Applying to occupational therapy schools can be a challenge in a variety of ways. There’s a lot you’ll have to figure out, including learning the ins and outs of the main OT school application system, the Occupational Therapist Centralized Application Service (also known as OTCAS). While not all occupational therapy schools use OTCAS, there are […]
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 be […]
In case you aren’t already aware, occupational therapy graduate programs are getting more and more competitive each year. Most OT programs will get hundreds of first-round applicants, with only ~30-50 spots available. And according to Indiana University’s Health Professions and Prelaw Center, most healthcare graduate programs will interview 2-3 times the number of open spaces […]
You’ve probably already heard all about how challenging the coursework is for occupational therapy programs. The process of applying to occupational therapy school can be just as challenging but in a different way, especially when you’re trying to obtain enough occupational therapy observation hours required for your applications. In many cases, there are plenty of […]
If you’ve arrived at this blog post, you may have searched “Didn’t get into OT school” and you 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 […]
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’re applying to OT schools, I’m sure you’ve Googled “best occupational therapy schools” at least once or twice. There a few lists that show up, but many of these articles are not written by OTs that have gone through an OT program, and they don’t indicate how they came up their rankings. Because of […]
After searching and investigating professions, you settle on the wonderful field of Occupational Therapy. You’ve seen how much good can truly be accomplished through the occupational therapy process. As you’re looking, you no doubt automatically gravitate towards working in one specific setting or another. Maybe you received occupational therapy when you were a child and […]