Military Awards in PTCAS
This question goes out to my fellow veterans and SMs. How did you list your military awards in PTCAS? I'm obviously going to list stuff like ARCOMs, MSMs, etc, but should I list the stuff you basically...
View ArticleGRE Scores
I'm a little confused about reporting GRE scores. I took the test last month. I did decent (151V 153Q 4.5AW) but I am planning to take it again to try and increase my score. I opted not to have any of...
View ArticleDo we need to list all GRE scores on PTCAS?
I know the GRE gives you an option on test day to only report the grades you want the school to see. However, PTCAS says that if you have taken the GRE multiple times list both test dates and scores. I...
View Articlelow GRE scores
So i was crazy to sign up for the GRE when my semester is super hectic (20 something units and volunteer works) and I took the GRE recently and i didn't do so well (i think). I got 152 on the...
View ArticleGPA's, GRE's, XTRA's, ACCEPTANCES
Lets try this for the 400th time. Since there isn't an MDAPPS for PT or a sticky on acceptances lets get this going. University: Major: Overall GPA: Pre-Req GPA: GRE: Extra-Curric: Volunteer:...
View ArticleLow GPA from highly difficult school?
Hey everyone, my girlfriend is about to graduate from Wake Forest with a 2.8ish GPA in Health and Exercise Science and has around a 2.5 in prereq's. Most of this is due to her going to Wake Forest,...
View ArticlePTCAS Extracurric's
Im filling out my application and I have a question about the ptcas extra curricular section. It asks how many hours over the span and then how many weekly hours. Say I volunteer for a two day event...
View ArticlePrivate vs. Public
Ok, I need to get a firm understanding on this topic. What is the reason that someone chooses a private institution opposed to public? Is it simply the private may have a better first time pass and...
View ArticleAdvice on my DPT path
I'm currently finishing up the second year of my bachelors. So I've narrowed down my prospective paths to DPT down to 3. I just wanted to get your opinions on which path you think would be the best. I...
View ArticleShould I retake these courses?
Hello all, I received a C- in Chem II years ago. Should I retake this course? I think I received B in almost all my other science pre-reqs (Bio I, Bio II, Chem I, Physics I, Physics II). I've received...
View ArticleIs this an effective strategy?
ETS has its pool of issue and argument topics (from the analytical writing section of the GRE) published on its website: http://www.ets.org/gre/revised_general/prepare/analytical_writing/issue/pool and...
View ArticleA few questions before I e-submit my application
So I had a few questions before I e-submit my application to PTCAS. 1) I was wondering if I have to wait for my professors to send in their letters of rec before I submit? 2) I was planning on taking...
View ArticleApplying to Army Baylor
Hey everybody, I've followed this forum for some time now, checking in every now and then to see what people have to say about applying to PT school. I just recently joined the site, and I have some...
View Articlecap on the amount of classes I can retake
is there a limit on how many classes I can retake? I am trying to retake 4 pre-req classes that I didn't do so well in my undergrad years that I got Cs in. Does this look bad?
View ArticleWhat year (1-3) do you typically work with real patients?
I've been looking at schools but haven't been able to find out what year you start working with patients. I read that American International College works with real patients in the first year, so I was...
View ArticleWhat classes do i count in calculating my prerequisite grades?
GPA: 3.75 I'm trying to figure out what classes to use for my prereq GPA for another post about possible bad grades to address in a secondary. Which classes should I use? I know certain schools require...
View ArticleWhat do you think of my chances for PT school??
Hello, I am just wondering what all of you guys think about my chances of getting into these DPT programs. I am a little worried about my GRE score. Do you guys think it will hinder me from getting...
View ArticleChances of getting into PT school?
Chances of getting into a PT school around the East Coast? Major: Exercise Science cGPA: 3.3 pGPA: 3.3 GRE: 152M 149V 4W Extra Curr: Martial arts instructor 7+ years, Alpha phi omega (community service...
View ArticleEarly Decision timing
I'm considering applying ED to a PT school. However, I'm a bit confused as to the timing of my application submission to PTCAS. If the deadline this year is August 17, 2015. Does this mean I'd need to...
View ArticleWhen to apply
Hi guys. I was just wondering what date people this is the best time to apply? I've heard July...or August...I want to apply by August 15 and am taking the GRE July 31st, but I think I should move it...
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