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Hi Everyone,
So I've been preparing to attend UTHSCSA (San Antonio) for the past month now. I was waitlisted at TWU (Houston) and UTMB. But then recently I received an email telling me there's a spot open at TWU (Houston) and for me to reply by Monday if I want to accept. I did some research below but am still conflicted about which school to choose. What do you guys think? Any help/advice will be greatly appreciated!
- Can anyone who has attended/attends TWU or UTHSCSA give some input into why you decided on your school?
- I also heard TWU teaches using the "flipped classroom" method. Does anyone have input on what that's like compared to normal lecturing? Things you like and dislike about it.
- I know TWU has a research-focused OT program. As a current student, what do you enjoy/dislike about this approach? Do you feel like it's lacking in exposure to clinical experience? Or is it well-balanced between research and clinical experiences?
- At TWU, are there any opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration or interaction? Like with PTs or speech therapists.
- Does school ranking matter for the quality of education you'll be receiving? What about for finding your first OT job?
MY RESEARCH:
Tuition - (TWU more expensive by $3,831.58)
UTHSCSA - $17,438 for all of the 31-month program
TWU - $21,269.58 for all of the 29-month program
Rent + utilities (approximate) - (TWU more expensive by $4,800)
UTHSCSA - $500/month x 31 months = $15,500 (apartment is within walking distance of school)
TWU - $700/month x 29 months = $20,300 (probably at least 20+ minute driving distance)
School Ranking - (TWU higher in ranking)
UTHSCSA - #54
TWU - #17
NBCOT Passing Rate for 2015 - (same for both schools)
UTHSCSA - 100%
TWU - 100%
Other considerations
UTHSCSA is in San Antonio and TWU is in Houston. My family and most of friends are in Houston area where TWU is. San Antonio is 3 hours away by driving.
Initially I was glad TWU didn't conduct interviews anymore because it was one less worrisome thing I had to deal with; however, now I understand how valuable the experience is for prospective students. I had an interview at UTHSCSA back in December. The facility, OT faculty, and current students there all gave me a great overall impression of the school. Whereas for TWU, I feel like I know nothing about facility, faculty, and students, except whatever is available online.
This being spring break week, was really bad timing to notify me of my acceptance. I tried to visit TWU to see the facility and talk to current students but only the first floor was open and barely anyone there. I didn't try doing this before because I completely did not expect to get accepted into TWU. I was told I had no chance of getting in with my GPA. Buuttttt look what happened lol. *Moral of story: take all advice (even those of counselors) with a grain of salt and don't be discouraged.
So I've been preparing to attend UTHSCSA (San Antonio) for the past month now. I was waitlisted at TWU (Houston) and UTMB. But then recently I received an email telling me there's a spot open at TWU (Houston) and for me to reply by Monday if I want to accept. I did some research below but am still conflicted about which school to choose. What do you guys think? Any help/advice will be greatly appreciated!
- Can anyone who has attended/attends TWU or UTHSCSA give some input into why you decided on your school?
- I also heard TWU teaches using the "flipped classroom" method. Does anyone have input on what that's like compared to normal lecturing? Things you like and dislike about it.
- I know TWU has a research-focused OT program. As a current student, what do you enjoy/dislike about this approach? Do you feel like it's lacking in exposure to clinical experience? Or is it well-balanced between research and clinical experiences?
- At TWU, are there any opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration or interaction? Like with PTs or speech therapists.
- Does school ranking matter for the quality of education you'll be receiving? What about for finding your first OT job?
MY RESEARCH:
Tuition - (TWU more expensive by $3,831.58)
UTHSCSA - $17,438 for all of the 31-month program
TWU - $21,269.58 for all of the 29-month program
Rent + utilities (approximate) - (TWU more expensive by $4,800)
UTHSCSA - $500/month x 31 months = $15,500 (apartment is within walking distance of school)
TWU - $700/month x 29 months = $20,300 (probably at least 20+ minute driving distance)
School Ranking - (TWU higher in ranking)
UTHSCSA - #54
TWU - #17
NBCOT Passing Rate for 2015 - (same for both schools)
UTHSCSA - 100%
TWU - 100%
Other considerations
UTHSCSA is in San Antonio and TWU is in Houston. My family and most of friends are in Houston area where TWU is. San Antonio is 3 hours away by driving.
Initially I was glad TWU didn't conduct interviews anymore because it was one less worrisome thing I had to deal with; however, now I understand how valuable the experience is for prospective students. I had an interview at UTHSCSA back in December. The facility, OT faculty, and current students there all gave me a great overall impression of the school. Whereas for TWU, I feel like I know nothing about facility, faculty, and students, except whatever is available online.
This being spring break week, was really bad timing to notify me of my acceptance. I tried to visit TWU to see the facility and talk to current students but only the first floor was open and barely anyone there. I didn't try doing this before because I completely did not expect to get accepted into TWU. I was told I had no chance of getting in with my GPA. Buuttttt look what happened lol. *Moral of story: take all advice (even those of counselors) with a grain of salt and don't be discouraged.
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