PT application requirement changes due to COVID-19
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Page 4 of this statement by CAPTE (the Commission for Accreditation of PT Education) goes into admissions. It doesn't say much, but it basically acknowledges that they realize COVID-19 changes things.
PTCAS has a list of recommendations, so it will be interesting to see which schools make which changes.
PTCAS has a list of recommendations, so it will be interesting to see which schools make which changes.
I contacted seven schools that are on my list. It seems to differ by program and some told me about a week and a half ago that they are assessing the criteria as each week passes, or won't make decisions until closer till when applications open up. From the schools I've contacted or seen posted online, pretty much all programs will accept a GRE taken at home and will accept courses and labs that are taken online from Spring and Summer 2020. Criteria for observation hours and LoR differ from program to program right now.
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Per PTCAS for the upcoming cycle applicants will be able to submit up to 5 references.
Depends on the school, some private ones like Baylor and UMHB in TX allow pass/fail. UM Flint recommends keeping the letter grade.
