OT2015- Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 I got rejected too I'm feeling pretty sad right now ....but the program is so competitive.... We can try again next year. Hugs xox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mot! Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Hi, For those of you who did not get in, try again! I know the feeling, when I did not get accepted last year I was heartbroken. This is my second time around and I was offered another interview, if anyone would like to prep with me send me a message on here! Goodluck everyone =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abc123zxc Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 For those with interviews, are you simply just getting a smiling passport photo taken? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workingforot18 Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 To OT2015- Are you BC resident? I emailed and was told BC resident hold about 90% of the seats. For this reason I'm moving out west for next year but my average is about the same as yours, so I'm wondering if I should consider taking more courses, or if it was your province that played more of a role. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hey_you Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 To OT2015- Are you BC resident? I emailed and was told BC resident hold about 90% of the seats. For this reason I'm moving out west for next year but my average is about the same as yours, so I'm wondering if I should consider taking more courses, or if it was your province that played more of a role. Thanks I got rejected with 83% and I live beside UBC. I can't wait till April 15 to find out why I didn't make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OT2015- Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 To OT2015- Are you BC resident? I emailed and was told BC resident hold about 90% of the seats. For this reason I'm moving out west for next year but my average is about the same as yours, so I'm wondering if I should consider taking more courses, or if it was your province that played more of a role. Thanks Hi ! Yes I am a BC resident. You can call after April 15th to find out why I did not get it but they told me that to get an interview it is strictly a gpa cut off, so if you don't make thefpacut off you don't get an interview. So I am definitely going to co tinue with my BA and hopefully get my Gpa up. I am also still going to call anyways just to see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workingforot18 Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Hi ! Yes I am a BC resident. You can call after April 15th to find out why I did not get it but they told me that to get an interview it is strictly a gpa cut off, so if you don't make thefpacut off you don't get an interview. So I am definitely going to co tinue with my BA and hopefully get my Gpa up. I am also still going to call anyways just to see I got rejected with 83% and I live beside UBC. I can't wait till April 15 to find out why I didn't make it. Thanks to both of you for responding, sorry you didn't get in That has me really concerned about moving all the way out west only to not get an interview. I have about an 82% average, so maybe it's time to rethink my plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OT__2015 Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 For those with interviews, are you simply just getting a smiling passport photo taken? Yes! Just got mine taken today ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harpacticoid Posted March 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 How is everyone's interview prep going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkury Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 Hey, I just had my interview this afternoon. I"m just wondering what you guys thought about the questions. I feel like I did a good job overall but there a few of the situational questions that i'm not sure if I missed something and it's just bothering me so much... I'm assuming we all had different scenarios. Really hope I get in, I hate the waiting game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abc123zxc Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 Hey, I just had my interview this afternoon. I"m just wondering what you guys thought about the questions. I feel like I did a good job overall but there a few of the situational questions that i'm not sure if I missed something and it's just bothering me so much... I'm assuming we all had different scenarios. Really hope I get in, I hate the waiting game! From what I know, I believe we all got the same scenario questions. I felt I did well. Of course I felt I could have answered things more thoroughly and technically, but given the circumstances of multiple questions being fired at you every 2 minutes with added nerves and trying to digest the question itself, I think things went relatively well. The interviewers I had were very friendly and we had quite a nice chat at the end of my interview. I'm sure everyone did well! Tough decisions for the admissions committee for sure! Good luck everyone:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abc123zxc Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 Did anyone who applied last year hear about their admission status post-interview before the April 15th deadline? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ot_hopeful99 Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 One of the interviewers told me we would be notified during the 1st week of April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ot2014waitlist Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 Did anyone who applied last year hear about their admission status post-interview before the April 15th deadline? They sent out status updates on March 28th last year. It might come early this year too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTstudent Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 I'm so ready to hear back haha. I feel like I'm spending my days just keeping busy so I don't think about it (which is pretty much impossible). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisIsMyPathOT Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 I'm late to this thread but thought I would still join in I applied to all the schools in Canada for OT - I received an interview with UBC that was March 4 , for UBC grade it is between 85% - 89% - little unsure because my transcript they receive is alpha and not percentage from Alberta, so unsure what they decide on. My alpha is A for all senior levels. We will find out soon! I'm an out of province applicant so I know I have less of a chance but hoping for the best Really want either UBC or U of A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisIsMyPathOT Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 By the way - does anyone know how heavy the interview is weighed in their final decision? I thought mine went good but of course could have been better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xguerra Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 Hi guys, From what I read from this forum, it does seem like they look at your GPA as a cut-off and a successful applicant has to be well rounded. On the website the minimum GPA requirement is 3.33 (B+) and a competitive GPA is 3.7 (A-) as mentioned. I was wondering if anyone has gotten an interview with just the minimum GPA cut off?I would like to know because my GPA is within the minimum, but definitely not along the competitive GPA. I also have been volunteering within hospital settings since first year and have been working as well. I know I have the personal experiences but the cut-off is what i'm most curious about. Thank you for taking the time to read my post Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abc123zxc Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 By the way - does anyone know how heavy the interview is weighed in their final decision? I thought mine went good but of course could have been better! I'm really not sure! I feel like after the interview, since grades were the cut off, grades don't really play a factor any more. I think at this point its weighted on the references, personal statement, and interview, but once again thats just a guess of mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisIsMyPathOT Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 Hi guys, From what I read from this forum, it does seem like they look at your GPA as a cut-off and a successful applicant has to be well rounded. On the website the minimum GPA requirement is 3.33 (B+) and a competitive GPA is 3.7 (A-) as mentioned. I was wondering if anyone has gotten an interview with just the minimum GPA cut off? I would like to know because my GPA is within the minimum, but definitely not along the competitive GPA. I also have been volunteering within hospital settings since first year and have been working as well. I know I have the personal experiences but the cut-off is what i'm most curious about. Thank you for taking the time to read my post Cheers. Hi I'm not sure about the GPA - I received an interview with the competitive GPA. I have a feeling though that GPA is a big factor for the interview selection. What you can do is email Sonia and ask her she has been very helpful and patient! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisIsMyPathOT Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 I'm really not sure! I feel like after the interview, since grades were the cut off, grades don't really play a factor any more. I think at this point its weighted on the references, personal statement, and interview, but once again thats just a guess of mine. Yeah... I do hope they look at the "whole picture" not just the interview! Ohhhhh we find out soon! Very exciting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abc123zxc Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 So, am I the one constantly refreshing my email? The wait is agonizing! We could potentially hear news this week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisIsMyPathOT Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 So, am I the one constantly refreshing my email? The wait is agonizing! We could potentially hear news this week! You're not alone I am too! Good luck everyone!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ot_hopeful99 Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 ahh so nervous! Good luck everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisIsMyPathOT Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 I'm late to this thread but thought I would still join in I applied to all the schools in Canada for OT - I received an interview with UBC that was March 4 , for UBC grade it is between 85% - 89% - little unsure because my transcript they receive is alpha and not percentage from Alberta, so unsure what they decide on. My alpha is A for all senior levels. We will find out soon! I'm an out of province applicant so I know I have less of a chance but hoping for the best Really want either UBC or U of A Just found out in email I'm 87% for UBC. Glad to know what I went in with for the interview Good luck again everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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