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Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy. Matt Hanley Physical Therapists. Applying To PT School. Starting your application. Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service. PTCAS. Credentials. Plan Your Essay. Transcripts GPA GRE References Job/Volunteer Experience Something that stands out Essay.

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Physical Therapy

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  1. Physical Therapy Matt Hanley Physical Therapists

  2. Applying To PT School Starting your application

  3. Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service PTCAS

  4. Credentials Plan Your Essay Transcripts GPA GRE References Job/Volunteer Experience Something that stands out Essay

  5. Transcripts Must send transcripts From every school attended

  6. GPA Good Student Very competitive Strive for 3.5+

  7. GRE Study! • Graduate Record Examinations • Three sections • Analytical Writing • Verbal Reasoning • Quantitative Reasoning

  8. GRE Scoring • Each section scored from 130-170 • Baseline = 150 • Analytical writing out of 6 • Aim for at least a 3

  9. References • Three References • One licensed PT • One Biology Professor

  10. Job/Volunteer Experience Gain as much experience as you can The more the better Multiple locations

  11. Standing Out Become Involved • What makes you stand out • You need something that separates you • Community Service • Implementing a Program

  12. Essay Specific essay question Sent to each school

  13. Submitting Application Review! Review Each Section Submit

  14. After Submission Stay Focused • Supplemental Application • Most Schools Require • More essays • Stay on top of these • Easy to forget

  15. Hearing Back From Schools • Long Process • Takes months to Review Application • If they like you: • Ask for an interview • If interview goes well: • Accepted into Program

  16. Interview Dress for Success Review Possible Questions Be yourself

  17. Costs • Graduate School Very Expensive • Application is Expensive • GRE = $205 • First School App. = $145 • Each School after first = $45 • Supplemental App’s vary = $20-60

  18. List of Schools • Not many in state • Rutgers • Stockton • Visit PTCAS

  19. Advice Relax See advisor Become familiar with PTCAS Stay on top of application Start early Stay calm

  20. Questions? Good Luck!

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