Occupational Therapy (OT) School GPA Calculator

Your GPA is a crucial metric that admissions committees use to evaluate your academic performance and readiness for the rigorous curriculum of an OT program. A strong GPA demonstrates your ability to handle challenging coursework and succeed in a competitive environment. Admissions committees pay close attention to three specific GPAs:

• Cumulative GPA: This reflects your overall academic performance across all letter-graded undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Science GPA: This focuses on your performance in core science courses (e.g., biology, chemistry, physics, anatomy). A strong science GPA is often seen as an indicator of success in the foundational medical and biological sciences required for OT school.
• Prerequisite GPA: This specifically calculates your GPA for the courses mandated by the OT programs you're applying to (e.g., Human Anatomy, Developmental Psychology). This is often the most important GPA for many admissions committees.

Using this calculator proactively helps you identify your academic strengths and weaknesses, allowing you to plan for course retakes or focus on improving grades in specific areas before you submit your application.

• Q1: What coursework counts toward my OT GPA?
  A: Generally, only undergraduate and graduate courses with a letter grade (A-F) are included. Pass/Fail, Withdrawals, and non-graded credits are not typically factored into the GPA calculation by OTCAS.
• Q2: How does OTCAS handle repeated or post-baccalaureate courses?
  A: The official OTCAS calculation includes all attempts of a course in the cumulative and science GPAs. Post-baccalaureate coursework is also factored into these GPA totals.
• Q3: Can I simulate only prerequisite courses?
  A: Yes. This calculator allows you to tag courses as "Prerequisite" using the dropdown menu. The Prerequisite GPA will then be calculated based only on those selected courses, giving you a focused view of this key metric.
• Q4: What GPA thresholds do OT programs expect?
  A: While a minimum of 3.0 is often required, competitive applicants frequently have a higher cumulative GPA (e.g., 3.5+) and a very strong science and prerequisite GPA. These numbers vary significantly by program and are only one piece of a holistic review.
• Q5: Why use this tool before applying?
  A: It provides an accurate, real-time preview of your GPA, allowing you to proactively identify areas where you can improve your grades. It's a smart way to prepare for your application and ensure your academic record is as strong as possible.