"safety" schools

[Cierra]

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On another thread, someone mentioned that some schools are not getting enough applicants to fill their class.

Which schools are those?

What are some safety schools that applicants have a really good chance of getting into?

 

[gymnastau]

On another thread, someone mentioned that some schools are not getting enough applicants to fill their class.

Which schools are those?

What are some safety schools that applicants have a really good chance of getting into?

I find it hard to believe that schools are not getting enough applicants but I have heard that before from an OT I followed. She however graduated in 2006.

I can't say I have any safety schools. I have applied to 11 schools & have received 1 rejection so far (USC), no word from the rest yet. Each school when it came down to it had very different admissions criteria. That in itself required a lot of work during the admissions process so I feel like all the schools are important to me. I say I have no safety schools since I am in the middle of that dreadful waiting game with one rejection letter on the plate. I'd probably have had a different response 2 months ago! 🙂

Had you asked me then they would have been:
Howard University
Concordia University -Wisconsin

How about you?

 

[superCOTA]

Cierra, what region are you looking into?


(i see you just registered)

 

[Cierra]

Sorry, the network won't always let me log in even though I have the right password, so I haven't been able to respond.

I'd like to attend school in or near California or Texas.

I figured Dominican would be a good safety school, but I really didn't like how another student posted it was very writing intensive and much of the class considered transferring due to not being happy there their 1st year. I want my experience to be a little bit more positive than that.

I don't hear much about CSUDH, so I thought that might be a good safety school - but it isn't exactly in a safe area.

I need a school that does not require kinesiology. I have physics, but more than 7 years ago. I do not plan to take chemistry.

I would like to apply to at least one school that is not too competitive.

My top choices are San Jose State University and Texas Women's University (but I am not a TX resident).

 

[gymnastau]

Sorry, the network won't always let me log in even though I have the right password, so I haven't been able to respond.

I'd like to attend school in or near California or Texas.

I figured Dominican would be a good safety school, but I really didn't like how another student posted it was very writing intensive and much of the class considered transferring due to not being happy there their 1st year. I want my experience to be a little bit more positive than that.

I don't hear much about CSUDH, so I thought that might be a good safety school - but it isn't exactly in a safe area.

I need a school that does not require kinesiology. I have physics, but more than 7 years ago. I do not plan to take chemistry.

I would like to apply to at least one school that is not too competitive.

My top choices are San Jose State University and Texas Women's University (but I am not a TX resident).

I know there is a blog floating in the web somewhere that is by CSUDH students. I emailed with the school once or twice and they were not too friendly, but that's not to say they are not friendly in person.

 

[lizzo76]

I don't know about having trouble filling their classes, but there are schools which accept 100% of applicants. Even "good" schools like BU and Tufts accept 60-something-70-something% of applicants. That's not to say they're easy to get into - BU, especially, has some of the most extensive prereqs I have seen, and on top of classes like Gross Anatomy, you have to retake any other classes you may have taken more than 5 years ago, etc..

You can do an advanced search on petersons.com and just browse the list of OT schools which come up - most profiles give acceptance rates.

 

[OTforMe]

I wouldn't trust those stats. Some schools have seen double or even triple the amount of applications since last year, so even if those stats are from last year, they're already outdated!

 

[lizzo76]

I'm not entirely relying on them, but I really doubt that every OT school has double or triple the applicants from last year. Even if OT is now very "hot," if nothing else, it takes time for people who suddenly decide they want to go into OT to do all the prereq work.

The other very important thing is that schools forecast a "yield rate" - the number of people they think will accept their offer of admission. Take for instance my undergraduate school, a highly selective liberal arts college. They are now receiving double the number of applicants they had maybe 10 years ago, but the acceptance rate has only gone down maybe 5 or 6%. It's not like if a school gets double the number of applicants, the acceptance rate is cut in half. Say, for example, a school used to get 5,000 applicants, and they accepted 50% - 2,500. Then they start getting 10,000 applicants. Even if they want the class size to stay roughly the same, they're not going to accept 2,500 applicants - they're going to accept many more, closer to 5,000, retaining something close to the 50% acceptance rate. They know that students apply to large numbers of schools, and chances are, the accepted student is going to go somewhere else.

 

[OTforMe]

Oh, I didn't say they all doubled -- a lot of the top schools have seen applications double though. For instance, St. Kate's had 126 applicants last year and had over 300 this year. And yeah, not everyone is going to take a spot, but that's still tough competition at some schools. I shadowed OTs for 4 or 5 months and got 250ish hours, so if you get the opportunity it shouldn't take that long to exceed minimum observation requirements.

 

[OTROX]

250ish volunteer hours? So, how did the OT finally get you to buzz off?

 

[Whistle Pig]

This discussion will be VERY different next year, once candidates and programs realize the drastic change brought about by the common app joined w/ gov't job projections for OT. The yield thing is being totally dumped upside down.

The bottomline on "safety schools" is right now there are none, at least places that will provide no-or-low-brainer acceptances. Those are now history. Too few spots for too many applicants. Conversely, because schools have no idea what they have, there may be spots that go wanting at the day's end. Stay in touch with places. There will be some real surprises, i.e. deposits paid and not showing up because their preferred domino spots have fallen elsewhere, putting all kinds of slots in play @ the last minute. It may especially impact those places that insist on initiating class work in June.

 

[OTforMe]

250ish volunteer hours? So, how did the OT finally get you to buzz off?

Excuse me?

I volunteered at 7 places.

 

[OTforMe]

This discussion will be VERY different next year, once candidates and programs realize the drastic change brought about by the common app joined w/ gov't job projections for OT. The yield thing is being totally dumped upside down.

The bottomline on "safety schools" is right now there are none, at least places that will provide no-or-low-brainer acceptances. Those are now history. Too few spots for too many applicants. Conversely, because schools have no idea what they have, there may be spots that go wanting at the day's end. Stay in touch with places. There will be some real surprises, i.e. deposits paid and not showing up because their preferred domino spots have fallen elsewhere, putting all kinds of slots in play @ the last minute. It may especially impact those places that insist on initiating class work in June.

You have a really horrible attitude in a lot of your posts on here. Yes, competition is growing, but it's not doomsday, for God's sake.

 

[Whistle Pig]

You have a really horrible attitude in a lot of your posts on here. Yes, competition is growing, but it's not doomsday, for God's sake.

No need to name call. The issue is the issue. Now, if you've something to edify, clarify, contribute in a helpful, informational way ... we're all ears. But in any case, it's time to be a biggy girl.😍 You do that? I promise not to yell at you.

Tell us what you know, not how you feel.😕 Only stick to the facts, and stop whining, please. NO WHINING! OT programs do not like whiners!

 

[gymnastau]

No need to name call. The issue is the issue. Now, if you've something to edify, clarify, contribute in a helpful, informational way ... we're all ears. But in any case, it's time to be a biggy girl.😍 You do that? I promise not to yell at you.

Tell us what you know, not how you feel.😕 Only stick to the facts, and stop whining, please. NO WHINING! OT programs do not like whiners!

That can't be the friendliest thing I have read.

End of the day everyone is probably having different experiences. No one has facts, if anyone did I would have bought the book of facts from them and already be accepted into a program.

 

[Whistle Pig]

She spit at me first!😉🙄😛

Ok, I love you! 😍OTforYou! I just KNOW there are OODLES of really great OT programs that would snatch you up in a leprechaun's minute! HONEST! Oh, don't you even worry about those nasty ol' GREs. YOU don't even need them.

Now, to important things. What WAS the "friendliest thing" you've read?

 

[gymnastau]

She spit at me first!😉🙄😛

Ok, I love you! 😍OTforYou! I just KNOW there are OODLES of really great OT programs that would snatch you up in a leprechaun's minute! HONEST! Oh, don't you even worry about those nasty ol' GREs. YOU don't even need them.

Now, to important things. What WAS the "friendliest thing" you've read?

I think looking back at other posts OTforMe has been accepted to several programs and had exceptional stats. If anyone need's a leprechaun's minute it would be be and I'm not exactly lacking in life, educational and professional experience.

Onto more important things and friendliest thing I have read: The suggestion to pay back OT loans with exotic dancing. I appreciate someone who knows my line of thinking. ;-)

 

[OTforMe]

She spit at me first!😉🙄😛

Ok, I love you! 😍OTforYou! I just KNOW there are OODLES of really great OT programs that would snatch you up in a leprechaun's minute! HONEST! Oh, don't you even worry about those nasty ol' GREs. YOU don't even need them.

Now, to important things. What WAS the "friendliest thing" you've read?

You know, I'm not going to argue. I just said I don't like your attitude. I think you are trying to discourage people from applying, and I don't like that. No, I didn't take the GRE because I'm staying in the midwest. Where are you going to school, do tell? I don't think you've contributed to that discussion much.

 

[Whistle Pig]

I think looking back at other posts OTforMe has been accepted to several programs and had exceptional stats. If anyone need's a leprechaun's minute it would be be and I'm not exactly lacking in life, educational and professional experience.

Onto more important things and friendliest thing I have read: The suggestion to pay back OT loans with exotic dancing. I appreciate someone who knows my line of thinking. ;-)

Where? She confessed not even taking the GREs. So where are those exceptional stats and where are they getting the gal going? Isn't Wash U. in the "midwest?" (cap "M")

The notion of a 200 lb. OT pole dancing is a fascinating vision and intriguing concept for promoting one's "high" calling, if not what a nice girl should be doing, imo. Let us know where you're moving your money-maker and we'll bring in the troops for the benefit.

 

[lizzo76]

Oh, I didn't say they all doubled -- a lot of the top schools have seen applications double though. For instance, St. Kate's had 126 applicants last year and had over 300 this year. And yeah, not everyone is going to take a spot, but that's still tough competition at some schools. I shadowed OTs for 4 or 5 months and got 250ish hours, so if you get the opportunity it shouldn't take that long to exceed minimum observation requirements.

Yeah, definitely competition at top schools, but there are still schools which are easy to get into, and those which are harder to get into aren't necessarily hard for people with top grades and scores and good shadowing hours.

Oddly, none of the schools I've looked at closely (Tufts, BU, UNH, UNE) have minimum shadowing or volunteer hours or even explicitly mention those in the admissions information. Where are people getting info. on that? Is there another source, or are some schools just more interested in that? (I AM volunteering and am trying to match what I see on here, but I have no clear guide in that area.)

 

[bny]

Where? She confessed not even taking the GREs. So where are those exceptional stats and where are they getting the gal going? Isn't Wash U. in the "midwest?" (cap "M")

The notion of a 200 lb. OT pole dancing is a fascinating vision and intriguing concept for promoting one's "high" calling, if not what a nice girl should be doing, imo. Let us know where you're moving your money-maker and we'll bring in the troops for the benefit.

GREs are an unnecessary part of stats depending on where you go to school. If your stats are so good, throw 'em at us. Yeah, thought so.

 

[OTforMe]

Yeah, definitely competition at top schools, but there are still schools which are easy to get into, and those which are harder to get into aren't necessarily hard for people with top grades and scores and good shadowing hours.

Oddly, none of the schools I've looked at closely (Tufts, BU, UNH, UNE) have minimum shadowing or volunteer hours or even explicitly mention those in the admissions information. Where are people getting info. on that? Is there another source, or are some schools just more interested in that? (I AM volunteering and am trying to match what I see on here, but I have no clear guide in that area.)

There is info about required/preferred number of volunteer hours under a school's criteria for admission. I've seen it range from 25-50 hours, but as you've seen, a lot of people do more than that. Some require you to shadow in several settings as well -- I think that makes your application more well rounded.

 

[lizzo76]

Right - I mean is there some central source for admission criteria, or are you referring to information on a department's website? I'm volunteering right now and looking to diversify my experiences, but none of the schools in which I am interested have any info. (that I can find) about specific numbers of hours or even about volunteering/shadowing at all.

 

[OT2Be2013]

No need to name call. The issue is the issue. Now, if you've something to edify, clarify, contribute in a helpful, informational way ... we're all ears. But in any case, it's time to be a biggy girl.😍 You do that? I promise not to yell at you.

Tell us what you know, not how you feel.😕 Only stick to the facts, and stop whining, please. NO WHINING! OT programs do not like whiners!

I am highly interested in your opinion of what it is exactly that OT programs DO like (other than diversity).


GREs are an unnecessary part of stats depending on where you go to school.

This is correct. I didn't take the GRE.

Yeah, definitely competition at top schools, but there are still schools which are easy to get into, and those which are harder to get into aren't necessarily hard for people with top grades and scores and good shadowing hours.

I don't doubt this either. Someone else said it isn't doomsday. It's not.

Listen guys, if this is what you REALLY want to do deep down, don't be discouraged. You know what you have to do to get there. Maybe that sounds like a bunch of fluff to some people, but truthfully, OT is holistic and so is the admissions process.

As for me... I am living proof that you don't need to be perfect to be admitted to an OT program and to subsequently succeed in that program (I assure you, my application was not flawless).

 

[Whistle Pig]

Are you male? Are you attending an accredited program? Get specific ... what are those "schools which are easy to get into...?" Money where your words are. Why would those schools prefer less prepared, poorer students? Can you explain? Or is that all they can attract? What is the tuition?

So silly thinking "positive thinking" and "REALLY want(ing)" will get this done. Sorry if it sounds "mean" but cheerleading won't get anyone(s) into OT school. Especially in coming seasons. None need be nor can be "perfect." But you'd better be pretty good. And there's no substitute for being a top student with great grades in all the right courses and knocking out the GREs and volunteer hours. Period. Anyone suggesting otherwise is either crazy or lying.

 

[OT2Be2013]

Are you male? Are you attending an accredited program? Get specific ... what are those "schools which are easy to get into...?" Money where your words are. Why would those schools prefer less prepared, poorer students? Can you explain? Or is that all they can attract? What is the tuition?

So silly thinking "positive thinking" and "REALLY want(ing)" will get this done. Sorry if it sounds "mean" but cheerleading won't get anyone(s) into OT school. Especially in coming seasons. None need be nor can be "perfect." But you'd better be pretty good. And there's no substitute for being a top student with great grades in all the right courses and knocking out the GREs and volunteer hours. Period. Anyone suggesting otherwise is either crazy or lying.

My gender is none of your business, but no, I am not male. Do you want to know what my race is? Does it make a difference? Because if it does, you have your priorities all wrong.

Yes I attend an accredited program which happens to have great reputation in this area. As for schools that are easy to get into... I don't know, I am already in OT school, and I got into the only school to which I applied. But there are certainly schools out there that are less competitive than others if you expand your options (i.e., applying to combined programs as well as 2/2.5 year master's programs). Who said anything about less prepared, poorer students?
There is more to it than that. They would rather have somebody with a 3.5 who knows what OT is and why they want to do it than somebody with a 4.0 who comes off as entitled and unrealistic about what OTs do. The people interviewing you? They're human beings. Life experience and/or experience in occupational therapy hold quite a bit of weight. We are talking about the whole package. Thus the need for volunteer hours, but the question is not how many did you do, but what did you get out of that experience?

No, positive thinking will not get you into OT school, but it will certainly help. Your attitude will reflect both in your personal statements and during your interviews. Of course you need decent grades. No, you don't need the GRE for some programs (accredited programs... expand your search). And most programs do require volunteer hours in more than one setting, which I had (did both peds and geriatrics). No argument there. My point is, that is not the only important part of admissions.

What I think you're misunderstanding is the nature of OT itself. This is not a cutthroat profession; we support each other, even during the admissions process. The vast majority of us, which I think is evident on these boards, are not out to step on each other to get an edge.

I have been through it, it wasn't easy, and I will support any one who is going through it now, thus the "cheer-leading".

 

[OTforMe]

Right - I mean is there some central source for admission criteria, or are you referring to information on a department's website? I'm volunteering right now and looking to diversify my experiences, but none of the schools in which I am interested have any info. (that I can find) about specific numbers of hours or even about volunteering/shadowing at all.

No, there isn't a central source. That would be nice though!

 

[OTforMe]

My gender is none of your business, but no, I am not male. Do you want to know what my race is? Does it make a difference? Because if it does, you have your priorities all wrong.

Yes I attend an accredited program which happens to have great reputation in this area. As for schools that are easy to get into... I don't know, I am already in OT school, and I got into the only school to which I applied. But there are certainly schools out there that are less competitive than others if you expand your options (i.e., applying to combined programs as well as 2/2.5 year master's programs). Who said anything about less prepared, poorer students?
There is more to it than that. They would rather have somebody with a 3.5 who knows what OT is and why they want to do it than somebody with a 4.0 who comes off as entitled and unrealistic about what OTs do. The people interviewing you? They're human beings. Life experience and/or experience in occupational therapy hold quite a bit of weight. We are talking about the whole package. Thus the need for volunteer hours, but the question is not how many did you do, but what did you get out of that experience?

No, positive thinking will not get you into OT school, but it will certainly help. Your attitude will reflect both in your personal statements and during your interviews. Of course you need decent grades. No, you don't need the GRE for some programs (accredited programs... expand your search). And most programs do require volunteer hours in more than one setting, which I had (did both peds and geriatrics). No argument there. My point is, that is not the only important part of admissions.

What I think you're misunderstanding is the nature of OT itself. This is not a cutthroat profession; we support each other, even during the admissions process. The vast majority of us, which I think is evident on these boards, are not out to step on each other to get an edge.

I have been through it, it wasn't easy, and I will support any one who is going through it now, thus the "cheer-leading".

Nicely stated! Agreed 100%

 

[OT2Be2013]

Good luck to you, OTforMe! From what you've written here, it sounds like you are a very bright and hard-working person destined for great things 😀

 

[FutureOT2013]

Are you male? Are you attending an accredited program? Get specific ... what are those "schools which are easy to get into...?" Money where your words are. Why would those schools prefer less prepared, poorer students? Can you explain? Or is that all they can attract? What is the tuition?

So silly thinking "positive thinking" and "REALLY want(ing)" will get this done. Sorry if it sounds "mean" but cheerleading won't get anyone(s) into OT school. Especially in coming seasons. None need be nor can be "perfect." But you'd better be pretty good. And there's no substitute for being a top student with great grades in all the right courses and knocking out the GREs and volunteer hours. Period. Anyone suggesting otherwise is either crazy or lying.

No "positive thinking" and "Really wanting" alone will not get it done, and neither will being a top student with great grades or good GRE scores. If you want to get into a program you better have both qualities and it sounds as if Whistle Pig is a horrible motivator. I don't know what your goal is, but if it's too be helpful you are failing miserably no one wants to take advice from a bitter sounding person.

Whistle Pig's posts hold some merit in that yes there is no excuse for not doing the work and getting grades, but there is a better way to go about it. Positive words breeds positive actions, and if you don't have this quality when you start working then you really can't do your job effectively. You can't just give rehab someone's hand by giving them a splint and telling them to not injure it again.

 

[ProspOTstudent]

On another thread, someone mentioned that some schools are not getting enough applicants to fill their class.


What are some safety schools that applicants have a really good chance of getting into?

In general, the schools that are less heard of are considered "safety" schools, IMO. Research all the schools in CA and TX and judge for yourself which you think are safety schools...G'luck!

 

[Whistle Pig]

In general, the schools that are less heard of are considered "safety" schools, IMO. Research all the schools in CA and TX and judge for yourself which you think are safety schools...G'luck!

Which to you assess as "safety schools?"

btw, FutureOT ... if you had any idea about my motivating skills and what they've enabled a good many, you'd be surprised. There is a reason budding Marines hate their drill instructors ... and love her when she saves their lives. In any case, you need not worry about whether I can get it done. Promise. Rather, fret for your future. It merits such. And don't be deluded into thinking those who would and do coddle you will enable your dreams coming true ... if those dreams have any real challenge to them. And I promise, admission to OT school ain't gonna get easier. Trust me, even if you don't think I'm beautiful. Many OTs are not.

 

[OT2Be2013]

No "positive thinking" and "Really wanting" alone will not get it done, and neither will being a top student with great grades or good GRE scores. If you want to get into a program you better have both qualities and it sounds as if Whistle Pig is a horrible motivator. I don't know what your goal is, but if it's too be helpful you are failing miserably no one wants to take advice from a bitter sounding person.

Whistle Pig's posts hold some merit in that yes there is no excuse for not doing the work and getting grades, but there is a better way to go about it. Positive words breeds positive actions, and if you don't have this quality when you start working then you really can't do your job effectively. You can't just give rehab someone's hand by giving them a splint and telling them to not injure it again.

Exactly. Of course you need good grades- that's a given. I don't believe I ever implied that you didn't (which is why I said you know what you have to do to get there). Admission is only the beginning, however. You need to be not only a positive motivator for your clients in the face of life-altering injuries and illnesses, but for yourself as well so that you never lose sight of why it is you entered OT in the first place. I'm telling you, OT school is no cakewalk. There will be tough times. That's why you have to want it. The higher you can get your grades up, the better, but grades and GRE scores alone won't demonstrate your commitment to the profession and seeing it through. A compelling personal statement and demonstrated ability to take initiative and seek information during your volunteer experiences go a long way.

 

[Whistle Pig]

Exactly. Of course you need good grades- that's a given. I don't believe I ever implied that you didn't (which is why I said you know what you have to do to get there). Admission is only the beginning, however. You need to be not only a positive motivator for your clients in the face of life-altering injuries and illnesses, but for yourself as well so that you never lose sight of why it is you entered OT in the first place. I'm telling you, OT school is no cakewalk. There will be tough times. That's why you have to want it. The higher you can get your grades up, the better, but grades and GRE scores alone won't demonstrate your commitment to the profession and seeing it through. A compelling personal statement and demonstrated ability to take initiative and seek information during your volunteer experiences go a long way.

We can all desire and occasionally merit new starts. Conversely, behaviorists will usually confirm ... The best predictor of what you and I will do tomorrow? What we did yesterday. And that's why grades, class ranking, GREs, evals and hours on volunteerism, etc. are so critical. It's the basis for assessing and predicting future success in school and as professionals. A compelling personal statement can indeed help, but it won't save the day when other indicators fail to reflect and predict stellar motivation, preparation and performance. Especially when there are many outstanding performers waiting in the OT line.

 

[gymnastau]

Which to you assess as "safety schools?"

btw, FutureOT ... if you had any idea about my motivating skills and what they've enabled a good many, you'd be surprised. There is a reason budding Marines hate their drill instructors ... and love her when she saves their lives. In any case, you need not worry about whether I can get it done. Promise. Rather, fret for your future. It merits such. And don't be deluded into thinking those who would and do coddle you will enable your dreams coming true ... if those dreams have any real challenge to them. And I promise, admission to OT school ain't gonna get easier. Trust me, even if you don't think I'm beautiful. Many OTs are not.

Once again WhistlePig, the person you are telling to "fret for your future" has been accepted to a top 3 program in the US (if you read back to other posts).

 

[Whistle Pig]

Once again WhistlePig, the person you are telling to "fret for your future" has been accepted to a top 3 program in the US (if you read back to other posts).

A rhetorical response.

 

[FutureOT2013]

Which to you assess as "safety schools?"

btw, FutureOT ... if you had any idea about my motivating skills and what they've enabled a good many, you'd be surprised. There is a reason budding Marines hate their drill instructors ... and love her when she saves their lives. In any case, you need not worry about whether I can get it done. Promise. Rather, fret for your future. It merits such. And don't be deluded into thinking those who would and do coddle you will enable your dreams coming true ... if those dreams have any real challenge to them. And I promise, admission to OT school ain't gonna get easier. Trust me, even if you don't think I'm beautiful. Many OTs are not.

If it is really you writing your posts then I think we all have an idea about your train of thought. Like I'll ever see or care to see your pathetic body of work, and insisting I need not worry is like telling me to breathe oxygen. Your Marine analogy is out of place here, we're not jarheads we actually have a use in society. Don't confuse my reply to your no nonsense it's my way or the highway logic as concern for you. I don't recall anyone stating admission to OT school was going to get easier. Your posts do nothing but discourage prospective students to not apply at all. You are here to boost your own ego by overestimating your own intelligence, I am here to offer advice and encouragement to prospective OT students because I was in their shoes. If you ever get into a program, you might figure out why being a d**kh**d is counterproductive.

 

[OT2Be2013]

Which to you assess as "safety schools?"

btw, FutureOT ... if you had any idea about my motivating skills and what they've enabled a good many, you'd be surprised. There is a reason budding Marines hate their drill instructors ... and love her when she saves their lives. In any case, you need not worry about whether I can get it done. Promise. Rather, fret for your future. It merits such. And don't be deluded into thinking those who would and do coddle you will enable your dreams coming true ... if those dreams have any real challenge to them. And I promise, admission to OT school ain't gonna get easier. Trust me, even if you don't think I'm beautiful. Many OTs are not.

I have a very hard time believing this person is for real. Just trying to get a rise out of people, I think 😏.

 

[DancerFutureDPT]

If it is really you writing your posts then I think we all have an idea about your train of thought. Like I'll ever see or care to see your pathetic body of work, and insisting I need not worry is like telling me to breathe oxygen. Your Marine analogy is out of place here, we're not jarheads we actually have a use in society. Don't confuse my reply to your no nonsense it's my way or the highway logic as concern for you. I don't recall anyone stating admission to OT school was going to get easier. Your posts do nothing but discourage prospective students to not apply at all. You are here to boost your own ego by overestimating your own intelligence, I am here to offer advice and encouragement to prospective OT students because I was in their shoes. If you ever get into a program, you might figure out why being a d**kh**d is counterproductive.

Please keep it civil and refrain from profanity and name-calling. thanks. (and it might be wise not to insult military personnel as well, considering you'll have colleagues in school who are "jarheads" and will disagree with you that they have no use in society. I'm sure anyone with family in the Marines or other military branches will find that thought extremely offensive.)
- assistant moderator

 

[FutureOT2013]

I saw this coming. By Whistle Pig's logic, no whining or grow skin. Technically it's not profanity, but if you decided to fill in the stars with the letters of your choosing that was on you.

 

[FutureOT2013]

And I apologize on another's behalf for bringing up the Marines in an OT forum. Negativity and sharp tongues brings out the worst in people.

 

[OTforMe]

Dear everyone, let's not get upset. Whistlepig (or otrox) has never posted his/her stats, nor has he/she ever talked about actually applying to school. Take that for what it is.

 

[gymnastau]

And I apologize on another's behalf for bringing up the Marines in an OT forum. Negativity and sharp tongues brings out the worst in people.

The drill instructor comment should have never been added in the 1st place. SDN is not the military for one, no one signed papers to get a drill instructor.
The military demands respect for one another and yes I have personal experience to know this firsthand.

If you find someone inciting arguments or devaluing people as I feel they have, use your "Ignore List" option and go back to business here on SDN. It will immediately remove their posts for your view and you won't have to deal with it.

I'm done reading the negative & hurtful vibe several individuals are purposely bringing around here. I can understand why people are responding with anger to them but understand no matter who starts it there are "rules" to be followed. Which is why that ignore button is AWESOME!

Be courteous and lets take care of one another as we would our future patients.

 

[DancerFutureDPT]

well said gymnastau.

This thread has gotten well off-track. Therefore, I'm closing it. You'll still have access to it, but won't be able to add any new posts.

If you'd like to continue discussing this topic, I'd suggest making another thread, but keep it on topic WITHOUT insulting each other, name-calling, profanity, etc, otherwise it too will be closed and/or your posts will be deleted.

Thanks.