Applying before graduating

[Katiekflo]

Hey All,

I definitely want to apply this summer on PTCAS, but I haven't received my bachelor's yet. I will be graduating in the fall with just 3 classes outstanding (classes not needed for PT-just my major). Besides that I only have 1 pre-req I need to still take and the GRE's.

Will it hurt my chances to apply before I receive my official transcript? Or is it possible to still send in the official transcript when the fall semester ends in December?

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[02143]

I graduated in May 2013 with a bachelors and applied for PT school in August 2012. I sent my transcript in August as it was (I believe I had 3 outstanding pre reqs and obviously hadn't earned my bachelors) and I didn't have any problems applying/being accepted. You can also complete the academic update on PTCAS in between semesters.

 

[NewTestament]

A lot of applicants apply before they graduate. You need a bachelor's to matriculate, not to apply.

 

[ambDPT]

I applied before I graduate with 2 outstanding pre reqs, and I was accepted, so no it doesn't hurt to apply before you graduate. If you want to go right into PT school from undergrad you kind of have to.

 

[Matt D]

Some of my classmates in my cohort and I applied before we graduated. Just make sure you communicate with PTCAS and with the schools you are applying to.