otcas

Hello everyone, So I took two classes in the summer at a university in my home town in 2012 and had already transferred the credits to the university I got my bachelors degree in. It shows the credits and grades transferred on my unofficial/official transcript. I'm currently finding a lot of...

Hey, everyone! I always wondered how the OTCAS GPA is calculated with retake courses. So, at my university, I retook two courses; first I got C's in them then I got A's. My university does not count the C's into my GPA since I retook the courses. Next to the first attempt of the course on my...

I submitted my application last week for the July school-deadlines, but OTCAS undelivered my application because I need to send one more transcript. That transcript was needed because I didn't realize that I took university courses in high school. The good news is that it's on its way and will...

Hello, I'm stressed out about my transcripts. I sent my official transcripts via overnight shipping on Friday, June 2, and e-mailed (and called) the registrar to add the transcript request form with my official transcripts. According to the tracking information, OTCAS received the transcript...

Hello! Err, so I'm applying to grad school this year for MOT. My first application is for West Coast University in Los Angeles, CA. There's this one part of the application that asks, "Have you ever been disciplined by any college, university, or professional school for: (1) unacceptable...

Hey everyone! I apply to OT programs this summer. Last year, in August (2016) I decided to create a OTCAS account just because I wanted to see what it was like (I always worry so far ahead). Now that the time is finally and quickly approaching to get ready to send in applications, I was...

I had a question about the academic update. I've already submitted my updated fall grades and the classes for next semester. HOWEVER, I realized that I entered the wrong course in transcript entry for one of the programs I applied to and I already sent my application. I wanted to replace the...

How long did it take for verification? I just had all of my materials in yesterday and I need verification by December 1st.

Background: I had a bit of a complicated undergraduate career I transferred three times and took classes at two separate universities to complete prerequisite courses. There were some repeated classes that "replaced" grades, for just one one semester at each university. OTCAS doesn't allow me to...

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...

Under the OTCAS documents, it lists a place after the personal statement where you can put your observation hours (I'm guessing the paper they sometimes give you), however, not all of my places gave me the list and some I can't find. Is it a huge deal if I don't upload them? I marked that...

Hi all, In the experiences section in OTCAS, it has a list of different types of experiences: Employment, Extracurricular Activities, Healthcare Experience, Internships and Clinical Experiences, Research, Teaching, Volunteer, Leadership Experience. If I want to include a leadership...

Quick Question about transcript entry into OTCAS. I have my transcript entered, but under the tab for each program I am applying to under the "Program Materials", it has a notice within the prerequisite section that I have "not added any coursework" and this prompt: "This program requires you...

Hello! I am currently working on my applications for MOT programs. I had taken A&P 1/2 back in 2013 but got Cs because I focused on work too much and didn't take the time to study like I should have! Completely my fault. I am retaking these classes over summer right now, but they are so...

Hello, I have 2 quick questions that I am hoping someone who has been through the application process for OTCAS and ST.AUGUSTINE can help me with? Is OTCAS "Letter of Rec" is only a form that gets sent to my OTs/Professors where they rate and add comments? That is what I am understanding...

Hey all! I want to start my apps, hours documentation and letters of rec before the school I am applying to opens the cycle....is this possible?? I am not seeing how to do this on the OTCAS site.... Thank you!!!!!

Hi! I am currently a third year undergraduate student and trying to go for the masters program for OT after I graduate. I looked up the prereqs for the grad schools and found out that many schools have the prereqs that I am going to take/have already taken. However, my problem is that I got both...

I sent a transcript last Wednesday from California, and because it was not sent via Fedex shipping, there's no way to track my mail. I know that it takes 7-10 business days for OTCAS to process the transcript, but I want to at least know if it got there safely. I called OTCAS and they told me...

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.

Is anyone else having trouble with academic update? Every time I try to uncheck the "Planned/In Progress" box and save it, it says "A system error occurred, Please contact system administrator." I already emailed OTCAS because their phone line was too busy, but I just wondering if anyone else...

Hi all, This may seem like a silly question but what exactly is the point of the experiences section of OTCAS? It seems to me like a lot of the content you would include in a CV that you provide to the schools. If schools require a CV, should your experiences section include different...

I submitted my OTCAS on 9/5/15 and am getting nervous about my verification, as I have a deadline in early October. Does anyone know the speed at which they're currently processing applications?

Hi! I'm working on completing my OTCAS application, and I'm a little confused about which summer section I should put for when I attended one of the colleges I went to. I started there summer 2014 and graduated summer 2015, but the college doesn't specify which summer section my classes were...

Hello Everyone! Quick question on the OTCAS application; Is it necessary to type in all the extra curricular activities? I have them set up on my resume already, but should I plug them in again? Thank you in advance! :)