Pre-PT

What is the career outlook for the physical therapy profession? Is this a career with room for growth and will it be able to stay relevant overtime, with new media such as telehealth physical therapy apps and AI becoming more accessible for people to improve their function and improve pain. To put it simply, me, […]

January 6, 2025: By Rhyan Caruso For this article, I am writing in present tense as I currently have about a week before the deadline by which I have to submit a deposit to confirm which physical therapy school I will be attending. I have currently narrowed my choices down to 2 PT schools, one

By Rhyan Caruso The required essay on PTCAS when applying to physical therapy school is one of the most important pieces to truly stand out from other applicants. On paper, most applicants are going to look very similar, with good grades, a lot of observation hours, job as a rehab aide, and lots of community

By Rhyan Caruso 1.) Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Clinical Specialist (CCS) 2.) Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) 3.) Geriatric Clinical Specialist (GCS) 4.) Pediatric Clinical Specialist (PCS) 5.) Neurology Clinical Specialist (NCS) 6.) Sports Clinical Specialists (SCS) 7.) Wound Management Specialist (WMS) 8.) Women’s Health Specialist (WHS) 9.) Oncologic Clinical Specialist (OCS) 10.) Electrophysiological Clinical Specialist (ECS)

By Rhyan Caruso 1.) Cost Physical therapy school is expensive, from tuition costs, fees, equipment, clinical training, and living expenses. The average total of physical therapy programs for in-state students is $108,212 and the average total for out of state students is $126,034. The national average student debts for these PT students are $142,489. On

By Rhyan Caruso 1.) Research the Program Be sure to have done at least a little bit of research on the schools prior to the interview. This can include things like NPTE pass rates, employment rates post-graduation, what resources the program offers, clinical rotations offered, and even some information on a handful of faculty members,

By Rhyan Caruso Here are the stats that got me accepted into 5 physical therapy schools: University: Capital University Major: Exercise Science (Pre-Physical Therapy) Cumulative GPA: 3.53 Pre-Requisite GPA: 3.81 GRE: 152V, 145Q, 4.0AW Experiences: Member of Pre-Health Association, rehab aide, class volunteer at an elementary school, youth soccer trainer, server, exercise science researcher, fulfillment

Master The Application System: PTCAS By Rhyan Caruso PTCAS    PTCAS, or The Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service, is the application system that all students will use when applying to PT school. I recommend all of you get very comfortable and learn the ins and outs of this application system as it is something you will

By Rhyan Caruso 1.) Focus on pre-requisite grades. (Most schools require at least a C on most pre-req courses). Having a high GPA will only strengthen your application, but to have a chance at PT school, make sure you have at least the required minimum GPA for the school’s you are looking to apply for.

By Rhyan Caruso The first actionable step to starting the path to becoming a physical therapist is to choose the right undergraduate major to complete the required courses. Common majors a pre-PT student might choose include Exercise Science (my own), Biology, Kinesiology, to name a few, but the main thing that matters is that you