occupational therapy

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    Program-Specific Info / Q's Tufts vs. USC 2016

    After being accepted, I'm trying to decide between USC and Tufts for occupational therapy graduate school. I'm currently living in Northern CA but I don't mind going out of state. I received a scholarship for Tufts ($15,000) so it is the cheapest option (by a total of $60,000 - USC= $120,000 for...
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    Coursework & Fieldwork A&P

    Hi, all. Here's a bit of info on me: University: Texas Tech Major & Minor: Kinesiology & Psychology TTU GPA: ~3.7 Community College GPA: ~3.1 (Atteneded before starting school at TTU.) Cumulative GPA: ~3.5 (TTU and community college GPA combined.) Pre-req GPA: I don't think I've taken any yet...
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    Program-Specific Info / Q's Le Moyne College OT 2016

    Hi everyone I was just accepted to LeMoynes Occupational Therapy program that starts this summer and was wondering if anyone else has to!
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    Program-Specific Info / Q's Anyone Interview with Barry yet?

    Did anyone Interview at Barry yet for MSOT? What was the interview like? Group/single, what were some questions you remember? Thanks!
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    General Admissions & OTCAS Upset with how interview went

    Hey guys. I recently went on my last interveiw for OT school and I'm pretty upset with how it went. I feel like I didn't connect with the interviewer and I found myself stumbling over a lot of the questions. I felt like he kept wanting me to elaborate but I ran out of things to say and we had...
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    General Admissions & OTCAS OTA INTERVIEW (TULSA COMMUNITY)

    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...
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    Program-Specific Info / Q's Eastern Washington OT Interview tips?

    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!
  8. Mbegue1

    Program-Specific Info / Q's St. Augustine Austin Interview

    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...
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    Other OT-Related Information Rethinking OT?

    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...
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    Program-Specific Info / Q's Kean University Applicant Updates

    Has anyone heard back yet from Kean? Any word on interviews being given out? Thanks and good luck!
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    General Admissions & OTCAS Mt Mary University

    Has anyone heard back from Mt Mary OT admissions yet?
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    Program-Specific Info / Q's University of Pittsburgh OT

    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!
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    Other OT-Related Information Advice please!! OT/PT life

    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...
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    Program-Specific Info / Q's Sacred Heart Interviews 2016-2017

    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...
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    General Admissions & OTCAS Formatting question for Personal Statement

    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.
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    General Admissions & OTCAS If you have multiple classes that can fulfil prereqs, which one do they look at?

    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?
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    General Admissions & OTCAS Will applying to a school directly without OTCAS put me at a disadvantage?

    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.
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    Program-Specific Info / Q's SUNY DOWNSTATE APPLICANTS 2016

    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!
  19. wannabeOT2

    General Admissions & OTCAS Chances for OT school?? Recent grad

    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...
  20. TAMUstu

    Upper extremity orthosis for sled hockey. Any experiences?

    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...
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    Other OT-Related Information Writing Thank You Letter for being listed as ALTERNATE?

    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?
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    General Admissions & OTCAS Worried Undergrad needing reassurance

    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...
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    Program-Specific Info / Q's Towson Application deadline

    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...
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    General Admissions & OTCAS Worrying about not getting into CSU Dominguez Hills!

    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...
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    Other OT-Related Information OT in the Air Force Reserves?

    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...
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    General Admissions & OTCAS C / personal statement / st.augustine /

    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...
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    General Admissions & OTCAS Waitlist Chances

    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...
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    Program-Specific Info / Q's Boston University OTD 2015-2016

    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...
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    Program-Specific Info / Q's Anyone currently in the Rush program who is willing to post or PM me about their experience?

    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...
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    Program-Specific Info / Q's Philadelphia U, Temple, TJU

    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...
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    Program-Specific Info / Q's Chances of Getting into Eastern Washington’s Occupational Therapy Masters Program

    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...
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    General Admissions & OTCAS GRE scores good enough for Occupational Therapy Masters application?

    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...
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    General Admissions & OTCAS What are my chances of getting into a MOT program?

    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...
  34. OThopeful_*

    General Admissions & OTCAS Sub 3.0, chances?

    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...
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    Program-Specific Info / Q's Towson Early Admission

    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 :(
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    General Admissions & OTCAS Better chances if prerequisites are completed before applying?

    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...
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    Program-Specific Info / Q's OT Schools that pull from their undergrad programs mainly

    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?
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    Program-Specific Info / Q's NYIT 2016

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

    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...
  40. OThopeful_*

    General Admissions & OTCAS Do verbal GRE scores weigh heavier than Quant?

    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...
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