Occupational Therapy Career Information

Association website:   aota.org

Entrance exam: GRE

Common electronic application:  OTCAS (www.otcas.org)

Application launch date:  July, submission available immediately

Personal statement length: 7,500 characters

Experiential descriptions: 40-80 hours minimum with OT, 2 settings

Application overview: Min GPA 3.0, 3 letters of recommendation

Occupational Therapy Application overview:

• Primary application entails:
  • Completed application
  • Personal statement
  • Experience (shadowing, internship, volunteer or paid hours)
  • Official transcripts
  • GRE score
  • Application fee
  • Supplementary Applications: (available after primary submitted)
    • Confirmation of demographic information
    • School specific essays
    • Letters of Recommendation (most require two)
    • Experience (number of hours varies on program/school – minimum 40-60, in at least two settings)
    • Interview: By invitation only.  Timing varies depending on program/school

A list of accredited schools can be found at the AOTA web site: http://www.aota.org/.