HK2018 41 Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 48 minutes ago, PT PT PT said: Hi everyone! I applied this round but I honestly don't think I will get it because of an unfortunate grade on my transcript that ruined my subGPA. I have been working for the past two years, taking courses to push it out of my subGPA so I need a couple more courses to do that. Anyways, I've only tried applying to Ontario schools so for my next attempt I want to apply to more schools across Canada to increase my chances, even though my preference is to stay in the province. Can anyone give me insight on applying to outside-ontario schools? It is quite intimidating for me, but I want to be a PT so much that I have to give it a shot. Any help is appreciated In regards to applying to schools outside of Ontario if I was you I would focus on applying to schools that offer more seats to OOP candidates. You will need to look at each site individually but it would be strategic to apply to schools that offer more OOP seats compared to others (example Dal vs Manitoba). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OT1996 35 Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 22 minutes ago, Otdalq said: Just got an email from dal OT this afternoon that I’m on the waitlist Are you oop ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ptmandem 3 Posted May 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 Where are you guys seeing invited on Acorn? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OThopeful2020 9 Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 1 hour ago, aspiringphysiotherapist said: Hey! I got the same "invited" notification on Acorn last year and was offered an acceptance so you can start celebrating ahaha Wow that gives me some relief! Would you mind sharing when you found out if your acceptance was for UTM or St. George? Where can I find campus assignment information of Acorn? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OThopeful2020 9 Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 2 minutes ago, ptmandem said: Where are you guys seeing invited on Acorn? On the Dashboard under Academics! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Otdalq 9 Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 5 minutes ago, OT1996 said: Are you oop ? PEI! OT1996 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WannaBeOT4 1 Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 I also got an email from Dal OT today that I'm on the waitlist, I'm OOP. Otdalq 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OT1996 35 Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 Thank you for those updating on Dal. Has anyone else OOP not heard yet from Dal? rrxxccooll 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PT_L 17 Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 2 hours ago, PT PT PT said: Hi everyone! I applied this round but I honestly don't think I will get it because of an unfortunate grade on my transcript that ruined my subGPA. I have been working for the past two years, taking courses to push it out of my subGPA so I need a couple more courses to do that. Anyways, I've only tried applying to Ontario schools so for my next attempt I want to apply to more schools across Canada to increase my chances, even though my preference is to stay in the province. Can anyone give me insight on applying to outside-ontario schools? It is quite intimidating for me, but I want to be a PT so much that I have to give it a shot. Any help is appreciated Hey! I'm from Ontario as well. I would say one thing I wished I paid attention to earlier is the prerequisites because they usually require more prerequisites than Ontario's regular anat, phgy, etc (for example, UofA requires courses in Canadian Indigenous History and human movement; both of which are not required in Ontario). I wasn't able to apply to a couple of universities solely because of the prerequisites that I didn't have, so if you're planning to take extra courses, I'd say keep that in mind! This year was my second time applying. I got an acceptance from McGill, but I prefer to stay in Ontario so I'm crossing my fingers for tonight. If you don't get in this round, try again next year! Good luck, you got this! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpringOT2020 2 Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 1 minute ago, OT1996 said: Thank you for those updating on Dal. Has anyone else OOP not heard yet from Dal? I haven't heard yet either (from BC) but I also haven't sent in my unofficial transcript yet as I applied while my degree was still in progress (and still is lol) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OT-2020 13 Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 Does anyone know of any instances where someone was given an offer without seeing an early invite on acorn? physiohopeful23 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PT PT PT 5 Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 6 minutes ago, Lina said: Hey! I'm from Ontario as well. I would say one thing I wished I paid attention to earlier is the prerequisites because they usually require more prerequisites than Ontario's regular anat, phgy, etc (for example, UofA requires courses in Canadian Indigenous History and human movement; both of which are not required in Ontario). I wasn't able to apply to a couple of universities solely because of the prerequisites that I didn't have, so if you're planning to take extra courses, I'd say keep that in mind! This year was my second time applying. I got an acceptance from McGill, but I prefer to stay in Ontario so I'm crossing my fingers for tonight. If you don't get in this round, try again next year! Good luck, you got this! Hey! Thank you for that info it helps a lot since I’m starting to plan for fall! Did you consider applying to UBC or Dalhousie and found it was the same case? Congrats on McGill though! That’s awesome If you don’t mind, can I ask how the process was of applying there? And it isn’t a French-speaking program right? Best of luck for getting into Ontario too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J.H 21 Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 3 hours ago, PT PT PT said: Hi everyone! I applied this round but I honestly don't think I will get it because of an unfortunate grade on my transcript that ruined my subGPA. I have been working for the past two years, taking courses to push it out of my subGPA so I need a couple more courses to do that. Anyways, I've only tried applying to Ontario schools so for my next attempt I want to apply to more schools across Canada to increase my chances, even though my preference is to stay in the province. Can anyone give me insight on applying to outside-ontario schools? It is quite intimidating for me, but I want to be a PT so much that I have to give it a shot. Any help is appreciated Definitely check out the different pre-reqs and program lengths, but also check out residency requirements. What U of A considers an Albertan applicant, and what U of S considers a Saskatchewan residents are a bit different. If cost of living is important, check out the differences between cities. I'd love to be on the west coast and go to UBC, but a) I don't have physics and b) living in Vancouver is not within my budget. You may not have a lot of extra time when in school, but if there are activities that you love to do, like kayaking or skiing or biking, check out their availability near the schools you're most interested in, or if there are local groups that you can join. It makes it a bit less intimidating to move to a completely new place. Plus, with all the stress of school, we all need a little bit of fun. You got this! rrxxccooll and PT - U of O 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
karl 0 Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 How do we feel about University of Toronto OT being completely online Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OT1996 35 Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 23 minutes ago, karl said: How do we feel about University of Toronto OT being completely online Is it? Are all the schools going to be online? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
karl 0 Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 32 minutes ago, OT1996 said: Is it? Are all the schools going to be online? I have heard that most schools have hinted at being online like McMaster. A friend of mine in the program told me that UofT is planning for a full online fall semester for incoming students. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OThopefulcanada 12 Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 On 5/25/2020 at 5:49 PM, rrxxccooll said: Do you mind letting us know you gpa and if you are opp or ip? I will keep my finger crossed for you! Thank you! I am IP and my CGPA was 3.35 - not the best tbh, had one rough year but yeah rrxxccooll 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PTOTHOPEFUL 26 Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 Hey guys! Getting so excited / nervous to find out about Ontario schools! Those who have been through this process before - will the offers show up on our ORPAS at midnight or do we receive emails at midnight ? I realize that maybe not all the schools will be available at midnight but for the ones that are where should I expect to hear from them? IslandPTgal, hopeIbeOT, JOHN1250 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rrxxccooll 33 Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 1 hour ago, OThopefulcanada said: Thank you! I am IP and my CGPA was 3.35 - not the best tbh, had one rough year but yeah What is your dal sGPA OThopefulcanada 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FowlerKennedy 18 Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 58 minutes ago, PTOTHOPEFUL said: Hey guys! Getting so excited / nervous to find out about Ontario schools! Those who have been through this process before - will the offers show up on our ORPAS at midnight or do we receive emails at midnight ? I realize that maybe not all the schools will be available at midnight but for the ones that are where should I expect to hear from them? ORPAS probably won't be updated till tomorrow afternoon or next week. UWO usually updates student center at midnight (will send you an email just before midnight as well) Queen's will email you the offer letter just past midnight McMaster will email you the offer letter 10-15 mins past midnight U of T will email you early in the morning - I received mine 7am (Unless you have access to ACORN - you should see it by now if you are admitted) This was my personal experience. Good luck everybody !!! 5 hours to GO ptapps, JOHN1250, rrxxccooll and 5 others 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aspiringphysiotherapist 6 Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 5 hours ago, OThopeful2020 said: Wow that gives me some relief! Would you mind sharing when you found out if your acceptance was for UTM or St. George? Where can I find campus assignment information of Acorn? I think it said under enrol & manage! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
natOT 37 Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 18 hours ago, OTPLEASE2382 said: did people in u of a ot register for courses yet? Not yet, if I remember correctly they said in an email not to register until they give some further instructions later in the summer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OThopeful2020 9 Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 26 minutes ago, FowlerKennedy said: ORPAS probably won't be updated till tomorrow afternoon or next week. UWO usually updates student center at midnight (will send you an email just before midnight as well) Queen's will email you the offer letter just past midnight McMaster will email you the offer letter 10-15 mins past midnight U of T will email you early in the morning - I received mine 7am (Unless you have access to ACORN - you should see it by now if you are admitted) This was my personal experience. Good luck everybody !!! 5 hours to GO This is super helpful. Thank you! So we won't know the UofT campus assignment until 7 am?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PT PT PT 5 Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 Is it safe to say that if you didn’t get an ACORN sign in, you’re not getting in to UofT? I only got Western sign in info. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OT1996 35 Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 19 minutes ago, aspiringphysiotherapist said: I think it said under enrol & manage! Hey I don't see the campus assignment there. Was it in the degree code or something? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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