Other OT-Related Information Share your OT preparation and application angst

[futureOTRL]

Hi all,

I thought I'd start this thread for people to vent about the OT application process. You can write about worries, taking pre reqs, competition, LORs, GREs, volunteering, etc etc.

I am currently in my first (and only) choice of MOT program now. But boy, do I remember how worried I was during the whole few years process.

I was so stressed out I got shingles the month I was supposed to take the GREs. Only got 3 hours of sleep before the GREs because I was in so much pain. During the four test that started at 8 am, I was in pain.

---

Members don't see this ad.

 

[ColorGuardLove]

What are your stats and where do you go, if you don't mind me asking? I'm still new to this process and plan on applying for the next cycle once I finish most prereqs.

 

[futureOTRL]

What are your stats and where do you go, if you don't mind me asking? I'm still new to this process and plan on applying for the next cycle once I finish most prereqs.

Hello,

3.6 overall GPA and 3.8 prereqs
GRE 163 v 151 Q and AWA 5
250 observation hours
I am an in-state student at 1 of 2 public OT school in my state (5k a semester). This year was the most competitive year.
I also have a variety of school leadership paid work experience

 

[AFOT]

The answer to this question may vary depending on the program but just in case anybody has any insight on retaking prerequisites...
How bad does it look to retake a prereq at a Community College when the first try was at University?

 

[ems07]

Going off of AFOTs question above..... How bad does it look to have both anatomy and physiology in progress at the time of applying. I am applying now and am hoping some programs will consider me during their rolling admissions before December