prephysicaltherapy

This may be a silly question, but I have heard conflicting information. Basically, I'm just wondering if I go to school and take/ pass the NPTE in, for example Oregon, would that mean that I have to practice in that specific state forever? Would I be unable to practice in another state? And, if...

Hey guys, This is my first time applying to DPT programs and I have been through the wringer to get to this point. I graduated with a BS in Kinesiology in 2018, but with pretty low cumulative GPA . So, for the last 3 years I have retaken a bunch of courses and prerequisites I didn’t do well on...

Hey guys! I was wondering if there is any way to store references somewhere before applying. I am planning on applying to the 2021-2022 application cycle and I know you're supposed to sent a request to your references to submit their letters through PTCAS, but I feel like June is a long time to...

Gre: 12/12/2018 1st: 140V, 144Q 2.5A 09/09/2019 2nd: 142V, 144Q 3.0A 11/18/2019 3rd: 141V, 150Q 3.0A <sending 3rd score c-gpa: 3.39 p-gpa: 3.307 with lab, 3.442 without lab Observation Hours: 25 inpatient pediatric, 80 aquatic, 25 ortho, 60 outpatient pediatric (neuro/sports/developmental)...

Hi everyone, I've been working to get into a DPT program since 2012 with a no luck and could use some opinions. I want to see what you all think good next-steps could be given my situation. Here are my stats: cgpa: 2.98 (for 253 credit hours including a masters program) pgpa: 3.4 (began...

Hi everyone! I have already submitted my application for this cycle but am now worried about something. I have gotten all my hours verified except for one setting where I decided not to verify them and self-reported it. Since I did them back home during the summer and it was such a small amount...

So I have a really tough road ahead. I graduated with a BS Kinesiology in 2012. cGPA: 2.68 But I retook some classes at a community college and got B’s (chems and physics) but gpa in community college is a 3.0. I then went to vocational school to become an X-ray tech and hated it the...

Hi everyone, I'm just going to post my stats. LOR: 2 PT, 1 Chem professor Hours: 249 outpatient hospital volunteer, 45 inpatient hospital volunteer, 2000+ paid PT aide Extracurricular: mission trip to Alaska to help disadvantage communities GRE: 151V, 151Q, 4.5 essay (2nd time) All numbers...

Has anyone have any incite in how the interview will go? Also would love to know current or past student experiences about the program. Or anyone incite to program?

Hi, I was wondering if anyone would be willing to proofread my essay for this 2017-2018 cycle? The prompt is: "What is professionalism in the context of being a student in a doctor of physical therapy program?" Thanks so much!

Hey everyone, I recently got accepted into PT school and it starts in May so I need to get everything in order. I'm planning on paying for PT school with just loans, but I don't know the best way to go about this. Do I fill the FAFSA out like I usually would for undergraduate? Or are there...

So I'm scheduled to go visit a PT program tomorrow that I had a phone interview with. I initiated this visit to show interest. A family emergency came up and it would be better for me to reschedule for next Friday. I still haven't heard back from them if I'm accepted or not. Would this hurt my...

I have taken the GREs already, but plan on taking them again since I want to score better. I am about to send in my PTCAS application with the low scores, but obviously I want the schools im applying to, to see my new and improved scores. My plan was to email them stating that I have new GRE...

How do I know if I need to send my transcripts to the schools that I'm applying to? Like it looks like some don't want transcripts sent and they just need the PTCAS transcripts. I've tried looking on the schools websites and I'm not having any luck finding anything. Any help would be...

Hi all, The 2015-2016 cycle was my first time applying to PT school and I have learned a lot from it. I applied to 8 schools and have been wait listed at 2, but the other 6 were "no's". At this point I'm holding out hope that I will get off the wait list, but I am preparing to reapply this...

I have decided to pursue a Physical Therapy degree 2 months ago. I am currently attending a Community College, majoring in Pre Physical Therapy. This associate will obtain all the prerequisites for Physical Therapy school. I transfered from University to College, so I can have a better chance...