OhGeeOT Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 Hey everyone! Just thought I would make a thread for those who applied for the Qualifying Year. Did you guys only apply to McGill, or did you apply to other places too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tompsongirl Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 Hello! I applied at U of A, and McGill. How about you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tompsongirl Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Wow, we're so similar! I'm also living in Alberta right now (Edmonton), and speak some french. I have no idea how decent my chances are of getting in to either school - I've got a gpa around 3.6, and my background is unrelated to OT, or healthcare at all. If I don't make it in, I'll also continue taking more courses over the next year and get some volunteer experience. Which school do you prefer? Do you have any idea of which program is more competitive? (I've tried private messaging you, but it doesn't seem to be working!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leikswll Posted April 7, 2012 Report Share Posted April 7, 2012 Hi, we gonna receive the emails to inform the invitation for interview next week. best luck to everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted April 7, 2012 Report Share Posted April 7, 2012 If you guys sign up at SDN using the link in my signature, you can PM each other. Montreal is a great city if you end up there and try high end restaurants downtown like The Keg to do waitressing for $$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spc Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 has anyone heard anything from McGill re: interviews? I would have expected the first round of interview invites to have been sent yesterday to give people enough time to respond before sending out additional offers same week. Anyone hear anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMPAO Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 I haven't heard anything yet either. On the other McGill post people said they haven't heard yet either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tompsongirl Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 Just opened my email to find an interview request, sent about an hour ago! Good luck to you all, hope you find the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa1212 Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 congrats on getting an interview! still waiting, just wondering if anyone else has heard?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-Project Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 Still nothing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa1212 Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 if you dont mind me asking...what are your stats??? still anxiously waiting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tompsongirl Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 Congrats OhGee! My stats are 3.6ish GPA as well as I also speak some french (needs work!). My work experience is next to none, but I had very strong references and a pretty good letter of intent too, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spc Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Still haven't heard anything either. There are a few days left, so we'll see! I'm hoping that Quebec residents are getting letters today or tomorrow...? maybe they are sent apart from letters for OOP candidates, but that may be wishful thinking. In any case, congratulations to TompsonGirl and OhGeeOT! I'm from Montreal, so if you guys need any advice about the city, let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIN2012 Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 the 15-35 seats are they only for OT or PT as well?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa1212 Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 heard all the interview invites have already been sent out..(in and outside quebec) congrats to those of you who got one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIN2012 Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Congrats -Frank Dion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIN2012 Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 how do you know?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KayBU Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Received an interview email this morning!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa1212 Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 I still havent heard as well however a friend of mine called mcgill admissions and they said they were almost positive all interview invites have been sent out already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 For OT and PT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa1212 Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 just for OT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spc Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Received an invite this afternoon. So relieved. OhGeeOt -- the Qualifying Year is entirely for those with Bachelor's degrees in unrelated areas. Those with a B.Sc in Rehabilitation Science (the former OT undergrad program) enter the MSc directly. The qualifying year is just to catch the rest of us up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapphire17 Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Hey, I was wondering if you guys know what gpa is competitive for OT at mcgill and if you have to have experience shadowing an OT (or is other patient contact volunteering sufficient?) Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spc Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Not sure what GPA is considered competitive, but your experience and your motivation can compensate for a weaker GPA. The GPA requirement could vary. If you have a weak GPA you may be competitive as long as there's a notable upward trend. People here have reported receiving interviews with 3.4s, so something in that ballpark is probably competitive You do not need to have shadowing with an OT (I don't), and I think patient hours are sufficient (this is what I have). Then again, I think Tompsongirl wrote that she has no experience in health settings, so you may not even need patient contact hours, just a compelling letter and strong references. I think the most important question to ask yourself is why are you a good fit for OT and how can you convey that to the admissions committee. There are no hard and fast rules for anything else... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasta Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Interview invites were done via email so offers will probably be sent the same way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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