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I didn't see any recent threads about this so I decided to make a new one. If there is a thread dealing with this, my apologies 🙂 Anyways, I was wondering if anyone would be kind enough to read through my PTCAS essay and provide pointers/advice? I would be more than happy to return the favor! If you would be willing, let me know and I will DM you my essay! Thanks
 
I am also applying this year. I'll read it if you want. Send me a PM and I'll send you back feedback.
 
PM me and I'll take a look at it if you want
 
will you guys do the same for me? i would greatly appreciate it.
 
I would also be happy to help anyone and proofread essays. PM me.
 
PM and i'll be happy to give you some feedback. I am currently working on mine and i'll appreciate it if if anyone can review mine when i finish in a week or two!
 
PM me too and I would be happy to send my feedback.

God Luck all
 
To all who need help, PM me and I'll put in my two cents. or maybe more.
 
Would someone please review my app essay? I am in need of some suggestions and insight. Please let me know.
 
If anyone would like feedback, I would be more than happy to help. 🙂
 
Just pm'ed a couple of you guys 🙂

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Pm'ed a couple of you guys, would like one or 2 more people to look my essay over before I esubmit

Thanks!
 
I will look over it as well if you want, PM me.
 
I will look at it as well as an extra pair of eyes, PM me.
 
I'll throw my hat into the mix. PM me if you would like someone to look over your essay. I might send someone a PM to look over mine. Thanks ahead of time!
 
Would someone be willing to look over my personal statement? It's a very rough draft right now, but I want to be sure I am on the right track. Thanks!
 
To those seeking feedback, feel free to PM your drafts & also let me know when you plan to esubmit. (I start classes this week, so it'd be helpful to know how quickly you'll need feedback.)
 
I'd be happy to look at some essays or answers to supplemental questions! Just PM me. 🙂 I'm starting PT school at UAB in January so I just went through the process, and remember how stressful it is- but you'll get through it! Good luck!
 
Send it my way and I will read it for sure.
 
I am a high school sophomore and applying for really competitive Math-Science summer programs at universities. They require personal statements. I would be most grateful if you could take a look at my essays and give me any feedback as soon as possible. The application due is April 1st. Thank you so much for your time....
 
PM it to me and I can take a look. That offer stands for anybody. I started off an English major and still am at heart. I love editing.
 
I was just going through this post. This is just awesome. I love how all of you are willing to help your future PTs..Thank You Everyone 🙂
 
villacog said:
PM it to me and I can take a look. That offer stands for anybody. I started off an English major and still am at heart. I love editing.
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Villacog, would you be willing to critique my essay for PTCAS🙂?
 
After my positing, I just got a PM from a person in here and he just said "PM me" so I PMed him my essay... but I got nothing from him. Even I asked him if he's are working or taking care of it or had no time to do it, he's never replied. That makes me a little cautious...then, I found villacog's generous posts here and I got impressed that good people are still around here. villacog, it looks you're taking a look at several essays and you must be so busy for your own things, too, but if you could have time to take a look at mine, I'd appreciate it...
 
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Gort said:
After my positing, I just got a PM from a person in here (his name starts with J) and he just said "PM me" so I PMed him my essay... but I got nothing from him. Even I asked him if he's are working or taking care of it or had no time to do it, he's never replied. That makes me a little cautious...then, I found villacog's generous posts here and I got impressed that good people are still around here. villacog, it looks you're taking a look at several essays and you must be so busy for your own things, too, but if you could have time to take a look at mine, I'd appreciate it...
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If you're worried about that poster "stealing" ideas, I'd relax on that idea. You're a high school sophomore asking for someone to read a math-science essay for university. It has nothing to do with pt (and if it actually does, sorry for assuming). I think your ideas are safe lol. I asked a few people to read my pt essay last year and several took a few days, but gave the best feedback.
 
Gort, there are sooooooo many essay ideas online, including PT essays! It's easier to get them from google than hunting for yours 🙂. Do not worry about it!
 
Thank you nicolej5 and easb. Yes, rather than worrying about "stealing", because I wrote specific names of my teachers in my essay, I was worried about their privacy--but, as nicolej5 wrote, it turned out that I got the best feedback all thanks to great people here!! I'm so thankful to them as well as nicole5 and easb. If they are OK, I shout out their nicknames and would like to tell everyone how wonderful they are! I sincerely appreciate what they did for me.....Thank you..thank you again...!
 
I applied this last cycle but unfortunately did not get in. I have since talked to the schools and received several comments that my personal statement could use some work. I got a few comments that the school/interviewers weren't sure why I wanted to go into PT. I know I need to revamp my essay, I have a few ideas but I'm not exactly sure which direction to go in. Would anyone be willing to PM me their statement? Nicole, I think I've read a few times that people who have read your essay have really like it, would you be willing to let me take a look? Any assistance is greatly appreciated!
 
ChangeinCareer said:
I applied this last cycle but unfortunately did not get in. I have since talked to the schools and received several comments that my personal statement could use some work. I got a few comments that the school/interviewers weren't sure why I wanted to go into PT. I know I need to revamp my essay, I have a few ideas but I'm not exactly sure which direction to go in. Would anyone be willing to PM me their statement? Nicole, I think I've read a few times that people who have read your essay have really like it, would you be willing to let me take a look? Any assistance is greatly appreciated!
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I dont know what others have said in their personal statements but your welcome to look at mine, most schools said it was a strong point in my application...PM me your email and I will send it over

Just keep in mind my work is my work 😉
 
ChangeinCareer said:
I applied this last cycle but unfortunately did not get in. I have since talked to the schools and received several comments that my personal statement could use some work. I got a few comments that the school/interviewers weren't sure why I wanted to go into PT. I know I need to revamp my essay, I have a few ideas but I'm not exactly sure which direction to go in. Would anyone be willing to PM me their statement? Nicole, I think I've read a few times that people who have read your essay have really like it, would you be willing to let me take a look? Any assistance is greatly appreciated!
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Yea sure....just gotta find in my computer haha
 
Hi I was wondering if anyone had advice on how to start the essay for the application and if anyone recommends a certain format.
 
dlsf said:
Hi I was wondering if anyone had advice on how to start the essay for the application and if anyone recommends a certain format.
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The question focuses on why you chose PT over health care careers, and I think that it is essential to focus on that. A lot of people write about wanting to help people or diagnose or cure to whatever, but any health care professional can do that. Make sure to distinguish why PT. Think about what sets PT apart from other careers; where in the timeline does PT fit in, and why do you want to be at this stage of the healing process? (prevention or improving fitness versus diagnosing and prescribing meds for example).

I think format can be anything that works for you, whether that is a structured 5 paragraph essay with an intro, middle and conclusion, or an essay that starts with an interesting story and goes from there. It's up to you, just make sure it is memorable 🙂

Disclaimer: I am an applicant just like you, so these are all just my opinions and things I've read/heard about from others haha.
 
If anyone would like me to read their essay shoot me a PM, I'd also be happy to let someone read mine.
 
I will be sending some of you a PM in the near future. Haven't started writing my essay yet, but I do plan to do it in the next couple days. Thanks guys 🙂
 
Feel free to PM me your essay if you want someone to edit it 🙂

I already submitted my application (and actually already have an interview) so you don't have to worry about me "stealing" your ideas or what not haha

It might take me a few days because I work a lot, but I will get back to you 🙂
 
If anyone wants me to read their essay/PS shoot me a PM ! I'm applying this cycle as well.
 
sunnyskies26 said:
The question focuses on why you chose PT over health care careers, and I think that it is essential to focus on that. A lot of people write about wanting to help people or diagnose or cure to whatever, but any health care professional can do that. Make sure to distinguish why PT. Think about what sets PT apart from other careers; where in the timeline does PT fit in, and why do you want to be at this stage of the healing process? (prevention or improving fitness versus diagnosing and prescribing meds for example).

I think format can be anything that works for you, whether that is a structured 5 paragraph essay with an intro, middle and conclusion, or an essay that starts with an interesting story and goes from there. It's up to you, just make sure it is memorable 🙂

Disclaimer: I am an applicant just like you, so these are all just my opinions and things I've read/heard about from others haha.
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Thanks sunnyskies26 that really does help. Best of luck to you 😀
 
Hey! I'd be willing to proofread anyone's essay and offer my opinion and feedback! Shoot me a PM.
 
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