occupational therapy

I don't know if this is the correct space to post in, but I’m hoping to get some advice from this community. I graduated with my OT degree from Columbia about 3 years ago, but I haven’t taken the NBCOT yet. Life happened, I was overwhelmed, and time just kind of slipped by. I am now ready to...

Hi all! Does anyone know when we are going to hear about MUSC early decision? Has anyone heard anything?

Hi everyone! Wanted to create a space for admitted students and current students for the Tufts ELOTD program starting this summer 2025 term. I am still figuring out financials, but really want to make it work. If anyone has any experience negotiating for better scholarships, I'd love to hear lol!

Hi everyone! This is my first post and I haven't seen a thread for this yet but I wanted to start one for everyone's updates on the application process this round! I copied and posted these from a former thread but if you're comfortable feel free to respond to this : ) 1. Overall GPA 2. Dream /...

Hey! So, I am an international student (From London) 🇬🇧. I applied for to study Occupational Therapy OTD in the States for fall 2024 via OTCAS. Had my interview with a university and I gained admission and deferred it till 2025 fall. The university wants me to apply to graduate school now...

I'd love to start a thread to see what school everyone has decided on! I haven't made a final decision yet but I will choose between WashU and Columbia in the coming weeks :)

Hi! Columbia is my dream program and as the time for decisions draws closer I am starting to feel a mixture of anxiety and excitement. Assessing our likelihood to get into OT programs is so much more difficult than some other programs, and so I am wondering if any past admitted students would be...

I got accepted to both UTMB and TWU for OT school and I’m struggling with deciding where to go. TWU is close to home so I would be able to save money by living with my parents. UTMB is about 4 hours from me so I would have to cover housing for about three years. I’m really leaning towards UTMB...

Hi, I'm posting this in both the OT and SLP forums for feedback: Can anyone give me some insight into the pros and cons of OT vs Speech (financial especially)? Background: I’m a pre-OT student but feeling very lost. My college doesn’t really have any other students pursuing OT and my...

Hi, I'm posting this in both the OT and SLP forums for feedback: Can anyone give me some insight into the pros and cons of OT vs Speech (financial especially)? Background: I’m a pre-OT student but feeling very lost. My college doesn’t really have any other students pursuing OT and my...

Hello all! I will be applying this cycle and wanted to get a general idea of my chances of admission. I will be applying to TWU, UTMB, and TTU which are all in Texas. Major: Rehabilitation, Minor: Psychology Overall Gpa: 3.9 Prereq gpa: 3.8 Shadowing: 74 hours (3 settings) Volunteer hours: 40...

Hi everyone! I recently interviewed with IUW for their OTD program and have gotten unofficially accepted. They are currently waiting for Candidacy status, coming this May. I just wanted to know if anyone else is planning on attending their inaugural class starting this Fall. Because of cost and...

I wanted to post in this particular thread because I wanted to get a better understanding and behind the scenes of what a dentist has to deal with in regards to finances, owning a practice (if you have one), being an associate, etc. Just for a little context, I have been practicing dental...

Hey all! I’m applying to a mix of OTD and MSOT programs in the Philadelphia area…. So far I have heard back from most programs to say that my application was under review (Stockton, Jefferson, Widener, Salus), who all emailed me around the week of 11/18 to tell me my application was under review...

Hello The OTD program is new to SCUHS and just wanted to know who have applied for 2023 Spring semester and how was the process for you? Thanks and good luck

Hello. Everyone! I wanted to start a thread where we can discuss USC's OTD admission questions/updates/stats for the Fall 2023 application cycle. Good luck to everyone!! Applied: Interviews: Acceptances: Waitlists: Rejections:

Hello! I'm hoping I have found some fellow applicants that are just as anxious as I am! I was notified that I had been put on the waitlist for the UW - Seattle incoming 2022 OT class. In the email, it said waitlist alternates would be informed as spots opened after March 28th. They expect to...

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Hi everyone, I applied to Kean University for this coming year, 2022-2023, and I am waiting for a reply. Does anyone know how long it will take? Has anyone heard bac or been offered an interview yet? I was accepted to LIU already but Kean is my first choice.

Hello, my name is Carissa Bellino and I am an occupational therapy doctorate student at Cleveland State University. For my capstone project in Spring 2023, I will be developing a program that addresses self-determination in transition-to-work services amongst transition-aged youth with Down...

Hi everyone! I am interviewing with Hofstra soon (NY) and am wondering what type of questions they asked, how the interview was set up? If you could give me insight that would be great! Thank you and good luck!

Hi guys, I've been accepted to USciences, MCPHS in Worcester, and Hofstra University for their MOT programs. I'm trying to decide which one to go to. Does anyone on here have any experiences with any of these schools they'd like to share? I am comparing my options and looking at pass rates...

Hi guys, I am planning on scheduling my virtual interview with Hofstra MOT program. What questions should I expect and what is the interview experience like? They said that it will be in the virtual format. Thank you!

Hi all! I wanted to start a thread where we can discuss USC's OTD admission questions/updates/stats for the Fall 2022 application cycle. Good luck to everyone!!

Hi everyone! Did anyone apply to Rutgers OTD program in NJ? If so please post if accepted or denied. If accepted I would love to hear your stats. Thank you!

Hey everyone! I'm starting OT school in the fall and wanted to make a thread so that you guys can discuss the application process together and can all follow each other's progress during this process, ask questions, and support each other along the way! I saw a thread with this same idea a few...

This is my first time applying to OTD programs after graduating in December 2020. I am entering the application cycle late summer/early fall of 2021. At most, applying feels like a shot in the dark, but I wanted to at least take a chance at one cycle. I will either be taking a gap year to...

Hello overyone! I will be starting Western Michigan's OTD program this summer 2021, and I wanted to take this time to see if any of my fellow cohort members are on here so we can get to know each other! I haven't seen any facebook groups or threads on here that pertain to WMU, so I figured I'd...

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...

Hello everyone! I hope everyone's staying sane during this stressful time! I got accepted into University of St. Augustine (San Marcos) and got waitlisted for Loma Linda, but I'm torn about which school to move forward with. My hesitation with St. Augustine comes from their lack of fieldwork...

Hi guys! I haven't seen a thread for this years application cycle, does anyone know of one? if not we can use this for any questions/information anyone has!

A group of fellow students and I are developing the first occupational-therapy based life skills curriculum for youth aging out of the foster care system. We are asking for support via a crowdfunding page to help us complete this project. If you are able to donate, please click the link (NAU...

I graduated back in 2015 with bachelor's in psych. I was pre-OT before but I messed up in my anatomy classes and ended up with a low GPA of 3.18. Since graduating, I've been working in a medical office and would like to apply to OT school again. I am wondering if I should go through OTA school...

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...

Hey would anyone be interested in making a group chat or facebook group for students in Kean's OTD/MSOT programs?

Hey all, I received an admittance letter to the USAHS Miami Campus for Fall 2020. I just wanted to know if there's anyone else out there also considering this! I have not seen a post yet and I wanted to make one! I'm from California and was wondering who else received their letters!

Hi everyone! I'm choosing between the NYU OT Masters program, and the Kean OTD program and I'm having a hard time deciding which program is best. The price and student to professor ratio are unbeatable at Kean. Yet, NYU has a strong name and great alumni connections. I love the curriculum at...

I wanted to make this thread for anyone waiting to hear back from Kean for an interview and/or acceptance this year. I've been so anxious and I'm hoping I'm not alone in the process!

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

Hey guys! I haven’t seen a thread for applicants of Towson’s OTD program for 2020 and figured I’d start one! Has anyone heard back yet?