gladiolus Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 Hi everyone, I've been following this forum for quite a while, finally decided to make an account. I've been watching the PT UBC interview thread and was wondering if anyone has heard back from UBC for OT interviews. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manna Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 I haven't heard back yet for the UBC interview... I was looking at last year and they didn't seem to hear back until the 23rd of Feb, and interviews are held March 7-9th. So hopefully we find out next week??? If anyone does hear can they post right away?? Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gladiolus Posted February 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 okay good to hear, thanks for posting. I was getting nervous because the pt people have heard back already. I emailed the OT admissions contact person at UBC regarding when we should know by. I will let everyone know if she gets back to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gladiolus Posted February 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 heard back from Rehana - should hear about OT interviews between Feb 18 and 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manna Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Thanks for letting us know- so excited to just hear back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manna Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 I was offered an interview today! at 5:10pm for March the 8th. Super excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gladiolus Posted February 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 offered an interview this afternoon! March 8th 2:00pm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mot! Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Hi, im new to this site, and wondering if anyone else here has an interview to ubc ot program for this March? That would like to connect on how they are preparing for the interview! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OregonOT Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 i work with some ots and i've been picking their brains...they strongly suggest that i think fast on my feet. not as easy as it sounds, but very important not to come in with memorized stuff. they kept telling me to be 'dynamic.' i will be driving up to BC..what's the weather like? is the building where the interviews being held centrally located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gladiolus Posted February 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 I think that's some good advice. I talked to someone who had an interview two years ago and they said that it was less of an interview and more of a test of knowledge. I'm really nervous! Has anyone heard anything else? I don't know anything about the building or the weather, I will be coming in from out of town as well, sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOTatUBChopeful Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Hey everyone, I have an interview this Thursday. Just wondering if anyone knows if its an MMI, or simply a panel interview? Also, any idea how many people are being interviewed this year? I feel pretty prepared for either interview style, but its nice knowing what you're walking in to Thanks, and good luck to all of you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gladiolus Posted March 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 I have no idea what it is :S Sorry! What did you do to prepare for the interview? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOTatUBChopeful Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 I just found some information on another thread on this site! It looks like its simply a panel interview, with 125 people interviewing for 48 spots (I'm guessing its info from past years?). There are plenty of study tips and sample scenarios for the MMI, and as for the panel interview I've been practising speaking about why I want to be an OT, and about my work experience with people with disabilities (responsibilities, challenges, learning, etc) and how these experiences relate to the field. I found this blog post to be really helpful. There's also some good tips throughout the rest of the blog. Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gladiolus Posted March 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 awesome! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gladiolus Posted March 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 How did it go for people who had interviews today?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manna Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 How did everyone's interviews go? I had one interviewer that was all smiles, but couldn't tell by the response of the student or the other faculty member... I thought the questions were very fair, but that I didn't get to express as much as I would have liked because I was just responding to the scenarios!! how did everyone else feel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gladiolus Posted March 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 mine went well too...I feel the same way, after I was thinking "did I remember to say.." All of my interviewers smiled, which I was hoping was a good sign but I have no idea. Some people I talked to mentioned that some people got accepted already without the interview based on grades, etc. and that only about 24 ppl were being chosen from the 125...does anyone know if this is true? I'm so nervous - 3 weeks of waiting is too long! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manna Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 really?! I am doubtful of that, and didn't hear anything about it either, I was in contact with a girl who is in the program now and she didn't mention anything like that. It would seem fairly redundant to have interviews over three days if that was the case... anyone out there can correct me if I'm wrong though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTSkye Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Yes, some people were chosen without an interview with high gpa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manna Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Was it really that many people though??? 24 accepted without an interview....? That seem ridiculous and unfair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCOT Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 I went to an info session that Rehana put on, and I believe she said there are up to 15 spots for people who have at least an A average. So the rest are for us interviewers! As for the interview....I felt mine went well too! Hard to get in all the stuff you want to...I can't wait until April 2-5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manna Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Thanks for the confirmation BCOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gladiolus Posted March 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 It's getting closer to the date when we find out whether or not we will be accepted to UBC - if anyone hears anything please let us know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCOTwannabe Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Just got my email for acceptance!!! So excited!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTorBust Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Just got my email for acceptance!!! So excited!!!! Congrats!! So jealous that the wait is over for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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