How to Get Into Physical Therapy School | STEP BY STEP GUIDE
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- Step by step guide from sophomore year to senior year on when you should be starting to fulfill requirements to get accepted into physical therapy school without wasting time.
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TIMELINE
3:06 Freshman Year
4:05 Sophomore Year
Step 1
4:40 Observation Hours
6:45 Make a list of DPT Programs
Step 2
7:50 Start taking prerequisites
8:28 Meet with an academic advisor
Step 3
10:40 Diversity your observation hours
Step 4
12:15 Prepare to take the GRE
12:26 Look for letters of recommendations
13:47 Write your personal statement
Step 5
14:27 Input info into PTCAS
15:07 Submit application
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*Do your own research on specific schools. Each program has their own specific list of prerequisite requirements, but this is a list of courses that most physical therapy programs GENERALLY require
PREREQUISITE COURSES:
1 year of Biology (with lab)
1 year of Chemistry (with lab)
1 year of Physics (with lab)
1 semester of Anatomy (with lab)
1 semester of Physiology (with lab)
1 semester of Psychology
*typically 1 semester = 2 quarter
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Great content! Your energy is always awesome. Trying to finish everything up to apply this Fall. Nervous but excited! I think for me GREs are probably the scariest for me, my goal is to take it by end of August, but I am not the best standardized test taker so I am trying to bring up my GPA and get A's on my last two science prerequisites.
stefanie hernandez-mendez yaaaaas stefanie! Always a huge supporter - I appreciate you!! You will make it. If you constantly view the GRE as something that’s scary, it will ALWAYS be scary and you’ll have that haunt you throughout your studying and the exam. Change that mindset to view it as a challenge that you’re willing to overcome!
But... good call on trying to boost your GPA to make up for the GRE score haha that was my strategy too! If it makes you feel better, I scored the very minimum GRE scores and even got less than a 3.0 on writing (I got 2.0)
Another great video man!! Wish I watched this in the undergrad hahaha keep up the good work!!
JKANG PT appreciate that J Kang! It will impact those in undergrad now haha hows school going?
@@drjustinleedpt it's going man haha hectic times, but we all trying our best! Hawaii looks super fun, especially with all the hiking you're doing!!
I’m a senior in the worst situation. I plan to graduate may of 2021 with a degree in Kinesiology, exercise science. However, I only decided to take on physical therapy as a career my sophomore year, and I have not yet done any of my hours of observation. I also will need to complete a few classes after I graduate and plan to take them at a community college after I graduate. I think I need a second chemistry class, as well as a retake in anatomy and physiology. Still need my letter of recommendation, but hope to get them from physical therapist I observe. I hope it all works out for me.
Gio Ramirez no need to stress out about it - you’re NOT in the worst situation, you’re actually more on track than you think! Sure, you started a little later, but that doesn’t mean you won’t make it! From what you’re telling me, you can easily take those prerequisite courses after you graduate, and work as an aide while going to class. This will gain your hours and income while you’re going to school. In addition, you can scout out PTs that you want letters from and also ask professors that you want as well. All this will take about 1-2 terms and you’re all set! Definitely a pretty decent situation if you ask me!!! And... I KNOW it will work out for you.
liftforchange thanks a lot for the reassurance and the encouraging words! I will dig deep and keep at it, and keep this message in my head until I am a doctor of physical therapy!
liftforchange hey I’m in pretty much the exact same boat. An undergrad senior in kinesiology who didn’t decide on that major until the 2nd semester sophomore year. I luckily was able to take summer courses so I have all my prereqs and I’m lined up to graduate in spring 2021 but the problem is As a first gen college student I didn’t even know you needed observation hours 🤦🏻♀️ so I’ve spent the last 9 months trying to get into places and being denied cuz of covid. I was considering taking a gap year to work and get some experience under my belt before applying but I was wondering your opinion? Also do most PT programs have only one time a year you can apply or do they have spring/summer/fall registration? Thanks !
Gio Ramirez I believe in you Gio! LETS GET EM!
Mimi NewBean hi Mini. I’m so glad you chose PT, it’s an awesome profession as I’m sure you already figured out. Hmm that’s a tough situation. Because PT schools know that everything has changed due to COVID but idk how flexible they can be. My best advise is to call them and ask if you will even be considered if you have 0 hours. If they say no, then consider taking a gap year. IMO, I think for any student trying to get into a DPT program right now, they should take a gap year. Hope this helps!
Please make a video on how to find the pre reqs for different schools and all the requirements for those schools.
Thanks’
Yaman
Yaman Asad I have a video on how to find prerequisites here czcams.com/video/_a3WBrZVvdA/video.html but in my online course I go over in detail on an easy way to look up all the requirements ! Hope this helps Yaman
Wow, I wish I knew this information before. I started my volunteering hours in junior year and started looking for DPT school in end of junior year. Anyways, I finished my college degree just need to take a few more pre req classes for DPT school and I'll be done by end of fall then hopefully apply for DPT school in fall 2021. Could you make a video on PTCAS since I'm struggling on how to use this website.
Prabjot Kaur ahhhh dang it!!!! I wish we could have encountered during your sophomore year - we could have had you as a pre pt superstar! Lol but hey, you got it figured out and you’re almost ready for application!!!! Ahhhhhh if you have a friend who is thinking about pt school, could you please share with them this video?
Yes I could definitely make that video. Would you be interested if it were a live class?
Prabjot Kaur or more of a regular posted video?
@@drjustinleedpt Hi Justin, I'll definitely share this video to my friends. Some of my friends are subscribed to your channel lol.
I'm down for a live class or you could post regular videos.
Thank you!!!!
Prabjot Kaur thank you so much!!!!!!! Appreciate you so much for sharing! Yaasss I’ll let you know what I decide to do!
Hi ,
I found this video very helpful as i will be applying this cycle after i graduate on May 2022.
I have a question... I will be graduating this May as i mentioned and i just decided to take the DPT route literally when Covid first hit. Therefore as i was attending the university for my bachelor's degree i was also taking few pre reqs at a local college . Anyways prior to this, i have worked as PT tech for an welt know orthopedics clinic here in South Texas for about 2 years. Now i work for a hospital as a patent care tech/ pt. tech and have been working here for more than a year. I also did 2 clinical observations at local rehab clinics one in sports therapy and another in ortho. My grades are good. Not the greatest since lke i mentioned i just decided to even consider a program about 2 years ago. Before this i just wanted to be a high school science teacher so getting a A wasn't my priority. My GPA right now is 3.6 and my pre reqs are good except for chemistry one (which i dropped my freshmen year and took it again to obtain C) i don't plan to take it again. I also managed to get a NASM CPT certification, which goes into depth on how the body moves. I also managed to take additional advance courses that involve the human body such as Mammalian Physiology, Osteology, Sensation and Perception. However, i feel like im lacking other things as university look at the entire topics. What am i missing? Community work? What can i do to give me an all around success.
Please read , i know its long but you will help me with such a big question im so confused about.
Yassss! Thanks for the great info!
Leeforchange thank you!!!! ❤️
New subscriber from India💫 .
Your contents are really great and i loved it. Im a BPT student and it would be really helpful if you could do a video or just comment about the best universities in USA which provides DPT courses.
Anyway keepup the good work ,really appreciate it.👍
Jeremiah Jennings AYEEE!!! I love it when I have subscribers from a different country. So cool to be able to connect with other physiotherapists around the world. Are you planning on coming to the US to study? And yes, I’ll put the video on the list!! Thank you so much for your support Jeremiah.
@@drjustinleedpt thank you so much...
yes i am planning on coming to us and your videos are really helping me out so thanks again😊
Jeremiah Jennings YESSS THATS GREAT I HOPE YOUR TRANSITION TO THE US WORKS OUT FOR YOU!! Good luck with your physical therapy journey and if you need any support from me as far as transferring over to here, I’m here to support you
@@drjustinleedpt ooh man.. that means alot ...thank you so much.♡
Do you have any recommendations for getting hours during this pandemic? It’s been SO hard and idk if schools are going to lighten up their requirements 😫
AlfalfaTV yesss... that’s been really hard for a lot of students too. A lot of locations are not taking any students because of Covid you know? I would recommend that you keep trying to call ALL PT clinics around your area on a monthly basis to see if they are opening up to take in volunteers/aides
can you please make a video on how to look up PT programs !
Yes! That’s on my list! I have a good video for you 🙂
I wish this video came out when I was younger. I'm currently about to be a junior in university and I don't have any observation hours at all because I've been so caught up in taking my PreReqs and trying to get the best grades. I think I'm going to take a gap year after I graduate to get those hours in. What do you think?
I'm in the same boat. I'm an undergrad senior and haven't done any hours... I'm def gonna take a gap year. Not only for those required hours but also to be financially ready
Berry Tsu yeah I feel that. Whatever is the most optimal. I think sometimes we feel so obligated to go rush into DPT right after undergrad but I realized a year or two off isn’t that bad. What’s 1 to 2 years compared to 20+ years of working, ya know? At the end of the day, we’ll become PTs no matter what or how long it takes
Jordan hey what’s up Jordan! I think that’s a fair decision to make. If you feel like you can’t get hours and focus on your prerequisites then for sure take a gap year. A lot of students actually find it super relaxing to get a year to take a breath of fresh air, you know?? If I had a choice I would also take a year too. Just to figure life out too.
Berry Tsu like I mentioned below, taking a gap year can be very rewarding and a great way to reflect on your life. It’s also great to get your life straightened out too. If you’re not ready, then take the year!!! It’s worth it and you do not need to feel guilty about taking it 👍
Jordan! That’s exactly how I viewed it too!! I moved to Hawaii knowing I won’t get financially ahead, but what’s a couple years working here for a life time of memories and experiences? The loans will still be there haha
Can you share the curriculum for the DPT program? How long did you tAke the program. Do you know if they accept foreign student?
Unfortunately that is protected information that I will not be able to share. Most PT programs take three years but there are programs out there that are accelerated and take two years. Most PT program as will accept International students. However you will need to fill out extra requirements since you are not a US citizen
I’m interested in how to look up pt school pre-reqs!
AlfalfaTV have you seen this video on how to look up prerequisites? It’s so easy! czcams.com/video/_a3WBrZVvdA/video.html
im considering this as a career,but it just doesn't seem worth it anymore. the debt even for an instate student is nearing 100k, and the pay isnt great, along with all the documentation. it scares me to get into something that may be headed in the wrong direction, but maybe im wrong
Dane Collins you’re absolutely right. It can 100% be intimidating with the amount of debt that is accumulated with this profession. I’m going to coming out with a video on student loan debt and if it’s worth being a PT next week. I would highly recommend you tune in for this!! 👌
am i right,what are your thoughts?
@@drjustinleedpt ok cool thanks, i will i watch most of your videos!
Dane Collins thank so much for watching. That honestly means so much to me. I think financially it’s not worth it. But job satisfaction wise, the profession is amazing. And it’s super easy to balance work and home and fun life as a PT. And so be honest, I would much rather work and enjoy my life (with a bit more debt) than hate my life (with no debt). But of course, taking it the next step, there are ways to get out of debt faster!! And... you’re going to have to wait for those videos 🤔🙃
App coming soon? 🤔🤔
love your channel man! Im currently active duty military using Tuition assistance to try to get my associates degree. I will be getting out in some years, I will have a gi bill to use for 36 months of education. ( hoping to get my bachelors in 2 and use the other 2 out of 3 for the dpt program) I've done my research and even found a local university to attend for a Bachelors in exercise science, and the dpt is also up the road at another university. I would like to consider your offer for interview skills, as I have a long journey.. im planning ahead and doing things the right way. I would ask you so many questions I have but ill save that for another time. lol but can I have your email?
You have it all planned out. I freaking love that! I am a huge planner and I one hundred percent believe that the better you plan, the more successful you will be - which is YOU. I would love to do a one on one video chat with you to talk about your future, answer your questions, and work on interviewing skills. Please email me and let’s get you on the right track liftforchange@gmail.com
I am getting my MA certificate but I interested to become PT I was between PTA to begin but I think will be better go directly to PT , I don’t know how to starter it since I didn’t study in this country I don’t really know how the thing works, the system is totally different
Hmmm well whatever country you’re from, I would recommend that you find a working PT now and ask them how they became one. And start there! I’m glad you’re considering PT! It’s a great profession
@@drjustinleedpt thank you very much for take your time responding my message , I will highly take in consideration your advice
@@danitzaherrera5434 you are very welcome! I am here to help you as much as I can and to be a resource for your successful future 😇
New Subbie from Philadelphia PA!!!
Great Content!
I also just sent you over an email, I hope you get a chance to read it, it's labeled " Hello from CZcams! | School Books, HELP :)
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Thanks! Keep up the great work!
Jada RJ hi Jada! I will check that email this week! Thank you for subscribing - REALLY REALLY LOVE IT WHEN I MEET NEW SUBSCRIBERS!!! Glad you liked this video, hope it helps in the future!
Hey I am from India I don't have my prerequisites yet. I don't know where I should do that. I did my BPT having 7 years experience and my GRE and TOEFL score really good. Please help me with prerequisites
I would Google APTA International student requirements for physical therapy. They should guide you as to how you can transfer your degree and all the other certifications.
@@drjustinleedpt Actually I didn't mention you that I am planning for DPT. Your video's are awesome and much helpful. Thank you ☺️
Is rehab aide and rehab tech the same as PT aide and PT Tech??
Yaman Asad yes they are! Same job, different name. And if you’re wondering what’s the difference between an aide and assistant, I have a video for that HERE czcams.com/video/D2TnG6fhjf0/video.html
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Mee, I’m a hs student but all my classes are college classes so ig technically I’m a freshman in college
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