Life&Lemons
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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 experience?
Shadowing: I had planned to complete the shadowing hour requirement over spring break and then continue collecting hours during the remaining duration of the semester. Unfortunately, all 3 locations contacted me right before my shadowing began to inform me that they were all closing (which I understand, safety first). Does anyone know of other ways to obtain these hours through social distancing?
I am quite stressed because I am going to need to work two jobs this summer to make up for the lack of income I am experiencing from being laid off. I do have some hours, but not nearly enough.
Courses: Some courses are just not meant to be taken online, because of that my school is offering an option to protect students’ GPA. You still earn credits if you pass (70% or above), but no letter grade would be applied. I have not taken this option for my prerequisites, but I was wondering if OT schools would frown upon seeing most of my courses having no letter grade. I am taking 8 classes this semester, so it has been difficult having it all moved online. I haven't made any decisions yet, but my GPA is very important to me!
If this helps, the schools I plan on applying to this summer/fall are Lenoir Rhyne University, MUSC, and Wingate University.
Thank you in advance to anyone who provides insight!
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 experience?
Shadowing: I had planned to complete the shadowing hour requirement over spring break and then continue collecting hours during the remaining duration of the semester. Unfortunately, all 3 locations contacted me right before my shadowing began to inform me that they were all closing (which I understand, safety first). Does anyone know of other ways to obtain these hours through social distancing?

Courses: Some courses are just not meant to be taken online, because of that my school is offering an option to protect students’ GPA. You still earn credits if you pass (70% or above), but no letter grade would be applied. I have not taken this option for my prerequisites, but I was wondering if OT schools would frown upon seeing most of my courses having no letter grade. I am taking 8 classes this semester, so it has been difficult having it all moved online. I haven't made any decisions yet, but my GPA is very important to me!
If this helps, the schools I plan on applying to this summer/fall are Lenoir Rhyne University, MUSC, and Wingate University.
Thank you in advance to anyone who provides insight!