I’m an international student studying bpt (4.5) yr course and i wanna start working in usa which requires a dpt degree so which unis have the best programs with almost full ride scholarships if possible (usc is the best from what I’ve researched so far but the tuition is crazyy and no full ride scholarships asw!) so I’m looking for alternate schools with good rep plus good ranking!
Hi, I’m a rising senior in high school and I want to become a physical therapist, but I’m concerned about how that will turn out. I don’t have any financial support, so that will be a roadblock of sorts. I’m wondering if it’s better for me to finish a bachelor degree and just work. Also, if I were to go for physical therapy, what major could I do that will provide me a safety net if my plan fails? Also is it possible to work full time with my bachelor while going to pt school?
Hello! I am just posting for some advice, I know in the end it will be my decision. But I am currently accepted and in a PT hybrid program starting in August and I am heavily rethinking going due to the amount of debt, the tuition will run about 100k and probably then some during clinicals and for supplies and such. I live in Florida and most jobs start well below 100k. I already have a bad relationship with money , however I thought PT would be a good career since I like patient interaction, the schedule is nice, and there are a lot of avenues I can take. But , the ROI is holding me back tremendously. I do have another option of going to a community college and doing their radiography program and work with my hospital company that I currently work at , which provides me income and clinical experience. The tuition and other costs will be about 10k. This sounds much more logical to do and considering there are a lot of ways to use a AART license. What is your opinion? PT is a higher degree but I see a lot of horror stories of debt and burnout in the field, but I also hear negatives for radiography. I would just love some input if someone can chime in. Thanks :)
I’m looking for some advice because I’m not sure what else to change. I’ve made the exact same score on my first two anatomy exams, and I really want to improve before the next one.
I feel like I’m putting in the work. I’ve tried Anki, but honestly it doesn’t seem to help me retain the material. I’ve also put all of my notes into ChatGPT and had it generate DPT-level, application-style questions to practice instead of just memorizing facts. I review lecture slides, practice questions, and spend a lot of time studying, but my exam scores aren’t reflecting the effort.
For those of you who made the jump from average exam scores to doing really well in anatomy (especially in DPT school), what changed for you? Was there a study method, resource, or mindset that finally made things click? I’m open to trying something different because what I’m doing right now clearly isn’t enough.
I just wanted to give a PSA to avoid hybrid schools. Lower quality of instruction, lower NPTE pass rates, less experience overall. You’ll get a degree but it’ll be more like a participation trophy and you’ll get exposed by others in the field with much better education.
I recently started college with the main goal of becoming a physical therapist with a major in medical biology. I was wondering if it is worth switching to exercise science for the easier classes, my logic was that medical biology would give me more flexibility post 4 year degree but it seems like a lot of post college medical programs accept a medical biology degree or kinesiology degree, I want to be able to pivot towards something like radiation therapy or physicians assistant if realize pt isn’t what I want do to.
i’m currently in florida and want to know if some good schools in florida or georgia. i’ve looked up a list of schools I should apply to but I want to minimize my list to 3 or 4 schools. so far i’ve thought about Emory, UCF, UNF, UF, USF, and St. Augustine HS. I also would have to move and live alone so I didn’t want to live in a city that’s too expensive to live or really high tuition. Also my GPA isn’t high (3.2) and am afraid schools might not even consider me.
Long story short I was accepted to a hybrid program, it was the only one I was offered admissions. I’m currently waitlisted at three schools.
I’m beginning to think the hybrid style isn’t for me but I would need to reapply. Classes will start this upcoming week so I will need to make a decision asap. Realistically once I retake the GRE and complete more observation hours, the absolute earliest I could reapply is August if that. I’m scared to give up my seat but I also am afraid of starting something that I can’t handle. Any advice?
Hey everyone, I’m a new grad who is currently studying for the npte and created a game meant to hopefully help with either students brushing up on diagnoses or just fun little challenge for PTs each day. It’s like wordle/doctordle with an archive feature and includes diagnoses from all body systems. Hoping to get some feedback from PT or PTA students on what y’all think, or how the hints are! Appreciate any suggestions 🙏
Hello I'm not sure if I should apply this cycle, or wait for the next one to strengthen my application.
undg gpa: 3.21
science gpa: 3.37
Outpatient aide around 100 hours
Starting another outpatient aide position to get around 500 by the time I plan to apply. I am also looking into volunteer opportunities at an inpatient location or specialty outside ortho.
I'm also planning to retake AP2 in fall, which I got a C+ in, but it won't be finished in time before applications are due. I'm looking at any schools in NY. Any help is insight is appreciated thank you ;o
Hello everyone.
I am a pt student, and about graduate, but I have confusion when it comes to choosing a specialization in pt, Are we supposed to be able to handle all the patients from different areas like neurological, pediatrics and orthopedic patients?
or should I focus on one thing and ignore the others?
I want to know how it works in real life?
Saw this on the Federal Student Aid website. Does this mean we qualify for the higher loan caps now??
I cannot find clinical pt option in Target X even though they claimed to open application July 1st. Was wondering it’s only me or anyone else also have the same problem?
Hi everyone! I’m a 28F PTA in southern CA for 3 years now and have been debating on going back to PT school. I have already retaken bio and chem the last year and am going to start physics in the fall.
However I’ve been thinking about the ROI since it’s a big topic with PTs, and how I’m not sure if I want to be in 100k debt to be paid 100k.
Mind you I already have about 40k in undergrad loans and 20k left from my PTA program. I planned to have at least pay my PTA loan before going back to PT school. I know the answer sounds like a no brainer, but I know I’ll be in this field for another 30 years so why not go back into it?
I just am thinking about my future in a sense where I don’t know if I’ll be able to buy a home, if I plan to have children in the next 5 years, etc. so being maybe in 150k in debt will set me back? It’s not like other health care professionals where our cap is a lot higher.
If this helps anyone in terms of crunching in numbers, I’m very lucky to have an 80k salary as a PTA in OP as I live in Southern CA, the pay is higher.
Is it worth going back? I hear the burn out from new grad PTs is real and I don’t want to end up in a mill (been there done that).
Hello! I just graduated from college (BS physical therapy). I also got accepted on med school and classes start this august. I want to take the PTLE during my 1st year of med school but am not so sure if I would take this December 2026 or next cycle on June 2027. Need your opinion when would be best to take the licensure. Thanks!
If you’re admitted and paid your deposit in May, my school policy is to not process applications for Grad Plus loans. Called federal financial aid and they said to apply anyway. Have heard nothing. I know July 1 they are going away. Anyone in this situation?
Hi all,
I’m a junior in undergrad applying to PT schools in August. Some of the schools I’m applying to in NYC have a math prerequisite which I haven’t technically fulfilled.
I took AP Calculus AB in high school and received a 3 on the exam so I did not receive college credit but I was waived of the requirement to take math for my degree. Essentially, I was able to take chem and physics without taking a math class due to the AP exam score placing me out/above the calc level.
I’m worried that this will lead to schools denying me automatically. I’m working on reaching out to each program individually but I am wondering if anyone’s experienced this before? I am considering taking pre-calculus next year if it will be an issue, but as of right now, I don’t have enough space in my fall schedule to do so.
Thanks for the advice!
Is it even worth splitting to schools that are looking for accreditation? Would it be a waste of my time?
I am trying to input my observation hours in PTCAS, and most of my observation experiences have been one day ventures, but PTCAS does not allow the same start and end date. I am worried about putting down inaccurate information on my profile. Has anyone dealt with the same or have any tips on how to work around it? Thanks!