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Hi! Thank you all for your replies, it really means a lot. It is so great getting this kind of support. I have another question - lets say I shadow different people and decide OT is definitely right for me and take the Pre Reqs. I probably wouldn't be able to go to Grad. school until next year...

Any response would be greatly appreciated. I'm an average student (B and C type). How hard is the OTA curriculum? When I went to school, I often would put in 2-4 hours a day studying. I'm not afraid of working, but if the education is to hard, then I will look towards another field which is suitable...

I am no good at taking standardized exams. I honestly do not know what it is but to just be blunt I absolutely suck at them. I didn't do well on my SAT/ACT but because of my grades I was accepted into undergrad. college. However, the test did not accurately predict my performance in undergrad as...

Hi, trather01! My name is Emily Vaught, and I'm currently the Chairperson to the Assembly of Student Delegates. We are an AOTA student leadership group representing OT/OTA students nationwide! We love speaking with prospective OT/OTA students, and answering their questions regarding their grad...

Hi Everyone! I'm currently looking for a career change and came across Occupational Therapy. I graduated *** Laude from UMass Amherst in 2011 with a degree in Communications and Minor in Psychology. I realized that my passion in life is to work with people and help improve their life. I love being...

Hi all, I am currently working full-time and there's no way for me to reduce work to return to school. I graduated with a bachelor of science in finance back in 2007. Is it possible to work full-time and trying to finish the MSOT at the same time? Your advice and guidance is greatly appreciated...

Hello All, I am new to OT Connections, a prospective student interested in applying to Occupational Therapy Master's programs this fall, for entrance to fall 2012 programs. While I am almost done with my prerequisites, I am concerned about difficulties obtaining shadowing hours in...

Hello there! I'm a high school senior, applying to universities now and I love OT, I love the field, and I'm trying to find programs where I can do hands on work, or at least join a club/have a teacher willing to let me work with people during the beginning of my college experience. Of course...

DJ, Wow! I am so proud of you!! I really like to become an OT. I love helping people. I think the stress of my current work is also a motivation for me to go back to school to do something that I love. I think a stressful job is ok as long as I like what I do. My immediate plan is to study for the...

I am currently a junior attending Penn State. I may not be able to attend grad school for OT for at least three years after I graduate in May 2013. Is that a big problem? Will I have more trouble getting accepted into programs if I am not coming fresh out of senior year? I was thinking I could do internships...

Jaclyn, Thanks for that information. Unfortunately, I live in VA and so there's no school that offers weekend program. But I am not giving up. I will find a way to get that MSOT. -Mai

I'm a federal employee in a totally unrelated field but am looking to switch jobs. I'd like something more portable (i.e., available jobs in many places I'd like to live) but something that I could do as a federal employee, too. I never considered being an OT before, but it really appeals...

What are some programs with a spring start (besides Cal State Dominguez Hill)? I had a late start in the process and thus had a difficult time getting observation hours and missed alot of deadlines. Any suggestions? Or any winter starts as well.

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DJ, I currently work for the federal government so reduce my hours is not an option. Either I stop working all together or working full time. I have been looking into going to school part time and slowly working toward my MSOT but I haven't found any school that offers distance learning or a schedule...

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You most certainly can volunteer or observe "a day in the life" of an OT. Many applicants to OT/OTA programs are required to do observation hours to include with their applications, so most facilities are used to this request. As OT students, however, we are required to complete Level I and...

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Hi everyone: I have discovered my passion to pursue OT since last year and just started applying to several OT schools. I'm so happy I've found this community since the application process is stressful and I'm hoping to get some guidance from you all. I recently graduated from Rutgers...

Hi my name is Amana and I am a current student in college who is intersted in Occupatonal therapy for a variety of children. I am currently working on my BA in English Writing Concentration with Adolscence certification and i am also considering a BA in Childrens Education in that hopes that I will get...

Hello!! I am just finishing up my undergraduate degree in psychology, and I would like to focus on mental health OT when I go for my masters in OT. I am very interested in research, and so I was wondering which schools have OT researchers who can work with students. What are some of the big-name researchers...

Hello all, I'm a "non-traditional" student thinking of changing careers to OT. I was wondering if anyone here has had experience with the OT Weekend Program at Utica, NY or weekend programs in general? Did you have to commute more that an hour or two and how did that work out for you...

Hi everyone! I am currently looking to change careers to OT. I graduated last year from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. I am really looking to live in the city of Boston, however, I know there are a limited amount of accredited OT programs in Boston. I am just looking for any advise from...

[Click on the link above to listen to this podcast] Discuss this month's Prospective Student Chat hosted by: Frank Gainer, MHS, OTR/L, FAOTA Conference & Conclave Program Director Professional Affairs, AOTA Michelle Lee, MA, OTR/L Graduate from the University of Southern California...

Live Chat for prospective occupational therapy students begins next week! It includes any students interested in OT or OTA programs! Please look below for our summer schedule. Join us for a live phone and chat session to ask questions and get answers right away! Please copy and paste this link into...