Everything you need to succeed on your occupational therapy school journey
We are a nonprofit that helps you get into occupational therapy school. We provide free tools so you can learn how to become a occupational therapist, from your first day as a pre-health student, through school, to your first day of practice.
Check out our range of materials, all provided courtesy of our donors and sponsors.
Essential Pre-OTD and Occupational Therapy School Tools
Planning & Assessment
How to Get Into Occupational Therapy School
Steps to get into the OTD program of your dreams
Activity Finder
Find extracurricular activities: clinical jobs, volunteering, research, and shadowing
School Database
Learn all about OTD schools
OTD Q & As
Interviews with therapists across practice types
How to Choose a Post Baccalaureate or Special Masters Program (SMP)
Factors to consider for post baccalaureate studies
Applications & Interviews
Interview Feedback
Learn from real interview experiences
Test Prep & Resources
Casper/PREview Community
Learn strategies for situational judgment tests
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Testing center reviews
Advice On Call
Schedule an Appointment
As part of our mission to help all students, regardless of background or ability to pay, the Health Professional Student Association (publishers of SDN) offers on-demand advising services as a “pay what you can” service.
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How Can I Prepare for Occupational Therapy School Interviews?
Discover details about interview and student experiences at OTD schools reported by students after their interviews.
Occupational Therapy Articles
Every week, SDN publishes articles cover topics ranging from application and study tips to specialty profiles, healthcare policy, and more.
- Masters vs Doctorate of Occupational Therapy: What To Know
- Ten Free Resources For The Rehabilitation Sciences
- A Day in the Life of a Mental Health Occupational Therapist
Ask our Expert Advisors
Verified experts (doctors, professors, administrators, and pre-health advisors) are here to provide answers to specific questions from school application advice to personal concerns.
100% Anonymous Support
Expert Admissions Professionals
Personalized Guidance
Occupational Therapy Community Discussions
Share your experiences and talk about the admissions process with fellow pre-OTD students on the SDN Community Forums.