One of the first and most important considerations in the pursuit of a career in occupational therapy is admission to an accredited occupational therapy graduate program. Planning for entrance into one of these programs needs to begin early since there are a variety of occupational therapy school prerequisites that need to be completed or in […]
This article was originally published on April 23, 2016 and updated on March 9, 2019. If you’re in the throes of applying to occupational therapy school, or will soon be applying to OT school, this post is for you! I was inspired to write this article, as new grad, about all of the mistakes I […]
On this page, you’ll find a complete list of the 12 interviews that are part of the OT Across America series. Click the links below to be taken to the interview: Springfield, IL with Tiffany, Kylie, and Ashley St. Louis, MO with Natalie Flaugher, OTR/L Kansas City, MO with Maria Lindbergh OTR/L Kansas City, KS […]
Occupational therapy programs are getting more and more competitive each year. Many programs will get hundreds or even thousands of first-round applicants. According to Indiana University’s Health Professions and Prelaw Center, most programs interview 2-3 times the number of open spaces they have. In other words, programs might interview 80-120 people for 40 open spaces. Interviews […]
If you’re interested in becoming an occupational therapist, you might be asking yourself… “How do I even get into occupational therapy school?” You’ve likely started the research process and might feel a bit overwhelmed with all of the information out there. I want to simplify the process for you and provide you with a list […]
If you’ve arrived at this blog post, you may have searched “Didn’t get into OT school” and are looking for some solutions, a path forward, or even encouragement. Well, you’re in luck because this article will provide you with just that. Because here’s the thing… Applying to occupational therapy school is hard. You already know […]
Are you interested in becoming an occupational therapist? After being a US-based occupational therapist for three years now and having worked in multiple adult settings, I want to share with you 7 things I wish I knew before becoming an occupational therapist. This list isn’t meant to scare you away from becoming an OT! But, […]
If you’re looking to become an occupational therapist, you might be wondering if you should pursue a Master’s in Occupational Therapy or a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy. The MOT vs OTD debate is a controversial and contentious one, especially with the possible OTD mandate happening in 2027. Because of this, I wanted to share some […]
What are the best pre-occupational therapy undergraduate majors to choose from? If you’re seriously considering occupational therapy as a career, there are many undergrad majors to choose from before you start grad school for occupational therapy. Because of this, I wanted to lay out 7 best undergraduate options to choose from prior to getting your Master’s […]
When someone asks me what I do for a living and I tell them I’m an occupational therapist, about 75% of the time I get a blank stare. Part of the purpose of My OT Spot is to help bring awareness to the field of occupational therapy. We want others to know exactly what we do […]