Just like many other PT applicants or individuals often wonder, I too used to wonder if PT school was hard. If it was, what were the unique demands that made it so? Was it hard for multiple reasons or just one? Was any of it avoidable or simply an inevitable aspect of what one signs up for when applying and …
What Courses do DPT Students Take in PT School?
What is PT school like in terms of coursework? Well, the short answer is that there’s A LOT of academic information to learn throughout PT school. But if you’re looking for a more in-depth answer than that, then I’ve got you covered within this article. But let’s start off with the quick answer and then I’ll start elaborating thereafter. Students …
Trying Again: Six Steps to Take if You Don’t Get Into PT School
Fun fact: If you didn’t get accepted into PT school this year, you still have two more years to try before you tie my record of unsuccessful attempts. And if you only applied to one PT school, you have 18 more PT school rejections to go before you also tie my record. I say that all tongue-in-cheek to gently remind …
What Prerequisite Coursework is Required for PT School in the US?
Applicants who wish to apply to a physical therapy school within the US must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree with a list of specified prerequisite courses having been completed throughout their degree. But which courses do PT schools want these applicants to have successfully completed? And are all schools looking for the exact same prerequisite coursework to be taken, …
Does it Really Matter Which PT School in the US You Attend?
I know for a fact there are certainly a number of PT professors and practicing PT’s both in the US and Canada who will echo the sentiments I lay out within this article. I know this for a fact because I’ve talked with dozens of them over the years regarding this subject. My hope is that, if nothing else, it …
How To Get Into PT school if You Have a Low GPA
There’s no denying the fact that the biggest obstacle standing in the way of students who want to get into PT school (in the United States and ESPECIALLY in Canada) are the dreaded GPA (grade point average) requirements. I know this situation first-hand VERY well, so read on if you want my best insight for this situation. The quick answer …
Can Students with Physical Disabilities Apply to PT School?
Many undergraduate students who are interested in a career within physical therapy wonder if they are able to apply to PT school if they have a physical disability. Physical disabilities can range largely in both the type of disability as well as the extent of disability, so it’s important for any potential applicant to understand that there will be baseline …
What Types of Clothing Attire do Physical Therapists Wear for Work?
The clothing attire that a physical therapist will wear in their work place (most often times a clinical environment – but not always) can largely vary depending on their specialized designation within the field of physical therapy. This variation in attire is due to the fact that there can be unique job demands and/or features to each type of environment …
Which States in the US Have the Most PT Schools?
When it comes to thinking of applying to DPT schools within the US, it’s good to have as much information as possible in regards to knowing your options. This article contains information pertaining to the number of DPT institutions within the US, how many are within each state and which five states within the US have the greatest number of …
How to Find Clinical Observation Hours for PT Application Requirements
If you’re either wanting to apply to PT school or are seriously considering doing so, you are likely aware that one of the requirements for any PT school within the US, Canada, Australia or most other countries is to have completed a specific number of therapist-verified observational hours within a clinic or even multiple clinics. Some schools aren’t picky as …