If I get accepted vs If I got accepted

Both phrases are correct, but they're used in different contexts. 'If I get accepted' is used when talking about a future possibility or condition. 'If I got accepted' is used when talking about a hypothetical situation in the past. So, your choice between the two phrases depends on if you're referring to a present or future event versus a past event.

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If I get accepted

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a future possibility or condition.

This phrase is used to talk about a potential future event or condition. It implies that the acceptance has not yet happened.

Examples:

If I get accepted to the university, I will be very happy.
I will be thrilled if I get accepted for the job.

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What if I didn't get accepted?
Baek Seung Jo got accepted into Dae San University, what if I don't get accepted by any university?
If accepted, the amendment could weaken transparency requirements.
This could considerable ease the installation of Debian GNU/Hurd if this patch gets accepted upstream.
Right back at you, if you ever get accepted to anywhere, Hamilton.
If I accepted the legacy, I'd take money under false pretences.
Right back at you, if you ever get accepted to anywhere, Hamilton.
If he really respected me, he would be grateful if I accepted 20.
If I accepted that, a court could prove I have knowledge of his whereabouts.
I am beginning to wonder if I accepted too quickly, thinking we were all about to die.
Why not? John asked. If I accepted, I'd have to abandon you all.
Even if I accepted your offer, the gossip would only get worse.
You said if I accepted the severance agreement, there wouldn't be a lawsuit.
You realize if I accepted that, I'd have to arrest myself on the spot and I'm not that guy.
If I accepted, think about what that would make me.
If I accepted that post, I'd no longer be a royal officer.
It's as if I already accepted it. Thanks.
Andrew wouldn't have respected me if I had accepted his first offer.
If I had accepted Mr. Trevaunance...
If I had accepted Wade into the program, he might be alive today.

Alternatives:

if I am accepted
if I get approval
if I am admitted
if I am granted acceptance
if I receive acceptance

If I got accepted

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a hypothetical situation in the past.

This phrase is used to talk about a hypothetical situation in the past, indicating that the acceptance did not actually happen.

Examples:

If I got accepted to that program, my life would be very different now.
If I got accepted to the team, I would have been able to play in the championship.

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If she got accepted, I'd get $1,000.
I wouldn't be surprised if you got accepted just from that.
If accepted, the amendment could weaken transparency requirements.
If I accepted the legacy, I'd take money under false pretences.
I wouldn't be surprised if you got accepted just from that.
If he really respected me, he would be grateful if I accepted 20.
If I accepted that, a court could prove I have knowledge of his whereabouts.
I am beginning to wonder if I accepted too quickly, thinking we were all about to die.
Why not? John asked. If I accepted, I'd have to abandon you all.
Even if I accepted your offer, the gossip would only get worse.
You said if I accepted the severance agreement, there wouldn't be a lawsuit.
You realize if I accepted that, I'd have to arrest myself on the spot and I'm not that guy.
If I accepted, think about what that would make me.
If I accepted that post, I'd no longer be a royal officer.
It's as if I already accepted it. Thanks.
Andrew wouldn't have respected me if I had accepted his first offer.
If I had accepted Mr. Trevaunance...
If I had accepted Wade into the program, he might be alive today.
Replied that if I had accepted I would have downloaded.
If accepted the budgeted amount for 2006 would read EUR 4147378.

Alternatives:

if I had been accepted
if I had received acceptance
if I had been granted acceptance

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