

 

[SLOSU1010]

Does anyone know anything about BU's virtual interviews? I am from Ohio and have an interview the day after, so I just signed up to do a virtual one. I'm just not exactly sure how they work.

 

[Sjaze]

University: University of Redlands
Major: Biology Minor: Psychology
Overall: 3.45
Pre req-3.5-3.8 (depending on program)
GRE- V-151 Q-155 Writing-4
Work experience: Resident assistant at my university of 2 years, currently a skilled development therapist for adults with special needs
OT hours: 20 Nursing home, 10 hospital, 95 Kids clinic

Applied: West Coast University, Stanbridge, CSUDH, St Augustine (San Marcos), Mid Western (Glendale), ATSU (Mesa), Touro

Acceptance so far: ATSU ( Found out yesterday!)

Interviews: West Coast Unviersity, Stanbridge (interview will be in December ), Touro ( interview will be in January), Midwestern (declined Interview ), ATSU ( interviewed October 6th and was accepted October 16)

Rejections:

Posting this if anyone wants to know about how the ATSU/ West Coast interviews were. Good luck to everyone!

Hey congrats! I have an interview with ATSU Dec 8, what was the interview process like?

 

[angelcatherine10]

Just got my first interview from Walsh University for December 1st! Any tips?

 

[OTD21]

Just got my first interview from Walsh University for December 1st! Any tips?

I have mine on the 4th!

 

[angelcatherine10]

I have mine on the 4th!

Good luck!!! I’m super nervous. I’m hoping for an interview from Chatham University as well and their interview would be December 2nd

 

[OTD21]

Good luck!!! I’m super nervous. I’m hoping for an interview from Chatham University as well and their interview would be December 2nd

Oh me goodness, me too!!!!! Sending you good vibes.

 

[Sjaze]

Has anyone heard anything back yet from Stockton?

 

[BKlimczyk]

Accepted to Walsh this morning!

Congratulations!
Can you tell me anything about the MMI Interview process?
How is the 1st Semester going?

 

[passionateOT]

Wanted to post my stats as well

University: Florida A&M University
Major: Pre-occupational therapy
Overall GPA: 3.1 (3.02 overall according to OTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.1-3.7 depending on school
GRE: V:143 Q:143 W:4

Extra-Curric: National Counsel of negro women, big sister little sister, campus actives board

Volunteer: 57 hours skilled nursing, 27 hours outpatient, 20 hours inpatient, Goodwill, The arc Jacksonville

Applying: Texas Tech University, Texas Womens University, Brenau University, Chatham University, University of Sciences, Nova Southeastern University, Winston-Salem University, American International University Florida Gulf Coast University

Acceptances:

Rejections: Brenau

Interviews: SO FAR
Nova (video interview)

I know my gre is very low so I opted to apply to schools that do not require the gre, have no minimum or require a low minimum. Please let me know my chances of getting into these schools and if anyone has heard from these schools if they applied.

Hi, I am also applying to Nova Southeastern. I am currently working on the additional application question (Please describe your career as a doctoral level OT in 5 years from now), but I don't see any guidelines for it. How long was yours? Did you write a 5 paragraph essay or did you just write a thorough paragraph?

 

[OT925]

University: University of Redlands
Major: Biology Minor: Psychology
Overall: 3.45
Pre req-3.5-3.8 (depending on program)
GRE- V-151 Q-155 Writing-4
Work experience: Resident assistant at my university of 2 years, currently a skilled development therapist for adults with special needs
OT hours: 20 Nursing home, 10 hospital, 95 Kids clinic

Applied: West Coast University, Stanbridge, CSUDH, St Augustine (San Marcos), Mid Western (Glendale), ATSU (Mesa), Touro

Acceptance so far: ATSU ( Found out yesterday!)

Interviews: West Coast Unviersity, Stanbridge (interview will be in December ), Touro ( interview will be in January), Midwestern (declined Interview ), ATSU ( interviewed October 6th and was accepted October 16)

Rejections:

Posting this if anyone wants to know about how the ATSU/ West Coast interviews were. Good luck to everyone!

Was this for the OTD or MOT program at West Coast?

 

[Aot007]

Hi, I am also applying to Nova Southeastern. I am currently working on the additional application question (Please describe your career as a doctoral level OT in 5 years from now), but I don't see any guidelines for it. How long was yours? Did you write a 5 paragraph essay or did you just write a thorough paragraph?

I don’t 100% remember but I believe I sent in a paragraph

 

[EsBeeOT]

I've been waiting so long to post this! Now that my OTCAS is verified and I've sent my first batch of applications here are my stats

University: California State University, Chico
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.62
Last 45: 3.8
Pre req GPA: 3.65-3.75 currently
GRE: did not take

Observation: 85 hours inpatient rehab, 15 hours outpatient rehab. 5 hours early start pediatrics.

Volunteer: hospice volunteer (100), Boys and Girls Club (120), Special Olympics (30), Chico walks for Autism, special needs carnival, student teaching experience at an elementary school, student teaching experience at a pre-school, set up an intramural team

Extras: Dean's List, CPR/First Aid/AED certified

Applying: NYU, Hofstra, D'Youville, MCPHS, Stockton, Seton Hall, and Pacific

Interviews: Hofstra

Acceptances: MCPHS

Rejections:

Good luck to everyone! Let the waiting game begin.

 

[angelcatherine10]

Let me know if anyone hears back from Chatham, Slippery Rock, Shenandoah, Gannon or Ohio State! I also applied to Pitt but they said they won’t look at my application until I finish my pre-requisites in December.

 

[OTD21]

Let me know if anyone hears back from Chatham, Slippery Rock, Shenandoah, Gannon or Ohio State! I also applied to Pitt but they said they won’t look at my application until I finish my pre-requisites in December.

I applied to 3 of these as well and am anxious to hear back Shenandoah emailed me today saying everything is complete and decisions will be made in December.
Chatham started sending out invites yesterday and will continue to do so until Nov. 20th or the day before interview (Dec.2) if anyone drops.
Ohio State should be sending out invites this month I believe.

 

[angelcatherine10]

I applied to 3 of these as well and am anxious to hear back Shenandoah emailed me today saying everything is complete and decisions will be made in December.
Chatham started sending out invites yesterday and will continue to do so until Nov. 20th or the day before interview (Dec.2) if anyone drops.
Ohio State should be sending out invites this month I believe.

Oh jeez, thank you! So nerve-racking!

 

[NJK17]

Hi Guys! I have noticed that a lot of people have already heard back from MidWestern Glendale! I have yet to apply but I was hoping to get my application in soon! I was wondering if this would be silly because they seem to already be filling up their slots and I don't want to waste money if there is no chance! I would love your input!

 

[otstudy]

I applied to 3 of these as well and am anxious to hear back Shenandoah emailed me today saying everything is complete and decisions will be made in December.
Chatham started sending out invites yesterday and will continue to do so until Nov. 20th or the day before interview (Dec.2) if anyone drops.
Ohio State should be sending out invites this month I believe.

I heard back from Chatham this morning!!

 

[otstudy]

Hi Guys! I have noticed that a lot of people have already heard back from MidWestern Glendale! I have yet to apply but I was hoping to get my application in soon! I was wondering if this would be silly because they seem to already be filling up their slots and I don't want to waste money if there is no chance! I would love your input!

They had over 800 applicants, and began interviewing in early September, I don't know if it is worth your money to still apply!

 

[OTD21]

Oh jeez, thank you! So nerve-racking!

I agree. I’ll be relieved when all of this is over and I get accepted

 

[NJK17]

They had over 800 applicants, and began interviewing in early September, I don't know if it is worth your money to still apply!

Hey thank you so much! I will be getting in touch with admissions tomorrow!

 

[angelcatherine10]

I heard back from Chatham this morning!!

Did you get an interview? Congrats if you did!!

 

[OT925]

If anyone hears anything from Samuel Merritt please post! Wondering when we will hear back

 

[OTD21]

I heard back this past Monday (11/6) from Chatham

That's great!! Will you be attending the interview on 12/2?

 

[OTfromTexas]

Duplicate post from the bottom one sorry!!!

 

[OTfromTexas]

Undergraduate University: University of Texas at El Paso
Degree: Kinesiology concentration in Exercise Physiology with a minor in Psychology
Cumulative GPA: 3.73
Prerequisite GPA: 3.8-4.0 Depends on school
GRE: 145 V 147 Q 3.5 AW (I know they're very low I got super nervous and didn't have time to retake it)


Applying to: UTEP, University of Washington, Texas Women's University, St.Augustine-Austin Campus

Volunteer:
- Special Needs Soccer coach (100 hours)
- Student bowl Competitor (27 hours)
- Undergraduate Research Assistant (1800) Have 4 first author published abstracts, have presented at four conferences and have 7 other abstracts where I'm not listed as the first author
-Teaching Experience (35 hours) Developed and presented lectures for a graduate level class

Work:
- Summer Undergraduate Reseach Program Assistantship (200 hours)
- Minority Health International Research Training Program in Costa Rica (400 hours)
- Server (1260 hours)

Misc: CPR/AED certified, Deans list for 3 years, TACSM poster Finalist, Awarded Endowed Scholarship, Top 10% Scholarship

Observation experience:
- Outpatient OT pediatric clinic: 77 hours
- Outpatient Work Hardening setting: 25 hours

References:
- Chair of the Kinesiology Department
- Professor I did Research with for 2 years
- Professor who was my mentor while I did research in Costa Rica
- OT I observed in Peds

Acceptances:

Rejections:

Good luck to everyone! I've been stalking these posts for a long time now so it feels good to finally be able to post my own stats! I'm super nervous, but hope schools are able to see past my horrible GRE scores!

 

[OTlvr8]

Was this for the OTD or MOT program at West Coast?

MOT program