occupational therapy

Wondering who else accepted an offer for the Fall 2018 MOT program? I am eager to begin coursework. Just thought I’d find some other fellow classmates starting in 2018 and where you guys and gals are coming from.

Wondering if anyone received any denials or acceptances

Does anyone know what two documents we are supposed to upload on OTCAS for Wesley under the "documents" section? Both required spaces are labeled as "CV/resume" so I added my resume to the one but what is the other required document supposed to be?

Greetings everyone! I have shared my Etsy shop once before on here quite a while ago but since then I have added a LOT of products that were created specifically for Occupational Therapy students and practitioners! To find my shop go to Etsy and search "OTReference." I LOVE print design and...

Hello all, I am looking to submit my personal statement within the next few days. I was wondering how long everyones personal statement was. Mine was a little over 3 pages. I was also wondering if anyone wrote about reasonings for low gpas at any point in their academic career. I stayed away...

Hello! I am in the process of applying to ECU's OT Clinical Scholar Award, and I want to see if anyone has or has known anyone who is an ECU Clinical Scholar (thesis project with a graduate assistantship). I am interested in hearing what it's like!

Hey everyone ! I just got accepted to Washington University in St. Louis. I am from California and have never moved from home before, however I have heard how awesome their program is, so I am considering moving their. I was wondering if anyone knows anything abut the program ? I am still...

I was in a BS/MS OT program and decided to switch out because of many factors, including the set up of the program. I had spent the first 2 years of college doing my prerequisite courses and last semester started OT school, but until this fall I had no idea what OT’s did. I was more interested...

Has anyone applied to Dominican University for Fall 2018? Did you hear anything in-regards to upcoming interviews?

Hi everyone! As a second year applicant to OT programs, I wanted to start a thread for anyone who has conquered OTCAS and the application process for the second (or third) year in a row. I am nervous, yet super excited to hear back from schools. Last year I applied to SJSU (fairly late - mid...

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...

I'm very new to this forum so I apologize if I'm using it incorrectly. I'm currently a freshman psychology major at Michigan State and I really want to be an OT. My top school is Grand Valley. However, I know how competitive OT school is and I want to start preparing as soon as possible. I think...

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.

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...

Did anyone apply to St. Augustine's campus in Miami? I have an interview there in January. I know they are waiting on their accreditation, which makes me nervous, but the Miami area appeals to me so I applied to multiple schools there. Any insight/feedback on this campus or Miami program would...

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...

Has anyone heard anything from any of the Wisconsin OT schools?

Hi! I applied to St. Augustine in San Marcos for Fall 2018, I was wondering if anyone has heard when they will send out the emails for the interviews? I should also add that I applied for the OTD program, I don't know if they have different decision dates as compared to the MOT program. Thanks!

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...

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Hi Guys! I have finally made a draft for my statement that I don't absolutely despise, but it still needs work. It's definitely too long (about 4 pages double spaced) Anyways, I would greatly appreciate it if anyone would be willing to review it for me. I am hoping to submit it by this Friday...

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 am currently a Junior right now. Now I am a little afraid of grad school and how you will intensely study for 2-3 years. Right now, I am not too confident about performing well in grad school, PT or OT. Over the past few semesters, I have been trying to become a better student with no prevail...

Hey guys! I am trying to be proactive in case I don't get accepted into an MOT program this round! I think my observation hours might be lacking. I have about 100 between two different OT outpatient rehab clinics and only about 10 hrs in pediatrics, with more planned. I am a nursing assistant...

Hi Everyone! Just wanted to create a fresh thread for anyone currently applying to MOT programs here in TX. I've also been looking into some out of state programs as well. I've already submitted to UTMB, UTHSC, UTEP, and TTHSC. I'm also thinking UT Rio Grande, if anyone knows about that...

Hey Everyone! I'm seeing a lot of application stats for those who live on the west and east coasts on here. Does anybody have OT stats who are applying to Michigan schools? Even Indiana or Illinois-area schools would be nice to know as well! Thank you, and good luck with the application...

I just got accepted to the program this afternoon and I am so excited!!! I was wondering if anyone else has been accepted or if any alumni have any tips/suggestions on how to prepare for graduate school?

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...

Hello everyone, So I am very conflicted in the application process right now. I went through two rejections already (one school does not accept classes passed graduation, so my undergraduate GPA is low, and another school rejected me after an interview), and I feel a bit overwhelmed with the...

I recently left an MPH program to pursue Occupational Therapy. My mom is an OT so it's always been of interest to me. I was pre-OT in undergrad before switching to Sociology (obviously, I'm kicking myself now) and am currently working as a caregiver for the elderly (which I've found extremely...

Hey there! I'm planning on applying to OT schools soon, but I'm concerned about my application. Here is what I have so far as far as stats; B.A. in Psychology GPA: 3.5 Pre-Req GPA: 3.7 GRE: 167 Verbal, 162 Quantitative, 4.5 Analytical Observation Hours: 33 - 20 Pediatrics, 13 Adults with...

Hey guys, So I will be applying to several OT programs in the next month or so. The dilemma I'm having is on whether or not to retake the GRE. I took it last week and didn't score as high as I expected. My questions is, should I just use my current scores and submit my applications early as I...

Can anyone point me in the direction of finding information about multiple state licensure? Like if you live between bordering states and may potentially work in both states. Don't some states have contracts for those type of situations? Thanks in advance for any info!!

Hello OT community, My SO is very interested in becoming an OT. I'm applying to PT school and I know we have PTCAS where you can easily reference the prerequisite courses and average accepted GPAs for most schools. Is there a similar link for OT prereqs and GPAs? If not, what do most of them...

Just curious to see how many schools you all have applied to! I applied to both doctorate and masters (had aid in paying for application fees). Total cost after transcripts, GRE scores, and application fees was about $1,050.

Hi!! So I was wondering if any of you found some of your textbooks from school to be useful, whether it's in school, for the boards, on fieldwork, or even while working. I've heard really good things about Pedretti's Occupational Therapy: Practice Skills for Physical Dysfunction and...

Hello, could someone help me out with this. So my first schools Im applying, OTCAS doesn't open until July. When asking for LOR from OTs and Profs, how do I ask them to submit/what to do with it when they are done? Do they have to wait until July to submit, therefore should I be asking them...