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Anyone with news from OISE today?

Does anyone mind showing us how the thing on ACORN looks like when you are invited to the program?

FYI: counselling is very different than therapy. The MeD program allows you to provide therapy. You do not need a counselling degree to provide counselling. Recruiters usually look for experience . I’ve actuallly gotten a few interviews for counselling positions and I have a BA in psych. Correct me if i am wrong @Pizza Ovenz

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Hey thanks for the update ! I sent u a DM so please check ur inbox

I know, but I really do hope they stick to their words about the 2 weeks and not wait all the way till May. I saw in older forums ppl were still waiting to hear back till mid May

no i didn’t - but I just read forums from last year when people heard back and they all said the same thing.

So it just clicked to me and idk why I didnt realize it before: I’m wondering why on earth i have been checking the SGS portal 20x a day when it won’t change unless I receive an email telling me to check my portal…………….. Just to spare you guys the stress, don’t check your portal..it’s useless.. because when they update your status, you will get an email in your portal !

So you mean they send out acceptances/rejections by alphabetical order?

No, they previously mentioned that it was at UofC

Thats weird after I read ur mag here I called them and they said not all acceptances have gone out and they are still sending them out

I feel u. Today has been one of those days where all I think about is the application..have refreshed the page 20 times today..checked acorn and gone back and forth between forums. And now just sitting in bed feeling hopeless. Its legit affecting so many other parts of my life. From my understanding there have been no acceptances yet for the OISE program..only rejections. I saw the reddit poll so i dont think the acceptance thing is accurate. I called them last week and they told me my application is still under review and a decision has not been made yet..like seriously? 6 months to make a decision..it’s mental torture.

Hi all, while we are anticipating & waiting to hear back from OISE, thought I would share some info with you: I spoke to someone who who knows of a few people that completed the Occupational Therapy program at UofT and they become registered psychotherapists right after. In fact, they are working in a psychiatric centre in a hospital So that’s another route you can get registered! I was surprised because honestly I wasn’t that informed about Occupational therapy so it’s quite eye opening and I think I am going to apply to it next year also

Have you thought about applying to Social work programs?

Oh wasn’t aware that the 2.5 years excludes placements! Thanks for the info

Hey, thanks so much for your thoughtful and very helpful response! Truly appreciated. Was very helpful and def didn’t know that if a program isn’t recognized you can still apply to get licensed Also, about UofT - only reason I am set is because I cannot relocate outside Toronto and the Yorkville and Adler program are costly (was considered them before but didn’t know they were this expensive).

True, the only thing putting me off from Athabasca is that the program is 3.5 years…that’s almost 4 years of doing a masters degree..which is kinda insane lol

Hello, you can register as a psychotherapist if you complete a specific number of hours Also, yes I know that Yorkville is still taking on students but I want to try my luck again with UofT next year if I don’t get in this round just because the tuition for Yorkville is so high and I cannot afford it atm.

I am kind of lost and considering that many of you are experts, I would love some of your input/advice on this: I did my undergrad in psych. Have a lot of research experience and currently gaining more practical experience. Like many of you, I am currently waiting to hear back from the OISE application (only program I applied to, can’t relocate). When I applied to the OISE program, I only had 2-3 practical experiences in working with vulnerable individuals so I know that my experience is not as much as eveyyone else in the “practical field”. I am a fresh grad (but mature student), and so If I get refused this round I will apply again to OISE for the 2023 year.. However, considering that I am so limited with the this competitive program, I also plan on applying to the social work program since I can register with the CRPO (I know, this program is super competitive too) . In addition, I also plan on applying to Guelph & Mcmaster (yes, that means I will have to commute there from Toronto, but my options are so limited). My questions are 1. Mcmaster is not recognized by CRPO. I see people going in this program but they will not be licensed. So why do people go in it? 2. This is my first round applying, I am going to try again next semester. I REALLY BADLY want to get in UofT’s OISE MEd program and it is my ultimate dream program. However, is it worth it to apply a third round if I also don’t get in next year? I know I am getting ahead of myself but I am wondering this because I am thinking about whether next round I should also apply to the Yorkville Program or just wait for a third round and apply to OISE? I am a mature student with children, in my upper 20’s and I feel already time is ticking for me lol. 3. Adler or Yorkville ? They are both private programs but in your opinion which one is better? I have talked to people from Yorkville already but not anyone from Adler. I now that Adler is in person whereas Yorkville is online. Any other differences? Feel free to PM me if you want. I feel so lost/hopeless right now. These programs are so competitive already, but this is even more difficult for me because I cannot apply to 10 programs and relocate. I also heard about York’s social work program, but it is very theoretical & based on social justice and less practical, which is why I am not really considering it.

Omg….500 applicants. Ya I’m definitely not getting in..

Thanks for the update. Do you guys know if they will also only be selecting around 30 applicants this round?

Congrats!! Can I DM you for some questions

Anyone with results today from OISE?

Hey do u mind me asking what ur number one choice is?