occupational therapy

Hello! This is not an OT question but more as a OTA question. I've recently sent in an application to the OTA Program at Tulsa Community College and was selected for an Interview! However the interview is in a group. I'm very nervous and do you guys have any tips???? Have any of you been in...

Hello, I just got an interview for EWU masters of OT program. I was wondering if anyone had any tips? Questions they might ask? What to wear? Thanks!

I have an interview coming up with St. Augustine in Austin, TX and was wondering if anyone could give me some tips. What sort of questions will be asked and what sort of topics will be covered for the written portion? I've been doing a lot of research on my own to prepare but wanted some insight...

So I was researching information about career paths for OTs and talking to healthcare professionals in the field and most of the information that I've gathered was that OT isn't really worth going into right now. I was speaking with a current OT and she told me I was crazy to consider paying...

Has anyone heard back yet from Kean? Any word on interviews being given out? Thanks and good luck!

Has anyone heard back from Mt Mary OT admissions yet?

Has anybody heard back from Pitt yet for the June 2016 start date? I was waitlisted and was just wondering if anybody had any information about their admissions process!

Hi everyone ! I'm a senior in high school and I'm in a dual credit program so I'm also a freshman in college. I have been trying to figure out what I want to do as a career as time is running out but I AM SO CONFUSED! I originally always saw myself as wanting to do pre-med but I'm just now...

Hi! I was invited to interview at Sacred Heart University on Jan 25 and I was hoping to gain some insight about what their interview process involves for OTs, as well as any information on their program that anyone might have. There is not a lot about their interviews or program on this...

My personal statement is 2 pages and I am mailing it in. I was wondering should I put a header and what should it look like? Page numbers so they don't lose my statement? Here's a picture of the formatting I have so far: http://oi63.tinypic.com/2ut6zyb.jpg Thanks.

I'm a psych major and my program requires a couple abnormal psych courses, which I've taken a bunch of. Which class will they use to fulfill the prereq? Will they take the latest class, the highest grade, one big average of all?

I am only applying to one school, so I didn't bother using OTCAS. The admissions office said it was okay... but now I am getting paranoid though that this will put me at a disadvantage.

Anyone hear anything from Downstate? It's been a few months and I'm getting nervous as I have yet to hear back from them. If you applied this year or have been accepted in years past, would be kind enough to post your stats so I can see how I compare that would be awesome! Thanks!

Hi everyone so here's my prospects so far: University: University of Hawaii at Manoa Major: Psychology Overall GPA: 3.5 Pre-Req GPA: 3.2 Major GPA: 3.5 GRE: Haven't taken it yet. Plan to this April Extra-Curric: Currently working as a Nurse Aide through a home care company - Also working at a...

Hello! A current player on a sled hockey team in Southeastern Minnesota, is seeking to become more independent on the ice. He has a cervical level spinal cord injury and requires a pusher to propel himself forward, because of the fixed position of the stick, he cannot use both ends (In a...

I was recently listed as an alternate at Creighton. My friend said it would be a good idea to write a thank you letter. Note, I haven't been interviewed or anything yet. Is this a good idea? What should I even say?

Hey guys! I am a sophomore exercise science major at slippery rock university and I am looking into OT schools. I am looking into applying to Chatham, Pitt, Toledo, and Ohio State when that time comes (I know its still a little far off). Currently my GPA is a 3.7 . Sophomore year tends to be the...

Hello, I'm applying to Towson's occupational therapy program, and I was wondering when their deadline is. Their website says February 1st, but OTCAS says January 15th. Does anyone know which date is the actual deadline? Also, would it be too early to email admissions at Towson to make sure they...

Hi guys! I am new here on the forum and I've been reading past posts for a while now. I am currently a senior in college working on my BA and didn't know that I wanted to be an OT till I was already in my BA program. I am crossing my fingers that I get into CSUDH, but I'm scared I might not get...

Has anyone joined the US Air Force Reserves as an occupational therapist before? I'd like to know the pros and cons of joining. How's the climate working as a healthcare professional in a world so dominated by masculinity and hierarchy? What kind of cases does an OT see with members of the Air...

Hello, I am applying to St. Augustine's MOT program and have a "C" in anatomy and physiology II. However, the C I received was during an interesting time when I was living abroad and my husband received last minute deployment orders. I was wondering if this is something I could mention in my...

Hello! I've recently been put on the wait list at two universities, and quite honestly am not sure what that means for my chances. Is there any encouragement/advice to anyone in my shoes or have been that can give me better insight into this. What are the chances of getting into a program after...

Hello! Hoping that people who applied to BU for this cycle will post their stats and interview dates! Also students who currently attend...any advice on the interview and thoughts about the program? Here's me: University: Stony Brook University Major: Psychology Minor: English Overall GPA...

I was just accepted to Rush this morning and I realized I wanted to hear some personal experience from somebody within the program before I make any decisions. 1) What is the relationship between faculty and students like? 2) What is your experience with other medical profession students at...

Does anyone have any insight on these programs? ( Philadelphia U, Temple, Thomas Jefferson) I'm applying and was verified 11/17 (late, i know)... Has anyone heard back from them or has gotten accepted so far? Im applying to 9 schools total, but I wanted to stay in the Philadelphia area and I'm...

Hello, I’m 19 years old and I’ll be graduating this year in a bachelors of Kinesiology degree from a private university (I’ll be 20 when I graduate because I did Running Start). I am worried my application is not elite enough to be considered for a competitive application for the Eastern...

I recently took the GRE and I am worried my scores are not elite enough to be considered for a competitive application for the Eastern Occupational Therapy Master’s program (which I plan to apply to this coming January 1, 2016). I got 140 on Verbal Reasoning, 141 on Quantitative Reasoning...

Hi guys, application time is coming around and I'm really nervous about my chances of getting accepted into a master of occupational therapy program anywhere. Some background information about myself: I'm very involved on campus: I'm on the executive board of two different organizations here at...

Hi all! I'm having a career path change from Social Work. I have been out of school for around 5 years. I did poorly during my undergrad, (undiagnosed MDD and anxiety is my assumption). I have taken a couple pre requisites which I have gotten As in and plan to take the rest this upcoming year...

Hi, I'm a senior who applied to Towsons early admission option for OT school. Has anyone else competed this process before and can give insight. Please respond, I'm super anxious :(

Hi there, I was wondering if having all (or almost all) of your prerequisites completed give you a better chance of getting accepted? How important is that when applying? Does it increase chances versus having them in progress instead? I'm still finishing my degree & deciding whether to...

Hi does anyone know if East Carolina or Tennessee State has majority of their class pulled from their pre OT programs? or any school for that matter?

Hi. Just wondering if anyone has heard from NYIT or if anyone knows when we should hear back?! Best of luck to all.

I have started shadowing with this great OTR. Today was my second day with her. She lets me come and go as I please and is excited to help me along my way. My only issue is that I feel like I should be asking more questions. I never know what to ask. I feel bad because I kind of just stand...

Hi all! I was wondering if anyone knows how heavily the quantitative section is weighed on the GRE? I am pretty sure I have a form of dyslexic math (it exists. It's called Dyscalculia). Any who, I scored okay on my verbal and my writing and i'm confident with a bit more studying I can reach a...

I'm a junior in high school and I'm currently studying different science courses to prepare myself for a career in the health sciences. I would really love to pursue a career in rehabilitation, because it's something I've always loved, and I think I would do well there. However, I'm not sure...

Hello, fellow OT Students! I will begin shadowing soon, but I am a little anxious since this is a new step for me. What are some tips or advice you'd like to share about your shadowing experience? Can you share the various types of areas I could look into when searching for types of OT's to...

Hi all... I am in the process of applying to some OT schools and I am super nervous... There is nothing that I want more than to get into school so I was just curious if some of you could look at my stats and tell me what you think based on your experience. I will be graduating in August with...

I have been reading through these posts for months but just now decided to finally join and post my own question. I am applying for schools now and obviously am worried about my chances of getting in (like most people). Can someone give me some honest opinions on how my application will stack up...

School: University of Delaware Major: Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Science Minor: Psychology & Disability Studies Overall GPA: 3.026 Last 60 credits GPA 3.2 Pre-Req GPA: 3.1-3.3 depending on the school GRE: taking soon, estimated Q:151 V: 155 Observation: 10 hours homecare 15 hours...