After you’ve finished your PT School interview, there’s still one more task to check off your to-do list: a thank you note! While a thank you letter won’t guarantee your admission, it’s one extra gesture to make a positive impression.  Separate, personalized emails should be sent to anyone who interviewed you, whether that is one […]

“When was the last time you were angry?” “What’s the last book you read?” “What’s your favorite animal, and why?” We’ve all heard stories of unusual PT school interview questions, and there’s a chance you’ll be asked at least one. If you Google “common interview questions” you’ve probably come across some of these. I’ve been

In the summer and fall of the application cycle, most PT school applicants worry about whether they’ll be accepted anywhere. But eventually, typically in the winter, a lucky bunch of pre-PT’s have a new worry: What do you do if you’ve been accepted to a school and they ask you to put down a deposit

Now that it’s the new year, many of you are getting ready to start PT school in the next few months. One question I’ve seen a few times is whether or not you should buy textbooks for your classes. In short, I would say: NO! I’ve been a physical therapist for over five years, and

I’m excited about a blog post I wrote recently for The Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy. I’ve been a subscriber as part of my APTA membership since 2012 and I’ve enjoyed reading their new blog. I wrote about how my writing background informs my patient care by making me more aware of word

When I heard that President-elect Joe Biden had fractured his foot playing with his dogs, my first thought was that he’d need physical therapy. My next thought was wondering if any physical therapists would be quoted discussing his injury in the media. Luckily, I got to be one such PT for AARP! I saw a

There are many different living arrangements one can have in graduate school, and I touched upon some of these in my recent post about Columbia. Shortly after, a reader asked me which living option is best. While I can’t claim to state there is one best situation for everyone, I have experienced a bunch of

This interview was originally published on another website, but has since been taken down, so I am republishing it here. When CBS announced its 35th season of reality show Survivor last spring, I could barely contain my excitement to see the new season’s theme would be Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers, and the cast would

One of the most common questions I’m asked is what I think about the Columbia University Doctor of Physical Therapy program since I’m an alumna. Overall, I thought it was great. It prepared me well to be a physical therapist, and I enjoyed my time there. I will add that I graduated in 2015 and

I still remember how confusing it was figuring out how to become a physical therapist, so I try to give back by helping pre-PT’s whenever I can. I’m proud to have been featured on BestColleges.com giving advice to people looking into physical therapy. Check out the article here!