Program advice PLEASE!
ok I’m a bit lost and desperate. my daughter just finished her first year in her pre-ot program at a school where she is direct admit. She still wants to be an OT but isn’t sure her school is a great fit. By no means will I force her to stay if she’s unhappy but we (her and I) are trying to consider all angles.
How competitive are masters programs WITHOUT direct admit? It feels hopeless lol her current school has a low rate without direct admit. Her current top interest school offers “competitive admit” for transfers but no acceptance rate
If the school doesn’t offer pre-OT is there a preferred major or is it just anything in the realm such as kinesiology?
Is it worth it to become an OTA first? I just saw starting pay for that is average $20?!?! She’s making that now so this seems insane
Honestly I’m open to any advice to help her decide next steps. I work in health care in a licensed masters required field so I’m not sure why OT is so confusing to me.
I also can’t tell if her current crisis is tied to her housing not going as planned and seeing some of her friends and boyfriend go into full time jobs while she’s broke. Anyone who has gone through year one of school and it didn’t go how you thought and you stayed, or has a kid who did please let me know.
im not making her decision for her but want to get her the most insight possible. If you’re still reading this, thank you :)