dpt

Hello everyone! I've recently been accepted into PT school and was wondering what any current PT students would recommend in terms of supplies they found useful, as well as how they took notes in and out of class? I am planning on getting a 2 inch binder to hold printed powerpoint slides for...

FOR ANYONE WHO HAS APPLIED OR ARE PLANNING TO APPLY FOR SAN ANTONIO'S UIW DPT PROGRAM: I was wondering -- given the PTCAS questions given, are each of these a separate one or two page essay, or are the admissions representatives only looking for a short-answer paragraph? I would really like to...

Hello folks. Yes, this has been talked about, and I have read much of those threads. Most thread inquire DPT students contemplating on changing to MD during or upon graduation OR after practicing for several years. Plot twist... I am neither rejected nor completing/completed my DPT. I was...

Wondering if anyone knows of any schools with no cadaver lab for gross anatomy or a simulated/ artificial cadaver lab? really want to be a pt but the cadaver lab seriously freaks me out and has me worried.

Hey Guys! So I was just offered an interview at Indiana State University which obviously I am going to go but I do not know much about the school or previous students that have gone there. I know that they are still in the accreditation process but I also know they have had at least one class...

Hi :) I'm new here and I was just wondering if anyone knows anything about Arcadias program? Studying time outside of school Free time Stress Exams Etc I defered a year since I was pregnant and will be starting this August with a one year old daughter and wanted to see how worried I should...

Hi! Okay so I am trying to get more information on taking the NPTE prior to graduation. I am finishing my second year of PT school in CA, which I know is a state that does NOT allow you to sit for the boards before graduating. However, I am planning to go into travel therapy as a new grad. I am...

Does anyone have any advice when choosing between two schools? I have recently been accepted at both Creighton and Miami and I can't decide which to choose! It would be very helpful if anyone could provide some of the pros/cons of either school from personal experience if possible! What kind of...

Hello everyone, I applied to South College for the summer term that starts in June 2016. I haven't heard anything back yet besides that they have received over 900 applicants and will be accepting 100. I'm just wondering if anyone has heard back or has any new information!

I've been planning on applying to RGU in Scotland (which is CAPTE accredited). Previously they've been offering a MSc in physiotherapy. However, I just saw on their website that they now offer a DPT. This appears to be a masters degree followed by a 16 month thesis. I've never seen a DPT like...

Hello again, I was waitlisted at pitt a while ago and was wondering if anyone was accepted or also waitlisted? If so, what are your stats? I am kind of freaking out about a year off....

hey guys! I just got invited to an interview at Jamestown on April 23rd and after reading some reviews I am not so sure I want to take it. It is not accredited yet but I assume after this years class graduates it will probably be? Also I read that the professors and staff are not exactly up to...

Hey everyone! I have sent in my deposit for Clarkson and just wanted to see if anyone else out there planned on attending. I would love to get to know you guys and make a Facebook page for everyone to chat on.

Hello fellow accepted and (waitlisted) st. Augustine students! Congratulations on making it into PT SCHOOL! I'm creating this thread so we can connect and get information/ ideas about housing, books, completing our background checks, etc, etc. To get the ball rolling I would be interested in...

Hello everyone, Always thought I wanted to do PT, however looking at tuition costs, it doesn't seem sensible. 100k+ is like buying a house, and with cut reimbursements as well as other factors, idk if it is worth it. I am a junior exercise science undergrad, and could pursue clinical ex phys...

Hey guys! Was wondering if anyone in the DPT SU class of 2019 has created a facebook page for us to get to know each other before class starts? And to help each other out with housing, the area, etc.? Maybe we could plan some socials to get to know each other before school starts

Hi Everyone, I was accepted to the CSULB DPT program for summer 2016. It is currently the only program I have been accepted to and I am on the waitlist for a few others. There is not a lot of detailed information about the program on their website. In fact, many of their pages are under...

So Ive been searching and I cant seem to find the question I need. Coming straight out of the military ( high school directly before ) I am looking to eventually become Physical Therapist. I have the options start a bachelors degree or work towards my PTA. I want to become a DPT, so would it be...

Got waitlisted at ODU. I was wondering if anyone is planning on dropping their placement in the program? Trying to decide whether or not I should get my hopes up. Accepted at Murphy Deming (Mary Baldwin)

Who's all decided to go to Drexel ? I am choosing between Drexel and Temple but I'm leaning more towards Drexel because of the scholarship. I'm just interested in knowing who's all been accepted to Drexel because I haven't really heard too much from the 2019 class on SDN. There's a facebook page...

Hi all, I am currently preparing for the April 2016 National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE). I graduated from University of Texas and I relocated to Florida because my family is here. Therefore, I'm looking for a study partner anywhere from Orlando to Daytona Beach where we can meet up once...

Hey guys I am planning on applying to the US Army Baylor DPT program this cohort and I was hoping to get some information/advice from a current student. I am curious what a typical day of classes are like, how many students tend to apply, and the whole housing situation. I have met with both an...

Hey would anyone be able to give me some insight on the Nova Southeastern program. I am interested in applying this upcoming cohort and I wanted some insight. I am interested in doing orthopedics, probably go into a sports residency after I finish DPT and get my SCS. Would Nova Southeastern...

Has anyone else been waitlisted at Pitt? What are the chances of getting off the waitlist..??

Hey everyone, I was just wondering if anyone else on here has been accepted to UConns DPT class of 2019, I know it's a pretty small class but I figured it was worth a shot. I'm looking to rent an apartment or house off campus if anyone is interested, figured it might be nice to live with...

Hey everyone, I was just wondering if anyone else on here has been accepted to UConns DPT class of 2019, I know it's a pretty small class but I figured it was worth a shot. I'm looking to rent an apartment or house off campus if anyone is interested, figured it might be nice to live with...

Having a hard time choosing between these schools :/ any advice would be much appreciated. Sac is closest to home but I'll be paying out of state tuition so it'll actually be slightly more tuition than Arizona. Help!!

Hi, I have applied to Brenau Univeristy and was wondering if anyone had any information about accreditation. I know they are in pre-accreditation right now, but does any know what happens to their students if they were to not receive full accreditation at the end of things? Also, I'm open to...

Is there anyone out there that has any information/advice about either of these schools? I'm trying to make the best decision for myself and get as much information as possible. Thanks!!

Does anyone have any pros/cons to any DPT programs in Florida?

Hello, I will be applying for the summer/fall 2017 cycle this upcoming summer. The PTCAS application officially opens on July 1, 2016. Am I able to start filling out info on the application like classes taken, observation hours, etc., or will it delete everything and make me start again on July 1?

Has anyone heard from Temple for this application cycle? I submitted back in September and still haven't heard anything. Thanks!

Hi everyone, I was Waitlisted at UNF and was wondering what my chances of actually getting a spot are? Has anyone else been Waitlisted?

I had an interview at UNTHSC last week and I REALLY think I blew my interview. I have been worrying about it all weekend. Did anyone else interview with them last week? How did it go? If I am that worried that I did not represent myself well, is it worth it to call and let them know and ask to...

Hey all, I'm currently making a list of PT schools I'm interested in applying to this summer. Does anyone know of schools with global/study abroad semesters? I know a bunch of schools have alternative spring break trips and such, but I'm looking for a whole semester or clinical. Global PT is...

Anybody on here attending Concordia University, St. Paul for DPT starting this August?

The waiting is killing me. Has anyone heard from them today? I know they told us they would begin calling today!

Hey guys I need a little advice on applying to DPT programs. I do not believe I have the strongest application at the moment, but I am looking to strengthen it before this upcoming application cohort. So far my stats are: Undergrad: Ithaca College Major: Clinical Exercise Science Overall...

Just heard back from Puget Sound ... waitlisted. But they didn't give me a number. Maybe because it'll change so much in the next few weeks? Does anyone know how long the UPS waitlist is so I can know my chances? It was my first choice...

Unfortunately this is a sad but potential outcome for DPT students. Fortunately, life goes on. What advice would you give to a DPT student dismissed after 6 years of college + DPT education combined? It can be academic, financial, or career oriented.