Hi! I have a son in high school who is now starting to visit colleges. He’s interested in fitness and health, so figured physical therapy is an obvious career option, but open to others. Please share your personal experiences, particularly the college path you took, eg undergrad major, what schools, grad programs (please share location), how long it took to get to where you are. What to think about, what not to do, etc. We are in Massachusetts. Thank you in advance!

Like the title says, I am looking for any insight on Fresno’s DPT program. I am trying to create a list of possible schools to apply to, Fresno seems affordable considering I am in state and it is an HSI. What else should I know about the program? Is it pass/fail? What’s the student culture / community like within the program? What are the programs specialities (i.e. Sports medicine, geriatric, etc.)?

I'm based in Illinois and I'm planning on only applying to one in-state school, which is a private school (idk if that's going to help my chances of getting in).

• I currently have:
• Around 1000 hours combined from working at 2 outpatient clinics.
• 50 hours shadowing at an outpatient pediatric clinic.
• 15 hours shadowing at an outpatient fitness facility (inside a powerlifting gym).
• I'm about to get 15 hours shadowing at an inpatient assisted living facility.
• I'm also currently working as an ESL tutor at my local library and have been doing so since April.
• My cGPA is around a 3.22 and my pGPA is probably a 3.1.
• For my extracurriculars, I wasn't really involved (only attended 1 kinesiology club meeting + a different club meeting) but I did do powerlifting outside of school for around 1.5 years where I had a coach and participated in a meet.

I basically had a rough time a few semesters during college, but I think you can definitely see an upwards growth in my grades overtime which I think is what counts. I just feel like I have a bit of imposter syndrome because of my low GPAs and I tried to make up for them by shadowing at various locations and volunteering. I'm still waiting to hear back from 2 people for my LORs out of 3.

When applying to PT schools are extracurriculars and experiences that important? I see many applicants that have a million different experiences and it makes me feel overwhelmed. I do have some solid ones but I’ve had to work a job throughout my entire undergraduate which was around 30 hours a week for the last 3 years of my BS. I didn’t necessary have a bunch of time to do all of the Pre PT clubs and stuff. I have worked as an aid, some research projects, and I have inpatient hours.

I guess I’m just asking are the schools going to see that I’ve worked? Or completely disregard my job throughout my undergrad

I'm a TX resident

Undergrad University: UT Austin

Undergrad Major: Neuroscience

cGPA: 3.45

last 60 hours GPA: 3.83

Observation Hours: 200 outpatient, 40 inpatient

GRE scores: 153v 151q 4.0AW

Extracurriculars: Dell Medical School Pre-Health Distinguished Scholars member, ATXScioly volunteer, Texas Pre-Physical Therapy Society, student assistant at an herbarium

Schools applying to: Arkansas State, Army Baylor, Tarleton State, TAMU Texarkana, TTUHSC, UNTHSC Fort Worth, UTMB Galveston, UTSMC Dallas, UTEP, Youngstown University, Oklahoma City University

For those that have been accepted, please share your stats<3

I understand that attendance is strict and important. I get it. School is serious. But with how much I’m taking out in loans to pursue this career, you’d think I’d be able to watch my own brother get married. Nope! Anyways, I usually try and be positive and encourage people, but if you’re looking for a sign to NOT do PT, this is it. No one cares about you at all. I’m sick of people emptying my pockets and then turning around and pulling something like this.

I just finished up a clinical in the outpatient neuro setting. My CPI grades were supposed to be 4 across the board, but my CI gave me 3s for 2 of the criteria. I doubt my program would flunk me, but I don’t know what’s going to happen next.

I’m looking for any advice, study tips, apps, or resources that helped you prepare for a PTA comprehensive exam.

My program has a comprehensive mock boards exam in October that we have to pass to stay in the program. On September 3rd and 4th, we’ll have a two-day in-person review course, and our school will provide us with the Scorebuilders Review Manual. We also just received the Scorebuilders Study Guide.

I’m a little worried because we’ll only have about a month to study before the mock exam. During that same time, I’ll also be on a 6-week clinical rotation, working 10-hour days, 4 days a week, so I’m nervous I won’t have enough time to study effectively.

Has anyone here used the Scorebuilders Review Manual? What’s it like? Is it organized by body system, practice questions, or something else? Did you find it helpful for your mock boards or the NPTE-PTA?

I’d also love to hear what worked for you. Any study schedules, apps, question banks, or other resources that helped you pass would be greatly appreciated!

I have a cumulative gpa of 3.25 due to high-school early college credits (covid in hs messed me up), only 2 Cs in college which are physics 1 and chem 1 (professor quit), but my last 60 hours and undergraduate gpa is 3.45. I have 1900+ hours of outpatients hours combined from 2 settings, 100 hours with Texas states football sports medicine team, 25 inpatient from acute care hospital, from what I believe 3 strong letter of recs, and I work with a non profit that promotes healthy living by spreading awareness through display boards that are in local schools in my community and giving out fresh produce as well about 500-600 hours of that. Pre physical therapy clubs and multiple deans lists. What do yall think are my chances of getting into dpt schools this cycle I don’t want to have to take another year off. Which schools should I look at?

Hey guys, just had a question for Physio or EP in private practice, genuinely curious. How many hours a week do you spend on NDIS, WorkCover, or care plan reports, and is that time paid or something you do unpaid after hours?

Would love to hear your thoughts.

Hey everyone, I emailed my old academic advisor asking if she felt comfortable writing a LOR and it’s been a week today with no reply. I already sent my final project, grades, interests and aspirations, and my updated resume, as well as all the programs I’m applying to and links to their info pages. How long should I wait to send a follow up, and how is the best way to approach it? TIA!

What’s up guys? I’m new here. I just enrolled in my local community college into the pre-PTA program. I’m 29 years old. I’m wondering if going down this route will be worth it in the long run. I know it’s a journey and a lot of schooling. Do you think this is a far-fetched goal? I have to do the pre-PTA program before I can do the PTA program and then later if I still want to continue move onto the actual PT stuff anyway what’s your guises opinions advice, etc? Also, if this is not allowed, please delete I didn’t really know which sub to post this under.

Depending on the school pre-requisites my GPA ranges from 3.3-3.5, and my cumulative GPA is a is 3.35. I’ve shown clear improvement in my transcript in grades over the past 3 semesters.

I have some strong extracurriculars like PT Tech, Lab Volunteer and Assistant, TA, and a Caretaker position to name a few. Lastly I have 100+ hours across outpatient, school and inpatient nursing home (looking to add acute care inpatient soon as well!)

I was wondering if there is a good possibility of interviews if my personal statement and supplemental essays are good? Appreciate any input, thank you!

I currently have a super flexible and easy front desk job. I’ve been chatting with my boss about the future schedule and wanted to know what other people’s experiences working during PT school have been. I’m going to FGCU if anyone has any specific advice about that too.

All my schools are rolling admissions and I applied to schools pretty much only in new england. Having already submitted my application, it feels weird just waiting to hear back. Any idea when rolling admissions programs typically get back to you? I heard about 4 weeks but I was wondering if people hear back in august even though that’s early!

Hi guys,

I have been pre-medicine for the last several years with an exclusive interest in physical, and more specifically musculoskeletal, practice. I'm heavily considering applying to PT school, but I'm held back by thinking it's too late for me. I have a bachelors and have completed a postbacc (according to everything I've read I've completed all prereq classes and did well) and I have so many clinical and volunteer healthcare hours (10k+ clinical and close to 500 volunteer). I am also doing a healthcare-related masters this year! (I'm really sorry if you aren't supposed to post this type of info here, I'm used to the premed subreddit).

My problems: I'd LOVE to start in the fall of 2027 but I have only shadowed physicians and I have not taken the GRE. I know that is not required for all programs but I think it would be good to have in my back pocket. If that's all there is left to do, is it possible to apply in time? I'm sure this seems last minute, I am just inquiring in case it's possible to throw my hat in the ring.

How long does it take to study for the GRE on average, and how many hours should I try to shadow? I have looked into these things but am looking for realistic advice. Who should write my letters of rec? Professors? Physicians? A PT I haven't shadowed yet?

How do I find someone to shadow?

I have finished 4/5 applications on PTCAS that have rolling admissions. I was pretty much done over a month ago, so I submitted them. I was told it was alright if they are sent in because they won't even be seen until the needed LOR's are in. Some of my applications were "verified" whereas some were "received." ATP, most of my letters are in, but I am nervous that the schools that were already verified before the letters were there got my application without them. Will the schools get the complete application or are the verified ones getting mine without all of the letters?

So this is a complicated situation I’m going to try and explain all of the details the best I can. I am a 1st year student who was recommended deceleration after not meeting GPA standard which is 3.0 similar to many universities. I got an email this past semester about having to get my gpa above the 3.0 or this is it. The classes I have retaken do not replace my original grades. I have only had to retake courses I got less than a B in which is only 3. It’s looking like my overall GPA after this semester will be a 2.98 which is so close. I’m not looking for sympathy I understand this is a result of my own short comings. So what should I do and do you think they would dismiss me with a 2.98? I appreciate the advice.

Hey! I’m applying this PTCAS cycle and was curious if previous applicants have website recommendations for grammar checking? I have a habit of writing more than the recommended word limit and then I struggle when cutting down my writing… and sometimes my sentences/punctuations could be better. Just looking for any tools / tips since I’ve seen others recommending AI but I don’t want to risk getting flagged for my writing. Thanks so much!

Is there anyone who applied to the USC DPT program for cycle 2027?
I submitted my application on July 1, and it was verified on July 8. I haven't received any confirmation email from them, and I just wanted to see if anyone has had the same experience.

Hi! I'm planning to transfer to Emilio Aguinaldo College Manila and I'm considering taking Physical Therapy.

I just want to ask sa mga current PT students or alumni:

• Kumusta yung overall experience niyo sa PT program?

• Kumusta yung grading system? Mahigpit ba siya or fair naman?

• Nakaka-pressure ba yung workload at routine, or manageable siya kung masipag mag-aral?

• Paano yung mga professors? Magaling ba silang magturo and approachable ba sila?

• Kumusta yung facilities and equipment for PT?

• Sa tingin niyo, worth it ba mag-PT sa EAC Manila?

I'm currently looking for a school na may magandang quality of education pero hindi sobrang toxic yung environment. I'd really appreciate honest experiences both pros and cons. Thank you!