physical therapy

Hey all, just wanted to make a thread specifically for 2018-2019 Interview Invites and dates to keep everybody in the loop. Here's mine so far: School: University of New England Invite Date: 8/23/2018 Interview Date: 9/21/2018 Stats: Undergraduate: University of Georgia GPA: 3.83 Observation...

Hi! I'm currently applying to schools in the New York area and was looking into Marist's new program. From my understanding, they are currently not accredited. Their website states: Marist College has been granted Candidate for Accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical...

Hey all! I'm brand new here and signed up specifically to ask this question regarding my clinical exposure (though I'm impressed by this community and will probably stick around). I take the MCAT and begin applying to schools next year. In the meantime, I volunteer in the physical therapy...

Hey all! I'm brand new here and signed up specifically to ask this question regarding my clinical exposure (though I'm impressed by this community and will probably stick around). I take the MCAT and begin applying to schools next year. In the meantime, I volunteer in the physical therapy...

For anyone who has been accepted/ got an interview to Dominican college or NYIT, can you please share your stats?

Hello all. This is my first post on this website and I finally need some real help. My stats for my main prerequisites are: A&P I - B A&P II - A CHE I - B CHE II - A- PHY I - C PHY II - A GEN BIO - N/A STATS - A- ALL PSYCH COURSES - A- I was wondering if having a C in my first Physics...

I applied for early decision and it took about a month to get everything verified. I understand that the deadline for the program to contact me, by law, is September 24, 2018. I was wondering if the programs wait until the deadline (August 15th) to look at the applications and make their...

Hello everyone! I am currently freaking out about getting into PT School and am so unsure of what kinds of schools I would even get into. I have a pretty strong overall GPA, but a very low science GPA. Also have a strong quant score and low verbal so not sure how that all factors in. Let me know...

I sent in my transcripts a couple of weeks ago, and the status for both says "arrived." I have submitted my application and paid the fee, but my application status says "received" rather than complete. Should my transcript status be changed to received? How long does it take for PTCAS to review...

Hi, for those of you who have already submitted your application (with everything already received - letters of rec, observation hours, etc), how long did it take PTCAS to process your application? I know the website says it can take up to 4 - 5 weeks at the heaviest peak, but realistically...

whats going on guys, i am currently applying to DPT proggrams with a 3.0 GPA, 3.4-3.5 pre-req GPA, graduated from the University of Mississippi, right now i have about 60 observation hours and i am still working on getting ever more. Lastly, i am currently preparing to take the GRE withing the...

"Describe a meaningful experience in your life. Reflect on how that experience influenced your personal growth, such as your attitudes or perceptions." How did all of you approach this ptcas essay question? What kind of questions did you ask yourself about this experience that helped you...

whats going on guys, i am currently applying to DPT proggrams with a 3.0 GPA, 3.4-3.5 pre-req GPA, graduated from the University of Mississippi, right now i have about 60 observation hours and i am still working on getting ever more. Lastly, i am currently preparing to take the GRE withing the...

University:Saint Peters University Major: Health and Physical Education Overall GPA: 3.69 Pre-Req GPA: 3.7-3.85 GRE: 148V 147Quant (Planning on retaking) Extra-Curric: Student mentor, Health and fitness club, African Student Association Club, Psychology club, Biology Club Volunteer: 60 hrs...

I am going through the PTCAS application and am at the "review and finalize" portion of transcript entry. I come across this statement, "Note: courses should be marked repeated only if repeated at the same institution. If you took a course at one institution and later repeated it at another...

I am having a hard time with a supplemental essay that states "Please explain a leadership role you have taken on and what you have learned from this experience. (1000 characters)" I am having a difficult time coming up with a leadership experience. I have been searching around for examples and...

Hi there, I was wondering if it is possible to indicate repeated coursework from different institutions? I decided to retake a few of my pre-requisite classes at a community college after graduating from a 4-year university. For example, I took a chemistry course at the university, and decided...

Hello all, I'm a 25 y/o new grad, practicing as a physical therapist for about six months now. I have had inklings of urges to look into pursuing medical school following PT school for about a year now after my rotation at a hospital. I looked up to the physicians, admiring their knowledge and...

Recently, I was dismissed from a DPT program. The program is one of the programs in the country that are going through accreditation process and I was in their first cohort. Currently, my emotions are still raw especially during my faculty meeting, professors stated "That my dismissal in the...

Dear Readers! I’m a third year SPT and would like to seek advice on the two options listed above. As I enter my final year of PT school, I’m wanting to really sit down and weigh my options in the ortho/manual field since I’ll be walking on that stage in no time. Can someone with experience in...

I'm looking for any students who go or is going to a Physiotherapy school in either GCU (in Scotland) or anywhere in the UK! I'm going to school in the UK for PT in January of 2019 and I wanted to build connections and just talk about future plans after. :)

Hey guys, I have a question for current DPT students, PT's, PTA's and anyone else out there that has a good knowledge of the professional world of Physical Therapy. Recently I was accepted into DPT school. I've already denied one school, and am on the verge of having to make another decision...

My stats Prereq: 3.73 (I think it slightly varies per school, depending on their pre-reqs. I have 2 B's.) Overall: 3.87 Last 60: 3.82 Observation hours: Will have 400 in 6 diff settings I also have various awards, research, meaningful volunteering projects, and leadership positions in student...

Hello! First time poster! I graduated in 2013 with a BS in science (biology major, chem and equine studies minor). Good grades (honestly can't recall GPA stats, will have to contact my college to look at my transcripts again). I had planned to get the ball rolling much earlier, but as is life...

Hey all. I received an admittance letter to the USAHS Miami Campus for Fall 2018. I just wanted to know if there's anyone else out there also considering this! I'm from California and I've never been to Miami so I've been scouting housing pages to find reasonable rent. If anyone has advice -...

Good Luck on your 2018-2019 applications. This is fantastic resource! https://register.gotowebinar.com/recording/recordingView?webinarKey=8189520333217785603&registrantEmail=jklol%40yahoo.com Bonus: 2018-19 PTCAS Essay "Describe a meaningful experience in your life. Reflect on how that...

Hi guys! Its almost that time of the year to start applying to programs, and I just wanted to hear from other students who have applied,been accepted or even waitlisted at Wash U! I understand it’s a difficult program to get into, but i’m staying hopeful that I may still get in. Thanks in...

Hey everyone! How far in advance should I set up observation opportunities with PT clinics? I don't want to reach out and set something up too early and have the clinic forget that I'll be there to observe or, alternatively, wait too long and not be able to find any places that have the space...

Hey guys! Just wanted to create a forum for those applying to USAHS for Spring 2019 (St. Augustine location)! I initially planned to apply for Fall 2018 but decided not to because my stats aren't competitive. My advisor (Juan) reached out last month & suggested that I apply for Spring 2019, so...

I'm currently a student in a large hospital mainly on the shock trauma ICU and step down floors. I'm looking for ideas for a good inservice to give. They have lots of students come through every year and all have to give an inservice so I'm looking for something that hasn't been done a ton, like...

I'm currently a student in a large hospital mainly on the shock trauma ICU and step down floors. I'm looking for ideas for a good inservice to give. They have lots of students come through every year and all have to give an inservice so I'm looking for something that hasn't been done a ton, like...

Hi all! I'll be applying to PT schools for the 2018-2019 cycle. A little worried because my stats are not great Major: Psychology cGPA: ~3.29 pGPA: ~ 3.5-3.7 (still have to complete 3 classes) Taking my GREs in June Currently have over 1000 hours in two outpatient PT settings and am starting...

I have recently been accepted to both SDSU's and LLU's DPT programs, and I am having trouble deciding! Does anyone have any input? Does anyone who has gone to either of these schools have any input? Any advice anyone could give me would be awesome!

I am a high school senior currently deciding on what career to pursue. I have been accepted to a direct admit 6 year physical therapy program so it is something that I am considering. I shadowed a physical therapist and he said that he does about 2 hours of paperwork per day outside of work. Is...

Is it Really possible? Becoming a DPT while serving in the National Guard.. First off, this is my very first post on SDN - I have realized how valuable some threads on here are to others! Hearing from those who have gone down the paths that others want to go down provides people with incredible...

Applicants applying via PTCAS in the upcoming 2018-19 cycle will respond to a new PTCAS essay question, "Describe a meaningful experience in your life. Reflect on how that experience influenced your personal growth, such as your attitudes or perceptions." Responses will be limited to 4500...

Hello, friends! In an effort to connect with future classmates, I have created a group on FB titled "UTMB DPT Class of 2021." To ensure you join the correct group, please double-check that "Chase Christy" created the group. Thank you and congratulations!

hey everyone! so i recently was accepted to UCSF's dpt program and am now deciding between UCSF or Duke, and would really appreciate any thoughts/feedback UCSF pros: - its in SF, close to LA (where I live now and have a lot of friends/support) - great healthcare school all around -...

I have an interview with Thomas Jefferson. I was wondering if anyone could tell me what kind of questions they ask and what the day is like!

I'm curious about this since, there is program that i want to apply to and I can apply this year if i want to but there are couple classes that i can retake and maybe do more volunteers etc but that would take me another year. so if it doesn't hurt me to re-apply ( just in case if i don't get...