OT VS PT, please help. running out of time
Hi all, I was initially a business major for 1.5 years but realized that it wasn't for me. I changed to be an exercise science major in hopes of pursuing physical therapy. After shadowing a PT at an...
View ArticleSpecific Reapplicant Question
Hey Everyone! Looking on the threads I haven't found a specific enough answer to my question. So I am reapplying this year, and applying to many schools that I didn't apply to last year. Ie NAU asks...
View ArticleWhat am I supposed to do???
Hi everyone. I'm Charity, and I'm currently working on a Bachelor's degree in Integrative Physiology. I'm going into my senior year and am planning on applying to PT school next summer (sort of taking...
View ArticleApplicant Data Report
Does anyone have an idea of when PTCAS releases their previous year's (2014-2015) Applicant Data Report? I know they have the 2013-2014 year posted, but it would be helpful to have the updated report.
View ArticleArmy-Baylor Class of 2019 (Sept 16 BOLC Report/Jan 17 DPT Start)
Now that the Class of 2018 has received their acceptances I thought it was a good time to get the ball rolling for the 2019 class. This will be my first year applying to the program or any PT program...
View ArticleDPT schools in FLORIDA anyone know about FGCU???
Anyone familiar with Florida Golf Coast and how the problem based learning differs from evidence based ............Looking at Nova, FIU ,UNF FGCU Anyone apply or attend ,,,,,,,,,feedback really...
View ArticleSchool Specific Questions
Are the school specific questions updated every year, just like the PTCAS essay is? Should one wait until the PTCAS cycle opens to start answering these, in case they change?
View ArticleSubmitting
Do PT observation hours (completed) have to be VERIFIED before e-submitting? I know references do not need pre-submission verification or received status
View ArticleGRE Advice
Hey guys, I've been reading these forums most of the summer and decided to finally join! I just took the GRE's and wanted to get some opinions on whether or not I should retake them. Here are my stats:...
View ArticleTake recommended courses?
I am thinking about narrowing down the number of schools I am going to apply to so that I can avoid taking an extra semester of pre-reqs. The short list still includes my top three choices, University...
View ArticleDocumenting Observation Hours
The schools that I am planning on applying to in a couple of years require PTCAS forms. On the form, PTCAS requires electronic signatures from the PTs you have observed under. I am currently observing...
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Why do students choose to get a B.S. in Psych.?
Hi guys ! I know most DPT programs do not require a specific bachelors. It's a little strange, when I hear a student getting a bachelor of science in psychology to get into the DPT program. Do students...
View ArticleLow overall GPA, high prerequisite GPA
Hey guys! I'm a senior at University of California, Irvine. I have an overall GPA of 3.2 as a Bio Major and I have a prerequisite GPA of 3.7. I'm applying to DPT programs in the Fall of 2016. My GPA...
View ArticleIs the Military Paying Your Tuition Worth It?
Just a few questions that do not seem to get enough face time in the PT section here on SDN: 1) Has anybody gone through and joined a military branch (whether it be Navy, Air Force, USPHSCC, etc) as a...
View ArticleUCSF GPA question
Am I just going stupid or does it not say what happens to repeated courses in the GPA calculation on their site? Does anyone know or should I e-mail the admissions person?
View ArticleTexas State DPT- Rolling admissions?
Is anyone by chance applying to Texas State's PT program and/or know whether or not they have rolling admissions? They don't use PTCAS, and I tried to look it up on their website and such but haven't...
View ArticleSwitching to exercise major instead of biology to be a physical therapist?
I am a atypical student as I dual-enrolled in high school and had 30 credits before graduating. I wasn't sure what I wanted to do. I went from a chem major to bio major and now am strongly considering...
View ArticleSupplemental Essay Questions
I am applying to PT schools for this term and my plan is to apply early decision to a school. If I do not get accepted early decision, I will like to apply to other schools as regular admission. I am...
View ArticleWhich Major Is Better???
Hello World, I'm trying to decide on a major. Right now I'm thinking Software Engineering or English. A 4.0 in English is achievable for me. English would be the easiest way I could make a high GPA....
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