Hi! I found your blog at the perfect time, as I’m about to apply to PT school next month! My GPA is lower than the average accepted GPA at many of the schools I’m applying to, but I’ve got a ton of shadowing, extracurricular, and work experience as well as above-average GRE scores. I’m terrified that my GPA will keep me out before they even see my other stuff- do you have any advice? How did you stack up among applicants? Thanks so much!!

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Hopefully your GPA won’t keep you out because it sounds like you have a lot of great experience. Is it possible to retake a class or two to boost your GPA? If you have a good reason for your GPA (ex a long illness, etc) you should find a way to address it in your […]

Hi! I found your blog at the perfect time, as I’m about to apply to PT school next month! My GPA is lower than the average accepted GPA at many of the schools I’m applying to, but I’ve got a ton of shadowing, extracurricular, and work experience as well as above-average GRE scores. I’m terrified that my GPA will keep me out before they even see my other stuff- do you have any advice? How did you stack up among applicants? Thanks so much!! Read More »

hey jasmine! I love your blog, its so helpful and you seem like such an awesome person! I am a student heading to college and i was wondering, what is the best major to pursue if i want to be a pt? I am stuck between biology or psychology, or even a double major of both. My parents think solely majoring is psychology is impractical since im paying so much for college. Do you have any advice? Thanks!

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I have just received two strikingly similar questions. The second, from Sharpenlight is: “Can you talk about the pros and cons of being a psych major? Was it beneficial in applying to PT school, or did it make it hard to fulfill your pre-reqs (since it is not something like biology)“ Here are my thoughts:

hey jasmine! I love your blog, its so helpful and you seem like such an awesome person! I am a student heading to college and i was wondering, what is the best major to pursue if i want to be a pt? I am stuck between biology or psychology, or even a double major of both. My parents think solely majoring is psychology is impractical since im paying so much for college. Do you have any advice? Thanks! Read More »

You’re awesome. I’ve been reading your post and they are nice to look at. Encouraging and informative! I plan to apply this coming july- august. Wanted to say congratulations on graduation and keep posting. It will be cool to read what’s in store on the other side.

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Thanks! Good luck with your applications and I’ll be sure to keep everyone updated on life “on the other side!”

You’re awesome. I’ve been reading your post and they are nice to look at. Encouraging and informative! I plan to apply this coming july- august. Wanted to say congratulations on graduation and keep posting. It will be cool to read what’s in store on the other side. Read More »

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Interesting PT ethics question in today’s NYT (last question). Should PT’s be reimbursed by patients for doing things like reviewing exercise DVD’s? My thought is that if the PT does want to get reimbursed, she should state it before reviewing the DVD. But I wonder if she should be reimbursed the same as for a

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Hi! Your blog is really helpful, and congrats on graduating! I am just about to graduate from undergrad and have gone through the whole thing as pre-med. However, I’ve realized that’s not really what my heart is and am veering strongly toward PT. I’m having trouble completing my decision though, because I don’t really know much about PT other then what I’ve experienced as a patient. Other than shadowing, how did you decide it was right for you?

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The way I made my decision was by talking to a PT and hearing what he had to say about the field. I later worked as  PT aide for him and with that immersion knew that it was the right field for me. My advice for you would be to try to shadow a few

Hi! Your blog is really helpful, and congrats on graduating! I am just about to graduate from undergrad and have gone through the whole thing as pre-med. However, I’ve realized that’s not really what my heart is and am veering strongly toward PT. I’m having trouble completing my decision though, because I don’t really know much about PT other then what I’ve experienced as a patient. Other than shadowing, how did you decide it was right for you? Read More »

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I recently heard some kind words from a reader. She said: “Just because yesterday was the commitment day I wanted to share with you that I have committed to a 3+3 DPT program. I’ve wanted to be a PT since my freshman year in high school and I took AP chem last year to look

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One of my best days so far as a PT-in-training has been when one of my patients walked for the first time in months as well. Like you, I also cried. She was a very special woman and I’m honored to have played a role in helping her recover. Our job can be amazingly rewarding!

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