Coco88,
The OTCAS program will send an email to your references that will allow them to enter/attach a letter of recommendation, and also has a link for them to complete a rating form of sorts. (They definitely have to write a true letter of recommendation - one of my supervisors wrote her letter incorporating comments from OT's and PT's I worked with.) I copied in the appropriate section from the official OTCAS FAQ below. Good luck!
List of OTCAS Questions for Evaluators
Do NOT use this page as a reference form. The list of OTCAS reference form questions is provided for informational purposes only. It is intended to help you select the evaluators who can best respond to these reference questions on your behalf. To submit the official OTCAS reference forms, you MUST login to your OTCAS web application and go to the “Reference” section.
How long have you known the applicant?
In what capacity?
How would you rate the applicant for each of the following characteristics?
Please select the rating that best describes the applicant in the category (5=Superior, 1=Below Average)
Critical Thinking Skills
Written Communication Skills
Oral Communication Skills
Initiative
Adaptability
Team Skills
Dependability
Conflict Resolution
Interpersonal Skills
Awareness of Limitations
Overall Evaluation
Summary Evaluation:
Do Not Recommend
Recommend with Reservation
Recommend
Recommend without Reservation
Comments Section: Please comment on any of the ratings or provide any additional information that will help the admissions office in the application review process.
