UW Madison Physical therapy
Hey everyone, I'm looking for someone who is going/gone through the UW Madison Physical Therapy program, is accepted, or otherwise has knowledge about the program. I am a 3rd year undergraduate...
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I had a question about entering grades. Do we put the course under where we initially took it even if it transferred? For example, should courses taken at a CC should be reported from the CC even if...
View Articlearmstrong, mercer, noth georgia
can anybody share their stats that were accepted or applyitng to either mercer, north georgia or armstrong i have gpa 3.37 gre 151v 156 q 3w over 100hr obsevation i want to know if im competotove for...
View ArticleCore PT pre-req
When entering the grades on PTCAS, it says "Indicate if this course fulfills a core PT prerequisite". Then it says "Generally, you should match only one course to each core PT prerequisite. Read the...
View ArticleResearch Lab or PT Aide??? Really need some input
I have the chance this upcoming year to either A) work in a research lab focusing on biomechanics (min 5 hrs/week) or B) work in the Health Center as a PT aide doing some basic hands on experience and...
View ArticleWhat classifies a repeated course?
If I withdrew from a course and have a W on my transcript, and then took it again do I have to classify the course as "repeated" on PTCAS? I would think repeated meant I received a grade for the class...
View ArticleSummer Grade Question
Hey all, well long story short, I have just submitted my applications, but I had a question concerning my summer chemistry course I am currently enrolled in. I didn't really want that grade to be...
View ArticleChances of being accepted for 2014-2015
Hey guys, so basically my transcript is average (nothing under a B overall) except for 3 preqs with C+'s (retook 1 of them, might retake a second). GREs are average 154 on both section, 4.5 writing....
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 ArticleShadowing/Volunteer opportunities around the Bay Area
This might be a long shot, but did anyone happen to do their volunteer/shadowing in the bay area and know clinics or hospitals that accept student volunteers? (Preferably around San Francisco,...
View ArticleBaylor DPT Questions
Hi All, I am humbly seeking guidance from the US Army Baylor University admits. My Story: I am a nontraditional pre-physical therapy student hoping to obtain admission to Baylor University in the 2017...
View ArticleFeeling extremely discouraged…Pre-req GPA
Hi all, Long story short - my first choice school has a pre-req gpa requirement of 3.0. my pre-req gpa is around 3.2, this is when you include the non-math/science pre-reqs (psych, etc). I just read...
View ArticleAnyone applying for the 2nd time? discuss your experience and what you have...
Hey everyone, I just wanted to make a thread for those who are applying for the second time to share with us what they have done to strengthen their application for candidacy into PT school. I can...
View ArticleIs taking the GRE August or early/mid September too late??
Hi all! I am just wondering if takjng the GRE in September is too late? Would you recommend taking it in August instead? ?
View ArticleGPAs from a CC and a University?
How do PT schools look or take GPAs? I went to a CC my first two years and was at a 3.5+ and transferred my junior and senior year with a different and lower GPA. I'll be graduating in this August in...
View ArticlePoor A&PII grade - I had mono, should I mention that?
Hi All, I could use some advice on filling out the PTCAS application. I had a bad case of mono my 2nd semester freshman year. I missed about 3-4 weeks of school on a medical LOA and ended up getting a...
View ArticleCPR certificate??
Does CPR/AED/Heartsaver certification count for "professional licenses and certificates" section on the application? The PTCAS instructions doesn't elaborate much on what would count for this section
View ArticleEarly decision question
So I'm applying early decision to a school which they're required to notify me of their decision by September 25. If they don't accept me, and I can apply to other programs, many of those programs'...
View ArticleLow GRE Solid Everything Else
So my stats are as follows GRE: V 161 Q 150 W 3.5 cGPA: 3.82 pre req GPA: 3.7 PT Hours: Outpatient: Over 400 Inpatient: 50 Rehab Hospital/Pediatric: 8 Leadership: President Club Volleyball, VP Club...
View ArticlePhysical activity level of a PT on the job
I'd like to know what the typical physical activity level is for PTs on the job, compared to a sedentary computer/desk based job I'm hoping that one of the side benefits of being a PT is that it helps...
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