There’s no denying the fact that the biggest obstacle standing in the way of students who want to get into PT school (in the United States and ESPECIALLY in Canada) are the dreaded GPA (grade point average) requirements. I know this situation first-hand VERY well, so read on if you want my best insight for this situation. The quick answer …
Can Students with Physical Disabilities Apply to PT School?
Many undergraduate students who are interested in a career within physical therapy wonder if they are able to apply to PT school if they have a physical disability. Physical disabilities can range largely in both the type of disability as well as the extent of disability, so it’s important for any potential applicant to understand that there will be baseline …
What Types of Clothing Attire do Physical Therapists Wear for Work?
The clothing attire that a physical therapist will wear in their work place (most often times a clinical environment – but not always) can largely vary depending on their specialized designation within the field of physical therapy. This variation in attire is due to the fact that there can be unique job demands and/or features to each type of environment …
Do You Need to Buy Textbooks for PT School? What You Should Know
All of the information and insight within this article is all under the assumption that you either want to (or likely need to) save as much money as possible as a PT student. PT school within the US is astronomically expensive, costing roughly 100K in tuition fees for the duration of the program. And then, there’s the added expenses of …
Which States in the US Have the Most PT Schools?
When it comes to thinking of applying to DPT schools within the US, it’s good to have as much information as possible in regards to knowing your options. This article contains information pertaining to the number of DPT institutions within the US, how many are within each state and which five states within the US have the greatest number of …
Eight Important LinkedIn Tips for PT Students and New PT Graduates
If you’re a PT student or new PT graduate and you’re not using LinkedIn, you should be. It takes relatively little time to get an account going, and once it’s up and running you’ve basically got an online resume that doesn’t sleep or go on vacation. It’s an easy and effective way to begin building your reputation and letting the …
How to Find Clinical Observation Hours for PT Application Requirements
If you’re either wanting to apply to PT school or are seriously considering doing so, you are likely aware that one of the requirements for any PT school within the US, Canada, Australia or most other countries is to have completed a specific number of therapist-verified observational hours within a clinic or even multiple clinics. Some schools aren’t picky as …
Volunteer Clinical Hour Requirements: What PT Applicants Need to Know
If you’re considering applying to PT school, one of the first things to become aware of is that one of the mandated requirements to your application will be to have completed a certain number of observational hours within PT clinics. This is a requirement of every PT school, and it’s important to know that each school’s requirements towards specific number …
What are the Hardest Courses for Students in PT School?
Many students who are either considering applying to PT school or who have just been recently accepted into a PT program often wonder what the most challenging courses are that they’ll likely face throughout their schooling. The quick takeaway for this article While every student is different, there tend to be two courses that are often considered to be the …
How PT Students Can Recover From Failing the NPTE Board Exam
If you have recently received your board exam results and have been notified that you did not pass, know that you are not alone. Throughout every year, each cycle of brings failure to many hopeful PT students hoping to receive their license. The first thing that I would encourage you to keep in mind as you read this article is …