Every occupational therapists journey begins with OT school. And before school, comes pre-requisites, the GRE, volunteer hours, and applications. Being right in the middle of this process, Rachel Moore discusses how she is managing all the requirements and preparing to begin applying to OT programs. She shares some great insight into resources she has found helpful and tips for what to expect as a volunteer.

How she found occupational therapy
Instagram post celebrating World Occupational Therapy Day
Finding sites who accept volunteers and getting ongoing observation hours
What to expect during the volunteer experience
Importance of attending the American Occupational Therapy Association conference

Steps to take for the OT application

OTCAS: Occupational Therapy Centralized Application Service
GRE: Graduate Record Exam
Advice for pre OT students and volunteers

Occupational Therapy resources

USC Student Ambassadors Blog
Gotta Be OT
Mama OT
AOTA Youtube Channel
New Grad Occupational Therapy

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