blitz1014 Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 Applied: McGill, Queens, UOttawa, UofA (all OT)Accepted: UOttawa! Waitlisted: UofA Rejected: Queens, McGill GPA: cum: 3.41 sub: 3.54 Perceived strength of essays/interviews/references: UOttawa doesn't have essays or references, so I guess my interview went well despite french being my second language! Super excited to go to Ottawa!! No they use the references, they mention in the booklet that references can be submitted in french for Ottawa U, but the other school have to have english references. But congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OT2014hopeful Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 Applied: UofT, McMaster, Western, U of M, U of A (all OT)Accepted: Waitlisted: Western (middle third), U of A (no idea), McMaster (far ranked) Rejected: Queens sGPA: 3.68 I haven't heard anything back just yet for U of M. I am hoping to get into U of M so at least I won't have to worry about my fall plans. Does anyone know approximately how many people from the waitlist are accepted to Western and U of A? Those are my two top choices and I really want to know what my chances are. I heard there wasn't much wait list movement at western last year...can anyone else confirm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
healthcarehopeful Posted May 17, 2014 Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 Applied: Western, UofT, Queens, Mac (all for OT) Waitlisted: UofT Rejected: Western, Queens Accepted: Mac sGPA: 3.62 cGPA: 3.59 I was kind of surprised about the Queen's rejection, but I don't care because Mac is my first choice!!!!! So ecstatic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinKid8 Posted May 17, 2014 Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 To all those that are accepting Western PT's offer, here is the official FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/739581829397474/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDwannabe02 Posted May 17, 2014 Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 Time Stamps: 12:04 am (McMaster), 12:01 am (U of T), 11:03 am (Queen's - May 14th) Applied: Queen's, McMaster, and U of T (all PT) Accepted: McMaster and U of T Waitlisted: N/A Rejected: Queen's SubGPA: 3.99 cumGPA: 3.79 Perceived strength of essays/interviews/references: I thought my references were strong. One from my undergrad research project supervisor and one from the principal at one of the schools I work at. I thought my essays for Queen's were decent, but it's tough for me to judge that objectively. As far as interviews go, I thought the CAP went all right (but not amazingly), but I felt very good about my MMI performance at Mac. To those not accepted or those wait listed with a high number, please don't throw in the towel. I have been rejected for the past 3 years from professional schools. Just think really critically and honestly about what you need to do to improve. It will take tons of patience and perseverance, but it can be done. Stay the course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaGal Posted May 17, 2014 Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 For those of you incoming OTs and PTs for Queen's there is a new FB page waiting for you to join! It already has most of us soon-to-be second years on it ready and waiting to congratulate you and answer your questions Queen's Masters of Occupational & Physical Therapy Class of 2016 https://www.facebook.com/groups/1451559001753760/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
healthcarehopeful Posted May 17, 2014 Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 I started a Facebook group for McMaster OT So excited to meet everyone in September!! https://www.facebook.com/groups/235172883357075/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaGal Posted May 17, 2014 Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 I started a Facebook group for McMaster OT So excited to meet everyone in September!! https://www.facebook.com/groups/235172883357075/ Hey congrats to you! There is usually an "official" FB page put together by the 2nd year students as it provides updates on orientation etc. At least that's how it is at Queen's. I would check with Mac and see if someone is already developing it just so people don't get confused on where they should go for info :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTHope Posted May 17, 2014 Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 I started a Facebook group for McMaster OT So excited to meet everyone in September!! https://www.facebook.com/groups/235172883357075/ Awesome! Hopefully on June 1st I'll be able to join! (I'm near the top of the McMaster OT waitlist.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
healthcarehopeful Posted May 17, 2014 Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 Hey congrats to you! There is usually an "official" FB page put together by the 2nd year students as it provides updates on orientation etc. At least that's how it is at Queen's. I would check with Mac and see if someone is already developing it just so people don't get confused on where they should go for info :-) Did not realize this...haha! I searched Facebook and didn't see one...I guess I'll delete it then. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackerJibbs Posted May 17, 2014 Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 Would anyone who got admitted into U of T or Queens be willing to take a quick look at my personal statements and give me some feedback? I'm trying to figure out why I didn't even get waitlisted at either school and, unless I did something wrong, it must come down to my written submissions or one of my references. My GPA was high enough to get me into Western. I'd really appreciate the help since the schools say we can't follow up with them. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Physio101 Posted May 17, 2014 Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 Would anyone who got admitted into U of T or Queens be willing to take a quick look at my personal statements and give me some feedback? I'm trying to figure out why I didn't even get waitlisted at either school and, unless I did something wrong, it must come down to my written submissions or one of my references. My GPA was high enough to get me into Western. I'd really appreciate the help since the schools say we can't follow up with them. Thanks! feel free to PM them to me, I got into both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackerJibbs Posted May 17, 2014 Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 feel free to PM them to me, I got into both Thanks, I really appreciate this. I'll send them your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
id2 Posted May 17, 2014 Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 Would anyone who got admitted into U of T or Queens be willing to take a quick look at my personal statements and give me some feedback? I'm trying to figure out why I didn't even get waitlisted at either school and, unless I did something wrong, it must come down to my written submissions or one of my references. My GPA was high enough to get me into Western. I'd really appreciate the help since the schools say we can't follow up with them. Thanks! Hey, I'm not sure about OT at Queens, but for PT you can email/call them after June 15th to know more about why you did not get in. Feel free to PM me and I'll see if I can help in any way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdotot Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 Just wondering if anyone has created a U of T OT Class of 2016 facebook group yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbingled Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 Applied: UBC, UofA, UofT, Queen's, Western, McMaster (all OT)Accepted: UBC, UofA, UofTWaitlisted: Queen'sRejected: Western, McMaster (got offered interview but didn't go)subGPA: 3.63cumGPA: 3.34300/400-level GPA: 82% (UBC)I will be attending UBC, as I have already accepted the offer Perceived strength of essays/interviews/references: I think my essay was good for UofA, since I packed it full of all my ECs and experiences. I think my essay for UofA was the most well-written among all my applications this year. Surprised I got rejected for Western to be honest, since I thought my GPA would be good enough to make the cut-off this year (based on the cut-off last year). I don't feel so bad though because from what I can see in this thread, the GPA cut-off seems to have increased quite a bit.. Would be curious to know what it is now. UBC had already accepted me by the time McMaster extended their interview offer, so I didn't attend. Queen's is a bit of a wild-card so I wasn't getting my hopes up for an acceptance there. My interview went pretty well for UBC; I think I answered all the questions pretty strongly and thorougly, except for just one or two, so I think it demonstrated my knowledge about OT as a profession. I also had a wide range of ECs to draw my answers from, which I think showed during my interview. I'm very very lucky (and happy!) to be going into UBC, considering this year was my first time applying for OT anywhere. I wasn't even going to apply last year at this time, but I'm glad I did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprootloop Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 Hi guys, I'm going to be starting PT this fall at Queen's and was wondering if anyone is looking for housemates! Females only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helloyou Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Hi guys, I'm going to be starting PT this fall at Queen's and was wondering if anyone is looking for housemates! Females only Hi there! I'll be starting the OT program! Have you joined the Facebook group? Please make a post there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovaScotiaOT Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Hey! I accepted a spot at Queen's so there should be an opening at Western and Dal soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pvyas29 Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Hey helloyou, What's the FB page for Queen's OT/PT? I'm not sure if I found it... "Queen's OT Summer 2014"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprootloop Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 pvyas, It's Queen's Masters of Occupational and Physical Therapy Class of 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdotot Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Here's the U of T OT class of 2016 facebook page. Look up - "U of T: Occupational Therapy Class of 2016" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
healthcarehopeful Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 McMaster's OT and PT official facebook pages won't be up until mid June at the earliest (but probably later)! I just checked with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kr4tos Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 Did anyone get accepted from the Alberta waitlist? They said after the 23rd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhysioBabe Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 Anyone hear from McGill qy pt or ot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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