University of Toledo

[14otstudent]

---

Members don't see this ad.

Has anyone heard from the University of Toledo yet?

 

[hautecouture]

Not yet!

 

[otstudent1993]

I emailed University of Toledo. They stated that I had been accepted for Fall 2014 and they sent my acceptance letter through mail on October 10, 2013. She said they send denials through email and acceptances through printed mail.

 

[hautecouture]

Congratulations! That's great news! Thank you for updating me on how they handle admissions. I hope I receive a letter in the mail and not email in that case! haha 😀

 

[buckeyeot]

Just curious, what were your stats if you don't mind sharing?

 

[otstudent1993]

Just curious, what were your stats if you don't mind sharing?

don't mind
cumulative GPA: 3.93
pre-req GPA :4.0
volunteer hours:127 in school setting and pediatric clinic setting
didn't need GRE because of GPA

 

[pavlovsdaughter]

I emailed University of Toledo. They stated that I had been accepted for Fall 2014 and they sent my acceptance letter through mail on October 10, 2013. She said they send denials through email and acceptances through printed mail.

I was accepted for Fall 2014 as well 😀

I'm still a little uncertain, though. What are some of the reasons you chose to pursue an OTD over a Master's degree? What do you like about UT specifically?

 

[otstudent1993]

I was accepted for Fall 2014 as well 😀

I'm still a little uncertain, though. What are some of the reasons you chose to pursue an OTD over a Master's degree? What do you like about UT specifically?

I am uncertain too because I'm from California. It's a far move. I like the small class size, that you do fieldwork each semester, the price even for out of state tuition, and that its only 2 years and 9 months. Whats holding you back?

 

[pavlovsdaughter]

I am uncertain too because I'm from California. It's a far move. I like the small class size, that you do fieldwork each semester, the price even for out of state tuition, and that its only 2 years and 9 months. Whats holding you back?

Oh I totally get that. 3,000 miles is a long way to move. If you do end up coming to Ohio, I hope you're prepared for not only the weird weather but for everyone to constantly bring up the weird weather.

And corn.

Anyway - I'm not sure if an OTD makes complete sense for me. For the time being I'd like to simply be a clinician, so I'm wondering if getting a more advanced degree than what's needed to practice in the field is ill-advised/kinda dumb.

At the same time I feel like this is where the field is going (meaning, requiring higher-level degrees) and I appreciate the flexibility the degree offers, in terms of paving a smoother path should I want to enter academia or if I'm given the chance to be promoted to a managerial position. I also like the reasons you cited.

So I'm just sort of all over the place/I tend to worry about anything and everything.

 

[otstudent1993]

Oh I totally get that. 3,000 miles is a long way to move. If you do end up coming to Ohio, I hope you're prepared for not only the weird weather but for everyone to constantly bring up the weird weather.

And corn.

Anyway - I'm not sure if an OTD makes complete sense for me. For the time being I'd like to simply be a clinician, so I'm wondering if getting a more advanced degree than what's needed to practice in the field is ill-advised/kinda dumb.

At the same time I feel like this is where the field is going (meaning, requiring higher-level degrees) and I appreciate the flexibility the degree offers, in terms of paving a smoother path should I want to enter academia or if I'm given the chance to be promoted to a managerial position. I also like the reasons you cited.

So I'm just sort of all over the place/I tend to worry about anything and everything.

I think if your already from Ohio it's a great opportunity. The cost is great for in state. I agree with you that OT will be changing, although it may take a long time. I feel like it's going to be just like physical therapy, which started with only needing a bachelors to now needing a doctorate. I think having your doctorate will put you above new grads with only a masters. Employers like educated people, but in the end you do not need the degree, so it's really personal preference. Did you apply elsewhere?

 

[buckeyeot]

I've been having the same dilemma with MOT vs DOT. Right now since the doctorate isn't required I've heard you aren't likely to have an increase in salary if you go that route. Also, like those who had a bachelor's before it switched to master's were "grandfathered in" and we're required to get their masters.. so this might end up being the same with the master's to doctorate.

Like pavlovsdaughter, I think I just want to be a clinician so I'm struggling with the choice between the two.