wangxian Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 Hi guys, Is anyone still waiting for PT interview invites from alberta and dalhousie? Wondering if I should contact them to ask them about it :0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PT 2019 Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 On 3/27/2019 at 8:30 PM, wangxian said: Hi guys, Is anyone still waiting for PT interview invites from alberta and dalhousie? Wondering if I should contact them to ask them about it :0 ** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wangxian Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 Ok, that's reassuring haha. I think both schools just said March in general so I guess that still gives them two days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maria21 Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 Hi. I am requesting for your opinions and suggestions to get admission in Occupational Therapy-OT Applied + OT: in all 4 Ontario universities , Macgill university , Dalhousie university .Accepted:Waitlisted:Rejected:GPA: On ORPAS webite my s-gpa; 3.51Perceived strength of essays/interviews/references: I have volunteered in OT office for 100 hours and worked as volunteer in a Family Physician office for one year . I submitted a Resume , a full Statement and three References from , OT , Family physician and a Professor from UTM . I did 4 years Bachelor degree from UTM. There are many applicants with good GPA, who applied for both PT as well as OT admissions. How will ORPAS/ universities , decide about OT admissions,if applicant accepts admission offer in PT.?? Your opinions,please ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPTTT Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 Invited to Dal PT!!!! Kin2019 and VicPT 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peachesplumsandpears Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 I'm sad to say that I just got my rejection saying I wasn't invited to interview. I'm so bummed! I actually didn't even consider the idea that I wouldn't make it to the interview stage - I just assumed I would at least get that far but that I might not make it in. @PPTTT are you OOP too? Can I ask what your GPA was like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPTTT Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 22 minutes ago, peachesplumsandpears said: I'm sad to say that I just got my rejection saying I wasn't invited to interview. I'm so bummed! I actually didn't even consider the idea that I wouldn't make it to the interview stage - I just assumed I would at least get that far but that I might not make it in. @PPTTT are you OOP too? Can I ask what your GPA was like? I'm sorry to hear! I don't think I calculated mine right but it is around 3.8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowhead Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 24 minutes ago, peachesplumsandpears said: I'm sad to say that I just got my rejection saying I wasn't invited to interview. I'm so bummed! I actually didn't even consider the idea that I wouldn't make it to the interview stage - I just assumed I would at least get that far but that I might not make it in. @PPTTT are you OOP too? Can I ask what your GPA was like? I’m sorry to hear that. What program/school did you apply to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaPT Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 4 minutes ago, PPTTT said: I'm sorry to hear! I don't think I calculated mine right but it is around 3.8 Are you a resident of one of the Atlantic provinces? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPTTT Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 Just now, CanadaPT said: Are you a resident of one of the Atlantic provinces? OOP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPTTT Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 Does anyone know when we can expect to hear back from U of T for CAP test? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowhead Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 13 hours ago, Michael SD said: Im a BC applicant and applied to both Alberta and Dal. Haven't heard anything either. Wasn't it supposed to be the middle of march? Hi, I applied to U of A’s PT program as an OOP. Received an interview invite about 1.5 weeks ago. Perhaps, you can send a quick email ad follow-up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPTTT Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 22 minutes ago, Yellowhead said: Hi, I applied to U of A’s PT program as an OOP. Received an interview invite about 1.5 weeks ago. Perhaps, you can send a quick email ad follow-up? I haven't heard back from U of A yet so I will definitely touch base Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicPT Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 45 minutes ago, PPTTT said: I haven't heard back from U of A yet so I will definitely touch base Have been lurking on this forum for about a week because I had this same question. I emailed UAlberta and here is their response:"I have issued the first and second batches of interview invitations and am awaiting acceptances and declines. The GPA cut-offs for this intake were 4.0 for out-of-province applicants and 3.6 for in-province applicants. Students that are not successful in earning an interview will be notified in early May, as MMI invitations are issued up until the day before the interviews (April 13, April 29). Thanks for checking in." So I guess there is hope? Though 4.0 cut-off is extremely high imo. I hope this helps. FYI: Applied + (PT or OT?): PT: UBC, UAlberta, Queens, UWesternAccepted:Waitlisted:Rejected: UBC - no interview offeredGPA:c-gpa and s-gpa: ORPAS sGPA 3.8, UBC last 10 was 3.86 Perceived strength of essays/interviews/references: Decently well-written and reviewed letters of intent, and likely very solid reference letters (one is kept private by the professor). I have experience working at a senior's care home working with individuals with cognitive and physical disabilities, volunteering with the Special Olympics Active Start program, as a PT aide/Kinesiologist in an 8-month coop, and finally volunteering for 100+ hours at a Neuro-focussed physiotherapy clinic. Rajalgool 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPTTT Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 2 minutes ago, VicPT said: 4.0 for out-of-province applicants Is this some kind of joke? That's ridiculous and almost elitist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPTTT Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 35 minutes ago, VicPT said: Have been lurking on this forum for about a week because I had this same question. I emailed UAlberta and here is their response:"I have issued the first and second batches of interview invitations and am awaiting acceptances and declines. The GPA cut-offs for this intake were 4.0 for out-of-province applicants and 3.6 for in-province applicants. Students that are not successful in earning an interview will be notified in early May, as MMI invitations are issued up until the day before the interviews (April 13, April 29). Thanks for checking in." So I guess there is hope? Though 4.0 cut-off is extremely high imo. I hope this helps. FYI: Applied + (PT or OT?): PT: UBC, UAlberta, Queens, UWesternAccepted:Waitlisted:Rejected: UBC - no interview offeredGPA:c-gpa and s-gpa: ORPAS sGPA 3.8, UBC last 10 was 3.86 Perceived strength of essays/interviews/references: Decently well-written and reviewed letters of intent, and likely very solid reference letters (one is kept private by the professor). I have experience working at a senior's care home working with individuals with cognitive and physical disabilities, volunteering with the Special Olympics Active Start program, as a PT aide/Kinesiologist in an 8-month coop, and finally volunteering for 100+ hours at a Neuro-focussed physiotherapy clinic. Just got a response. It looks like they don't reject until the day before the interviews... so lets hope they run down the list LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPTTT Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 now I'm wondering when we will hear back from McGill! Maybe this is just the excitement getting to me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCPT Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 4 hours ago, PPTTT said: Is this some kind of joke? That's ridiculous and almost elitist im a first year at u of a. dont worry its that high as of now because of all those geeky UBC kids applying to U of A as a back up. once results from UBC are out (which should be real soon), U of A will accept more ppl. usually competitive OOP is 3.9 though . 4.0 is ridiculous . Also if ur a SFU student your at a disadvantage on U of As 4.0 scale . UBC kids got it lucky with %. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustCurious Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 5 hours ago, VicPT said: "I have issued the first and second batches of interview invitations and am awaiting acceptances and declines. The GPA cut-offs for this intake were 4.0 for out-of-province applicants and 3.6 for in-province applicants. Students that are not successful in earning an interview will be notified in early May, as MMI invitations are issued up until the day before the interviews (April 13, April 29). Thanks for checking in." 2015 McGill OT grad here ... but ARE YOU EFFING KIDDING ME 4.0 cut off??!!??? I didn't realize OT/PT got so competitive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPTTT Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 5 hours ago, JustCurious said: 2015 McGill OT grad here ... but ARE YOU EFFING KIDDING ME 4.0 cut off??!!??? I didn't realize OT/PT got so competitive. it's ridiculous right!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaabbbdumb Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 11 hours ago, VicPT said: Have been lurking on this forum for about a week because I had this same question. I emailed UAlberta and here is their response:"I have issued the first and second batches of interview invitations and am awaiting acceptances and declines. The GPA cut-offs for this intake were 4.0 for out-of-province applicants and 3.6 for in-province applicants. Students that are not successful in earning an interview will be notified in early May, as MMI invitations are issued up until the day before the interviews (April 13, April 29). Thanks for checking in." So I guess there is hope? Though 4.0 cut-off is extremely high imo. I hope this helps. FYI: Applied + (PT or OT?): PT: UBC, UAlberta, Queens, UWesternAccepted:Waitlisted:Rejected: UBC - no interview offeredGPA:c-gpa and s-gpa: ORPAS sGPA 3.8, UBC last 10 was 3.86 Perceived strength of essays/interviews/references: Decently well-written and reviewed letters of intent, and likely very solid reference letters (one is kept private by the professor). I have experience working at a senior's care home working with individuals with cognitive and physical disabilities, volunteering with the Special Olympics Active Start program, as a PT aide/Kinesiologist in an 8-month coop, and finally volunteering for 100+ hours at a Neuro-focussed physiotherapy clinic. What's 3.86 in %? (sorry im not good with GPA scale)... also ubc here but I can't believe you didn't get an interview? also they count last 15 courses not 10? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPTTT Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 4 minutes ago, aaabbbdumb said: What's 3.86 in %? (sorry im not good with GPA scale)... also ubc here but I can't believe you didn't get an interview? also they count last 15 courses not 10? PT is 10 courses, OT is 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maria21 Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 15 hours ago, PPTTT said: now I'm wondering when we will hear back from McGill! Maybe this is just the excitement getting to me!! Good Morning, My Sub GPA is 3.51 , lower than yours. , which is making me sad, as I did not receive anything yet. Do they decide just on the basis of GPA or they consider other factors like , the science courses attended, Refrerences ,volunteer work , resume as well as personal statement too ??. Is sub GPA by ORPAS is final for decision or all universities make their individual GPA calculations ? . Kindly put your opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTdokie Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 2 hours ago, Maria21 said: Good Morning, My Sub GPA is 3.51 , lower than yours. , which is making me sad, as I did not receive anything yet. Do they decide just on the basis of GPA or they consider other factors like , the science courses attended, Refrerences ,volunteer work , resume as well as personal statement too ??. Is sub GPA by ORPAS is final for decision or all universities make their individual GPA calculations ? . Kindly put your opinions. GPA is usually the first and most important factor for admissions. Once you meet the cut-off, which is the minimum required GPA based on the applicant pool, then the rest of your application is reviewed. This cut-off is usually higher than the GPA minimum. ORPAS is used by Ontario universities only, universities outside of Ontario will use different grading systems. Also, for occupational therapy, your CGPA is used for Queen's OT, the rest of the Ontario schools use your SGPA. Hopefully this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rajalgool Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 7 hours ago, PPTTT said: PT is 10 courses, OT is 15 Pretty sure for UBC your GPA is calculated based on your last 10 upper-level courses and your five pre-requisites (Anatomy, Physiology, Advanced Physiology, Statistics and Psychology). Although, I don't know if some of those classes are weighted differently in the calculation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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