Chances of getting into a growing PT program?

[luxsit90]

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I recently decided to pursue PT and I'm having a bit of anxiety about my chances of getting in. This year I am only going to apply to one school and the application opens May 1st. I graduated in three years from my undergrad institution so I'm taking my time by going back and getting pre-reqs for PT. Currently, I'm working at a chiropractic office and I've learned a lot of valuable skills (like administering orthopedic tests, developing x-rays, transcribing exams). So here are my stats:

GPA: 3.95
Major: Psychology, Classical Humanities
Pre-Req (so far): 4.0
Last 60 Hours: 4.0
GRE: 1050
Volunteer Hours: 200 in two outpatient clinics

I also worked in two psych research labs (autism, personality dynamics) during my undergrad while working, taking classes, and volunteering with a anti-drunk driving organization.

Any suggestions about anything else I can do to buff things up? I really appreciate any advice. Thanks!

 

[greco13]

well...what's the school? Info doesn't help without school name. Are you applying to Duke or U of Michigan, Flint?

 

[luxsit90]

University of North Texas-HSC. Thanks!

 

[HughLee]

I would recommend that you complete some observation hours at sites other than outpatient clinics.

 

[joeyjukebox]

With that GPA and decent GRE score, I really don't understand why you're worried about getting into PT school, lol. But I would suggest that you apply to more than one school, at least 4. Even though you have a commanding GPA, the school you apply to can lose your application or materials, wait list you and never accept you, etc. Acceptance is not always a guarantee. I had a really high GPA and a good GRE score as well, but I got wait listed at two schools, one of which did not accept me. There's always that chance of something going wrong, so eliminate it by applying to more than one school.

Volunteer in at least one inpatient setting. It will make you a more well-rounded applicant, and many schools require inpatient hours. Lastly, work on building relationships with PTs and teachers to obtain great letters of recs and you will be fine.