se21 Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Applied: Mac, UWO, UofT, and Queens (all OT) Accepted: Queens Waitlisted: none Rejected: Mac, UWO and UofT GPA: sGPA 3.46 and cGPA 3.36 Perceived strength of... Essays: Must have been really strong to make up for my low GPA. What I think helped was that my essays showed that I had a passion for the career and a good understanding of what the OT's role in healthcare is and how their efforts will better healthcare in general. I also completed a senior thesis related to healthcare, and did an adequate amount of extracurricular activities and volunteer work that I always linked back to health. Interviews: none References: Strong. my thesis professor (knew for 1 year) and my volunteer coordinator (knew for 3 years) Sorry this is long! But I want those applying next year to know that passion, hard work and dedication will bring results! Congrats to all those who have been accepted! I look forward to meeting other OT classmates at Queens! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopefulKitty Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Applied: OT @ UofT, Western, Queen's, McMaster Accepted: Western Waitlisted: UofT Rejected: Queen's, McMaster sGPA: 3.69 I was really disappointed with my results at first but now I'm starting to get over it. I still really hope I will get off the waitlist at UofT because that's my top choice. I'm getting more relieved seeing that people are actually rejecting their UofT OT offers though. Hopefully we'll hear some good news soon!! Does anyone know how many people are on the wailist for UofT OT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherry123 Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Applied: McGill, Queen's, UWO, Mac, UofT (all PT and OT); UofA, Dal and UOttawa (PT only) Accepted: McGill, UWO and Mac (all OT) Waitlisted: Queen's, UOttawa, McGill and UofT PT, UofT OT Rejected: Dal, Mac and UWO (PT); Queen's (OT) (declined interview invite for U of A) sGPA: 3.81 Will be accepting McGill OT! I have declined UWO and Mac OT offers. Also want to say congrats to all and best wishes for those who didn't get in this round...this is the second year for me too, so don't give up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St123 Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Hey cherry123. Just wondering what number you are on the Queen PT waitlist. Congrats on Mac and UWO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otapply Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Applied: OT at McMaster, U of T, Queen's Accepted: McMaster, U of T Rejected: Queen's sGPA: 3.69 Kinda surprised about getting into Mac because I didn't feel that confident after my interview... Gotta make a big decision in the next two weeks. I hope it all works out for those of you on waitlists or reapplying next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherry123 Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 Hey cherry123. Just wondering what number you are on the Queen PT waitlist. Congrats on Mac and UWO! Hey St123, I am number 6 on the waitlist! Did you get waitlisted too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNight Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 Applied: OT at UofT, McMaster, Queens and Western Accepted: Waitlisted: Queens Rejected: UofT, McMaster, Western sGPA: 3.46 Not so lucky this time around, haha. However I somehow managed to get on the Queens waitlist. Does anyone know what kind of a chance you may have if you do land on the waitlist? According to the email they will not tell you your ranking... Congrats to everyone who did get accepted though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkie23 Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 what number are you on waitlist? Applied: OT at UofT, McMaster, Queens and WesternAccepted: Waitlisted: Queens Rejected: UofT, McMaster, Western sGPA: 3.46 Not so lucky this time around, haha. However I somehow managed to get on the Queens waitlist. Does anyone know what kind of a chance you may have if you do land on the waitlist? According to the email they will not tell you your ranking... Congrats to everyone who did get accepted though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIJI Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 Applied: PT/OT UWO, Mac, Queens, UofT Accepted: OT at UWO, Mac, Queens, Uoft Waitlisted: PT @ UofT Rejected: PT @ McMaster, UWO, Queens Sub GPA: 3.77 Cumulative: 3.26 Interviews: felt VERY confident completing the OT MMI and UofT CAP exam (UWO Health Sci degree was perfect preparation) Essays/Letters: I work extensively outside of school with children and teens with complex neurological disorders and was able to get a reference from the Director. My academic reference was not outstanding though. I felt uneasy about my essays BUT I had some guidance from an OT alumni. I'm super passionate about mental health and emphasized my interests. Congrats to everyone! I'm most likely going to accept McMaster despite cracking the top 10 on the UofT PT wait list. So hopefully that frees up some spots for OT and PT hopefuls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNight Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 what number are you on waitlist? The email had said "We must await replies from candidates who currently hold an offer from the School of Graduate Studies before we can proceed further. We are unable to provide information about your ranking on the waiting list but you can be assured that we will process waiting list offers as soon as possible." So i have no idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_MM Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 Applied: PT/OT UWO, PT/OT Mac, PT Queens, PT UofT Accepted: OT UWO, PT Mac, OT Mac, PT Queens Waitlisted: PT UofT Rejected: PT UWO Sub GPA: 3.77 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msazzopa Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 Applied: Mac PT, UofT PT, UWO PT, Queens PT, McGill PT, UofA PT Accepted: Waitlisted: Queens and UofA PT Rejected: Mac PT, UofT PT, UWO PT, McGill PT subGPA: 3.69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJB Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 @Dr_Scully: I am in the same pool as you. I did get accepted to uOttawa, but I really didn't think that it would come to this. Are you planning on going and upgraded courses? What have you done in the past? And congrats everyone! The wait is finally over - time for some forward motion. lauOT, you seem to be really disappointed about being offered a spot at Ottawa U. Is the only reason for this truly because you did your degree in Ottawa & were hoping to pursue graduate studies elsewhere? Or have you heard negative feedback from the program there? I had my heart set on studying there & your comments have been worrying me! I hope that I'm not making the wrong choice! Haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabby Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 I officially put in a 'firm accept' for OT at U of T, so that should open a spot at both Queens and Mac for OT. Does anyone know if there is a FB group for the 2015 class yet? I tried searching but couldn't find anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepeak12 Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 I officially put in a 'firm accept' for OT at U of T, so that should open a spot at both Queens and Mac for OT. Does anyone know if there is a FB group for the 2015 class yet? I tried searching but couldn't find anything. I was just about to ask the same thing! Hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTSkye Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 Someone should make one for Mac PT too I tried to but you need to have more than one person in the group and I don't know anyone else ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kovington Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 I officially put in a 'firm accept' for OT at U of T, so that should open a spot at both Queens and Mac for OT. Does anyone know if there is a FB group for the 2015 class yet? I tried searching but couldn't find anything. I'll speak with some of the student affairs committee members to see if they can get one up sometime this week. There's also an open house on Saturday, May 25th at 500 University Ave for those who have firmly accepted OT at UofT or are still undecided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepeak12 Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 I'll speak with some of the student affairs committee members to see if they can get one up sometime this week. There's also an open house on Saturday, May 25th at 500 University Ave for those who have firmly accepted OT at UofT or are still undecided. I wish I could go to the open house (just firmly accepted UT OT), but the flight is too expensive right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMWB Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Yes!! Someone make a facebook group for U of T OT!! Can't wait to meet everyone!! Unfortunately I wont be able to make the open house either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WDP89 Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Hey everyone, There is a Facebook group made for incoming Queen's PT/OTs but you have to find the Queen's network first to find it! Maybe this is the same for other schools:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepeak12 Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Yes!! Someone make a facebook group for U of T OT!! Can't wait to meet everyone!! Unfortunately I wont be able to make the open house either Could you tell me the name of the facebook group please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kovington Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Yes!! Someone make a facebook group for U of T OT!! Can't wait to meet everyone!! Unfortunately I wont be able to make the open house either https://www.facebook.com/groups/337892629672185/ Try this link for those who accepted UofT OT! You may need to join the UofT network to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepeak12 Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Thanks! It worked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauOT Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 @JJB SORRY! I didn't mean to make you so worried! I am excited about going to school, and do love Ottawa a lot. I know the health science campus a bit and am excited to get back to the city. I've just had problems with the admin of the school before, thats all! PLUS, I had my heart set on Queens, which sucks, BUT I am definitely getting exciting about uOttawa! Its got a small program, so I'm hoping that part is beneficial too! Anyone else - uOttawa ergo??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
try Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Not sure how to edit my previous post but Applied: Mac, u of t, u of a, queens, McGill all PT Accepted: Queens PT Waitlisted: u of a Sub gpa 3.74 cum 3.35 I will be firmly accepting my offer for Queens PT!! I'm away right now and don't have much access to the Internet but I hope to connect with some of my future classmates before school starts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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