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Hi all, I've been trying for the past few days to figure out the new essay prompt that was posted for this years cycle, and I don't think I understand what it's asking. The prompt is: "What is professionalism in the context of being a student in a doctor of physical therapist degree program?"...

So I've started filling my PTCAS application by entering my coursework and I'm confused as to what PTCAS considers a Biology I pre-requisite. When I'm supposed to mention if a course is a PT pre-requisite, it says Biology I (Not botany or zoology) but at my school (Sam Houston State) those are...

Hi! I'm a little bit confused about early decision... Some schools seem to say on their website that they do early decision, but when looking at the profile of the school on PTCAS, it says that they do not participate in early decision. I was wondering: is there a difference between PTCAS early...

In the spirit of 2 other threads that have been of great help, I thought about starting a thread for those applying to PT schools in Texas this upcoming cycle. Stats: University: Sam Houston State University Major: Health Science Overall GPA: 3.93 Science: 3.98 Pre-Req: ~ 3.91-4.0 GRE: 153 V...

Hey everyone! Just wondering what advice you have in regards to when is the best time to apply to PTCAS? I keep hearing that applying early is best but what constitutes as "early"? Also what programs have rolling admissions? I also still have yet to take the GRE. I am thinking about taking it...

Hello all, So unfortunately i lost my account information for my ptcas account. My laptop crashed and i had to get a new one, and all my passwords were generated by my computer (some new apple feature). Does anyone know how i could retrieve it? i already emailed ptcas, and i got no response...

Hi guys, I've been worrying myself sick knowing that applications are beginning to open in a few months, and I would just like your advice or words to help me out. I am currently getting ready to graduate from University of Indianapolis (Summa Cum Laude) anticipated overall gpa being a 3.86...

Looking for some words of wisdom and hopefully some uplifting advice regarding the application process for PT school... Really hoping to stay away from negative energy so please only helpful (not hurtful) comments. They say knowledge is power and that is what I'm here for. I am new to the...

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 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...

I was originally enrolled in a Developmental Psych class this semester, and I indicated this when I submitted my academic update to PTCAS. However, neither of the 2 schools I am now considering require the class. I wasn't particularly excited about it and I don't need it for my major, etc. My...

When submitting your academic update you will hit the submit button within that section and think that you have submitted it. You will actually need to hit that button and also the e-submit button on the main screen of the whole application. I made this mistake and caught it last second before...

Hey everyone, I am a first year DPT Student at Marshall University. I am gathering information on what students wish they had access to or could find online to help them with the PT application process, whether you are in the process right now or are already in grad school. This includes PTCAS...

Hey everyone. I recently just graduated from USF in the Fall of 2015, and have applied to PT schools for Fall 2016. Here are my stats: University of South Florida, Graduated Magna Cum Laude on December 11th Major: Biomedical Sciences Minor: Psychology Cumulative GPA: 3.75 GRE: V:152, Q:153...

PTCAS just released the applicant data for last application cycle. It might not be of much use to most people, but some of the trends are interesting. One of the tables shows how many applications were submitted by person. If I'm reading this correctly someone submitted 91 application and still...

One of Utica's PTCAS supplemental questions is: "Utica College is located in a small city (60,000) in upstate New York, approximately 4 to 5 hours from major cities such as New York, Boston, Toronto and Montreal . The area around the city is mostly rural in nature with the southern foothills of...

Hey there, Under the background info section of PTCAS when they ask "does your academic record accurately represent you academic abilities?", what would be a good approach to answering this if the answer is "no"? I was basically lazy and didn't study enough for some of my classes, some of...

I asked the physical therapist that I interned for to write me a letter of recommendation as I really looked up to him and thought we had made a good relationship in the 4 months I spent at his clinic. He respond very quickly and sent me the letter about a week later. I was very happy with...

I sent in two of the same transcripts to PTCAS because I was afraid they didn't receive the first one. The transcript I sent in first was received 9/4 and the second one was received on 9/15. I already called PTCAS about this and they said it shouldn't be a problem.. but I'm still a little...

So I'm in the process of applying to Physical Therapy school. Just finishing up the PTCAS application and one of the questions is about extracurricular work. I never served on a pre-health or pre-PT club because I was pre-dental and switched after graduating. So I served as a treasurer in my...

So the earliest deadline for any PT school is Oct. 1st. However, I can no longer add any PT designations. The little "+" sign near the top is no longer there. Is anyone else experiencing this and if so, do you know why? I still have schools to designate and considering that schools are accepting...

Hello all! I'm wanting to start threads for the schools I've applied to, to see what general trends are for people who have been accepted/waitlisted/denied/interviews etc. and any type of information people want to share! Reiteration--this is for the current application cycle (started...

Hello all! I'm wanting to start threads for the schools I've applied to, to see what general trends are for people who have been accepted/waitlisted/denied/interviews etc. and any type of information people want to share! Reiteration--this is for the current application cycle (started...

Hello all! I'm wanting to start threads for the schools I've applied to, to see what general trends are for people who have been accepted/waitlisted/denied/interviews etc. and any type of information people want to share! Reiteration--this is for the current application cycle (started...

Hello all! I'm wanting to start threads for the schools I've applied to, to see what general trends are for people who have been accepted/waitlisted/denied/interviews etc. and any type of information people want to share! Reiteration--this is for the current application cycle (started...

I have a couple questions pertaining to PTCAS. If anyone could give me some input I would greatly appreciate it. I tried calling PTCAS, but to no avail. 1.) Is there a special way to input classes taken as transient? I just added the institution's name like it was just a normal institution I...

Hey guys! This will be my first post, so thanks for looking this way :) I have been following many threads on this forum, but I have a question that I could not find an exact answer through search. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! I was wondering if it is possible to use Organic...