General Entrance Requirements for OT Programs |
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Bachelor’s Degree |
Prerequisite Courses (vary per institution) |
GRE |
Required Observation Hours (vary per institution) |
Extracurricular Activities |
Examples of Leadership |
Strong Letters of Recommendation |
Essay Writing |
MSU Pre-OT Advising |
One on One, individualized meetings. |
Navigating prerequisites for application into the professional schools of your choice. |
Discussing plans for observation, campus involvement, letters of recommendation, and other competitive factors. |
Set up periodic appointments once or twice a year to plan out a timeline for completion of prerequisites, observation, GRE testing, and professional school applications. |
Guidance with professional school resumes and personal statements. |
For assistance in planning a pre-OT path at MSU, contact Claire Palmer
Additional Resources and Information:
- More information about a career in Occupational Therapy can be found on AOTA's website.
- For Mississippi Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program Admissions:
- For a directory of more accredited Occupational Therapy schools and their requirements: