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    Program-Specific Info / Q's Help me decide? Widener OTD vs Temple OTD

    Hey all! I got accepted into my top 2 choices- Temple and Widener for OTD. I am incredibly torn on the two options, and would greatly appreciate any insights on what people might think about the two. Here's what I have so far for my pros/cons of both Widener Pros: cadaver lab...
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    General Admissions & OTCAS Scholarships, grants... essentially any kind of financial aid

    Hello everyone, I hope you are all safe and well during this pandemic! Today's topic: financial aid In my search for OT schools I have been told by MANY schools that financial aid isn't really a thing in the OT world. Your options include loans and more loans. Now I know I am not alone in this...
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    General Admissions & OTCAS Cornoavirus Changes, Any Advice?

    Hello everyone! I hope everyone is staying safe during this time of crisis. I was wondering how other prospective OT students are handling changes that come with the impact the virus has made, and if they could provide me some advice. The GRE: Has anyone taken the GRE at home? How was that...
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    Program-Specific Info / Q's University Mary OT

    Has anyone who has applied heard about an interview yet? Do they wait until all applications are in before informing about an interview?
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    Other OT-Related Information Making a Career Change from Tech to OT

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    Other OT-Related Information What jobs give me relative work experience for OT school that can also pay the bills ($40,000+)?

    I'm currently a Junior Biology major with a minor in Psychology, Healthcare Administration and Chemistry at Texas State University. I plan on taking a leap year after I graduate before I apply to OT school (need to take A&P1+2 and get more observation hours). With that in mind, I was wondering...
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    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?
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    General Admissions & OTCAS Should I apply to OT school or wait?

    Hello, I am just another student trying to get into school! can someone please tell me if my stats are good. or should I wait till next year? Cum GPA 3.1 Pre-REQ 3.6 Observation hours: 20hr( HandT), 150 ( Hospital) 100 in Pediatric T Work experience: Special Education Aide for 3 years, Camp...
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    General Admissions & OTCAS Am I gonna get into OT school??

    University: University of Tampa (going into senior year) Major: Allied Health Overall GPA: 3.35 - might be slightly lower on OTCAS not sure (3.25 ish on OTCAS?) Pre-Req GPA: 3.3-3.6 (depending on school) Last 60 Credit Hours so far GPA: 3.51 GRE: Q:153 V:143 :( AW: 4.0 Extra-Curric: President...
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    General Admissions & OTCAS Will this hurt my chances?

    Hi all! I'm a current undergrad, and will be applying to MSOT programs in the 2018/19 cycle. I'm in a bit of a different predicament, because with a decent amount of AP credits and a fairly packed schedule, I'll be finishing my undergrad in 3 year instead of 4. So, I'll be applying to OT...
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    General Admissions & OTCAS Florida OT schools

    Hi! I will soon be applying to OT schools and I wanted to gain any input from students who have previously been accepted to different OT programs in Florida like FIU, FGCU, USA, Nova, etc. and maybe any tips they can give me on what/what not to do? Or their current experience in any of these OT...
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    Program-Specific Info / Q's Temple University MOT Summer 2018

    I wanted to start thread to share stats, offer support, and to ask questions about Temple's application process. Has anyone applied to Temple for the Summer 2018 cohort? Has anyone been accepted or waitlisted? What has your experience been? If you are a current or former student, what...
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    General Admissions & OTCAS Bay Path

    Hi! Has anyone heard from Bay Path for the 2018 OT program?
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    General Admissions & OTCAS Resume structure

    Hi all! I am preparing for upcoming interviews and would like to have some resumes on hand. The problem is I have about 50 (ok maybe not that many) different versions of my resume tailored to different jobs or opportunities in the past. My question is: what sections would you include on a...
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    Program-Specific Info / Q's Midwest OT/OTD Schools Info, Stats, Acceptances

    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...
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