Are my stats okay?
I just wanted to see how my stats are. I'm starting to apply soon and the anticipation is getting me a little nervous. As a student athlete I'm working really hard to improve all my stats! University:...
View ArticleNeed your PT essay read? Read Me First!
Hi All, It's that time of year where the "please help me with my essay" threads are popping up again. I feel obligated to remind you to not post your essay on the thread itself, and to use discretion...
View ArticleGRE Verbal Score
So I've been studying for my GREs, and my verbal scores have been plummeting as of late. I slowly peaked at 154 a few weeks ago and today, I scored a 145, even though I felt confident in my work ethic...
View ArticlePTCAS essay approach
So the prompt this year is: "APTA's vision for physical therapy is 'transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience'. How will you embody this vision as a future physical...
View ArticleMasters in Athletic Training before or after DPT
My Goal is to be a ATC/DPT: I'm currently completing my undergrad in exercise science at Georgia Gwinnett College and I'll be graduating in fall of 2017 so I will miss the application deadline for...
View ArticleWhich is more beneficial: ATC/DPT or a DPT with specialist certifications ?
What I wanted to know is which is more beneficial for a DPT: DPT/ATC dual credentials Or DPT with specialist certifications? Is the ATC/DPT dual credentials worth it?
View ArticleWorried about acceptances
I'm worried about not getting into any PT schools. What do you think my chances are? My overall GPA is a 3.74, but my prerequisite GPA is about a 3.4. On the GRE, I got a 153 for verbal but my...
View ArticleInstitutions Attended Question
Hey guys and thanks for taking the time to read my question. I was wondering what I will need to do for the Institutions Attended Tab with this upcoming 2015-2016 cycle. The county I am in has a...
View ArticleLooking for info on Rutgers-Newark DPT
Hey all, I'm just wondering if anyone goes to or graduated from Rutgers-Newark. What do you think about the program overall? What makes it different from other DPT programs? What do you recommend to...
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Essay need to be read!
I just need someone who is either good with essays and/or experience in the PT to read over my essay! thank you in advance please get back to me
View ArticleGRE Prep Materials?
I know there are numerous posts about materials to use for the GRE, but I just wanted to do a recent post. Right now, I've been using the 5 lb Manhattan Prep Practice Problems book, 2 ed - mostly for...
View ArticleObservation Hours Verification
Hey guys, I have a question about how the Observation Hours will be verified. I have personally been keeping a paper log for myself of all the different experiences I have had. I have the dates, times,...
View ArticleAny states where I can get in-state tuition?
Hi everyone! I am looking to go to PT school and honestly just want to do it as cheap as possible. I was wondering what states (other than my home state) can you qualify for "in state" tuition after...
View ArticleLow GPA: Early Decision or Just Apply Early
My GPA is a 3.15. Last application season I applied to 10 schools, got waitlisted to 4, and was never taken off the waitlist. This application season I want to use early decision to my advantage but it...
View ArticleGRE- HELP
I just took the GRE for the first time and got 144 on verbal and 150 on quantitative. I know these aren't good scores and am planning on retaking it, but I'm worried that I will not be able to...
View ArticleCreating a PTCAS Account
Hey guys, I was wondering, I made a PTCAS account last cycle to see what it looked like but did not submit anything. Can I still use this same account this cycle without any problems?
View ArticleFrequently Asked Questions
Hey everyone! There are a lot of repeat posts and common questions and I know that sometimes searching isn't the most helpful way of finding information. There are a lot of helpful threads that I never...
View ArticleSending transcripts through PTCAS
PTCAS requires you send your transcripts with the Transcript Request Form. Someone told me the easiest way to get this done was to go to each college's registrar's office. That would be fine, except I...
View Articlecan you put a personal statement with your PTCAS account?
Hey everyone I am curious to if there is some place where I can put a personal statement with my application? I know for med schools you can do that but I didnt see any place on PTCAS. Any ideas? Would...
View Articleanswering if academic record reflects capabilities
Hey all, This may seem like an obvious answer, but I'm not sure how to explain my GPA situation in the PTCAS section where it asks 'Does your academic record reflect your capabilities?' ... If say you...
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