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How to delete PTCAS account?
So I'm a re-applicant for this cycle and I accidentally created a new account instead of using the re-applicant link. I was doing this on my phone so I must have missed it somehow. I really want to...
View ArticlePrerequisite questions
I got a "W" on my chemistry before, does my W counts as a repeated course?
View ArticleWelcome to the Pre-PT forum!
Hi everyone - After several members requested it, we have created this forum specifically for Pre-PT threads, including those about choosing majors, getting hours, application processes, etc. The other...
View Article"what have you done to improve your application?"
Hey everyone! Sooo this is my second shot at applying to pt school, and I am dreading writing a thoughtful and moving essay to the question "what have you done to strengthen your application." I am...
View ArticlePTCAS Observation Hour Verification question
Hey all, I work as a tech in an outpatient clinic that I plan on working at until March of next year. I have 312 hours completed and I put 116 hours under "planned/in progress." I got an email saying...
View ArticleBioMechanics instead of Physics as pre Req
Any schools accept Bio mechanics instead of Physics. I will be taking it next year.
View ArticleAutobiography - how personal to get?
So one of my schools just wants an "Autobiography" the same length as the PTCAS essay for their supplemental. What I was planning was briefly skimming over my childhood (nothing to exciting their) but...
View ArticlePTCAS posting courses for me
I am choosing to pay PTCAS to enter my courses for me... my question is, it states that PTCAS will enter your classes once your app is 10 days from being completed, but does that mean once I've...
View ArticleHelp create a strategy for nontrad
Hello, Sorry for the long post: I am not sure what would capitalize my next steps and need some advice: PreReqs from undergrad (graduation 2008, Chemical Engineering): Biology I Biology I Lab Biology...
View ArticlePT Outlook N. California
Hello all, I'm an undergrad Texas student that will soon apply to PT school. I'm planning on moving to the Northern California/Bay Area at some point to work, so I'd like to know the job outlook in...
View ArticleDo I have a chance with these pt schools?
Ooooookkk Here is goes yall, gonna be a long winded post. So I am planning on reapplying to PT school this year and want to be a bit more strategic about which schools I apply to and waste less time...
View ArticleInternational Student
Hey all, I don't know if anybody here can answer.....but what are my chances of getting in as an international student? I know that the percentages are already pretty low, but hoping that my stats can...
View ArticleLow PT observation hours
Hi, So i just recently decided I wanted to go to physical therapy school. I was in the pre-med track through college but decided I wanted to stay more therapy focused and work with...
View ArticleOnly applying to schools that DO NOT require the GRE?
Hi, I am planning on applying to DPT schools this year, but only wanted to apply to schools that do not require the GRE. I am doing so because I feel I have too low of GRE scores and don't make the...
View ArticlePT Recommendation
How long have you known the PTs that you all asked for recommendations? Obviously, longer is better. I have worked with many PTs as a Rehab Aide and shadowing (rotated w diff PT each day), but I feel...
View ArticlePTCAS & prereq GPA
How do you know your PTCAS GPA? and prereq GPA for each school? Is this computed after the app is submitted? or are people just computing them on their own knowing the prereqs for each school??
View ArticleMultiple Settings
Just a general question to clear things up for my self, i always see people on here talking about how advantageous it is to have multiple settings. Does this just mean Inpatient, outpatient, wound...
View ArticleIdeal Sample of A Recommendation Letter
Hi, I've been working at this outpatient PT clinic as an aide for about half a year now and the therapist (owner) told me to write it myself and he'll type it. So, what should I include in my first...
View ArticlePTCAS Extracurriculars
If I held more than one position in a group, should I just use the 175 characters to talk about the most recent one I held or should I very briefly list all (four) of the positions I held over the...
View ArticlePTCAS Questions
As I was filling out the application, I have developed some questions: 1) Coursework: Would a 200 level class with pre-reqs be considered lower-level or upper-level? I have taken a couple of "other...
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