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Hi! I just started following your blog and like many others, I am interested in pursuing physical therapy. I plan on applying to DPT programs this fall. My main struggle has been writing my personal statement. I don’t want to sound like all the other applicants. I have been fortunate to have completed my observation hours at a renowned rehabilitation center in a primarily inpatient setting. Should I discuss my experience there as a main component? Space is so limited!Advice would be appreciated!

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Hi z0rba, the vast majority of application essays discuss the reason the applicant became interested in PT and/or the experience they’ve had in the field. It seems like your essay will fall into this category, but that doesn’t necessarily mean your essay has to sound like all the others. You should pick a topic about […]

Hi! I just started following your blog and like many others, I am interested in pursuing physical therapy. I plan on applying to DPT programs this fall. My main struggle has been writing my personal statement. I don’t want to sound like all the other applicants. I have been fortunate to have completed my observation hours at a renowned rehabilitation center in a primarily inpatient setting. Should I discuss my experience there as a main component? Space is so limited!Advice would be appreciated! Read More »

Hello my PTCAS guru! It’s been a while since I’ve applied to school, and I have a good friend who is going through the process. Do you remember if there is a min/max for # prerequisites that can be taken after submitting the application? For example, I submitted my app but still had 2 prereqs in the fall and 1 more prereq the following spring to take… and the programs had good faith that I’d pass them if they accepted me. Any direction would be greatly appreciated!

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Pre-requisite courses that can be outstanding at the time of applying are different for each school. This link lists them, but I think it’s best to check (or double check) with each school individually. I also know people in my program have told me that they applied to schools without having finished all the pre-reqs

Hello my PTCAS guru! It’s been a while since I’ve applied to school, and I have a good friend who is going through the process. Do you remember if there is a min/max for # prerequisites that can be taken after submitting the application? For example, I submitted my app but still had 2 prereqs in the fall and 1 more prereq the following spring to take… and the programs had good faith that I’d pass them if they accepted me. Any direction would be greatly appreciated! Read More »

Hi there, I just graduated and my application process opened up yesterday. I don’t quite understand how you turn in letters of recommendation on the PTCAS and was wondering if you remembered? Also, do you remember how you completed the supplemental material for school specific requirements? Thanks!

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For specific PTCAS questions, I recommend asking PTCAS directly. I remember them having excellent customer service, and got especially quick answers when I tweeted at them. As for school specific requirements, your best bet is to check with each school individually. Who else has PTCAS questions??

Hi there, I just graduated and my application process opened up yesterday. I don’t quite understand how you turn in letters of recommendation on the PTCAS and was wondering if you remembered? Also, do you remember how you completed the supplemental material for school specific requirements? Thanks! Read More »

Medicare Maintenance

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Today, at my internship, we had an in-service on Medicare. Contrary to what I was taught in some of my classes in school, it IS possible to bill for maintenance. A recent clarification to the rules means that people with degenerative conditions can still benefit from, and receive physical therapy. This article explains the situation

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Hi Jasmine! I’m not sure if you’ve answered a question in this regards, but I’m planning to apply to PT school in the fall. I have yet to take the GREs. I’m really confused as to how to start applying and the timeline of when I should be completing things (applications, PTCAs signup, taking GREs, etc.). I would really appreciate your guidance and advice!

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Hi, the process is different for each school, but you can find a lot of great information at CAPTE: http://www.apta.org/ProspectiveStudents/. In general, you want to take the GRE’s in the fall and start studying this summer. Most applications are due around December or January, but some schools give preference to applications submitted earlier. You can

Hi Jasmine! I’m not sure if you’ve answered a question in this regards, but I’m planning to apply to PT school in the fall. I have yet to take the GREs. I’m really confused as to how to start applying and the timeline of when I should be completing things (applications, PTCAs signup, taking GREs, etc.). I would really appreciate your guidance and advice! Read More »