occupational therapy

  1. PositivOT

    Other OT-Related Information Getting OT-related experiences & working to make myself and stronger applicant

    Main Questions: 1) I really don't want to have to take two gap-years, but since I have to retake some classes and take two more pre-reqs, I feel like I have no other choice and would need to apply for the 2020-2021 application cycle. Does anyone have advice on what I should be doing this year...
  2. A

    General Admissions & OTCAS Letters of Recommendation Advice

    Hi! Currently I am in the process of reapplying to OT programs (mostly, if not all, MOT). This is my second cycle that I am applying to, but applications don't open up for another month or so I believe. I have re-asked two out of my three past writers of my LORs but am wondering how to more...
  3. O

    General Admissions & OTCAS OTCAS 2019-2020 MOT Cycle

    Hello everyone, It may seem like a long time from now, but OTCAS applications will be opening up in less than two months. I'll be starting a thread for applicants to share their stats, questions, etc. with each other as a way to (hopefully) ease some of the anxiety that comes along with this...
  4. T

    General Admissions & OTCAS Chances of getting into school?

    Hi all! My name is Taylor, and I am planning to apply to a few OT programs for the fall of 2020. I have just recently graduated in May with a BS in exercise science from the University of Mississippi, and will be taking a year off in order to boost my resume. I plan to apply to University of...
  5. H

    Program-Specific Info / Q's Maryville University STL

    Hello, I was just wondering if anyone on here applied to Maryville for this cycle or plans to next one!
  6. J

    General Admissions & OTCAS Gwynedd Mercy University MSOT 2019

    Hey guys! Just wanted to know if anyone heard back from Gwynedd Mercy University yet? I had an interview with them on February 15 and was told it would take 2-4 weeks. It will be 4 weeks this Friday and I am getting really nervous I won’t receive a call! :(
  7. H

    Other OT-Related Information OT and prosthetics

    Has anyone experienced a clinic that has OT's work closely with prosthetics in the STL area? I would love to observe some hours in one, but am struggling to find a place! I'm not sure if this is even a thing, but if it is I am very interested! Thanks in advance!
  8. H

    General Admissions & OTCAS Medical Terminology

    I had a quick question concerning the medical terminology prerequisite that most programs require. Does anyone know if a certificate for medical terminology would fulfill this for most programs? It only costs $90 and is a go by your own pass kind of set up, which is ideal for me while working...
  9. J

    Other OT-Related Information Making a Career Change from Tech to OT

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  10. W

    Program-Specific Info / Q's UTHSC OT 2020

    Hey! Has anyone heard back about interviews for UTHSC early admissions?
  11. O

    Program-Specific Info / Q's DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA MSOT 2019 HOUSING!

    Hi Everyone! I just received my acceptance letter from DU for the MSOT Fall 2019 cohort! I am in search of housing in or near San Rafael, if anyone has a lead on this please reply! I know others are in the same boat as well. I also made a Facebook group titled: Dominican University of...
  12. M

    Other OT-Related Information Behavioral Technician?

    I recently interviewed for a position as a behavioral technician. Would accepting this job be a good opportunity? I love the idea of working as an RBT but I'm hesitant because I'm currently still in undergrad and it seems like a big time commitment.
  13. miscellaneousmary

    General Admissions & OTCAS Applying in February chances?

    I originally planned to wait till the 2019-2020 cycle to apply, but I decided to try this cycle because I don't want to wait another year since I've finished all my prereqs and my rec letters have all been submitted. I'm from CA, but I have no preference for MOT/OTD programs or location so I'm...
  14. O

    Coursework & Fieldwork OT Acute Care Fieldwork Inservice

    Hi all - Looking for some input for my occupational therapy fieldwork rotation inservice project that I am required to complete before my 12 weeks are up. This is for my Level 2 rotation in Acute Care, where my floor deals primarily with burns/vascular trauma/medical surgical issues. I have...
  15. O

    Program-Specific Info / Q's North Central College MOT Interview

    Hello everyone! I was hoping someone on here could give me some information on their experiences with North Central College, any current students or anyone who has interviewed with them. I was invited to an interview in March and I would love some tips, advice, or guidance in preparation for...
  16. nina25_FutureOT

    Program-Specific Info / Q's WashU MOT Fall 2019

    Hey everyone! I have officially decided to attend WashU's MOT program starting this fall 2019 and I was hoping to meet other people who were accepted or who decided to attend as well! Where are you coming from? I'm from upstate NY! Anyone know of a FB group yet that's been created?
  17. G

    Program-Specific Info / Q's NSU MOT Class of 2021

    Hey friends! I want to connect with others who accepted their seat for Nova’s MOT program starting this Summer.
  18. T

    Program-Specific Info / Q's VCU OT 2019

    Hello everyone! After combing through many of the other threads in search of information about this year's VCU application cycle (and coming up empty handed) I decided to start one myself! Has anyone heard back yet? According to the admissions timeline on the website, regular decision...
  19. G

    Program-Specific Info / Q's FGCU OT 2019

    Hey everyone! I wanted to connect with others who have also applied to FGCU. It is one of my top choices and I'm getting anxious since I know they give interview invites pretty soon. Hopefully, we can keep each other updated. I have already submitted my app, the deadline is today and I heard...
  20. B

    General Admissions & OTCAS Should I go into OT?

    Hi everyone! I am currently looking into going into OT. I was a Bio major and was actually thinking of going into research but I decided the jobs outlooks on that wasn't the best. Since I have just decided to go into OT, I haven't taken any of the pre reqs in college. I have been out of school...
  21. F

    Program-Specific Info / Q's LIU Brooklyn 2019

    Hi everyone! I just received an email from LIU Brooklyn for an interview at the end of the month. I do not really know much about their program at all. However, I already got accepted into my 2nd choice program which is closer to home so I am not sure if I should take the interview or not. Does...
  22. O

    Program-Specific Info / Q's WUSTL MSOT 2019

    Hi all! I was accepted to Wash U in St Louis early December and I'm about to submit my SIR soon since they only give 4 weeks to decide. I want to secure my spot for now but I do still have other schools to hear back from. I'm wondering if anyone else is on the same boat? I'm also just curious...
  23. A

    Program-Specific Info / Q's SUNY downstate admissions OT FALL 2019

    Hey all tryna make a thread for the fall 2019 SUNY downstate OT admission!!! a way to keep updated with the admission process.. hopefully all goes well for everyone!
  24. F

    Program-Specific Info / Q's MOT at FGCU

    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...
  25. E

    Other OT-Related Information Entry-level or postprofessional master's degree for someone with a BSOT

    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...
  26. H

    General Admissions & OTCAS OT stats and personal statement

    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...
  27. H

    Program-Specific Info / Q's Towson Occupational Therapy

    Has anyone applied to Towson's MOT program? What do they look for in a competitive applicant? Also, any insights on how the OTD program will vary from the MOT program?
  28. M

    Program-Specific Info / Q's THOMAS JEFFERSON / TEMPLE / SALUS

    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..)...
  29. T

    General Admissions & OTCAS OT program acceptances 2018

    hi Guys!! Tell us your story about your journey in applying to the OT program and where did you get accepted! :)
  30. M

    General Admissions & OTCAS Should I give up on OT?

    I’d really appreciate some honesty because I’m already feeling very discouraged. I am currently a sophomore in college and I’m really struggling to keep my grades up. I’ve already received two 2.0s (Cs) in my required math classes and a 1.5 (CD) in chemistry my freshman year. I will retake...
  31. G

    Other OT-Related Information MOT vs. OTD

    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?
  32. O

    General Admissions & OTCAS Personal Statement Question

    I feel silly asking this but should I include my name on the top of my personal statement for OTCAS? Also, should I write "Personal Statement" on it or just leave it without a title? I can't seem to find any formatting information about this paper on the OTCAS website or online anywhere.
  33. O

    General Admissions & OTCAS Do schools verify observation hours?

    I do not have documentation for every site/all of my observation hours that I have done and recorded in OTCAS. Will schools make me verify the hours or have written proof of hours if I am considered or accepted? Just curious so I can properly prepare myself!
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    Program-Specific Info / Q's USA San Marcos MOT May 2019 start

    Hi! I just received an interview invitation for University of Saint Augustine's San Marcos location on October 23rd for the May 2019 start . I am wondering if anyone has any insight on what the interview day looks like here. Also if anyone has thoughts on their Occupational Therapy program in...
  35. O

    General Admissions & OTCAS Below average stats! Opinions?

    So I am really starting to freak out reading some of the stats on here. Everyone is so impressive, it's making me feel like I have no chance at getting in anywhere. I definitely started all of my experiences/observations way too late and got a super low GRE score. Can someone be honest and give...
  36. M

    Program-Specific Info / Q's NYIT OT 2019

    A forum for prospective and accepted students for NYIT's Occupational Therapy Program. This program starts May 2019
  37. delta-ot

    General Admissions & OTCAS Help! TTUHSC Science Pre-Req

    Hey everyone! I am contemplating submitting my app to Texas Tech for one reason only: my science pre-req is not quite at the minimum 3.0 ! I am retaking Physics and so far I have an 'A'. If I earn an A, my science pre-req will be at a 3.1. I really don't want to waste my money if they will...
  38. delta-ot

    General Admissions & OTCAS Howard University OT Supplemental App

    Hey everyone! I am ready to submit my application to Howard U but their supplemental app doesn't seem to be available. I clicked on the 'Apply Now' link on the OT program website and once I started the application, OT isn't listed as an Academic program! So I'm thinking it is either not required...
  39. A

    General Admissions & OTCAS HELP!!!: Chances of Getting in OT School

    Okay... I am having so much anxiety about applying to OT school. I am looking for people to give me more insight on my chances of actually getting in. I submitted my application Monday and I am growing increasingly anxious!!!! - Student at Barrett, the Honors College at Arizona State University...
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    General Admissions & OTCAS OT LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION HELP

    I am applying for the upcoming cycle and I just started Job shadowing an OT two months ago and have only shadowed her 3 times. I have been working on building a professional relationship with her. When is the right time to ask her for a recommendation? Any suggestions on how I should bring up...
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