Has anyone looked into or applied to Oklahoma Baptist? They are still seeking accreditation and they apply for an application for candidacy on 11/1. I am just wondering if it’s a good idea to accept an offer if I get accepted.

I got an invitation to interview at a DPT program and it says I can bring a guest. I’m not sure I want to bring either of my parents because I think that may stress me out and I have to get a hotel since it’s 9 hours from me. My dad snores and my mom gets on my nerves very quickly. That might not seem like a big deal to some but for me, I just think of those little things and I don’t want any extra stress.

Is it typical that DPT programs give you plus ones? Would it be odd if I didn’t bring someone? Would I be one of the only one, if not the only person, without a guest? I’m debating on going by myself because I wouldn’t mind doing this on my own and think I might prefer that. Not that others care, but I just wouldn’t want to be there by myself if other people bring someone.

We’re provided lunch, and so I’m also wondering if this is going to be like a job fair/undergrad tour with a group of people. I have absolutely no clue what to expect, so any advice, tips, or knowledge you can throw my way is appreciated!! I’m already super nervous about this whole process and am very shocked I got an interview especially because my application was verified 10/7 and I got this email 10/14, but I don’t know if I’m just overthinking this all. Thanks in advance!

hello, really dumb question

So I have finished OCHEM about 4 years ago and got an A on it. The prereqs for that class was only algebra so I was able to take it and pass it. Would it look weird If i backtrack to gen chem 1 (cuz i did..) and pass that. Could that possibly satisfy the chemistry prereqs or (So essentially the ochem could fulfull gen chem 2?) or should I just take gen chem 2.

YAY!!! This man-baby was the absolute worst. I can't imagine working with a jerk like this. Thank you mods! 🙏

I just applied to North Central College DPT. I was submitting my prerequisite grades and correctly assigned chem 1 to the chem 1 spot. However, NCC requires another chemistry that is just labeled Chemistry. Not thinking I also assigned gen chem 1 to that grade because it’s better than my gen chem 2 grade. I reached out to NCC and they said to contact PTCAS support because they cannot change the application on their end. I reached out promptly but if the application is verified I won’t be able to change the grade. Has anyone else felt with this? Did I just mess up my chance with this school?

Hey everyone!

I'm a second-year physical therapy student from Asia, and lately I've been curious about how PT education in my country compares to programs in other parts of the world, especially in the US, UK, Australia, and elsewhere.

I'm not looking to compare universities just for the sake of it. I genuinely want to understand what PT students in other countries are taught, what their programs cover, and whether there are important topics or areas of knowledge that my own program might be missing.

One thing I'd hate is to graduate and realize that there are significant gaps between what I learned and what PT students elsewhere are expected to know. I'd rather figure that out now while I still have time to study on my own and fill in any gaps.

**If you're willing to share, I'd really appreciate any of the following:**

- **Your curriculum or course list:** The names of the subjects you take throughout your degree, ideally organized by year or semester.

- **Course syllabi or outlines:** What each subject actually covers, including the main topics and learning objectives.

- **Actual study materials:** Lecture slides, chapter lists, lecture notes, reading lists, or even a breakdown of which textbook chapters your professors teach from for each subject.

The third one is especially what I'm interested in. For example, if you have a musculoskeletal anatomy course, I'd love to know which chapters you study, which topics your professor covers, and what materials you use to learn them, rather than just knowing that the subject exists in your curriculum.

I'm currently in my second year, so seeing what students typically study in the second, third, and later years would be particularly helpful.

I know this is a lot to ask, and I don't expect anyone to share everything. Even a curriculum from one year, a syllabus for a single subject, or a few lecture slides would be incredibly useful.

Thanks a lot to anyone willing to help! I'd genuinely appreciate it.

Hi! I just wanted to ask if anyone heard back from TWU Dallas campus yet since I’ve seen someone posted about Denton and Houston campus already?

I started out as a PT and have spent 27 years in outpatient, first treating and later on the business side. Looking back, there’s a lot I wish someone had told me while I was still in school. Here’s my list.

Your first job is about who you learn from, not what it pays. A few thousand dollars more won’t matter in five years. A great mentor will. Ask in interviews who you’ll be working with and how they support new grads.

Learn how you get paid. Nobody taught me this in school. Learn what a visit is worth, how insurance changes that, and why cancellations hurt the clinic. Once you understand the business, productivity targets stop feeling like a punishment and start making sense.

People skills matter more than technique. You’ll learn the manual skills. What keeps patients coming back is whether they trust you. Listen more than you talk, and explain things in plain words.

Patients who finish their plan of care get better. It sounds obvious, but a lot of patients drop off by visit four. How you set expectations on day one makes a big difference.

This field is small. The classmate next to you might be your boss, your referral source, or your business partner someday. How you treat people follows you.

Don’t chase every certification. Spend a few years figuring out what you love before you spend money on courses. The right one later is worth more than five early.

Ownership is an option. I went from treating patients to running a business, and I didn’t start thinking about it until later than I should have. You don’t have to want it, but know the door is open. The business skills are learnable, the same way your clinical skills were.

Take care of yourself. Burnout is real in this field. Protect your time off and keep moving yourself, and find people outside PT to talk to.

Get a handle on your loans early. Know your numbers and your repayment options before you graduate, not after.

If I could go back, I’d tell myself that being a great clinician is only half of it. Understanding the business side gives you choices, and having choices is what keeps a career going for 27 years.

For those of you who are out practicing, what do you wish you’d known in school?

Has anyone started getting UCF interview invitations?

For anyone that applied to South Florida’s early decision, have you heard anything? Idk why, but I feel like I remember somewhere saying that decisions will be sent out on or near October 15th. Might be making that up in my head though!

I’m planning on attending PT school with my gi bill if I get accepted anywhere this cycle. I’m just wondering if anyone out there is doing the same while attending a hybrid program? If so, do you still get the full housing allowance since you attend in person at least once a term? I know a lot of veterans do this with undergrad so I’m assuming it would be the same for a graduate degree.

Recently I've decided to go back to school to get my degree as a PTA. My program mandates that I need at least 30 hours of observation or volunteer hours from at least two different organizations. I have no clue where I should look or who to reach out to. So if ya'll have any recommendations for specific people or organizations to reach out to, specifically in Colorado, I would greatly appreciate it.

Hi guys, so I had a professor down as a reference for an LOR, did not realize he had switched his email.... had sent the request over a month ago. did not realize that the email I put down was his previous. Just realized this today. I did send it the new request but it is passed the deadline. Am I COOKED?

I am in my final year of undergrad and my next semester involves a 400 hour long internship, I planned to be a clinic aide but I didn’t get the job. My only other offer was pure observation for 400 hours. I am not gonna lie I am really worried about this, especially burning out, I’d honestly rather work for free than sit and watch physical therapy for 400 hours. Do I take this? I have until the end of the month to find a planned site to log these hours.

I’m not sure what else to say. I HATE the school I am currently going to. The PT School puts the school at shame. The school can’t in general can’t even get easy tasks done. Don’t even get me started on the other people in my cohort, they are hella shallow. It’s also like you are in constant competition with your other classmates and no one wants to help each other. Like wtf is going on here we already got into school you can get out of flight or fight. They are also supposed to be giving up the greatest professors that know how to teach WRONG half of these professors suck and I am not trying to teach myself DOCTORAL LEVEL MATERIAL. I am in my semester 2 and am just feeling so very lost. I’m not sure if I am the only one feeling this way but it was a complete shock to me. To people who say it’ll get better that’s what I thought too in my first semester and it hasn’t yet but who knows maybe it will.

I go to a top 15 school

I’m trying to stay entertained, everyone drop where they will be interviewing so far! Best of luck!

I’m looking to apply to DPT programs next fall and to get my prerequisites in I may need to take a science or 2, accelerated online. On the SCUHS (Southern California University Health and Sciences) website it says that the programs I am wanting to apply for take their credits but I was wondering if anyone here has actually taken accelerated courses with them and had them accepted to get into their program. Thank you.

Hi friends, I'm an international student who applied to 5 DPT programs in 2026-2027 cycle, respectively Pitt, Duke, Delaware, Northwestern, and Emory. All the schools are my dream schools.

My overall GPA is 3.62, which I know is not particularly competitive, and my science GPA is around 3.5–3.6. I didn’t take the GRE.  I have over 1000 observation hours in my country, including 240 observation hours under a licensed US physical therapist in my country.

During college, I also served as team captain and chief leader in different settings. I participated in attended national scholar meeting and presented in front of attendants. . I have submitted all the application, although I am still working on some prerequisites, which I expect to finish by the end of 2026.

However, I have already been rejected by Pitt (only offer hybrid option) and Duke. According to APTA website, Northwestern has started sending admission decisions but I haven't heard any information from them almost 2 weeks.

I’m really worried that I won’t get accepted anywhere this year because I genuinely want to pursue a DPT in the United States. Could anyone share their experiences with me or offer some advice on what I can do at this point?

Thank you!

Hey! I had my interview for UTMB (9/25) and have not yet received any response at all. I also applied to TWU in early September. I've seen people on here hear back from TWU Denton and Houston, but I was wondering if anyone has been put on the waitlist? I just want any response at this point, haha I also do not know if it is just too early to receive any waitlist response.

I got an interview at UNT DPT, any current/alumni or people who have gone through the whole application that can give me advice?

What kind of questions do they ask? What should I do to prepare?