General Admissions & OTCAS How will you decide on a program?

[Abcdeot90]

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Hey guys! Since a lot of people are getting accepted to more than one program I wanted to ask how you guys will decide on which program to attend. What are the main factors you guys are considering when deciding on a program?

For example:
1. Program’s curriculum
2. MOT vs MSOT vs OTD
3. Location
4. Cost
5. Program ranking
6. Research interests

I’d love to get some insight from current OT students as well!

 

[hannieOT]

Hi! I am a first year MSOT student but I struggled with this last year so I know all the feels! I had to decide between 3 schools (1 in my hometown and 2 out of state). I ended up picking the one in my hometown, solely for the reason that it was the cheapest option. I think it depends on your personal preference as to what is most important to you. To me, keeping my cost of student loans down was my biggest factor. Although I am not entirely thrilled with my program, an OT degree is an OT degree and I made the choice to save money. So it'd say its totally up to you!

 

[MarylandOT102]

Hi! I am a first year MSOT student but I struggled with this last year so I know all the feels! I had to decide between 3 schools (1 in my hometown and 2 out of state). I ended up picking the one in my hometown, solely for the reason that it was the cheapest option. I think it depends on your personal preference as to what is most important to you. To me, keeping my cost of student loans down was my biggest factor. Although I am not entirely thrilled with my program, an OT degree is an OT degree and I made the choice to save money. So it'd say its totally up to you!

what are some qualities you dislike about your current program?

 

[Abcdeot90]

What are your guys’ opinions on ranking of the school? Not just in terms of being adequately prepared to pass the certification exam, but does a higher ranked program prepare us better for our jobs after grad?