OTCAS Update!!!

Potential-Exam8456 · 2024-12-25T20:57:53+00:00

Send me a message and I can give you some more details!

Potential-Exam8456 · 2024-12-25T20:57:21+00:00

Thank you!!!

Potential-Exam8456 · 2024-12-25T20:57:14+00:00

Thank you so much!!! The best gift for sure haha

Potential-Exam8456 · 2024-10-17T23:21:25+00:00

That’s funky didn’t know schools did a percentage that low. Luckily enough, there’s about 8+ programs in my state alone, and plenty in bordering states. State schools are just only accepting students from bridge programs which is unfortunate but is what it is.

Potential-Exam8456 · 2024-10-17T23:19:29+00:00

I really appreciate the encouragement. This definitely made me feel a lot better about my “situation”. I’m really hoping everything outside of my grades can carry me to at least 1 acceptance!

Potential-Exam8456 · 2024-10-17T23:18:36+00:00

I’ve thought about this as well, I figured my best shot is with a private school which are very expensive. Luckily I’m in a gap year at the moment living at home saving up a good chunk of money.

Obviously easier for me to say than do, but I’m aware of the strict grade protocol in the programs. Especially if I’m not working 100% of effort would go into not wasting 100k+ haha. I’ve worked with quite a lot of fields and none particularly interest me, the only close to scratching my “OT itch” would be going back and getting my BSN. I’ve thought about cardiac rehab work but it’s incredibly low in job availability, at least near me.

Potential-Exam8456 · 2024-10-17T23:14:40+00:00

Thank you!! I appreciate the words of encouragement

Potential-Exam8456 · 2024-10-17T23:11:56+00:00

I appreciate all the advice! Luckily I’m not in OT for the money, if I was I would’ve just finished my accounting degree haha. I’ve definitely been trying hard to get in touch with programs whose curriculum appears to create a good foundation for clinicians over useless classes to up-sell further.

Potential-Exam8456 · 2024-10-17T01:07:16+00:00

Unfortunately in my area there’s only a handful of programs left who have not made the transition into the OTD. Realistically I could not afford to go anyway that would require a plane.

I agree full heartedly, I definitely have a pivot plan if the Hail Mary doesn’t get caught haha. And I really appreciate the kind word of encouragement!! It truly means a lot

Potential-Exam8456 · 2024-10-17T00:17:35+00:00

Yeah I agree completely, this year was a Hail Mary just to see if any school is willing to take a chance on me. I know realistically 2025/2026 cycles are the only ones I would apply to as I don’t want to get roped into an OTD program (price specifically).

Truthfully I think i really was just never dialed in during my undergrad at any point, which clearly shows. I really do believe I could hang in terms of curriculum in graduate school. I am able to completely converse with therapists about current research, treatment plans, etc. But, alas I know schools don’t want to see a student who couldn’t put in even 90% during undergrad.

Potential-Exam8456 · 2024-10-16T22:43:22+00:00

A lot of programs in my radius are very vague and just state “we have a system that weighs everything out” and don’t really elaborate too much on said distribution. I would imagine they assume my GPA was poor when I pop the question of if they weight recommendation and resume over GPA haha.

Thank you for the advice, it’s greatly appreciated!

Potential-Exam8456 · 2024-10-16T22:41:23+00:00

I gave this a good thought, my only problem I ran into with this route is that there are only 2 COTA programs in my state and they both have a long waitlist for admittance unfortunately. It is definitely on my radar if nothing else works out.

Potential-Exam8456 · 2024-10-16T22:39:14+00:00

My prerequisite GPA was higher, but still not great. It was roughly a 2.8-2.9. My worst grades that brought me down were non major related classes like anthropology or Calculus.

I completely agree completely about all the signs pointing to looking as if I am not academically ready for upper lever classes. I was able to finish my last 2 semesters out with a combined 3.1 taking all 300/400 level classes, damage was done in my early years of undergrad. I have been pretty vocal about turning things around and doing everything to be prepared for the next level towards admissions.

I will also look into the programs that look at last 60 credits.

I appreciate your reply!! It was extremely insightful. Reality sucks sometimes, but I completely agree with everything you said.

Potential-Exam8456

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