My path to becoming an occupational therapist was unusual, to say the least. I pursued an occupational therapy degree abroad. In late 2017, I graduated with a MSc in Occupational Therapy in England. I’ve since been through the process of transferring my degree to the USA, and I currently work as an occupational therapist in […]
If you’re interested in the career path of occupational therapy and you are just discovering the differences of the two occupational therapy career paths, this post is for you! You may already be aware there are two paths, becoming an Occupational Therapist (OTR) or a Certified Occupational Therapist (COTA) but you might know of the […]
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 […]
Although the whole graduate school thing can certainly be expensive, paying for OT school is not as scary as it may initially seem thanks to student loans and other supplemental options. If you’re interested in the amazing profession of occupational therapy but are concerned about coming up with the funds, here are some quick tips […]
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 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 made when applying to OT school so you don’t have to go through the same […]
Occupational therapy school is such an unforgettable journey. It is full of many challenges and rewards. To help with the challenging aspects, we’re grateful to have insight from current OT student Sarah Schwarz, OTS. In this post, she shares 7 tips to help you survive (and thrive!) in your occupational therapy program. What would you […]
Finding occupational therapy scholarships for graduate school isn’t always as easy as finding undergraduate scholarships – whether you’re applying to a Master’s or a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy. In general, graduate programs don’t offer “full rides” or 100% paid tuition, but thankfully there are still scholarship options out there for you. Some of the options […]
If you’re an occupational therapy assistant (OTA) thinking about making the transition into becoming an occupational therapist (OTR), you’ll first need to figure out which OTA to OTR bridge program will be the best fit for you. There’s a lot to consider including (but not limited to) cost, location, program flexibility (for the working COTAs!) […]
We’re so happy to feature a Day in the Life of an OT Student, written by Sarah Schwarz, OTS. Thank you so much, Sarah, for sharing your OT school experiences! For those who are interested in applying to an occupational therapy program you may be wondering what all happens in a typical day in the […]