Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Getting into "A" Program that you WANT! + Plan B

I know, I know...another video! Hopefully some of you find this video helpful.

The title of this blog post and video may be a little misleading so allow me to elaborate. This video is geared towards those who may find themselves applying to 2, 3, 4, etc. programs, but only getting one offer.

I hope that my advice will help you to have no hesitations in accepting that offer and to become one step closer to your goal as an occupational therapist. It is my belief that you should never see the programs you apply to in the scope of "most desirable to least desirable." Instead I challenge you to see the colleges you apply to as "All great programs that I would without a doubt love to be in." If you make sure that all the programs you apply to are programs that you would without a shadow of a doubt be ready to pack your bags and get to moving, you lessen the chance of you getting accepted into a program that you really don't want to go to and end up turning it down for whatever reason.

Let me give you a couple of examples of how the scenario may play out. 

1. "Ah man, I really can't afford to go that program."
2. "I really don't think I'm ready to move to New York."
3. "I don't think I want to spend 5 more years in school."
4. "I just don't think that program is a good fit for me anymore."

These are the types of situations that I hope to help you avoid.

Best of luck as you apply to different OT programs!



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