If you’re interested in the career of occupational therapy and you are just discovering the differences of the two occupational therapy career paths (OTR vs OTA/COTA), and maybe you aren’t sure which direction to take, then this is post is for you! You may already be aware there are two paths, becoming an Occupational Therapist […]
If you’re currently applying to occupational therapy school, or you will soon be applying to OT school, this post was written just for you! I was inspired to write this article when I was a new occupational therapist, highlighting the mistakes I personally made when applying to OT school so you don’t have to go […]
If you’re on the path to becoming an occupational therapist, you have likely been wondering if you should pursue a Master’s in Occupational Therapy (MOT/MSOT) or a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD). The MOT vs OTD debate has been a bit of a controversial and contentious one (at least for practicing therapists) for the last […]
So you want to be an occupational therapist, but you still have to jump through the many hoops of applying for grad programs. One mandatory part of the process is writing a great personal statement specifically for occupational therapy school, which can be pretty intimidating when it’s time to put pen to paper. Well, I’m […]
If you’re an occupational therapy assistant (OTA/COTA) 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, requirements, location, program flexibility (for the working […]
Are you thinking about becoming an occupational therapist? If so, you might be wondering, in today’s landscape, “Are fewer people applying to OT school?” Don’t worry, we’re here to answer this question for you and give you some additional insight on the OT school application process. We’ll also dive into what this means for the […]
If you’re interested in becoming an occupational therapist, you might be asking yourself: “How do I even get into occupational therapy school?” Since you’re here, you’ve likely started the research process and might feel a bit overwhelmed with all of the information out there. As an OT myself who has been through this moderately intense […]
If you’re considering what jobs to work in occupational therapy school, look no further! We’re covering several great options to help you earn some extra income and save up now to conquer some of that OT school debt. While working in OT school can be challenging for many, most OT students are able to pick […]
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, most 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 […]
Occupational therapy school seems to be getting more competitive each year, with more people discovering the amazing field of occupational therapy. If your goal is to get into an OT graduate program, it’s important to not only know what the OT school prerequisites are that you will need to apply, but also what the typical […]