Does it matter where you go to PT school?

[penguins_]

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If a school is accredited and has a high pass rate, does it matter where you graduate from? For instance, a lot of people are telling me to go to GW because it'll look "better" when applying to jobs and such, but does it really matter???

 

[jesspt]

If a school is accredited and has a high pass rate, does it matter where you graduate from? For instance, a lot of people are telling me to go to GW because it'll look "better" when applying to jobs and such, but does it really matter???

This has been answered. About 500 times.

 

[truthseeker]

in short, No

 

[starrsgirl]

Nope, doesn't matter in my experience.

 

[TatsPT]

Well I came from the Philippines. With the lack of PT in the US employers wouldnt care from what school you came from. As long as you have a license then you're good to go. They can't be picky even if they wanted to, which they aren't, usually.

 

[DesertPT]

Other than "will I get in with these stats?", this may be the most extensively discussed topic on the forum. Search away if you care to read. 90% of responses will tell you it makes no difference and to go to whatever school is cheapest. While life decisions are rarely that simple, in general I'd say generally it's good advice.

 

[Azimuthal]

Yes, it does. The lowest cost with >90% NPTE pass rate. You’d have bragging rights the moment you graduate.

 

[amlope03]

 

[NewTestament]

Just get the damn license.