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Main Questions:
1) I really don't want to have to take two gap-years, but since I have to retake some classes and take two more pre-reqs, I feel like I have no other choice and would need to apply for the 2020-2021 application cycle. Does anyone have advice on what I should be doing this year before I apply next year? I just feel like I would be rejected if I applied now with my current GPA and pre-req GPA. If you have experience applying with stats or an experience like mine, I'd love to hear about it!
2) I really love helping people and working with them 1-on-1, which is one of the things I enjoy most about being a rehab tech. What are some good ways of getting OT-related experience outside of general inpatient/outpatient settings? While observing is interesting to me, I also love being able to interact and talk with people during treatments and would really like to learn about different opportunities that are available to gain a wide-range of OT experiences.
3) With lower stats, I'm really worried about not being able to get into schools. I was incredibly involved during undergrad and I know that OTCAS likely will ask for my extracurriculars and I feel like I have a lot that I could have written down from undergrad but won't have much a year from now. What are some ways to get involved in fun, OT-relevant activities this year? Also, would it be appropriate to include my undergrad involvement on my application next year even though it'll be a year out since I will have last participated in them?
I apologize for writing so much, I've clearly been letting this all stir in my brain for a bit too long! I would love to get in touch with anyone who is applying or is currently in OT school to learn more about your experiences!
Thanks in advance!
1) I really don't want to have to take two gap-years, but since I have to retake some classes and take two more pre-reqs, I feel like I have no other choice and would need to apply for the 2020-2021 application cycle. Does anyone have advice on what I should be doing this year before I apply next year? I just feel like I would be rejected if I applied now with my current GPA and pre-req GPA. If you have experience applying with stats or an experience like mine, I'd love to hear about it!
2) I really love helping people and working with them 1-on-1, which is one of the things I enjoy most about being a rehab tech. What are some good ways of getting OT-related experience outside of general inpatient/outpatient settings? While observing is interesting to me, I also love being able to interact and talk with people during treatments and would really like to learn about different opportunities that are available to gain a wide-range of OT experiences.
3) With lower stats, I'm really worried about not being able to get into schools. I was incredibly involved during undergrad and I know that OTCAS likely will ask for my extracurriculars and I feel like I have a lot that I could have written down from undergrad but won't have much a year from now. What are some ways to get involved in fun, OT-relevant activities this year? Also, would it be appropriate to include my undergrad involvement on my application next year even though it'll be a year out since I will have last participated in them?
I apologize for writing so much, I've clearly been letting this all stir in my brain for a bit too long! I would love to get in touch with anyone who is applying or is currently in OT school to learn more about your experiences!
Thanks in advance!
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