occupational therapy

Hey everyone! Do any current or graduated students of FGCU or UAB have any input on these programs? I have heard some not so good things about FGCU (disorganized) and was wondering if this is true/has it changed? Any advice or comments are greatly appreciated! Thanks.

What are some common interview questions you've come across in applying to OT programs? It would be helpful to brainstorm sample questions together :)

Hey everyone! So I have accepted a spot at Allen College for their MOT program :) I HIGHLY recommend applying they are a fantastic group of people. They don't just look at your gpa they look at you as a whole person. Anyone else going there that has been accepted?! University: University of...

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

Does anyone know what the St. Catherine day program in Minnesota is like? Or even the area (St. Paul)? I was accepted to A.T. Still but St. Catherine is the other out of state program I'd like to hear back from. Any pros/cons? Thoughts in general about either? Thanks!

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...

So my family support is nonexistent since I came out and I am not 110% sure if I could handle school and working. I want to focus on my studies, but I don't want to be up to my ears in loans after graduating. Advice?

Hello, My girlfriend has completed fieldwork and will start her career soon as an occupational therapist. For us, when going on rotations or starting residency, there are certain things (equipment, pocket guides, etc) that other recommend getting when you start. Are there some things that an...

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...

How do people feel about attending a school that has not yet been accredited? How does it look to employers attending a school that is newly accredited vs one that has been accredited for a long time?

I was recently accepted into MCPHS Occupational Therapy Program for the New Hampshire campus and being that it's fairly new I wanted to hear some thoughts on the program. Any previous, current or future students have any input? How are the professors and how helpful are they? Do they have good...

Hello! I am currently a junior at a Florida highschool. I don't currently have my GPA handy, but my average of all my classes is a 96, which is fairly consistent. I've always been a great student (have been apart of Johns Hopkins for years, for accepted into Princeton programs as a freshman...

Hello! I just want to know through everyone how my stats are right now in getting into OT School. Here is what I have right now: Bachelor’s Degree: Public Health Undergraduate GPA: 2.612 Cumulative GPA: 2.757 Last 90-Unit Quarter (or 60-Unit Semester) GPA: 3.4 Prerequisite GPA: 3.56...

Hi, all. I'm kind of just here to see what y'all think about my stats so far, and my chances of getting into a good MOT program. (: My overall GPA is 3.75 (will most likely hit over 3.8 after my last semester is done). In my last 60 hours I think I've made five Bs??? Don't exactly know the GPA...

Hi everyone! I was wondering if any alumni or current/prospective students had any insight or opinions on Midwestern (AZ), Brenau University (Norcross), or Bay Path University. So far, I've heard back from one and am still waiting on the others. These are my top 3 right now and I just wanted to...

For those of you that have applied, have you heard back from UoM if your application has been verified and if you have submitted all necessary application materials?

Hi everyone! Does the graduate school one attends for their MSOT or DOT really matter? (in terms of future job placement) Programs are so expensive. Applications aside, planning out interviews and paying for deposits has become extremely costly. I'm torn between picking a lower ranked...

I was wondering if there was anyone who was a former teacher (special ed in particular) who was successfully admitted into an ot program. Do they take having a full time job into consideration? I am seeing people with 100+ hours when I only have 40 but in my field of work, I communicate with the...

I have applied to the OT program to only get denies this past year. My overall GPA is not so great. It is close to a 2.6 but my prerequisites GPA is over a 3.0. All schools in NY.require a 3.0 GPA. All my prerequisites grades are over a B. For me to go back and take classes and trying to get...

Which programs have you heard from? UTHSCSA? UTEP?

Hello! I was recently invited to interview for the Thomas Jefferson Master's of Occupational Therapy program but I do not know much about the school's specifics. If there are any TJU students out there who could answer some questions I would GREATLY appreciate it! For instance, How are the...

This spring I will be graduating with two bachelors degrees one in exercise science the other in health care administration. I currently have a 3.08 gpa and expect it to be at about a 3.1 by the end of the semester. I was considering graduate programs in either DPT, OT or masters in public...

Hey guys I am new to this website so bear with me! I applied at Shenandoah U, Jefferson Health Sciences, Tennessee State and St. Augustine in FL and I am just looking for other people who have applied to these schools. I applied early September and have yet to hear from Tennessee. I am wondering...

I'll be completing my final Level II fieldwork in NYC and I'm considering sticking around the area afterwards. I was wondering if anyone has insight on the OT landscape in the city. How are job prospects? Is compensation decent enough to make up for the high cost of living?

Hi, I plan on applying to the MOT program at FGCU and also UF for the upcoming fall 2017 cycle. I have seen posts similar to this one but some are inactive/outdated. FGCU is my top choice right now because I do like the location and it is also considerably less expensive than UF. However, UF is...

Is it possible to work part-time as a full-time student? How many hours max is manageable? If you do work, what kind of jobs do you recommend? I know it's ill advised to work during the program and I would rather NOT actually, but I do need some money here and there. I have a friend in...

Stats for Washington schools?

Hey Guys! I'm currently a senior in college and I'm planning to apply to Occupational Therapy school in 2017 for the Fall 2018 cycle. I'm a little concerned about my prerequisite courses/GPA and hours. I'm extremely nervous/anxious because I know OT school is extremely difficult to get into...

Hello Everyone! I was wondering how my stats compared with other students applying for ot school. I am worried that my GRE scores will be detrimental to acceptance. GPA: 3.74 Pre-Req GPA (thus far): 3.8 (taking 2 more pre-reqs currently) GRE: 151 Math, 147 Verbal, 3.0 writing 40 volunteer...

I recently got a tutoring job but I haven't started working yet because I'm still waiting on confirmation about my tutoring schedule. I'm still in the process of being matched with a student and I'm hoping I'll start next week. Since I'm not sure about my schedule, should I bother to put this...

Hi! I'm reaching out to learn more about IUPUI and their OT program! I have already applied and now I'm just curious what other people think of this program! I'm also curious about their interview day! If there are any current students, alumni, or other future students who may be applying there...

Hi everybody! My name is Otto, I'm a Computer Science Engineer currently doing research about the Occupational Therapists market, I'm trying to learn about the pain points you experience in your profession, in order to make an attempt to alleviate them using software. I'm looking for whatever...

Hello everyone! So I recently graduated from college in May thinking I was going to become an SLP but I have since changed my mind and decided to pursue OT. So far I'm finding the process to be so much more frustrating for OT than for SLP and I'm not even applying until next year. With SLP...

Hi, I'm from NYC and in the midst of applying to OT school for 2017. I haven't decided if I want to stay in the city or go upstate, or potentially even out of state. For staying in the city, I've selected: SUNY Downstate, NYU For upstate: SUNY Stonybrook, SUNY Buffalo For out of state: Boston...

Hi! I'm reaching out to learn more about Tennessee State University and their OT program! If there are any current students, alumni, or other future students who may be applying there, I'd love to hear from you! Thanks so much!!

Hi! I'm reaching out to learn more about the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and their OT program! If there are any current students, alumni, or other future students who may be applying there, I'd love to hear from you! I'd also love to hear your thoughts on the campuses: Tulsa...

Hi! I'm reaching out to learn more about Texas Tech and their OT program! If there are any current students, alumni, or other future students who may be applying there, I'd love to hear from you! Thanks so much!!

Hi! I'm reaching out to learn more about Salus University and their OT program! If there are any current students, alumni, or other future students who may be applying there, I'd love to hear from you! Thanks so much!!

I'm a senior in high school and I'm thinking about applying to a BS/MS program (at Philadelphia University). I was wondering if BS/MS programs are easier to get into since they have less applicants (I'm assuming) or if they have the same competitiveness as graduate programs. Thanks

Hi all - applying to programs this cycle. Hoping to hear from those of you that have interviewed with OT programs before or those that are in school right now - what are the interviews like? What kind of questions did you get? Anything specific to prepare for? What did you wear? Any information...