mot

My daughter is a sophomore this year. She is still not quite sure whether to go PT or OT route. If she goes for OT (MOT/MSOT), it means she will start her Masters in school year 25/26. Is this cutting it to close to July 1, 2027 date when only OTD degrees will be acceptable? Thank you very much...

Hello everyone, I just wanted to have you guys consider this program when you apply to schools. I do not see people posting about this school much. It is a three-year program. It is hybrid, where you have online classes and visit the school in person, like once or twice a month. The school...

Hello everyone! 🤗 I know that this network is mostly utilized by students, but I'm posting my survey anyway in case there are some practicing OTs visiting. I’m an OTD student in the process of completing my doctoral capstone project on burnout in occupational therapy. I'm investigating what...

Anyone out there waiting for their decisions letter or email from san marcos campus for the summer 2021 cohort?

Hi everyone! Wanted to start a thread to share our stats/share advice for those of us who are applying to Florida schools :giggle: :) University: Florida International University Major: Health Services Administration Overall GPA: 3.6 (I initially went the PT route and struggled through the...

Hi everyone! I have recently been accepted to the incoming class for UTRGV’s MOT program! Since they don’t have an interview process and I can’t find anything about the program and how the professors teach I was hoping someone would have some insight on what it would be like to attend there! Any...

Hi! Has anyone applied to OUHSC's MOT program and would like to share their process? Thank you in advance!

Does anyone know anything about this program? I'm trying to figure out if I'll be able to work during it. I tried to match previous years with the curriculum and it looks like there are 3 days of classes in an average semester, which would mean I could probably work part time the other 2-4 days...

Hi all, I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this, but I was so excited to find an OT community that I went ahead, made an account, and jumped right in! I recently graduated with a Bachelor's degree in OT from outside the US, and I have also received my license to practice there...

Hi y'all!! pls help Im feeling kinda nervous looking at everyone else stats on here so I'd like to share mine to get some input on how competitive others would consider my stats and gain insight on what I can do to improve them. GPA: 3.4, psychology major Observation hours: 182 outpatient...

I’m torn between these three schools!! I’ve been accepted to Temple and Jefferson...still waiting from Salus. With my stats, I think I should be accepted. (They asked me to retake the MAT before giving me a final decision which I did (got the scores!) and been waiting on them for over a month..)...

Hey guys, I just interviewed at the St. Augustine campus in Miami on 11/9.I thought I would make this thread to notify each other when we receive letters!

Hello, everyone! I am currently doing some research and am wondering what others think about earning your MOT vs. OTD? Obviously the timeframe to earn your MOT is shorter which allows you to get out into the workforce sooner, but why are some of you aiming to earn the OTD?

Does anyone know what would happen if Elmhurst College does't attain pre-accreditation status? I know they were withheld pre-accreditation status in 2017. They were visited by the ACOTE this spring but I haven't heard any news on the outcome. Thank you.

Hello! I was accepted to the Fall 2018 start date for the flex MOT program at USAHS's St. Augustine Campus. I received my acceptance email on 3/2. I emailed one of the admissions counselors and she said they were waiting on links, this was a few weeks ago. Just wondering if anyone has any...

Hey I was wondering if anyone else was applying for the June Deadline for any of the St. Augustine Campuses. Stats?:) Major: B.S. Psychology, Concentration Health Studies; Minor Public Health Overall/Undergraduate GPA: still finishing but around a 3.25 Pre-Req GPA: 3.35 GRE: Verbal (147)...

Hi! I applied to the University of St. Augustine at the Austin campus for the MOT Fall 2018 Residential cohort. I interviewed on March 16th. Is there anyone who has applied to the same campus/cohort and interviewed March 16th who has heard back? So anxious to know if I've gotten in!

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...

Has anyone heard back yet from Winston Salem State University? I heard they start sending out acceptance letters in March, but I'm just curious.

Hi! I know this is a bit of a longshot, but I wanted to see if there were any current UTMB students or students who interviewed there in previous years. I'm curious if anyone has any insight into the interview process there? I interview this Friday-- I'm really nervous but really excited! Good...

Hi guys! I have a group interview at Elmhurst College for their MOT (OT Master's Program) this upcoming week. I was wondering if there's anyone who knows what to expect during this interview process? Possibly current Elmhurst OT students or others who interviewed at Elmhurst in the past...

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.

Hey everyone! Who all is applying to Adventist for the 2017-2018 application cycle?

Hey everyone! It seemed like there was only information from older application cycles, so I thought I would create one for this year. Who all is applying to FGCU?

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...

Hi everyone! I just thought it would be nice to have a forum for everyone who has applied for USC's 2018 program. Has anyone received their USC ID yet? And does anyone know if interviews will be conducted, and if so, when? Finally, any idea of when decision letters will go out? Lots of...

Hello! I was wondering if anyone has received word on invites to interview for Chatham's MOT program yet. I know the last email that I received from them stated "invites may come anytime between now and late November" for an interview day of December 2nd. I'm just anxious and would preferably...

I'm submitting my application to the flex MOT program at the University of St Augustine for fall 2018. Anybody else going through the process?

I feel like there's a LOT of posts asking this but I'll make it short and sweet: I thought I was graduating next fall, turns out I am graduating in the spring with my Bachelor's, which means, uh oh, I need to apply for grad schools and apply fast. This has turned my life into a stressful...

Last year, I was in contact with someone from St. Augustine who said that on-campus lectures will transition to being held primarily online. As stated: Can any current students (or those with updated information) in the traditional MOT Program tell me how much of lecture is online and on...

Hello, I'm applying for Winter 2018 and Summer 2018 enrollment for University of St. Augustine, San Marcos. I took my GRE today, and I'm not happy with my score. I am definitely retaking the test next month for a higher score, but these are my stats as we speak: Pre-Requisite GPA: 3.63...

Hello! So, I'm applying to University of St. Augustine - San Marcos MOT Program, and I'm wondering if these classes can fulfill my physics and biology prerequisites: USA's Motion & Movement Requirement~ Physics, Physical Science, Biomechanics or Anatomical Kinesiology. Must include motion and...

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...

Hello! Err, so I'm applying to grad school this year for MOT. My first application is for West Coast University in Los Angeles, CA. There's this one part of the application that asks, "Have you ever been disciplined by any college, university, or professional school for: (1) unacceptable...

Did anyone else get into Missouri state? I just put my deposit down the other day. I was wanting to meet my other cohorts if I can so maybe we can be roomies and also just to say hi! Also, if you are currently in the program, what can I expect? I am so nervous but so excited. I am from Arkansas...

Unfortunately I did not get into graduate school this year... I wanted to do something different with my year off. I was considering doing a program abroad for OT potential students- observe OT in a different country. I was wondering could I put these on my resume and include it in my total...

Hey everyone! I have an interview for the MOT program at USA at the Florida campus coming up and I was wondering If anyone could give me any insight on what to expect. Any previous questions asked would be amazing! Also I was wondering if there is an essay? Thanks!!

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...

Hi! Looking to connect with the UTEP MOT class of 2019.. I just got my acceptance email today! I'm so excited!! Looking forward to sharing this journey with you all. Go Miners!

Hello guys! I was wondering if anyone else has been accepted to Messiah College MOT program starting in July? I know we will be the first cohort in the program.