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I took a look at the interview feedback tab above, but it does not seem to include PT schools, so I was wondering if anyone would be willing to share their experiences regarding interviews here. I'm mostly interested in finding out what the interviews at the Colorado schools are like, but I wouldn't mind hearing about other schools too. What type of interview does a particular school hold? What is the structure (behavioral or not)? What is considered proper dress (can I wear an A-line dress or skirt suit, or do I have to wear a straight skirt or pantsuit)?
 
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I don't know about the CO schools but I can give you some general advice! Most interviewers will ask the general questions: Why PT? Why "Insert School Name Here"? Weaknesses/Strengths? Topics in PT?

I would practice what you would answer in regards to questions like that. I know some schools give questions out of left field like "What would you bring to a potluck?" just to gauge your personality, as well. And, some schools have a group interview where you interview with 1 or 2 more students and they ask you each questions in turn. And, some even have a written portion where you have a certian amount of time to write an essay on a topic they give you...just like the GRE.

Smile, answer to the best of your ability, and don't worry about being nervous. I told the interviewer at my school that I was super nervous and he said it was okay to be, they expect you to be--it shows that you really care about it. Also, its okay to talk about yourself and brag a little. Be confident in your abilities and what you've accomplished, obviously if they are interviewing you, you are doing things right!

As far as attire is concerned, I wore a dress because I just do not feel comfortable in suits of any kind...at all...and I knew I would be fidgety the whole day if I wore one. My dress was tea-length and long-sleeved, and I was so comfortable in it (granted our interview was literally an entire day).

Sorry to be so general but I hope you can get something out of that! Good luck to you, I hope you get into every school you applied to!!! 🙂
 
Our interview structure is a 2-day process. First day includes 2 individual interviews with 2 different faculty members. Just standard questions (I know I've posted a list of questions on here quite a few times, so just search and I'm sure you'll find a ton!). Second day is a group interview. You are with 2 other students, a faculty member, 3rd year student, and a PT from the community. In addition to other standard questions, they give you a group activity to work on. Basically they pretend to chat among themselves, but really one of them takes a turn watching how you interact with your peers.

I wore a skirt suit for my interviews, but there were plenty of girls that just wore slacks and a nice blouse. Men were always in suits.
 
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