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Hi! I will soon be applying to OT schools and I wanted to gain any input from students who have previously been accepted to different OT programs in Florida like FIU, FGCU, USA, Nova, etc. and maybe any tips they can give me on what/what not to do? Or their current experience in any of these OT...

Howdy everyone! This forum is for everyone who applied to, interviewed, or got accepted into Creighton's OTD program during to 2017/2018 cycle, to BEGIN Fall 2018. All Pathways welcome! Best of luck fellow OT's!

Hi guys! I just found out I got an interview at Indiana Wesleyan OTD program. Has anyone interviewed there?! I would love some help or guidance on how to best prepare? Thank you!

Hey I was wondering if anyone that interviewed on the 20th of January had heard back from the OTD department regarding admissions at OSU

Hey guys! Has anybody who applied for VCU regular decision been notified of acceptance yet? I received acceptance offers from other schools but their deadlines are going to pass soon....

Hi guys! This summer I plan to apply to OT programs when the new cycle opens. This being said, I have a few questions: 1. What carries over to the next cycle if I begin entering information onto the application now? What does not carry over? 2. I completed a B.S. at a University but am...

Hi, I was accepted to Wash U's entry level OTD program. I am very excited about the opportunity but I have some questions about student life that I'm hoping a current or previous student may be able to answer. 1) Is there a location where most OT/ medical school students live? 2) Would...

Has anyone heard anything from MUSC? I know their application deadline was November 15th, but I haven't heard back anything at all and wanted to see if anyone had heard something yet.

Open Board for those who have applied or have additional information about some of the program in the Midwest! I would love to talk with others who have applied or are considering applying to any of the listed schools (or others!!). University of Minnesota St. Kate's / St. Catherine St...

Hey guys! I haven't seen a thread for Boston University's OTD admissions this cycle and I know interviews start Friday so figured I'd make one for everybody to stress together.

I know there are a handful of posts about this already up, but I wanted to start a new one so people could update, compare, and of course support each other! Feel free to add to the thread. Undergraduate University: Roanoke College Degree: Health and Exercise Science Cumulative GPA (not...

I have a couple interviews coming up and I was wondering if any of you all could provide me with some tips on what do expect during these interviews as well as where you all have accepted and why. Anything helps!

I was accepted at my top choice school for the OTD program. However, it comes with a pretty price tag of $110,000 (out-of-state). I am trying to think logically about this and get into an in-state school... But I haven't toured anything like my top choice school. They had incredible facilities...

Wondering if anyone was accepted for the Fall 2018 cycle!? I also wondering how to balance the cost of tuition and if it wouldn't be cheaper to attend a masters program (in-state) and then a post-professional degree? Or just curious how much the average OTD program costs to compare USD to...

Has anyone heard back from any of these schools yet? Chatham University Emory & Henry Radford University Belmont University Jefferson College of Health Sciences ECU VCU UNC

I am just curious on others input or personal experience regarding titles to those holding doctorate degrees, more specifically in the fields of OT and PT. From my personal experience it seems that those holding a doctorate in PT are more likely to refer to themselves as "Dr. ______" than those...

I was just informed that I got an interview with Belmont on November 10th!! I'm very excited because this is my top choice for OT school!! I was wondering if anyone had any tips? I also know we have to do a writing sample.. I have no idea what to expect for that. Anything will help! Thanks!

Hi, I just received my email telling me I was put on the wait list at Mary Baldwin - Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences for the cohort beginning in 2018. Does anyone know how many people usually come off the waitlist or how long I will have to wait to find out!? I really loved their program!

Hello! Right now, I'm considering to both practice AND teach OT. Is it a good idea to go in the practice, then the teaching route for occupational therapy? Is it worth getting my OTD to teach? What's holding me back is that I'll be giving all four of my limbs if I choose the doctorate route...

Hey everyone! I apply to OT programs this summer. Last year, in August (2016) I decided to create a OTCAS account just because I wanted to see what it was like (I always worry so far ahead). Now that the time is finally and quickly approaching to get ready to send in applications, I was...

Hi all, I was recently admitted to USC and Columbia's MSOT programs, and am trying to make a final decision between the two. What are some of the pros/cons of each program, and your impressions or experiences (for those who are current/past students or have visited before/heard from others)...

Hello everyone, I posted a thread a few months ago in regards to my low cumulative GPA (3.1) and my chances to be accepted into an OT program. I have since decided to mainly apply to schools that take the last 45-60 credits gpa rather than cumulative. By the time I graduate this summer I should...

Hello! In January I was accepted into Washington University in St. Louis, and in the last weeks I was accepted into MGH IHP in Boston, Murphy Deming college in Virginia and University of Tennessee Chattanooga. I am having a lot of trouble deciding between the 3. WashU- I am in St. Louis now...

I was recently accepted to NAU's OTD program, and I am excited for many reasons: the cost is good, the facilities are new, and I am from the Phoenix area so it is a good excuse to come back home for a limited amount of time. ;) All this being said, I am a little concerned with how new the...

I am so excited (and nervous) that I was invited to interview for Pacific's OTD program. I am going on March 11th and I wanted to know if anyone else received an invitation and would want to meet up Friday night to get to know each other a little? It will calm my nerves to get to talk to people...

Hey everyone! I was just wondering who has heard back from NOVA's OTD program? I sent in the supplemental app about 3 weeks ago and they called me the next day and said I would hear about an interview 2 weeks later. Did anyone else have a similar experience? Or have been accepted? Thanks!!

Hi Everyone, I am currently considering pursuing a master's at my much cheaper state school, or getting an OTD at a well known out of state school with a very good reputation. Since I am heavily considering the master's at the state school (solely for financial reasons), I started looking into...

I got accepted to OT school under the provision I'd pass a pre-req class with a "B". Long story short, I got a C, and got kicked. I was struggling with the class because a loved one had gotten critically ill, then passed away shortly after. Should I submit the same Personal Statement? Should I...

Hi Guys, I just got accepted into Rush University's OTD program. I really want to attend because I think the school is a perfect fit and is also very well known for its OT program. Moreover, there are no OTD's near where I currently live and I am interested in pursuing...

Has anyone heard back from the program yet? Just curious to know if the first round of acceptances has gone out!

I interviewed at the beginning of December and was accepted to the Mary Baldwin/Murphy Deming OTD program. I am hoping to connect with other students who have been accepted to the 2020 OTD (or PT) class

New to SDN. I'm a junior at UIC. Rehab Science major, Pre-OT, minor in disability Studies, honors student graduating a year early. GPA: 3.89 Pre-req GPA so far: 4.0 Taking GRE soon. Experience: Pre OT Club, 100 hours in ped clinic. 108 hours so far at a therapeutic pre-school w/ OT, PT...

As a student hoping to start occupational therapy school in Fall 2017, I was hoping to get some info on different loan forgiveness options that people have come across. I'd love to hear from those that have actually taken part in the programs and paid off their student loans through these...

I recently interviewed at Creighton Campus Pathway for OT and absolutely LOVED the school. Does anyone know how many apply and anything else about getting into the school? I'm super nervous to hear back from my interview!

It's my number one school - will be applying for Summer/Fall 2018 entry. What was the class load like? What specific things do you like about UIC's program v others? Are students at UIC hyper-competitive or do they like to work together and help their peers? Thanks for any input! Any other...

Hi! Would someone be willing to look at my statement of interest that is currently in Belmont or Huntington's OTD program? I am not sure what they are looking for exactly, and I'd like to see if I am on the right track. Thanks!

Hi! I am planning to apply to a few OTD programs this fall (Belmont, Washington University (STL), and Huntington). I have so many questions. 1. RESEARCH VS. VOLUNTEER/ EXTRA CURRICULAR: I am currently in an psychology undergrad with a minor in wellness. I have done a fair amount of volunteer...

I am wondering what my chances are to getting into a OTD program preferably Belmont, Mary Baldwin, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, and/or Virginia Commonwealth. Undergrad: University of South Carolina Major: Exercise Science Overall GPA: 3.71 Pre-Req GPA: 3.7 (all A's except for B's...

Hello! I am lucky enough to have been accepted to the OTD programs at both Boston University (BU) and Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions (MGHIHP). I was wondering if anyone (current students or otherwise) could offer any opinions/advice on how to choose which...

Anyone applying to Drake University for their first OTD cohort.