Application Requirements for Fall 2023
Application inquiries may be directed to: SelectiveAdmissions@northshore.edu
STEP 1:
Mandatory Information Session Attendance
Applicants must attend a Mandatory Information Session prior to submission of your
application. Applicants must attend a session during the academic year prior to admission
(after August, 2022). Upcoming dates are available by visiting:
http://www.northshore.edu/academics/programs/ota/mandatory-info-sessions.html Attendance will be recorded.
STEP 2:
ATI TEAS Exam
The ATI TEAS exam is required to be taken at NSCC. Students whose score reports reflect that they have tested more than two times or at another location other than NSCC must also submit an official TEAS transcript from ATI: https://atitesting.com/ati_store/ Additional charges may apply. TEAS inquiries may be directed to: TEAS@northshore.edu
Students who have not taken the TEAS previously must take the ATI TEAS Version 7. Students that have taken the ATI TEAS Version 6 will be permitted to use these scores for the Fall 2023 application. All future admission cycles will require the ATI TEAS Version 7.
Applicants are limited to two attempts within a year (September 1- August 31), regardless of the testing site and program to which they are applying.
Each of the following sections are required to be taken: Reading; Math; Science; and English - and all scores will be included in the review process. A minimum score of 69% in Reading must be achieved in order to apply.
NOTE: As of 9/23/2022 TEAS tests for all programs must be taken in person at North Shore Community College. At this time, there is no remote option. TEAS remote reports or test taken elsewhere will only be accepted if the date of testing or date of registration is prior to 9/23/2022. Scores for students who have registered for a remote TEAS test prior to 9/23/2022 will only be accepted with a submitted receipt showing the test was scheduled prior to 9/23/2022.
STEP 3:
NSCC Online Application for Admission
Submit the online application for the year for which you are applying; regardless of whether you are a new or current student (a previously submitted application does not count). Once you submit your application, the remaining required documents (below) may be uploaded to your account.
Biology Requirement
Complete ONE of the following options:
- BIO211 with a grade of C or higher
- BIO101 or BIO105 with a grade of C or higher (no time limit)
- TEAS version 6 or 7 - Science section score of 50% or higher (no time limit)
- LPN Certificate (no time limit)
- Bachelor of Science in Biological Science (no time limit)
- One of the following within the past 5 calendar years:
- High School Biology with a C or higher
- CLEP test with a score of 50 or higher
- AP Biology Test with a 3 or higher
Essay
A word-processed essay must be uploaded for the year in which you are applying. (Essay must be typed. Grammar and spelling are considered in addition to content and quality of your essay.)
- Please state why you would like to pursue an Occupational Therapy Assistant career and what qualities make you a good candidate for our program.
Communications Proficiency
There are many ways to demonstrate this. (See link below.) If you have demonstrated proficiency with your SAT scores or Accuplacer testing from another institution, please upload that document to your application. If you have demonstrated proficiency with your high school GPA or with college level courses, this will be updated upon review of your submitted materials.
http://www.northshore.edu/academics/proficiency/communications-proficiency.html
Math Proficiency
There are many ways to demonstrate this. (See link below.) If you have demonstrated proficiency with your SAT scores or Accuplacer testing from another institution, please upload that document to your application. If you have demonstrated proficiency with your high school GPA or with college level courses, this will be updated upon review of your submitted materials.
http://www.northshore.edu/academics/proficiency/math-proficiency.html
High School Transcript or GED score report
Resume
Submit a resume highlighting your academic, extracurricular and work history along with any health and/or human service related experience.
Official transcripts from all Colleges/ Universities previously attended
All official college transcripts from previously attended Colleges/ Universities must be submitted directly to NSCC and uploaded by Admissions staff. If you have previously submitted transcripts and have since completed courses or are currently registered for courses, then you need to submit an updated transcript. Transcripts may be sent electronically from your college(s) to NSCC at: SelectiveAdmissions@northshore.edu or mailed to: North Shore Community College, Attn: Admissions/Health Programs, 1 Ferncroft Rd., Danvers, MA 01923
Transfer students from another accredited Occupational Therapy Program must also provide:
- an official transcript proving enrollment in Occupational Therapy courses within the last 3 years.
- course syllabi from all previous Occupational Therapy courses. Additional documents can be emailed to: SelectiveAdmissions@northshore.edu
Accelerated Option
of Study
If you indicated that you wish to apply for the OTA accelerated option of study, you will need to meet all 6 pre-admission courses by the end of summer session 1 2023:
- Composition 1 [CMP101];
- Composition 2 elective [CMP102 – 150];
- General Psychology [PSY102];
- Human Growth and Development [PSY204] - must be developmental psychology across the lifespan from birth to death;
- Anatomy & Physiology 1 [BIO 211];
- and Anatomy & Physiology 2 [BIO212]
You will need to upload a document indicating when each course was successfully completed or when you intend to take the required course(s) as well as the academic institution where course(s) were completed or planned to be completed.