Yep, TWU, they mainly focus on overall and prereq gpa, they need to be really high though.......
I have only done 60hrs. at one place. I received an interview at Brenau and I got into USciences in Philadelphia 2015. USciences is suppose to be one of the top Occupational Therapy school in the states. Not sure about that, but that is what people around me are saying. I'm just glad I got in somewhere because the competition is fierce. I would just at least get in the min. hours and start applying. Add hours later once you complete them. If your GPA is good and you joined some clubs if your honors and licenses for anything make your application look good. I am an EMT. And I have passed my Praxis, not a teacher but have a sub. Certificate. Put it all down. It all makes your application look better. They are looking for overall experience, and life experience as a person, not just your grades. Inhale seen people say they have a GPA overall 4.0 and never got less than an A, and did great on GRE and have not got into any schools. Oh and your personal statement, make sure its catchy. If you think it needs work, go sit with someone who can help you improve it. I also think that is what got me in, I write well under no pressure. Lol under pressure is a different story. You have time, make it amazing. Sell your self, because that is what you are doing. I wouldn't go crazy on hours and not apply, apply with the min. requirement and add them as you do them. Call everywhere including hospital in area and talk to human resources. They will know or should know of places for you to do hours. Hope it helps
I only applied to three , I got into Usciences but put in for deferment and just got interview for Brenau University which is a weekend program. I heard Usciences is a top school only for the sciences and they are known for it. I also heard when you apply for a job from graduating from there you will get hired almost def. But it may also be preference. You hear so many stories, who knows. I just want to pass once I get in and go to a school I can afford when I get out. I don't want tons of debt. But that is with anything. Lol Good Luck to you.
Also, one in a OT told me at a graduate school who picks applications. She said shadow at an odd place. Be different because that is what they like. A jail. Etc. It stands out and the experience is something different you can bring to the class and share.
Sorry to get back to you so late - it is now a doctorate program, and I believe you can apply with a Bachelors (e.g. do not need to already have a Masters degree). I did the Masters program, so not really to up on what the requirements are now. If you have any questions feel free to email/call them and ask, they are usually pretty open and helpful. I haven't been on the forum enough to know what you mean by stats - GPA? I think mine was 3.7, something like that. Best of luck to you!
