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As I previously wrote, the prompt has changed every two years since PTCAS was created in - [What Does the PTCAS Essay Prompt Mean?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2020/07/16/what-does-the-ptcas-essay-prompt-mean/) - Note: This was post written for a previous application cycle. As of June 15, 2023, there is a new PTCAS essay prompt. This cycle I’m reading a lot of essay drafts from applicants whose personal statements don’t quite answer the PTCAS question – one potential way to get your application thrown out. When I ask - [The Most Common PTCAS Personal Statement Essay Mistake](https://jasminemarcus.com/2022/06/24/the-most-common-ptcas-personal-statement-essay-mistake/) - Note: This was post written for a previous application cycle. As of June 15, 2023, there is a new PTCAS essay prompt. One of the biggest mistakes I see when editing PTCAS application essays are applicants not answering the prompt well. And believe me, I’ve worked with plenty of reapplicants who got feedback after being - [Mistakes to Avoid in Your PT Personal Statement](https://jasminemarcus.com/2022/09/29/mistakes-to-avoid-in-your-pt-personal-statement/) - Note: This was post written for a previous application cycle. As of June 15, 2023, there is a new PTCAS essay prompt. I’ve written a few posts about common mistakes I’ve seen people make when writing their PTCAS application essays, including not explaining what first got them interested in physical therapy or focusing too much - [Common Physical Therapy School Interview Questions](https://jasminemarcus.com/2022/01/03/common-physical-therapy-school-interview-questions/) - At this point, you probably know you should prepare for your PT school interview, but what exactly will they ask? I've created a guide of some of the most common interview questions based on my days assisting with interviews as a PT student, as well as my years of experience coaching students through interview preparation. - [What Questions Should You Ask During Your PT School Interview?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2022/09/09/what-questions-should-you-ask-during-your-pt-school-interview/) - If you need more help getting ready for your interviews, take a look at my PT school interview preparation course. It’s one of the most nerve-wracking parts of the interview. Usually taking place at the end, after you’ve answered several questions, the interview flips the script and asks, “Do you have any questions for us?” You - [The PT School Interview Thank You Note](https://jasminemarcus.com/2021/02/11/the-pt-school-interview-thank-you-note/) - 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 Should You Apply to PT School?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2023/01/27/when-should-you-apply-to-pt-school/) - The PTCAS application cycle begins each year in June, so the earliest you can start applying to physical therapy programs is the summer before your senior year of college. (Although many future physical therapists students take at least one gap year, and some applicants apply several years after graduating and starting other careers). If, for - [All About PTCAS Deadlines](https://jasminemarcus.com/2023/06/26/all-about-ptcas-deadlines/) - Deadlines, deadlines, deadlines. When you’re applying to PT school, you have to keep track of so many. A few involve PTCAS and many more involve the PT programs themselves. The PTCAS deadlines can be found here, but in general, the 2026-2027 admissions cycle opened on Jun 15, 2026 and will stay open until June 2027. - [What Is The 2026-2027 PTCAS Application Essay Prompt?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2026/03/09/what-is-the-2026-2027-ptcas-application-essay-prompt/) - Starting in June 2026, the new PTCAS essay prompt is: "As a prospective Doctor of Physical Therapy, how do you see yourself having an impact on the profession upon entering the field? Consider areas such as practice, education, research, leadership, or community-based endeavors." This personal statement is sent to each school applied to by the - [References, or Letters of Recommendation, When Applying to PT School in PTCAS](https://jasminemarcus.com/2023/02/27/references-or-letters-of-recommendation-when-applying-to-pt-school-in-ptcas/) - An important component of applying to PT school is the reference section, for your letters of recommendation (LOR). Like the personal statement essays, the reference letters are a chance to set yourself apart from other applicants who will mostly have similar transcripts, grades, test scores, and observation hours to yours. Each PT school in PTCAS - [What Is The 2025-2026 PTCAS Application Essay Prompt?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2023/01/09/what-do-we-know-about-the-2023-2024-ptcas-application-cycle/) - Updated March 2026 The current PTCAS application cycle officially opened on June 16, 2025 and will end in June 2026. During an APTA virtual fair in 2024, they stated that the main PTCAS essay prompt stays the same for 2-3 years. For 2024-25, the spirit of the prompt stayed the same as the previous year, - [The 2025-2026 PTCAS Cycle is Now Open](https://jasminemarcus.com/2025/06/16/the-2025-2026-ptcas-cycle-is-now-open/) - The new PTCAS cycle is open and the personal statement (essay) prompt is staying the same. Just like last year (and sort of like two year's ago), the prompt is: “Every applicant is unique in their own way, possessing individual qualities, abilities, and backgrounds. What unique traits will you bring to the physical therapy profession - [PT School Scholarships](https://jasminemarcus.com/2023/05/12/pt-school-scholarships/) - There’s no doubt that becoming a physical therapist is expensive. The cost of physical therapy school and amount of debt many PT’s take on is one of the biggest issues in the profession even if you’re attending a relatively inexpensive school. To offset the cost of PT education, it can be helpful to get scholarships. - [Mistakes to Avoid in Your 2025-2026 PTCAS Application Essay](https://jasminemarcus.com/2023/07/15/mistakes-to-avoid-in-your-2023-2024-ptcas-application-essay/) - Over two years into the current personal statement prompt – I’ve edited a ton of PTCAS essays and seen a lot of both great and not-so-great personal statements. The prompt for the PTCAS personal statement essay for the 2025-2026 cycle is: "Every applicant is unique in their own way, possessing individual qualities, abilities, and backgrounds. - [What Are Some Past PTCAS Personal Statement Prompts?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2022/03/04/4935/) - PTCAS changes the personal statement essay prompt every 2-3 years. The current prompt for the 2025-26 cycle is again: Every applicant is unique in their own way, possessing individual qualities, abilities, and backgrounds. What unique traits will you bring to the physical therapy profession that will help you to be successful? This is a slight - [What the PTCAS Prompt Really Means](https://jasminemarcus.com/2021/09/03/what-the-ptcas-prompt-really-means/) - Note: This blog post addresses old PTCAS cycles and is no longer current. This year, I’ve noticed a trend consisting of PTCAS personal statements that never or barely mention physical therapy. When I ask about it, the applicant usually tells me they are simply following prompt. However, I strongly believe that failing to mention physical - [PTCAS Personal Statement (Essay) Example](https://jasminemarcus.com/2024/09/16/ptcas-personal-statement-essay-example/) - When most people start writing their PTCAS personal statement, they look for an example of the essay. Unfortunately, there are not many online, and I don’t share my clients’ work with anyone. Luckily, someone in a forum I frequent posted her essay for other applicants to read. I haven’t worked with her and don’t know - [Can You Do PT School Prerequisites Online?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2024/12/16/can-you-do-pt-school-prerequisites-online/) - If you’re like me and haven’t decided to become a PT until finishing college, you may be looking for an easy way to knock out your prerequisites and wondering if you can take your PT school pre-reqs online. You may also be looking for a virtual option if you're retaking pre-reqs to boost your grades - [Can You Transfer Between PT Programs?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2024/12/20/can-you-transfer-pt-programs/) - If you’re not meshing with your PT program for any reason, you may wonder if you can transfer to another physical therapy school. Perhaps you don’t like the curriculum or you realize you want to be closer to family. Either way, most programs don’t directly address whether they accept transfers on their websites. A few - [All About Hybrid DPT Programs](https://jasminemarcus.com/2023/04/22/all-about-hybrid-dpt-programs/) - In recent years, hybrid PT programs have become increasingly popular. Compared to a traditional, residential three-year doctor of physical therapy program, hybrid programs, also called blended, flex, or nonresidential programs, include both online and in-person learning. Some are accelerated, allowing you to earn your DPT in only two years, while others take up to four - [Should You Use ChatGPT to Write Your PT School Application Essay?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2023/01/04/should-you-use-chatgpt-to-write-your-pt-school-application-essay/) - Over the weekend, a (non-PT) professor friend told me all about ChatGPT and got me thinking about how it will impact PT school admissions. For those of you who haven’t encountered ChatGPT yet, it is “an artificial intelligence (AI) powered chatbot that creates surprisingly intelligent-sounding text in response to user prompts" created by Open AI. - [Why Writing is so Important For PTs](https://jasminemarcus.com/2020/07/24/why-writing-is-so-important-for-pts/) - One of the most annoying aspects of physical therapy school was all the multiple-choice tests. In retrospect, they helped prepare me to pass the NPTE, but at the time, I found them annoying. Unsurprisingly, I loved every chance I got to write in grad school, but unfortunately, these opportunities were few and far between. Judging - [PT Makes Another Best Jobs List](https://jasminemarcus.com/2012/04/11/more-rankings/) - CareerCast named Physical Therapy the 13th best job for 2012 based on the following criteria: “Physical Demands, Work Environment, Income, Stress and Hiring Outlook.” In particular, they seem to site PT for having a great outlook and a low stress environment. (My former career path made the Worst Jobs list!) PT Makes Another Best Jobs - [Please Vote for Me!](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/01/28/please-vote-for-me/) - Therapydia is holding Blog Award nominations, so if you enjoy this blog, please nominate it by following the link and entering my blog under #4 “Best Student Blog.” You can copy and paste this into the field: http://pt2b15.tumblr.com/ (you don’t have to vote for other categories if you don’t have nominations for them). Thanks!Please Vote - [Rock the Vote](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/02/10/rock-the-vote/) - Thanks to those of you who voted for me a few weeks ago in the Therapydia Blog Awards. I’ve made it to the Final Round of 5, so I need you to vote for me one more time at this link: http://www.therapydia.com/blog-awards ! Click “Vote Now” at the bottom and then, in the window that - [Dr. Jasmine Marcus, PT, DPT](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/08/02/dr-jasmine-marcus-pt-dpt/) - Dr. Jasmine Marcus, PT, DPT is a physical therapist at an outpatient clinic in Upstate New York. She graduated from Columbia University’s program in physical therapy and received her undergraduate degree in psychology from Cornell University. Before deciding to become a physical therapist, she was a journalist and the host of a college sports radio - [How to Leverage PT School Scholarships](https://jasminemarcus.com/2025/01/17/how-to-leverage-pt-school-scholarships/) - The prevailing advice online is to seek out the cheapest PT school to attend, and unfortunately, there aren’t a ton of PT scholarships out there. I recommend asking the program you hope to attend if they can do anything to help you out financially, and if one school has already offered you money, you may - [What Are the Easiest PT Schools to Get Into?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2023/01/18/what-are-the-easiest-pt-schools-to-get-into/) - This question has been asked all over the internet, but it can be hard to quantify. First of all, we need to start with knowing how many applicants get into physical therapy school in the first place as it’s hard to get into PT school. How many students who apply to PT school get accepted - [What to Know About Reapplying to PT School with PTCAS](https://jasminemarcus.com/2021/05/28/what-to-know-about-reapplying-to-pt-school-with-ptcas/) - Reapplying to PT school is very common these days given how hard it is to be accepted into PT school. In the most recent cycle for which PTCAS gives stats, just 59% of applicants were accepted into a PT program. Over the years, I’ve worked with several applicants on their second (and even third) time - [How Much Money Do PT's Make?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2023/12/10/how-much-money-will-you-make-as-a-pt/) - It’s one of the biggest questions when entering the field – how much can you expect to earn as a physical therapist? But it can also be tricky to figure out as many people are hesitant (or not allowed) to discuss their salaries and you may not know many physical therapists to ask. Here are - [Emailing a "Letter of Intent" or "Letter of Continued Interest" to Get Off a PT School Waitlist](https://jasminemarcus.com/2021/03/04/emailing-a-letter-of-intent-to-get-off-a-pt-school-waitlist/) - When you apply to physical therapy school, you hope you’ll be accepted and fear rejection, but for many each cycle, there’s a third fate: the waitlist. Each year, future physical therapists on waitlists wonder what they can do to get accepted and start PT school. Before I get into advice for getting off the waitlist, - [Quoted as an Expert](https://jasminemarcus.com/2017/10/27/quoted-as-an-expert/) - After I decided to become a physical therapist, a goal of mine was to continue writing and staying involved with journalism. For the past few years, this has meant writing and blogging. I have recently expanded into editing PT school application essays. I recently accomplished another goal of mine, which was to be quoted as an expert - [What Counts as PT Observation Hours?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2021/06/11/what-counts-as-pt-observation-hours/) - To get accepted by many PT programs, you have to log observation hours. According to ACAPT, almost two thirds of PT schools require observation hours, with 38% requiring 26-50 hours. You can find a list of observation hour requirements by program here. Some schools will list a minimum amount of yours you must complete, while - [How to Become a Physical Therapist for a Professional Sports Team](https://jasminemarcus.com/2023/02/18/how-to-become-a-physical-therapist-for-a-professional-sports-team/) - Can you work with athletes as a physical therapist? Well, that depends on how you define “athlete.” In a typical outpatient orthopedic clinic, you’ll probably treat a bunch of high school athletes and weekend warriors. If you’re close to a college, you might get to work with some athletes there as well. Or you might - [What Are the Cheapest PT Schools?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2023/05/05/what-are-the-cheapest-pt-schools/) - It’s well established by now that most PT schools are expensive and the majority of future physical therapists have to take out loans to cover the costs of their education. In 2019, the average total tuition for three-year DPT programs was: $66,074 for the average public, in-state DPT program $112,421 for the average public, out-of-state - [What Are the Different Settings Where PT’s Practice?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2023/04/02/what-are-the-different-settings-where-pts-practice/) - If you’re filling out PTCAS observation hours, you’ll have to indicate which setting you were in. While some settings might be obvious, the level of detail PTCAS asks for can be confusing. What is the difference between subacute and acute? What is a SNF? Since PT’s can work in dozens of places, I’ll stick to - [Practicing on Patients](https://jasminemarcus.com/2011/11/17/practicing-on-patients/) - Here’s a great New York Times blog post from a nurse about what it’s like to work in a field where you learn skills that must be practiced on real patients. She says, “We don’t usually tell patients when we are practicing on them because it makes them hesitant and nervous, but they often figure - [Celebs with Lower Limb Injuries](https://jasminemarcus.com/2012/05/14/celeb-legs/) - I’ve previously written about celebrities such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Brad Pitt and Halle Berry injuring themselves and needing PT, and today E! News has a video about another crop of celeb injuries. Brooke Shields brought a cane (and comfy flip flops!) with her to the fancy Met Ball due to a torn meniscus, “The Big Bang - [Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Exercise Superstar](https://jasminemarcus.com/2017/03/06/ruth-bader-ginsburg-exercise-superstar/) - I love this article about Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s workouts. She’s 83, didn’t grow up working out, and extremely busy -- and still exercises harder than most people. Reading about her workout has inspired me to give a little extra effort this week, and I hope to use her as an inspiration to my patients. - [Applying to PT School](https://jasminemarcus.com/2011/07/27/applying-to-pt/) - Now that summer is more than half over, I am getting into the thick of applying to DPT programs for the fall of 2012. I have started my general application on PTCAS, begun writing my general essay, and am narrowing down the list of schools to which I’ll apply. I’m also studying for the GREs, - [Aerial Yoga Takes Off!](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/04/12/aerial-yoga-takes-off/) - I’ve mentioned my aerial yoga hobby before. This article tracks circus arts as the latest trend in working out. Some of my favorite quotes from the article: “There’s strong and then there’s circus strong.” “It’s not just strength, but also flexibility and balance. You’re learning how to stay tight, which takes muscle control. And there’s - [Midsemester Reflections](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/03/20/mid-semester-reflections/) - One of my all time best studying memories (if that’s even a thing) was junior year in college when I took History of Rock ‘N Roll. To prep for my second pre-lim (Cornell-speak for “midterm”) on 60’s and 70’s music, I called my dad. I discussed my notes on Creedence Clearwater Revival and Bob Dylan - [Guest Blog: Scheduling in the Fun!](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/02/28/guest-blog-scheduling-in-the-fun/) - I wrote another guest blog post for theptstudent.com about time management - my theory is that you’re most productive when you make yourself busy and give yourself time off to have fun! http://theptstudent.com/2013/02/28/i-dont-have-time-for-that-im-in-physical-therapy-school-are-you-sure-guest-blogger-jasmine-marcus-begs-to-differ/ *** PS Although I did not win the Therapydia Student Blog contest, I still want to thank you all for voting for - [First Week of My Affiliation](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/10/31/first-week-of-my-affiliation/) - (The front door to the clinic. Isn’t it cute?) It’s week one of my first clinical affiliation and I’ve already had two days off. I wasn’t sure how I’d enjoy working three 14-hour days a week, but 2 days in, it’s going really well. Backing up for a minute, I ended eight weeks of classes - [Surviving the Practical Exam](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/10/29/surviving-the-practical-exam/) - I wrote a guest post for The PT Student website about getting through practical examinations: Guest Blogger Jasmine Marcus, SPT has done it again!  She’s back with valuable advice for physical therapy students taking anxiety-inducing lab practical exams. Although I’ve been taking multiple-c… I’ll also put up a post about my exciting first day of - [Blog Redesign](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/09/08/blog-redesign/) - (NY Presbyterian Columbia at night) It’s been a little while since I last posted, but now summer is over and I just finished the first week of my second year of the DPT program. Crazily, I only have 7 weeks left of this semester and then in November and December I will have my first - [White Coat Makes You Smarter](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/03/29/white-coat-makes-you-smarter/) - I waited a few hours after my white coat ceremony to actually take off the white coat, and wore it proudly home and around my apartment. Wearing the coat made me feel especially respectable, and like people on the street were looking at me differently. Turns out, I was on to something. Scientists studying enclothed - [Aerial Yoga](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/01/10/aerial-yoga/) - As I noted in my last post, in order to exercise consistently, you need to find a workout you actually enjoy. While I love the elliptical and weightlifting, I decided to use my extra time over winter break to try an exciting new workout: aerial yoga! As you can see from the picture, aerial yoga - [I know there's this whole issue about calling PTs doctor or not. What's your opinion on this and what would you want to be called?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/11/12/i-know-theres-this-whole-issue-about-calling-pts/) - Since all but one physical therapy program in the US has already switched over to the Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, and the degree has already existed for at least 10 years, I don’t see the point in people arguing over the title; It is already happening (and has been for several years). If you - [Three Years](https://jasminemarcus.com/2014/03/09/three-years/) - Today is my blog’s third birthday. I wrote my first post when I was planning out my pre-reqs so I could apply to school. Now I’m more than halfway done with school. It’s been a great adventure, and I’m excited to see what happens next! - [How to Choose a PT School](https://jasminemarcus.com/2022/01/14/how-to-choose-a-pt-school/) - After my PT school admissions decisions came in, I thought the hard part was over. Instead, I spent months stressing over which DPT program to attend – a time that was almost as tense as the application process itself. I ended up choosing Columbia’s doctor of physical therapy program, and am happy with the decision - [Last Minute Study Tips for the NPTE](https://jasminemarcus.com/2022/01/24/last-minute-study-tips-for-the-npte/) - In a few days, another group of soon-to-be physical therapists will take the NPTE again. I already have an in-depth post about how to study for the National Physical Therapy Exam, but with the test coming up, I wanted to share some last-minute study tips. Use the obvious test-taking tips. Dress in layers, bring a - [I am Anti-Racism](https://jasminemarcus.com/2020/06/05/i-am-anti-racism/) - I don’t know exactly what to say this week and worry that I won’t get it right, but I also believe that saying something is better than silence. That’s why I’ve postponed the post I had originally planned for this week about PTCAS and want to make a statement about racism: I am anti-racism. I - [Interview with Survivor's Dr. Desi Williams, PT, DPT](https://jasminemarcus.com/2020/11/16/interview-with-survivors-dr-desi-williams-pt-dpt/) - 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 - [Advice for Shadowing as a Pre-PT](https://jasminemarcus.com/2021/05/14/advice-for-shadowing-as-a-pre-pt/) - Before PT school, I worked as an aide in an outpatient orthopedic clinic and also shadowed a physical therapist in a hospital. Now, as a physical therapist, I let prospective physical therapy students shadow me all the time. Whether you find work as a PT aide or tech or fulfill your observation hour requirements by - [Should You Follow HIPAA in Your PT Application Essay?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2022/11/10/should-you-follow-hipaa-in-your-pt-application-essay/) - There’s a lot of talk about not compromising HIPAA in PTCAS personal statements, and also a lot of confusion about how best to do this. Almost every PT application essay mentions patients, and doing so can help tell a story, but it’s still important to protect patients’ identities when describing them. First of all, what - [Do PT School Rankings Matter?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2022/04/22/do-pt-school-rankings-matter/) - Do PT School Rankings Matter? When we talk about university rankings, we usually mean the rankings done each year by US News & World Report. In this post, I want to talk about rankings specifically, not necessarily a school’s name or reputation. I think I could make a case that their rankings for undergrad matter - [How to Thrive in Second Semester of PT School](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/05/22/how-to-thrive-2nd-semester/) - After last semester I discussed How to Survive First Semester of PT School, and I also offered some reflections. This time around, I wrote How to Thrive in Second Semester: 1. Stay Organized. In college, my room was constantly covered in piles of papers and clothes. I did a big clean about once a semester, - [3.8 GPA/ 200+ observation hours /Collegiate All American swimmer. When should I e-submit my PTCAS? I am going to be a senior, what term should I be applying for? FALL 2014](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/07/26/38-gpa-200-observation-hours-collegiate-all/) - Your stats sound, good, but they shouldn’t really affect when you apply. You can’t apply for fall 2014 unless you’ve taken the GRE (or plan on taking it this fall), written a good essay, gotten recommendation letters, and finished all or most of your pre-requisite courses. If you have met these and other requirements, then - [6 Years](https://jasminemarcus.com/2017/03/09/6-years/) - Today marks six years since I started this blog, and a little over six years since I decided to become a physical therapist. At the time, it seemed like I’d be in school forever (and sometimes I feel like I was), but now I’ve already been practicing for a year and a half! I love - [PT as a Flexible Field](https://jasminemarcus.com/2011/11/17/flexible-hours/) - I read an article earlier today about women choosing jobs with flexibility over jobs that make more money. While I won’t go into that issue, I thought it was interesting that Physical Therapy was listed as a field with lots of flexibility. It is true that often when I tell someone I want to be - [Benefits of Being a Post-Bacc Student](https://jasminemarcus.com/2011/12/20/post-bacc-benefits/) - US News wrote an article today about pre-med post-baccalaureate programs. Since I’m in a similar program for pre-DPT, I thought I’d share my reactions: Mentorship - I’m in a club for those entering the healthcare professionals and the professors in the club do a great job preparing the students, especially the post-baccs. Small class-size - - [New PT School Rankings (and Do They Matter?)](https://jasminemarcus.com/2012/03/13/rankings/) - We all know we’re not supposed to care about program rankings. We’re supposed to find a program that fits us, that is geographically desirable, that has great facilities, etc. But nevertheless, rankings systems exists. The latest updated rankings from US News was released last night and I’m curious what people think about them. I think - [Circus Skills to Build Olympic Coordination](https://jasminemarcus.com/2014/02/06/circus-skills-to-build-olympic-coordination/) - As a child, I was fortunate to attend a sleepaway camp for five summers, where instead of the usual arts and crafts, I was able to learn circus skills for up to six hours a day. I learned to juggle, unicycle and perform on more types of trapeze than the average person knows exist. Learning - [Thinking About Interning in Spain](https://jasminemarcus.com/2012/06/10/maybe-spain/) - After clicking through a friend’s Facebook pictures from a trip to Spain, I’ve began thinking again about doing one of my clinical internships in the country. I know Columbia has a Medical Spanish elective, so hopefully that will be a big help for me. In high school, I excelled in five years of Spanish classes - [Two Year Blog-aversary - A Look Back](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/03/31/two-year-blog-aversary-a-look-back/) - Before March is out, I want to acknowledge the two year anniversary of my blog, which I started March 9, 2011. At that time, I was solidifying my decision to become a PT. I was looking into schools and pre-reqs. I hadn’t yet had any PT experience outside of having been to PT myself. I hadn’t - [Year in Review](https://jasminemarcus.com/2014/01/01/year-in-review/) - Happy 2014! 2013 was a great year blogging, and I had 1,767 unique visitors! This included visitors from 51 countries and every state except Alaska. The countries viewing my blog the most are the US, the Philippines, Canada, the UK and Germany. California, New York, New Jersey, Texas and Virgina lead the states. Between three - [PT School Interview Tips](https://jasminemarcus.com/2020/08/07/4042/) - Now that we’re over a month into this admissions cycle, some applicants are already receiving invitations to interview, and I’ve already began booking interview coaching sessions with applicants! If you’re still working on your application, however, no worries! It’s still early in the PTCAS season, and you can file this away for when you need - [Should I Write the COVID Essay for PTCAS?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2020/06/25/should-i-write-the-covid-essay-for-ptcas/) - Should I write the corona virus essay? I'm getting this question a lot from the pre-PTs whose personal statements I’m editing. Here's an update for 2022 to this post. As I first reported before PTCAS opened, there is a new COVID-related question on PTCAS this cycle. This 2500-character essay, which can be found if you - [Grey's Anatomy and Physical Therapy](https://jasminemarcus.com/2020/02/22/greys-anatomy-and-physical-therapy/) - Grey’s Anatomy is one of my favorite shows, and has been since I graduated high school. I even credit the show for helping me learn about the median nerve due a wonderfully timed episode while I was in physical therapy school. I hesitate to call it a guilty pleasure, because why should I feel guilty - [My PTA Story](https://jasminemarcus.com/2014/01/29/my-pta-story/) - A thorough look into one SPTA’s story. Although I’ve learned about PTA’s, I so far haven’t had the chance to work with one. This is a good look at what they’re schooling is like: misha-fashionista: I’ve gotten tons of emails asking questions about my PTA program specifically, and also general questions about being a student. - [](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/10/01/today-is-a-big-day-in-the-pt-and-healthcare-world/) - Today is a big day in the PT and healthcare world. October 1st marks the beginning of National Physical Therapy Month, and also the beginning of the Affordable Care Act going into effect. No matter what you believe, big changes are coming starting today, and to quote one of my professors, “This will have a - [](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/03/24/white-coat/) - I am very honored to have donned my white coat at Columbia University’s DPT program this afternoon surrounded by my peers and family - [How to Choose a PT School: NPTE and Graduation Pass Rates](https://jasminemarcus.com/2022/07/29/how-to-choose-a-pt-school-npte-and-graduation-pass-rates/) - This blog post is part of my series on deciding where to apply and/or attend physical therapy school. Part 1 is about general tips for choosing schools. Part 2 is about location. This post will feature NPTE pass and graduation rates. First of all, these are two separate factors. Most schools have these statistics available - [Try Typical PT to Study for the NPTE](https://jasminemarcus.com/2024/06/18/try-typical-pt-to-study-for-the-npte/) - When I graduated from PT school and had to study for the boards, the only decision I had to make was which review book to purchase. In recent years, however, several companies have sprung up to guide NPTE-takers through the process of passing the boards. They offer interactive material and practice exams that help prepare - [How to Study for the PT Boards (NPTE)](https://jasminemarcus.com/2022/02/07/how-to-study-for-the-pt-boards-npte/) - Every three months, the question pops up again on social media: How should you study for the NPTE? The exam, also known as the boards for PTs, is officially known as the National Physical Therapy Examination, and given by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT). Passing it is required to practice as - [Why I Chose Columbia's DPT Program](https://jasminemarcus.com/2020/11/12/why-i-chose-columbias-dpt-program/) - 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 - [Tips for Practical Exams in PT School](https://jasminemarcus.com/2024/05/01/tips-for-practical-exams-in-pt-school/) - Although I’d been taking multiple-choice tests since elementary school, nothing I’d done before PT school came close to resembling a practical exam. Although these tests strike fear in the hearts of many a DPT student, I grew to appreciate these examinations that try to imitate real-life scenarios. With three years of nerve-wracking practicals under my - [What is the Best Graduation Gift for a PT Student?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2023/07/05/what-is-the-best-gift-for-a-pt-student/) - So, you’re starting or finishing PT school soon and a loving friend or family member has asked what they can get you. Or maybe you are the generous buddy searching for the perfect present for a special future DPT in your life. How should you know what to get? Let’s start with this question first: - [Should You Become a PTA Before Becoming a PT?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2023/04/30/should-you-become-a-pta-before-becoming-a-pt/) - So, you want to become a DPT, but are worried that you won’t get into PT school. Should you become a PTA first instead? This might sound like a good idea, but most people seem to agree that it’s not. If you want to become a PT, it’s probably best to go right for the - [On Being Misquoted](https://jasminemarcus.com/2018/08/31/on-being-misquoted/) - As a former editor for a publication with an online presence, things living on the Internet forever has always haunted me. People let themselves be quoted saying dumb things all the time. For some reason, my go to example of this is the girl who cited Urban Outfitters opening in Ithaca as the reason she - [Should I Apply to an Unaccredited or Developing PT School?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2021/12/17/should-i-apply-to-an-unaccredited-or-developing-pt-school-2/) - To become a physical therapist right now in the US, there are two main steps you must take: graduate from a DPT program and pass the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE), also known as the boards. Each doctor of physical therapy program must be accredited by an organization called The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education - [Changes to the NPTE in 2024](https://jasminemarcus.com/2024/01/05/changes-to-the-npte-in-2024/) - The NPTE, also known as the physical therapy boards, is changing in 2024. In part, due to declining test scores, the National Physical Therapy Examination is going the way of the GRE and will have several changes this year. Per ACAPT, the changes include the following [my commentary is in brackets]: Decrease to 225 questions - [A Day in the Life as a Physical Therapist](https://jasminemarcus.com/2022/09/02/a-day-in-the-life-as-a-physical-therapist/) - I haven’t done one of these in a while (although here’s a day in the life of me an aide), so I thought I’d show what a typical work day is like for me as a physical therapist. I work in outpatient orthopedics for a hospital. What does this mean? I like to say I - [What to do With Multiple PT School Acceptances?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2021/01/23/what-to-do-with-multiple-pt-school-acceptances/) - 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 - [What to Do If You Have Conflicting Interviews](https://jasminemarcus.com/2023/10/22/what-to-do-if-you-have-conflicting-interviews/) - It may sound like a “champagne problem,” but each fall, many pre-PTs wind up with two PT school interviews scheduled for the same day. What should you do if this happens to you? First, decide which school you’re more interested in. Keep this interview. Then, reach out to the second school and politely ask them - [How to Get a Job as PT Tech or PT Aide](https://jasminemarcus.com/2021/05/07/how-to-get-a-job-as-pt-tech-or-pt-aide/) - In my last post I mentioned trying to get as many physical therapy observation hours as possible. A great way to do this is to get a job as a PT aide or tech -- two synonymous terms that are used for people who support physical therapists. These paid positions do not typically require any - [Things You Can Change After Submitting Your PTCAS Application](https://jasminemarcus.com/2022/06/10/things-you-can-change-after-submitting-your-ptcas-application/) - After you finish and submit your PTCAS application while applying to physical therapy schools, most of it is locked in, including your personal statement essays. However, there are a few things you can edit or add after the fact on your way to becoming a physical therapist. Here’s a list of things you can change, - [Can You Apply to PT School Without the GRE?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2022/05/20/can-you-apply-to-pt-school-without-the-gre/) - In recent years, standardized testing in admissions is starting to be questioned, with many colleges dropping the SAT as a requirement for acceptance. The same is also happening with the GRE at the graduate level. When I took the GRE as a pre-PT, I remember wondering how math I hadn’t seen since early high school - [Which Pre-Reqs Do You Need to Apply to PT School?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2023/06/07/which-pre-reqs-do-you-need-to-apply-to-pt-school/) - No matter which PT schools you apply to, or what your undergrad major was, you’ll need to have a certain set of pre-reqs under your belt. While these prerequisite courses vary from school to school, there are a few common ones that will apply to most PT programs: Anatomy / A&P 1 with lab Physiology - [How to Get Your CSCS as a Physical Therapist](https://jasminemarcus.com/2023/06/03/how-to-get-your-cscs-as-a-physical-therapist/) - Over my years as a physical therapist, the way I practice has shifted. I’ve gradually come to rely less on modalities and manual therapy, and more on exercise. This change has come in part because of a desire to help make patients more independent and less reliant on me, and is also based on a - [Can You Work While in PT School?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2020/05/28/can-you-work-while-in-pt-school/) - I’m often asked whether it’s possible to have a job during PT school. The answer, like most things in PT school is: it depends. I didn’t work in PT school because I didn’t feel I had the time, but some of my classmates worked a little bit. There are probably more options now due to - [Injured Celebs](https://jasminemarcus.com/2012/02/26/injured-celebs/) - A few weeks ago, Brad Pitt showed up at a red carpet even walking with a cane after injuring his ACL while carrying his daughter. And today, Halle Berry will miss the Oscars after sustaining an injury while chasing after her own daughter. She broke her foot in September so it seems like a long - [Why Shadowing is More Important than Being a Patient](https://jasminemarcus.com/2021/08/19/why-shadowing-is-more-important-than-being-a-patient/) - I never wear new clothes without washing them first. This habit started after a summer job working at the mall. Among other things, I was responsible for organizing clothes in one of the big-name stores that blares loud music while employees spritz a dizzying amount of cologne throughout the building. One of my biggest takeaways - [Why You Should Gain as Much PT Experience as Possible](https://jasminemarcus.com/2021/04/23/why-you-should-gain-as-much-pt-experience-as-possible/) - I was speaking with a woman who belongs to my gym last week who is deciding if she wants to become a physical therapist. I offered to take her on as a shadow later in the summer, but I also advised her to gain as much PT experience as she can in the meantime. I - [How PTCAS Will Change for the 2022-23 Application Cycle](https://jasminemarcus.com/2022/03/11/how-ptcas-will-change-for-the-2022-23-application-cycle/) - Update 4/26/23: The prompt has changed for 2023-24. Update 6/15/22: For the first time in PTCAS history, the prompt has stayed the same for the third year in a row. It is still: “Every person has a story that has led them to a career. Since there are a variety of health professions that "help" - [Drug Testing in PT School](https://jasminemarcus.com/2023/04/09/drug-testing-in-pt-school/) - Every few weeks, I see panicked messages from PT students and applicants wanting to know if they’ll be drug tested. While rare, some programs arrange for drug testing before school starts, while others do it during the program (especially before clinicals), and many others don’t do it at all. Often, certain clinicals or jobs will - [Background Checks in PT School](https://jasminemarcus.com/2023/04/17/background-checks-in-pt-school/) - Will you have to get a background check in PT school, or as part of the application process? As it turns out, you just might. If not, you may have to get one before starting certain clinicals or jobs. Here, you can see a list of states that require background checks for licensure. While I - [Does Where You Go to PT School Impact Where You Can Practice?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2022/07/16/does-where-you-go-to-pt-school-impact-where-you-can-practice/) - After my recent post about deciding where to apply to PT school, I got a message asking me to clarify what I said about how where you attend PT school impacts where you will practice ass a future physical therapist. Your choice of physical therapy program affects which clinicals will be available to you, where - [How to Prepare for a Kira PT School Interview](https://jasminemarcus.com/2021/12/03/how-to-prepare-for-a-kira-pt-school-interview/) - This PT school admissions season, I’ve heard from many of you whose future PT schools are using Kira for interviews. I decided to create a blog post with information specifically about this new system to supplement the information I have about virtual and in-person interviews in my interview course. Kira is a computer-based interview system - [What’s the Best Major for Becoming a PT?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2022/12/02/whats-the-best-major-for-becoming-a-pt/) - The answer isn’t as straightforward as you might think. Few colleges have pre-physical therapy majors for undergraduates. Instead, many schools have exercise science and/or kinesiology majors, and those are two of the most commons majors for PT applicants. I majored in psychology, which I find useful every day when dealing with the emotions surrounding pain - [Do Grades Matter in PT School?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2023/02/11/do-grades-matter-in-pt-school/) - Current physical therapy students are always reaching out asking, “Do you need to get good grades in PT school?” While it is great to have top grades, it isn’t actually that important – unless you’re planning on applying to a residency or PhD program in the future. The most important part of PT school is - [What Should You Wear to Your PT School Interview?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2023/02/04/what-should-you-wear-to-your-pt-school-interview/) - After applying and scoring an interview, most of the hard work applying to PT school is done, but often one stressor remains: What is proper PT program interview attire? As with most things in life, it’s always better to be overdressed than underdressed. First impressions are always important, and for better or worse, dressing up - [My PT Plan Progresses](https://jasminemarcus.com/2011/05/25/pt-plan-progresses/) - Here’s a post I wrote on May 14th: Everything is finally starting to come together for my physical therapy school goals. Last week, I started training for my new job as a physical therapy aide at a private practice near my house. In addition to folding towels and fetching heating pads, I can also assist - [What Should You Do After Getting Accepted to PT School?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2022/12/10/what-should-you-do-after-getting-accepted-to-pt-school/) - The short answer? Nothing! If you’re lucky enough to have some time off after getting into physical therapy school, take full advantage of it. Spend time with friends and family, explore your hobbies, and maybe even travel if you can do so inexpensively. In short, try to do all the things you won’t have time - [How to Save Money in PT School: Don’t Buy the Textbooks](https://jasminemarcus.com/2021/01/06/how-to-save-money-in-pt-school-dont-buy-the-textbooks/) - 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 - [What Should You Bring with You to a PT School Interview?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2022/10/06/what-should-you-bring-with-you-to-a-pt-school-interview/) - After a tough application process, you’ve finally scored an interview at your dream physical therapy school. You’ve researched the program, practiced for their questions, and reread your own application. Becoming a physical therapist is finally in sight. Only one question remains: What should you bring with you? A list of questions to ask your interviewer - [Should You Write the PTCAS COVID Essay?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2022/08/12/should-you-write-the-ptcas-covid-essay/) - For the past three cycles, PTCAS has had an optional 2500-character COVID essay: If you feel as though your pathway to a physical therapist education program was educationally, personally, or professionally impacted by the global COVID-19 pandemic, please describe for your programs the impact you experienced. Some impacts you may want to consider when responding - [Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction](https://jasminemarcus.com/2022/07/22/posterior-tibial-tendon-dysfunction/) - I've always been interested in writing for the consumer-facing Choose PT side of APTA's website, and thanks to my involvement in the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy's Foot & Ankle Special Interest Group (FASIG), my wish came true. I was able to write the guide to Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction. - [How to Choose a PT School: Location, Location, Location](https://jasminemarcus.com/2022/07/01/how-to-choose-a-pt-school-location-location-location/) - I’ve written before about choosing a PT school more generally, but in today’s post I’ll hone in one important aspect: location. Where you attend school is important, as it means choosing where you’re going to live for the next few years. (Unless you’re choosing a hybrid program, in which case, you’re only choosing where you’ll - [@ladygaga on Instagram: “Up early for hip exercise! I have to do these everyday to keep my hip strong, otherwise I have pain. ( fyi I'm not really that thin it's…”](https://jasminemarcus.com/2015/06/24/ladygaga-on-instagram-up-early-for-hip/) - I love this picture because even Lady Gaga (who had hip surgery back in 2013) has to do her PT exercises! She seems to be bridging to help keep her gluteus maximi strong since it helps control backward hip motion. The red Theraband also incorporates her gluteus minimi, which further help control the hip’s side-to-side - [How Much Money Does it Cost to Apply to PT School?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2022/04/29/how-much-money-does-it-cost-to-apply-to-pt-school/) - We all know that PT school is expensive, but applying to get into PT school costs money too. If you’re getting ready to apply to programs, the costs can range from several hundred to a few thousand dollars, depending on your circumstances. Here’s an idea of some of the costs to keep in mind: PTCAS. - [](https://jasminemarcus.com/2015/07/20/i-love-this-i-definitely-say-similarly-awkward/) - I love this. I definitely say similarly awkward things to my patients all the time! raechelolivia: sometimes i think i’m awkward, but then i just remember the time my physical therapist said “have a good night” to me as i was leaving from my appointment at 7:30 in the morning - [What to do if COVID is Affecting Your PT School Application](https://jasminemarcus.com/2020/05/20/what-to-do-if-the-virus-is-affecting-your-pt-school-application/) - Over the past few weeks, I’ve heard from several physical therapy school applicants wondering what they can do for their applications during this unprecedented time. Many of you have had shadowing experiences canceled, classes switched online, opportunities for recommendations letters diminished, and standardized tests postponed. These are unprecedented times, but I have a few suggestions - [Applying to Physical Therapy School: Where to Apply](https://jasminemarcus.com/2012/07/30/where-to-apply/) - Now that I’m about a month away from starting PT school, I realize that along the way I’ve gained some experience that may be helpful to others. Although each applicant is different, and I’m sure my thoughts will change as I go through school, this is what helped me make decisions. To start off, here are - [First Time Doing PT on Patients](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/10/06/first-time-doing-pt-on-patients/) - Last week, my classmates and I were sent off in pairs on field trips to local hospitals and clinics. While we’ve been on fieldtrips before, usually we’re just there to observe the therapist and hopefully witness something we’ve heard about in class. This time, however, ahead of us being sent into our first clinical internships - [#IceBucketChallenge](https://jasminemarcus.com/2014/08/18/icebucketchallenge/) - After being inspired by my fiance doing the ice bucket challenge and donating, and my classmate Hannah, I decided to donate to the ALS Association, which you can do here. Although some people have called the challenge annoying and useless, it has actually raised MILLIONS of dollars in the past few weeks. The challenge was - [](https://jasminemarcus.com/2015/07/07/aptas-vision-for-physical-therapy-is/) - APTA’s vision for physical therapy is “transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience”. How will you embody this vision as a future physical therapist? PTCAS Application Essay July 2, 2015 (via odds3) Good luck to everyone applying this summer and fall! - [How to Answer Uncommon PT School Interview Questions](https://jasminemarcus.com/2021/02/02/how-to-answer-uncommon-pt-school-interview-questions/) - “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 - [Why is the PT School Personal Statement Application Essay So Important?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2020/07/02/why-is-the-application-essay-so-important/) - When you apply to PT school, you’re applying with hundreds or thousands of other applicants who are similar to you. Every other applicant – or at the least the ones who will be considered – has similar grades, took the same prerequisite courses, had comparable physical therapy experiences, and has matching letters of recommendations. No - [What is the PTCAS Personal Statement Prompt for 2021-2022?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2021/06/16/what-is-the-ptcas-personal-statement-prompt-for-2021-2022/) - As predicted, PTCAS opened June 15, 2021. But unexpectedly, it was the hard open -- not thesoft open as predicted. This means completed applications can already be submitted, although it’s doubtful anyone can start and finish a great application in a day. Also as expected, the personal statement prompt has remained the same for 2021-2022 - [PT Interview Question: How is COVID Being Handled?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2020/10/20/pt-interview-question-how-is-covid-being-handled/) - As time passes, and COVID-19 rages on, it’s looking less and less likely that things will return to “normal” for a while. This may even alter the start to PT school for those of you entering school in the summer or fall of 2021. While I certainly hope things progress, there’s a chance the country - [Interview Practice: What Are Some Current Issues in PT?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2020/09/24/interview-practice-what-are-some-current-issues-in-pt/) - Now that PT admissions interviews are coming up, I’m busy prepping applicants for interviews and that includes going over potential interview questions. One common PT school interview question is, “Tell me about a current issue in physical therapy.” This can be difficult for prospective physical therapists to answer since many of you have limited experience - [PT One of the Top Jobs for 2014](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/12/19/pt-one-of-the-top-jobs-for-2014/) - Physical Therapy is #5. Here are the top jobs for 2014, according to a new study by CareerBuilder and Economic Modeling Specialists Intl. (EMSI). PT One of the Top Jobs for 2014 - [Hi Jasmine. I've really enjoyed reading your blog! I'll be starting my DPT program this June, and your blog has given me a better idea of what I have to look forward to! Could you go into more detail about your clinical experiences? You mentioned in a previous post that you were working a few very long days a week for your clinical. Are clinicals more like working a very intense job than being in school? Thank you!](https://jasminemarcus.com/2014/03/24/hi-jasmine-ive-really-enjoyed-reading-your-blog/) - Congrats on getting into PT school! Clinical experiences differ a little bit from school to school. Some schools get you into the clinic right from the beginning, and some don’t send you out until the end. However, no matter where you go to school, you will have had several weeks of clinical experience by the - [Medicare Maintenance](https://jasminemarcus.com/2014/06/17/medicare-maintenance/) - 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 - [Body Psychology](https://jasminemarcus.com/2015/01/18/body-psychology/) - versaceisthenewgucci: What kind of job is similar to physical therapy, but deals with the psychological factors from their injury along with the physical aspects? Physical therapists often do deal with the psychological factors from injuries. I have a friend studying body psychology, which I think is only offered at a handful of universities in the - [Average PT Salaries](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/04/12/average-pt-salaries/) - I found some interesting graphics at PTAdvance Web about PT salary information. They break salaries down by age, experience, specialty, geographic location, etc. Overall, the average PT earns about $82,000 a year. Also, even though women up make the majority of PT’s, they also learn less than men on average. The numbers are very interesting. - [Average Salary for PT's](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/10/15/average-salary-for-pts/) - Across the country, salaries for PTs and PTAs are holding steady … the overall average salary, across all job titles, specialties and regions, is $76,103. Average Salary for PT's - [My White Coat Ceremony](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/03/25/my-white-coat-ceremony/) - Today was our class’s white coat ceremony, and I’m surprised by how emotional it was. After seven months of hard work, it was moving to receive special recognition from our professors and families. The coat made me even more eager for our upcoming field trips at Cornell and Columbia NYPress, and also to begin our - [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!](https://jasminemarcus.com/2015/06/04/hey-jasmine-i-love-your-blog-its-so-helpful-and/) - 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: - [Hurricane Sandy](https://jasminemarcus.com/2012/10/30/hurricane-sandy-hospital/) - Unlike many others in the tri-state area, I’m lucky to have retained power and been relatively unaffected by Hurricane Sandy. However, millions of others have been affected, and you can see some of the damage in pictures taken by my friend Munier. As a health sciences student in New York City, my thoughts are especially - [Let Me Help with Your PT School Essays](https://jasminemarcus.com/2017/09/24/let-me-help-with-your-pt-school-essays/) - I will edit and proofread your physical therapy school application essay, physical therapy website, or other important document. I have helped applicants gain admittance to PT programs including Columbia, Duke, and USC. To work with me, send your essay draft to JMarcusDPT(@)gmail.com. My qualifications: -Studied Communication at Cornell University -Published on numerous physical therapy websites: - [On Helping Others](https://jasminemarcus.com/2011/08/09/helping-others/) - Now that I’ve been working as an aide for about three months, I’ve been able to see some real progress. I’ve seen patients go from limping in a brace post-surgery to walking unaided and I’ve seen others discharged altogether. It’s a great feeling to know that by helping the physical therapists, I’m helping these patients. - [Why Is October Awesome?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2011/10/02/why-is-october-awesome/) - nance-e: Because its National Physical Therapy Month! :] - [Female PTs](https://jasminemarcus.com/2011/10/30/dodgers-female-pt/) - The Dodgers are hiring the first woman to serve as head physical therapist of a team in any of the 4 major US professional sports leagues. Go Sue Falsone! - [Let's Do It!](https://jasminemarcus.com/2011/06/30/reblog-ptcas/) - cherokeewahine: Hi fellow pre-PT school friends :) Just a friendly reminder that PTCAS opens for the 2011-2012 application cycle on next week Tuesday, July 5th. Let’s make it happen! :D - [PT on Survivor](https://jasminemarcus.com/2017/12/11/pt-on-survivor/) - A few months ago, I was fortunate to be able to interview Dr. Desi Williams, the physical therapist competing on this season of Survivor. She certainly has made the profession proud and I hope to see her on TV again in the near future. - [PT Can Differ from Clinic to Clinic](https://jasminemarcus.com/2021/10/15/pt-can-differ-from-clinic-to-clinic/) - When I was in my last clinical during PT school, I sought out PT for posterior tendonosis. The therapist I saw was pretty awful – he did dry needling on me, sent me to do exercises with an aide, and barely interacted with me after the first session. He treated multiple people at once, and - [My Experience Taking a Gap Year Before PT School](https://jasminemarcus.com/2021/07/09/my-experience-taking-a-gap-year-before-pt-school/) - I had two years off between graduating college and starting physical therapy school. They weren’t traditional gap years since I didn’t know when graduating from Cornell that I even wanted to be a PT. Instead, I wanted to be a journalist and while living abroad my first year out of college, I found a gig - [How to Make Friends in PT School](https://jasminemarcus.com/2021/05/21/how-to-make-friends-in-pt-school/) - Since physical therapy school takes up a significant portion of 2-3 years of your life, you may wonder what it will be like socially. Whether you’re entering a program with friends in tow or relocating without knowing anyone, you’re probably going to want to make some new friends in school. As a psychology major, I - [What is the PTCAS essay, or personal statement prompt, for the 2021-2022 application cycle?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2021/04/14/what-is-the-ptcas-essay-or-personal-statement-prompt-for-the-2021-2022-application-cycle/) - What do we know about the PTCAS essay, or personal statement prompt, for the 2021-2022 application cycle? At the moment, I assume the PTCAS prompt will remain the same as it was last year: “Every person has a story that has led them to a career. Since there are a variety of health professions that - [JOSPT Blog Post -- Words: The Sticks and Stones of Patient Care](https://jasminemarcus.com/2020/12/12/jospt-blog-post/) - 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 - [Where to Live in PT School](https://jasminemarcus.com/2020/11/24/where-to-live-in-pt-school/) - 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 - [Quoted About Biden's Ankle and PT](https://jasminemarcus.com/2020/12/04/getting-quoted-about-bidens-ankle/) - 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 - [BestColleges.com: Interview with a Physical Therapist](https://jasminemarcus.com/2020/10/30/bestcolleges-com-interview-with-a-physical-therapist/) - 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! - [Are You Behind on Your PTCAS Application?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2020/09/10/are-you-behind-on-your-ptcas-application/) - When I recently looked through my own PTCAS application materials, I was stunned to realize I didn’t submit my applications until November! I recently shared this story with an applicant whose essay I edited after she emailed to ask if she was behind because she hadn’t submitted her applications yet. No! It is still early - [Do All PT's See Patients for a Long Time?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2020/08/20/do-all-pts-see-patients-for-a-long-time/) - “I want to be a PT because unlike other healthcare professionals, physical therapists always see their patients for long periods of time.” If I had a dollar for each time I read this in a PTCAS admissions essay, I could make a dent in the average PT’s student loans. But is it really true? Many - [Physical Therapy & COVID-19](https://jasminemarcus.com/2020/04/21/physical-therapy-covid-19/) - Over the past few weeks, I've written the first news articles I've written in several years -- a departure from the more opinion-based and first-person articles I've been writing recently. I've been inspired to tell the stories of physical therapists who have been affected by COVID-19: the outpatient PT's who've lost jobs or worked in - [Free and Inexpensive Classes to Improve Your PT Application](https://jasminemarcus.com/2020/06/09/free-and-inexpensive-classes-to-improve-your-pt-application/) - One of the questions I’m asked most often lately is what to do with your PT school application in light of COVID. And one of the answers I give most often is to try to bolster your resume by taking extra classes. Doing extra learning will show you are committed to becoming a physical therapist - [Free Ebook](https://jasminemarcus.com/2020/04/25/free-ebook/) - I’m excited to share an ebook I've created for PT school applicants that includes behind-the-scenes advice from an admissions counselor! She discusses the most and least important parts of the application, recommendation letters, low GPA students, and second time applicants. Click here to download it! - [Another podcast](https://jasminemarcus.com/2018/01/31/another-podcast/) - This week, I had the privilege of being a guest on not one, but two podcasts! Check out my appearance on The Movement Docs podcast here! - [New Quote](https://jasminemarcus.com/2017/12/03/new-quote/) - This weekend I was quoted in Lifehacker, an affiliate of Gawker, as part of a series called Burning Questions that answer readers' weird health questions. I answered a question from a reader unable to flex his toes. - [How to Help with Hurricane Harvey](https://jasminemarcus.com/2017/09/01/how-to-help-with-hurricane-harvey/) - During crises, it is often the stories from the medical field that hit me the hardest and with the recent devastating hurricane hitting Texas, the same has been true. Here are two articles about Hurricane Harvey that have made impressions on me: 1. This story about a surgeon who kayaked through the storm to perform live-changing surgery - [A Day in my Life](https://jasminemarcus.com/2017/08/02/a-day-in-my-life/) - Here’s a blog post I wrote for The Pre-DPT Society about what a day in my life is like. I wrote about a typical Thursday, most of which was spent at work treating patients and teaching my student. - [Getting Ghosted by Patients](https://jasminemarcus.com/2017/04/27/getting-ghosted-by-patients/) - Here's my latest blog post on preventing no-shows in your clinic. I'm now writing for Covalent Careers. - [](https://jasminemarcus.com/2017/01/15/as-i-looked-through-the-numbers-for-2016-i-was/) - As I looked through the numbers for 2016, I was excited to see these cool maps of my blog’s visitors. You come from 49 states (we’ll get you next year, Wyoming!) and 54 countries. It’s incredible to see how far-reaching the blog has become. No matter where you’re from, drop me a message via Tumblr - [America's Sexiest Professions, According To Tinder](https://jasminemarcus.com/2016/02/25/americas-sexiest-professions-according-to-tinder/) - According to Tinder, Physical Therapy is the sexiest profession a woman can have! … and it wasn’t even until after I read the article that I realized it was written by my friend Alex!America's Sexiest Professions, According To Tinder - [Hi Jasmine, I'm a new follower. :) I am super interested in being physical therapy because I love helping people and always was helped by some physical therapists when I used to play volleyball! I am about to begin my junior year in high school! What should I do to begin the process in becoming a PT? Also, what did you major in for your undergraduate degree?:) Thank you! I just would love some guidance! Thanks!](https://jasminemarcus.com/2015/10/13/hi-jasmine-im-a-new-follower-i-am-super/) - To begin becoming a PT, you should check out schools on the APTA’s website, and you should also find a PT in your area to shadow or work for. As an undergraduate, I majored in Psychology at Cornell with a minor in Communication. I wanted to be a journalist at the time, and didn’t even - [In Demand Jobs](https://jasminemarcus.com/2015/10/02/in-demand-jobs/) - In Demand Jobs - [Thanks Jasmine for the follow back! I'm also taking a nontraditional path (and also have a degree in psychology) AND also worked abroad before continuing my schooling. To see that someone else is doing something similar really motivates me. Thank you for creating this tumblr!](https://jasminemarcus.com/2015/09/17/thanks-jasmine-for-the-follow-back-im-also/) - Your background sounds great. Thanks for reading! - [Hey Jasmine! Thanks for creating such a helpful and wonderful site! I am also interested in becoming a physical therapist. I was wondering if you could share some of your opinions on the paperwork required as a physical therapist? Do you find it a time consuming hassle at your setting? How much time do you spend on it? Thanks in advance, and I hope everything is going great at your work!](https://jasminemarcus.com/2015/09/13/hey-jasmine-thanks-for-creating-such-a-helpful/) - The paper work is time consuming, but not too bad. Between breaks in my schedule and lunch, I am able to get it done easily. Sometimes, I have to stay for up to half an hour to finish it at the end of the day, but that’s just part of the job description. I am - [Week 2 & some hip help!](https://jasminemarcus.com/2015/08/03/week-2-some-hip-help/) - My friend Paige has started a great blog with her friends about exercising and their workouts. Paige is currently blogging about training for her second marathon! When I read that she had some nagging hip pain, I knew I could offer some suggestions. Take a look at the exercises I gave her and check out - [Good Luck!](https://jasminemarcus.com/2015/07/20/good-luck/) - Good luck to everyone taking a certain test this week! (And for those of you who are waiting on answers to your questions, they’ll be out soon!) - [Hi(: new follower ! So I'm going on my last year of prePT and today the physical therapist I shadow mentioned organic chemistry being a pre req. and I haven't seen any school but one that had mentioned organic and bio Chem. any thoughts on that? Is that a thing I am unaware of? Also good job and you're amazing! I'm your new biggest fan](https://jasminemarcus.com/2015/06/30/hi-new-follower-so-im-going-on-my-last-year/) - Thanks! The therapist you’re shadowing probably went to one of the handful of schools that requires orgo, but most don’t. I never took it and neither did most of my classmates (same with bio chem). Double check the pre-reqs with each school to which you’re applying, but don’t worry about orgo! - [Congratulations on your first job as a physical therapist! I saw that you said it was the site of your third clinical and I was wondering if you don't mind saying which clinic that is and why you chose it as a clinical setting. The reason I ask is because I want to get a head start on which clinical affiliations to choose. I am in the new york city area and so far I am not particular with a specific demographic or specialty. Were there settings that were desired more than others in your program?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2015/06/21/congratulations-on-your-first-job-as-a-physical/) - There are thousands of clinics, and I recommend finding one that you think will fit you well rather than one that you happen to hear about. I am in outpatient ortho in upstate New York, and overall, ortho was probably the most popular at my school. However, there are also lots of ortho clinics so - [Creating a Physical Therapist : Experiences: By Dr. Jasmine Marcus, PT, DPT](https://jasminemarcus.com/2015/06/19/creating-a-physical-therapist-experiences-by/) - Here’s a guest post I did for Creating a PT about my experiences in interning in physical therapy school. Check it out!Creating a Physical Therapist : Experiences: By Dr. Jasmine Marcus, PT, DPT - [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!!](https://jasminemarcus.com/2015/06/11/hi-i-found-your-blog-at-the-perfect-time-as-im/) - 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 - [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.](https://jasminemarcus.com/2015/06/01/youre-awesome-ive-been-reading-your-post-and/) - Thanks! Good luck with your applications and I’ll be sure to keep everyone updated on life “on the other side!” - [Be Here Now](https://jasminemarcus.com/2015/05/31/be-here-now/) - 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 - [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?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2015/05/28/hi-your-blog-is-really-helpful-and-congrats-on/) - 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 - [Sorry I can't fit everything into one ask, but I just wanted to say thank you so much in advance. Your blog is super helpful, and I really appreciate your assistance ??](https://jasminemarcus.com/2015/05/07/sorry-i-cant-fit-everything-into-one-ask-but-i/) - Thanks! I’m glad I can help future PT’s out! - [Blog Feedback](https://jasminemarcus.com/2015/05/04/blog-feedback/) - 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 - [Real-Time Visualization of Joint Cavitation](https://jasminemarcus.com/2015/04/21/real-time-visualization-of-joint-cavitation/) - One of the questions I’m most frequently asked is: What happens if my joint cracks? Although the answer is different depending on which joint is cracking, when the joint is cracking, and whether the joint is painful, this study attempts to finally answer the age old question – knuckles crack when bubbles form in the - [Physical Therapy resources - The Fixler Foundation](https://jasminemarcus.com/2015/04/07/physical-therapy-resources-the-fixler-foundation/) - A young woman who was a few years ahead of me in high school recently passed away from cancer and she created a beautiful website to support those with terminal illnesses. In memory of Ariel, here is her link about Physical Therapy. Physical Therapy resources - The Fixler Foundation - [Begin rant.](https://jasminemarcus.com/2015/04/03/begin-rant/) - 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!noellcakes:I - [Hey Jasmine! At your time at school, I'm sure you heard a lot about your classmates' treks to get into PT school. I'm taking a year off before applying to school, and I need to retake four classes that I received C's in to increase my chances of getting in. Do you know anyone in your class or any other aspiring PT student who went through the same thing? I'm a little uneasy that having to retake those courses are going to jeopardize my chances of getting accepted. Thanks!](https://jasminemarcus.com/2015/01/20/hey-jasmine-at-your-time-at-school-im-sure-you/) - I have a heard a lot about my classmates’ paths to PT school. Probably about half took at least a year off before applying, so that part should be fine. I’m really not sure if anyone spent that year retaking four classes. I assume that wasn’t the case, but then again, if that was true - [Hi Jasmine! I'm a junior in high school and over the summer I volunteered for the outpatient clinic at the VA Hospital. With over 110 hours, I became close with many of the PTs and PTAs. As only a high school student, what else can I do to prepare me for college? Should I start memorizing the muscles and bones of the body now? Or wait until college? What more can I do?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2015/01/15/hi-jasmine-im-a-junior-in-high-school-and-over/) - It won’t hurt to look at muscles and bones, but you’ll memorize them when you have to for class, so don’t drive yourself crazy with it now. I would keep trying to get as much PT experience as possible now. Since you’ve done outpatient, try shadowing in a hospital, school, nursing home, or other settings - [A Shortage of Juggling Doctors](https://jasminemarcus.com/2015/01/11/a-shortage-of-juggling-doctors/) - I found this op-ed a few weeks ago where the author, a medical doctor, wonders how she could have better helped her aging parents. One way would be for her to have been a physical therapist, as she says: A doctor’s familiarity with obscure diagnoses — and the ingrained habit of reviewing them compulsively when - [Ty for the follow. Awesome blog! Any recommendations on blogs similar to yours? Also, is it too personal a question to ask where you currently attend?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2015/01/08/ty-for-the-follow-awesome-blog-any/) - Thanks! I go to Columbia University, but my blog is not affiliated with the school. I’ve seen other similar blogs in the past, but I don’t know of any at the moment that are still writing. Let me know if you find any good ones yourself. - [PT Profile: Jasmine Marcus](https://jasminemarcus.com/2014/12/21/pt-profile-jasmine-marcus/) - Last week I was contacted by NAIOMT – the North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy to be interviewed for their PT Profile series. It was great timing since it coincided with my last week of classes in my DPT program. I was glad to have the opportunity to publicly thank my mentors who have - [PT is a Top 10 Job](https://jasminemarcus.com/2014/12/03/pt-is-a-top-10-job/) - This list highlights roles for which a college degree is required and where the jobs posted by companies each month outnumbers the workers employers are able to hire. It’s been a while since I’ve seen a job rankings list, but now that the end of the year is approaching, more should be coming along. Forbes - [Evolution of this Blog](https://jasminemarcus.com/2014/11/20/evolution-of-this-blog/) - I’ve been thinking for the past few months about how this blog should evolve now that I am almost done with Physical Therapy school. Once I am working with patients, I don’t want to breach their confidentiality (and the law) by writing about them, and I don’t have nearly enough experience to write about my - [Hello. I have been reading your posts for about a year now and I have learned a lot from you. I am an undergrad with 3 semesters left until graduation. I have good grades and will more than likely get into a physical therapy program but I feel like those grades don't really reflect my knowledge. I guess my question is in what ways can I prepare myself for physical therapy school? Will studying anatomy and physiology a bit each day prepare me? Just how much physics material will I need to know?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2014/10/22/hello-i-have-been-reading-your-posts-for-about-a/) - As long as you fulfill the pre-requisites that the school wants you to take, you should be prepared for PT school. If you take the physics classes as your pre-req’s it will be enough. Studying anatomy is great because it’s one of the most important aspects of PT, but that is probably also a pre-req, - [I am currently stagnant when it comes to the PTCAS essay prompt as well as my own personal statement for PT programs. How was your process of writing up the personal statement and PTCAS essay when you were applying? I know I should have many people take a look at whatever I got once its drafted, but I'm not sure where to start. Do you suggest taking a look at other written personal statements? I just don't want that to stunt my creativity and originality.](https://jasminemarcus.com/2014/09/14/i-am-currently-stagnant-when-it-comes-to-the-ptcas/) - I started writing the essay a few separate times without looking at what I had written previously so that each time I wrote it, I wrote from a different angle. Eventually I read everything I had written, and pulled the parts I thought were best. If you think it would be helpful to look at - [Job Search Advice](https://jasminemarcus.com/2014/08/14/job-search-advice/) - Although it seems a long time from now, in less than a year I’ll be looking for my first job as a licensed physical therapist! Here’s some advice from a Tumblr friend who just got her first job: But my job search process began with writing a resume for a my college’s healthcare job fair. - [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!](https://jasminemarcus.com/2014/08/06/hi-i-just-started-following-your-blog-and-like/) - 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 - [Modern Love - Tale of Dementia](https://jasminemarcus.com/2014/07/29/modern-love-tale-of-dementia/) - I love the NYT’s Modern Love column and I also just did my inservice today about the role of exercise in helping people with dementia. I’m finishing my last week of my affiliation at the SNF and I’ve come across numerous patients with different forms of dementia. This piece beautifully describes one of the many - [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!](https://jasminemarcus.com/2014/07/21/hello-my-ptcas-guru-its-been-a-while-since-ive/) - 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 - [Top 7 Lessons From My First Year in Practice](https://jasminemarcus.com/2014/07/14/top-7-lessons-from-my-first-year-in-practice/) - Going to hold onto this for next year! Lessons from a new DPT. Top 7 Lessons From My First Year in Practice - [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!](https://jasminemarcus.com/2014/07/10/hi-there-i-just-graduated-and-my-application/) - 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?? - [PT Job Growth - Fear Not the Coming of Robots](https://jasminemarcus.com/2014/06/23/pt-job-growth-fear-not-the-coming-of-robots/) - In the most recent Sunday times, there was an article refuting the idea that robots and technology take jobs away. Instead, the argument goes, as certain jobs become outdated, new jobs spring up to take their place. One example of growing jobs, of course, was Physical Therapy! According to their data, 81,000 jobs were added - [Fitness Crazed - The New York Times](https://jasminemarcus.com/2014/06/12/fitness-crazed-the-new-york-times/) - A good reminder: there is no one correct way to work out. If there was, everyone would be doing it! Experiment and figure out what works for you (and your patients!)Fitness Crazed - The New York Times - [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!](https://jasminemarcus.com/2014/05/30/hi-jasmine-im-not-sure-if-youve-answered-a/) - 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 - [Hello!](https://jasminemarcus.com/2014/05/25/hello/) - Welcome to my new blog readers from The Listserve. Thanks for reading and I hope you’ll reach out! - [Medicine’s Top Earners Are Not the M.D.s](https://jasminemarcus.com/2014/05/20/medicines-top-earners-are-not-the-mds/) - Overseeing the business of medicine is big business. Here’s an interesting article about salaries in the healthcare field. Many administrators and insurance executives are making exorbitant amounts of money, and driving up the price of healthcare. Alsonof note, this says physical therapists working in hospitals make about $78,000/year on average. Medicine’s Top Earners Are Not - [Getting out of the classroom, again](https://jasminemarcus.com/2014/05/19/getting-out-of-the-classroom-again/) - I just finished a challenging semester of school. One that was supposed to be the hardest semester of all. While I’m not sure if I agree, it definitely was challenging. Long hours of class, followed by even longer hours of studying. However, since it was second semester of the second year, most of the classes - [Twitter Healthcare Chats](https://jasminemarcus.com/2014/03/20/twitter-healthcare-chats/) - One of my favorite things about Twitter is the ability to engage in professional discussions with my peers and mentors. I’ve enjoyed talking about PT issues on Wednesday nights through the #DPTstudent chat and also #solvePT, and also general healthcare issues through #meded and #HCLDR. Two recent #HCLDR chats I’ve participated in recently have been - [Walking While Texting Changes Gait Patterns](https://jasminemarcus.com/2014/02/23/walking-while-texting-changes-gait-patterns/) - Although it seems obvious that texting while walking would affect your walking by making you less aware of your surroundings, it also has significant changes on your gait. These changes can make it more likely that the texter will fall: Most noticeable, the volunteers began to walk with a more upright and rigid body position. - [Because Curlers Can Pull Muscles, Too](https://jasminemarcus.com/2014/02/17/because-curlers-can-pull-muscles-too/) - The United States and Britain are the only teams with athletic trainers [and physical therapists] devoted solely to curling, one of the less strenuous sports at the Games.Because Curlers Can Pull Muscles, Too - [Hey, I am a first year PT school and I wanted to ask you how you handle frustrations when learning new skills in the classroom. I feel like my classmates master a skill & move on so much quicker than me. I get SO angry & frustrated with myself bc I feel I'm not keeping up. I often end up getting teary eyed & snap at my partner. My attitude is hindering my learning plus it's not professional. Everyone is helpful, I feel that I just have an issue with being way too hard on myself. Any tips?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2014/02/13/hey-i-am-a-first-year-pt-school-and-i-wanted-to/) - I understand a lot of what you’re feeling. I a little bit of that my first year, so here are a few things to keep in mind: The loudest person in the room is not necessarily the smartest person. If you actually listen to the people who seem to know it all and spend their - [Heyy, you might have answered something similar but is it recommended that i be interested in sports in order to be a physical therapist :S like are most people? I'm not a sporty person at all but I want to be a PT just because it sounds like an exciting,rewarding job and you get to help people recover and be able to live normally again. I was moreso interested in working in a hospital kind of setting you know? And Haha thanks so much in advance :)](https://jasminemarcus.com/2014/02/04/heyy-you-might-have-answered-something-similar/) - While many physical therapists love sports, and are first introduced to the field as injured athletes, it is definitely not necessary to love sports to be a PT. Physical therapy is a field made up of a diverse group of people with a wide range of interests, and there is no one hobby that a - [hey just thought I'd let you know I searched "questions to ask during a pt interview" and your article came up. I thought I remembered your name and sure enough you're on my followers list! The article was a great read and very reassuring :D I'm surprised I haven't followed you earlier, but I definitely will now! Thanks for helping out your fellow PT's to be.](https://jasminemarcus.com/2014/01/30/hey-just-thought-id-let-you-know-i-searched/) - Glad I can help! Good luck on your PT journy, Fishie! - [Hello! I've recently come across your blog and I amazed at your work. I am interested in becoming a PT as well, but I am currently discouraged at the pricing of schools and my grades for certain prerequisites. I've read (so far in your blog) that personality and experience are important during interviews. In your experience, do you think grades are what catch interviewers eyes based on applications? Any information would help for an aspiring PT. Thanks, and good luck!](https://jasminemarcus.com/2014/01/26/hello-ive-recently-come-across-your-blog-and-i/) - Thanks for the kind words! Each school has different standards and ways of handling grades. While some schools throw out applications below a certain GPA, others are more inclined to look at the applicant as a whole. Is it possible for you to retake some of those classes? Is there an important reason why those - [Hello, I just found your blog today and I just want to say thank you. Reading your blog just really encouraged me more to pursue being a physical therapist. I've been doubting myself and my abilities, but after going through your posts I just feel more confident about my choice. So thank you so much for giving us your insight in this whole process.](https://jasminemarcus.com/2014/01/26/hello-i-just-found-your-blog-today-and-i-just/) - Thanks for the compliment; I’m so glad I was able to encourage you so much! Good luck on your physical therapy journey and feel free to ask if you have any questions along the way. - [First Week In](https://jasminemarcus.com/2014/01/20/first-week-in/) - Last week was a busy first week back in school following our first full-time, 8-week-long clinical and winter break. It’s exciting to hear about all my classmates’ experiences. Since everyone was in different settings, each of us has a unique new set of tools to bring back to the classroom with us. The professors respect - [Hey! I know it's too early to tell, but what do you anticipate this semester?How do you feel about it?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2014/01/14/hey-i-know-its-too-early-to-tell-but-what-do/) - I’m excited for the semester! It’s going to be busy — we’re taking 6 classes that go from 8am-5pm every day — and time management will be key. But I’ve heard that everything tends to come together after you’ve been out on a clinical. I’m also excited to take so many of the classes. Peds - [](https://jasminemarcus.com/2014/01/14/fun-fact-for-the-first-day-of-the-semester-its-a/) - Fun fact for the first day of the semester. It’s a bad idea to do something that involves a new motor skill on a first date. You won’t impress. - [Hi! I'll be finishing my undergrad this coming spring. However, I'm missing couple of pre-reqs for PT school. If all goes according to plan I can have it finished by fall 2014 or the latest spring 2015. I'm confused with the application process. When should I start applying? I have yet to take my GRE's. Also, I never took statistic, and most school requires it. However, I did take calculus and bio statistics. Do you think schools will accept one of those classes?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/11/26/hi-ill-be-finishing-my-undergrad-this-coming/) - I think you should apply to start in summer/fall 2015, which means you start applying anytime after summer 2014. Most schools will allow you to apply while you’re still finishing up a few pre-req’s, but each school has different requirements about this. As for the math classes, you’ll have to check with each school to - [Newly Discovered Ligament in the Knee](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/11/07/newly-discovered-ligament-in-the-knee/) - Two knee surgeons in Belgium have provided the first full anatomical description of a previously enigmatic ligament in the human knee. The ligament appears to play an important role in patients with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears. It’s pretty incredible that after centuries of dissection and surgery, there can be an undiscovered body party, but - [How does one prepare for interviews and survive waiting to heard back from PT schools?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/09/12/how-does-one-prepare-for-interviews-and-survive/) - I actually wrote a guest post about interviews recently at the physicaltherapygraduate.com. You can find it by clicking here. As for waiting to hear back? You’ll just have to be patient! - [9/11 Memories from an NYC Surgeon](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/09/11/911-memories-from-an-nyc-surgeon/) - This morning I discovered a paper written by my uncle, a surgeon who was working in an NYC hospital on the morning of September 11, 2001. The link will only work if you are signed in to a university’s library, but you can also search for it via the following citation information: Remembering September 11: - [Hi! So I have two questions: I Would enroll in a PT program after graduating college, right? And what if I do not get accepted into a program, what do I do then?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/08/06/hi-so-i-have-two-questions-i-would-enroll-in-a/) - As I’ve said to other readers, when to enroll in PT programs is a personal decision. Most students enroll after graduating, but others take time off to work, gain additional experiences, or, like me, they didn’t decide to become a PT until after working in other careers. If you don’t get accepted, I recommend asking - [How to Master Your Physical Therapy School Interview](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/08/05/how-to-master-your-physical-therapy-school-2/) - Jasmine Marcus provides real life examples and excellent advice on how to master your physical therapy school interview. Check out my guest post for a new website called The PT Graduate. In it I cover the basics of the DPT interview: Only two of the DPT schools I applied to held interviews, but from what - [](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/07/24/finally-done-with-year-one-and-officially-a-dpt/) - Finally done with year one and officially a DPT II! - [I apologize in advance if you've answered this question already. What are your goals after you graduate? I'm trying to gain some more insight between starting my own clinic as opposed to working for an organization.](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/07/19/i-apologize-in-advance-if-youve-answered-this/) - Although I’m not exactly sure what I want to do when I graduate, I have some general ideas. I’d like to specialize in ortho, so to start I’ll consider whether a residency would be helpful, or if not, I’d like to work in either a private clinic or the outpatient department of a hospital. One - [What did you take in undergrad? Also did you do a masters? I haven't found any DPT programs in Canada :( What is the difference with masters/doctorate for PT?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/07/16/what-did-you-take-in-undergrad-also-did-you-do-a/) - As an undergrad, I majored in psychology and minored in communication, while planning to be a journalist. I changed career paths after graduating and spent a year taking science pre-requisite courses while applying to DPT programs. I did not do a master’s and they have pretty much been phased out in America. The doctorate is - [Sore Muscles ... Anywhere](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/07/10/sore-muscles-anywhere/) - Of course it is! Muscle soreness typically occurs when you use stress a muscle and put microtears in it, which then heal and make you stronger. So while we typically think of soreness happening to muscles like the biceps, It can happen in any muscle, including the several in your butt. And since many people - [Hi! I was wondering if you've ever shadowed in a hospital setting. All of the hospitals around me have volunteer programs, but that does not include direct shadowing that you can list under the application. Do you have advice for finding a PT to shadow?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/07/09/hi-i-was-wondering-if-youve-ever-shadowed-in-a/) - I spent six weeks shadowing at a hospital, and it was a great experience. I remember having to call a few different hospitals in my area before I found one that would agree to let me shadow. The “volunteers” are usually people helping out in the hospital as a good deed, rather students than seeking - [In your opinion, how bad was the GRE and how long/much did you study?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/07/08/in-your-opinion-how-bad-was-the-gre-and-how/) - I’m probably not the most representative person to answer this question since I’m someone who does well on standardized tests. I prepared by buying a couple of GRE books and using them to review math I hadn’t seen since 9th grade and get familiar with the test by taking a few practice exams. But the - [Hey! I had a question regarding clinical experience to apply for PT school. I've heard in the past that exposure should include an outpatient setting, an acute setting, and cardiac rehab. I have a difficult time understanding what an acute setting should entail. I was looking into a Brain Injury Rehab center and was uncertain if that qualified as an acute setting. I would love some insight on clinical settings! Thank you!](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/07/07/hey-i-had-a-question-regarding-clinical/) - Great question! I’ll start by saying that each school has different requirements, and the best thing you can do is check with the schools to which you’re applying (or interested) to make sure you meet their requirements. That said, the reason schools require observation hours in the first place is to ensure that you want - [35 Countries - Blog Visitors in 2013](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/06/30/35-countries-blog-visitors-in-2013/) - Since today is the halfway point in 2013, I decided to take a look into who’s visited my blog in the past 6 months. According to Google Analytics, since December 20 (when I started keep track), 841 people have visited my blog 1367 times. But what’s really cool is that people have visited my blog - [I was wondering about how one can become a better writer? Especially when it comes to writing in the GRE and personal statement.](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/06/27/i-was-wondering-about-how-one-can-become-a-better/) - If you’re still in college, I’d recommend taking more writing classes. Practicing writing and getting feedback will help you improve. It’s also important to read a lot. Read books, read the newspaper, and read other people’s personal statements to get an idea of how they’re written. But in my opinion one of the best ways - [So am I really ridiculously screwed if I can't remember anything I learned in physics?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/06/26/so-am-i-really-ridiculously-screwed-if-i-cant/) - No! I’m sure you remember more than you think you do. You don’t need to remember every single detail and you’re professors will probably do a little refresher of the essentials. And it’s always easier to relearn something than to learn it for the first time. - [Why PT School Has So Many Pre-Req's](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/06/24/why-pt-school-has-so-many-pre-reqs/) - A common complaint I’ve heard from pre-PT students is the amount of pre-requisite courses that are required for admission. Although they vary slightly from school to school, they tend to include a year each of anatomy, chemistry and physics, as well as some humanities and writing classes. While the anatomy requirement seems obvious, some of - [Ready to Intern in November](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/06/14/ready-to-intern-in-november/) - This week I filled out a list of the top 10 places I want to do my first Clinical Education Internship in November. The realization that it’s just around the corner is thrilling. Of course I’ll be excited to be on a work schedule with no homework at night, but I’m even more excited to - [Lack of Evidence](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/06/09/lack-of-evidence/) - As a group, doctors dislike ambiguity. We pride ourselves in the scientific girders of modern medicine and are most comfortable when we are dispensing medical care to our patients that comes from a double-blind clinical trial, that fits into a validated clinical-prediction rule. But very little of medicine falls into that absolute category. As we - [](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/06/03/dry-needling/) - Today in modalities class we had a guest lecture on Dry Needling. It is similar to acupuncture, but based on physical therapy knowledge and can be used by PT’s in certain states alongside more traditional PT techniques. At the end of class we were given a brief lesson in how to Dry Needle and allowed - [Excited for a New Semester](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/05/29/excited-for-a-new-semester/) - Today was the first day of summer semester, the third and final semester of my first year of PT school. Although it’s only been 10 days since we ended a grueling spring semester, and this semester looks like it’s going to be about 14 weeks crammed into 8, and now I have to sit inside - [Hello! I stumbled upon your blog and I found it very helpful so I decided to follow it (and your twitter, sorry if I'm coming off creepy haha) I am an undergrad student interested in attending a DPT program after I graduate. I just wanted to say thanks for writing about your experience to help people like me :)](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/05/22/hello-i-stumbled-upon-your-blog-and-i-found-it/) - That’s not creepy at all, thanks so much for following me both here and on Twitter. Good luck in your pre-PT school journey and let me know if you have any questions along the way! - [Hi, I'm currently applying for PT Aide positions and just can't seem to catch a break. What is it that PT clinics are looking for? I research the clinics and their methods, I talk about my experiences and still get nothing :( Any feedback would be great!](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/05/15/hi-im-currently-applying-for-pt-aide-positions/) - Is it possible to ask some of the places where you’ve already interviewed if there is anything you can improve on for next time? Maybe to gain some PT experience, you can try volunteering or shadowing a PT at a local hospital first. From my experience, a PT Aide should know a bit about the - [The Right Stance Can Be Reassuring — Studied](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/05/07/the-right-stance-can-be-reassuring-a-studied/) - To look and perform your best, academic and image experts recommend a two-minute power pose before any stressful situation. During the event, keep an expansive posture with your chest open, but not puffed, and keep your head level or slightly raised. In neuro this semester, we covered emotions and one theory of their formation is - [](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/05/05/i-spiced-up-some-of-my-workouts-this-week-by/) - I spiced up some of my workouts this week by incorporating exercises I’ve learned in Therapeutic Exercise. Studying for finals + exercising = PT student multitasking at its finest! - [Physical Therapy - Best Jobs of 2013](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/04/23/physical-therapy-best-jobs-of-2013/) - The Wall Street Journal published a new job rankings report with Physical Therapy the #9 Best Job of the year: CareerCast.com ranked 200 jobs from best to worst based on five criteria: physical demands, work environment, income, stress and hiring outlook. To compile its list, the firm primarily used data from the Bureau of Labor - [War and Sports Shape Better Artificial Limbs](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/04/19/war-and-sports-shape-better-artificial-limbs/) - In light of the Boston Marathon terror attack, an article about advances made in prosthetic technology. “… Athletic endeavor — whether competitive or recreational — helps amputees recover emotionally, psychologically and physically, even if they were not athletic before their injuries. ”War and Sports Shape Better Artificial Limbs - [](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/04/17/after-a-semester-of-cadaver-lab-and-countless/) - After a semester of cadaver lab and countless surgery clips watched, it’s hilarious that I’ve never seen my classmates more grossed out than yesterday when we had a guest lecture by a speech language pathologist, and she showed us video of an endoscopy while a patient swallowed some food. - [I really want to adopt a dog, but do not know if it is a good idea. I will have a year before graduate school starts. Do any of your classmates have dogs? Do you think its a bad idea?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/04/09/i-really-want-to-adopt-a-dog-but-do-not-know-if/) - I would love to have a dog right now! The main thing stopping me is living in NYC. (While many dogs seem to live happily in this city, I know how much my family dog Boots loved running around our backyard, and don’t think a dog would really be happy being taken on short walks - [ATTENTION ALL PTs, SPTs, OTs, SOTs!!!](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/03/27/attention-all-pts-spts-ots-sots/) - starxchaser: Spread the word and get all your friends to sign this petition to add us to the Federal loan forgiveness program! School’s expensive and this would help us IMMENSELY! https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/add-physical-therapists-and-occupational-therapists-federal-loan-forgiveness-program/rzJSKTGV PLEASE REBLOG AND SPREAD THE WORD! Signing takes 2 seconds!!! - [Lessons from Laura Ingalls Wilder](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/02/07/laura-ingalls-wilder/) - Since I used some of my free time this summer to reread the Little House books, I was excited to read about recent research published in Pediatrics regarding Laura Ingalls Wilder’s sister Mary. One of the saddest events in the book is when Mary goes blind after contracting Scarlet Fever. A doctor named Beth A. - [Collaboration > Competition](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/02/06/collaboration/) - For the fast few Fridays, I’ve joined a few of my classmates volunteering at interviews for the Columbia DPT Class of 2016. Meeting the students at my own interview helped me fall in love with the program, so it’s fun to think that I can possibly do that for someone else. One of the most - [Continuing Ed. Barefoot Running Class](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/01/22/barefoot-running-ed/) - I hope everyone attending CSM is having a great time! I’m hoping to make it next year. In the meantime, I want to get the word out about a Continuing Education class open to all physical therapists, athletic trainers, students and other interested people: On Thursday, 2/7, Irene Davis PhD, PT, FACSM, FAPTA, FASB will - [New Year's Workout Resolutions](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/01/09/new-years-workout/) - If you’ve been to the gym this week, you’ve probably noticed that it’s more crowded than usual. But give it a few weeks, and many of the New Year’s resolution crowd will have disappeared. While it’ll be great to have the gym back at normal capacity, it’s unfortunate that many of these people will have - [How to Survive First Semester](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/01/08/how-to-survive-first/) - I’ve seen a lot of guides for surviving PT school, so here’s mine for getting through the first semester: 1. Surround yourself with a good support system. After spending all day with my peers, it was great to come home and be able to vent to my incredibly patient boyfriend. He also gave me lots - [First Semester Reflections](https://jasminemarcus.com/2013/01/06/first-semester-reflections/) - “So how’s school?” All semester it’s been difficult to answer this question to people not in my program or who don’t talk to me regularly. I usually answer with a succinct, “Very hard, but also very interesting.” On the one hand that doesn’t even begin to cover it, but that also kind of explains everything. - [Learning from Those Who've Been There](https://jasminemarcus.com/2012/12/29/those-whove-been-there/) - I’m putting a lot of thought into writing a reflection of my first semester. But as I continue to work on that, I have other things I want to share. Here are some thoughts I have about learning from the students ahead of us in the program: One of the best resources in PT school - [Wheelchair Riding in College](https://jasminemarcus.com/2012/11/02/wheelchair/) - Great article about a college student with a spinal cord injury navigating college by wheelchairWheelchair Riding in College - [Post-Midterms Reflection](https://jasminemarcus.com/2012/10/25/post-midterms-reflection/) - As of last week, I officially made it through my first round of midterms! Having seven tests in two weeks was really draining, but overall I’m proud of how I did. For each class, I also now have a clearer idea of what I’m doing right, and which areas I need to improve. It’s been - [Hey so I saw your Tumblr post about PTCAS and I'm planning to be a PT too. The problem being that I still haven't taken my GREs and it's already mid October. I was planning to take them in two weeks from now. Do you think that as if I complete everything else and then hand it in by that date, I can make the deadline for my schools in December?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2012/10/15/hey-so-i-saw-your-tumblr-post-about-ptcas-and-im/) - I think this could work depending on how quickly your GRE scores come in, but my advice would be to ask PTCAS and ask the schools you’re applying to individually to see if this will work for them. Good luck! - [Dreaming of Anatomy](https://jasminemarcus.com/2012/10/02/anatomy-dreaming/) - Ever since I used to read the science-for-kids magazines that my parents ordered for me when I was little, I’ve been especially interested in dreams. This interest only deepened in college when I took a psychology course on sleeping and dreaming. So it’s been fascinating for me that since I started PT school five weeks - [Grad Health Programs Growing](https://jasminemarcus.com/2012/09/30/health-science-grads/) - I find it interesting that while overall new enrollment in graduate schools decreased this year, enrollment increased in grad schools in the health sciences by 6.4%. Although The New York Times doesn’t specifically mention which programs this includes, I have to assume it includes PT. As they note, “The health care industry has been hiring - [I'm still a junior in my undergrad, but I've started looking into DPT schools and everything seriously the past couple of weeks. I have to admit I'm a bit overwhelmed! There seem to be quite a few pre-reqs, and I'm wishing I had gotten started on this sooner. Any general advice?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2012/09/20/im-still-a-junior-in-my-undergrad-but-ive/) - It can be very overwhelming! My advice is to take all the schools you’re interested in and make a spreadsheet of their pre-reqs. You can’t take every pre-req for every school, but you can eliminate some schools and take pre-reqs that will work for a bunch of schools. My spreadsheet probably had about 20 schools, - [A Well-Paying Job](https://jasminemarcus.com/2012/09/12/pt-paying/) - There are always a lot of rankings showing that PT is a growing profession or a field in which many people are happy. Today, a classmate of mine found a list showing that PT is also the fourth best paying job of the future, according to Yahoo. The article also sites the fact that by - [Wedding PT to Journalism](https://jasminemarcus.com/2012/09/11/marrying-pt-news/) - One of my guilty pleasures is browsing the Weddings/Celebrations section of The New York Times each Sunday and reading the cute stories of how some of the couples met. This weekend I stumbled across the wedding announcement of a descendent of Kurt Vonnegut marrying her former physical therapist. Since I inherited Vonnegut’s position of Assistant Managing - [First Week of School](https://jasminemarcus.com/2012/09/10/first-week/) - As of this weekend, I have finished my first week of PT school, although I won’t have had two of my six classes until this afternoon. So far, it’s been quite the ride. The experience feels a bit like high school in the sense that once again I’m in a class of 65'ish students and - [First day of school rankings](https://jasminemarcus.com/2012/09/04/rankings-again/) - Happy first day of PT school to me! AOL Jobs just ranked Physical Therapy as the third most in demand job for 2012 an beyond, partially because, “The job of physical therapist has the distinction of being among the hardest to fill.” Here’s to beginning the path to a PT job today!First day of school - [Reflecting on My Post-Bacc](https://jasminemarcus.com/2012/08/31/going-back-to-school/) - So far in orientation this week, I’ve had fun meeting my classmates. I haven’t met all 64 yet, but it’s been great hearing bits and pieces of people’s lives. There are people from all over the country and everyone has taken a different path to get here. Some are fresh out of college, some – - [Hi Jasmine, I just wanted to drop you a line and tell you that I think your PT-oriented blog is fantastic! It's great that people can ask you questions about the application process or read your insight on health-related issues. I hope you're enjoying school! - PT to be '13 :)](https://jasminemarcus.com/2012/08/30/hi-jasmine-i-just-wanted-to-drop-you-a-line-and/) - Thanks so much! I think your gratitude blog is a really cool idea too. - [Hi there! I just came upon one of your entries about PT Aide and so I wanted to ask you a few questions. I'm going in for an interview tomorrow, for a therapy aide position. Could you give me examples of questions they could possibly ask? Any advice would be great also. :)](https://jasminemarcus.com/2012/08/24/hi-there-i-just-came-upon-one-of-your-entries/) - Each place is different, but I imagine they’ll ask you questions like: “Why do you want to be a physical therapist?” “Why do you want to work here?” “Why do you want to work in this setting? (inpatient, outpatient, acute, etc)” “How will you be able to contribute to our workplace?” Make sure to do - [Yeah, I have another question about applying timetables. Generally, the applications that start in July are for admission in the summer of the next year? Specifically why I'm asking is because as an incoming Junior this year, once I start my application July after junior year, would I be able to get admitted into PT school after I've completed senior year? The summer of 2014.](https://jasminemarcus.com/2012/08/06/yeah-i-have-another-question-about-applying/) - Yes. Every program has a different deadline (usually around November-January). You finish your application(s) before then, and then hear back sometime in the spring, depending on the program, for admission the following summer or fall. Some programs also have rules about which pre-req’s you can/can’t have outstanding at the time of application. You can check - [HI I thoroughly enjoy the helpfulness of your blog. I'm currently an incoming undergrad junior this Fall '12 and plan to apply to DPT programs in Fall '13. Do you know what's the earliest I can start the application? Whether it expires in a certain amount of time? Also, I just started my volunteer/observation hours. For the programs that require verification from a PT, am I able to get that done early on the PTCAS application and also not expire? Any insight would be appreciated, thanks!](https://jasminemarcus.com/2012/08/06/hi-i-thoroughly-enjoy-the-helpfulness-of-your/) - Hi, I just looked through your blog, and it looks great! I’m glad you find my blog helpful. For most schools, you’ll be applying through PTCAS. PTCAS becomes available in the first week of July, but it erases each year, so if you’re not applying until Fall 2013, don’t start PTCAS until July 2013 at - [PT Helping Olympics Athletes](https://jasminemarcus.com/2012/07/27/pt-olympics/) - Happy Olympics, everyone! Here’s an inspirational story about Irish Olympic Gymnast Kieran Behan. He overcame nerve damage in his leg from a botched surgery AND overwhelming dizziness after a head injury to beat doctors predictions that he would never walk again. One line in particular credits his success to PT: Nearly two years after his accident - [And this is the PT room](https://jasminemarcus.com/2012/07/15/bedroom/) - I enjoy looking at the slide shows in the NYT real estate section, but I’ve never seen this before; a house in Raleigh, NC has a bedroom used for Physical Therapy. So was the homeowner a PT who treated patients in the house, or a patient who enjoyed receiving treatment at home?And this is the - [NY Med](https://jasminemarcus.com/2012/07/11/nymed/) - I am excited about the new show “NY Med,” which premiered last night on ABC not only because it’s a reality-TV “Grey’s Anatomy,” but also because it takes place at the Cornell and Columbia NewYork Presbyterian Hospitals (my alma mater and current school). It was fun to see the shots of the buildings where I’ll - [Personal Training and Physical Therapy](https://jasminemarcus.com/2012/07/08/personal-training/) - A recent article in the NYT notes that the personal training industry is booming: “From 2001 to 2011, the number of personal trainers grew by 44 percent, to 231,500, while the overall number of workers fell by 1 percent." One reason that personal training is growing also applies to Physical Therapy: the population is growing older - [Secure Job](https://jasminemarcus.com/2012/06/29/aol-ranking/) - According to AOL Jobs, Physical Therapy is the third most secure job in America.Secure Job - [Another Jobs Ranking](https://jasminemarcus.com/2012/05/10/another-ranking/) - List25.com ranks Physical Therapy as the 13th best job for 2012.Another Jobs Ranking - [Think Like a Doctor](https://jasminemarcus.com/2012/04/11/think-like-a-dr/) - There’s a great column in The New York Times where they describe a patient with mysterious symptoms in a blog post, and then reveal what the diagnosis is a few days later. The most recent one involves a patient with physical symptoms that could have initially sent her to a Physical Therapist. Here’s the description - [Posture](https://jasminemarcus.com/2012/03/20/posture/) - Here’s a great infographic about posturePosture - [I was searching under physical therapy tags here and found your blog. good stuff!](https://jasminemarcus.com/2012/03/13/i-was-searching-under-physical-therapy-tags-here/) - That’s great - thanks for the support and good luck with your studies! - [Course Connections](https://jasminemarcus.com/2012/01/31/classes/) - In college, even though I took a lot of electives and took classes in any order I wanted, I was constantly drawing connections between theories I was learning in Communication, Psychology and other classes. As a post-bacc student studying basic Anatomy, Chemistry and Physics, the classes I’m taking often seem too divergent. Until today. 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However, some caveats include deciding which information is credible and not becoming to reliant on the internet. I am - [](https://jasminemarcus.com/2012/01/05/pt-fun/) - I came across this blog entry about a woman describing a sports injury, trip to see what she describes as a “sports doctor,” and eventual diagnosis of IT band syndrome. While it is just one experience, I think it is representative of why I want to be a PT. The sports doctor examined and diagnosed - [Getting Paid to Workout?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2012/01/04/paid-to-workout/) - I keep hearing about a cellphone app called Gym-Pact that charges you a pre-determined fine for not going to the gym. It determines this by tracking your location, and if you do actually workout, you and other users who made it split the weekly fines from those who didn’t. Judging by the huge crowd at - [Fall Grades](https://jasminemarcus.com/2012/01/03/fall-grades/) - I officially found out my grades for the past semester today and I couldn’t be prouder! Taking Anatomy 1, General Chemistry 1 and Physics 1 were very challenging – especially when taken all together – but also extremely interesting. I learned a lot, and it’s been exciting to apply what I have learned as a - [Medical Spanish](https://jasminemarcus.com/2011/11/23/medical-spanish/) - At the hospital where I’m shadowing, there are several Spanish-speaking patients who don’t speak English. Surprisingly, barely anyone on staff speaks Spanish except for one of the nurses’ aides. 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He said that one - [Getting Feedback on Being a PT Aide](https://jasminemarcus.com/2011/07/08/pt-aide-feedback/) - I had a long talk today with one of the owners of the PT practice where I’m an aide about how I’ve been doing over the past two months. Now that I feel like I’ve gotten the hang of the job, it was good to hear some really constructive criticism. He outlined a few areas - [Sports Medicine Research](https://jasminemarcus.com/2011/06/22/sports-medicine-research/) - One of the things I find interesting about the field of physical therapy/sports medicine is how few concrete facts there are about many things that people assume are good for them. For example, most people have learned to stretch before exercising. About a decade or so ago, however, static stretching before running was found to - [Enjoying Being a PT Aide](https://jasminemarcus.com/2011/06/14/pt-aide-learning/) - Now that I’m about a month into being a Physical Therapy Aide, I want to write an update about my job – I love it! Besides washing towels and sweeping the floors, I’m getting so many opportunities to learn. Once I’ve gotten those “chores” out of the way, I can usually sit in on sessions - [Hmm, why did you choose to major in Psychology?](https://jasminemarcus.com/2011/05/04/hmm-why-did-you-choose-to-major-in-psychology/) - It’s what I was most interested in during college, and I hadn’t yet thought seriously about PT. 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