Does it matter if I go to a school that doesn't have a PT school program if I am interested in PT?

[Reohgoingplaces]

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I've applied to Tarleton State University and got accepted, however they don't have a PT school, but only a really good nursing program. Would it be best for me to apply to a university that does have a PT school for my undergrad degree and then go straight into the PT school?

 

[scrawnyguy]

Your undergrad school doesn't need to have a PT school. I think there are only a little over 200 PT schools in the US and there are around 2000 colleges/universities (not including another 2000 or so 2 yr schools), so most people probably come from a college that doesn't have a PT program.

 

[hopefulpt1]

Where you went to undergrad really does not matter.

Just make sure you complete all prerequisite courses and get excellent grades

 

[apta_pharaoh]

Doesn't really matter but you should shoot for a PT school or a school that has some kind of affiliate agreement. It ^ your chances of getting in. There's tons of them at my school and you finish school faster.

 

[DPTapplicant805]

I've applied to Tarleton State University and got accepted, however they don't have a PT school, but only a really good nursing program. Would it be best for me to apply to a university that does have a PT school for my undergrad degree and then go straight into the PT school?

I would say if you have a choice I would strongly suggest you attend an undergrad program at a school that has a DPT program. I feel it's easier to get into a program if you attend undergrad there. Just my opinion.