My long-term goal is to become an occupational therapist. Ever since I shadowed an OT sophomore year of high school, I fell in love with the occupation and have been pouring my heart into the goal of getting into OT school in the coming years. Interviewing an upperclassman with the same goal in mind was a very helpful step toward reaching this goal. In this interview, we discussed the steps to take in order to make yourself a marketable candidate for the program. Extracurricular involvement, GRE scores, GPA, prerequisites, and the application process were useful topics of discussion that have made me less worried about preparation and aware of the whole process. Since this student will be attending OT school this summer, I found it beneficial to hear about the profile of an accepted student and how to form a similar competitive application. It is comforting to know where I stand in comparison to her timeline and experiences, even though every applicant has their own strengths and weaknesses. I am very excited to embark upon my journey through the application process this summer and get one step closer to having a career in occupational therapy.
G.O.A.L.S.
The University Honors & Scholars Center at The Ohio State University serves high-ability, motivated undergraduate students. While embracing diversity in both ideas and people, the Center fosters purposeful learning communities that enhance students’ academic and social experiences. The Center facilitates impactful, rigorous, and unique opportunities that further student success and involvement in our G.O.A.L.S.: Global Awareness, Original Inquiry, Academic Enrichment, Leadership Development, and Service Engagement.