Matt Hanley Physical Therapists Physical Therapy Matt Hanley Physical Therapists

Applying To PT School Starting your application

Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service PTCAS

Credentials Transcripts GPA GRE References Job/Volunteer Experience Something that stands out Essay Plan Your Essay

Transcripts Must send transcripts From every school attended

GPA Very competitive Strive for 3.5+ Good Student

GRE Graduate Record Examinations Three sections Analytical Writing Verbal Reasoning Quantitative Reasoning Study!

GRE Scoring Each section scored from 130-170 Baseline = 150 Analytical writing out of 6 Aim for at least a 3

References Three References One licensed PT One Biology Professor

Job/Volunteer Experience Gain as much experience as you can The more the better Multiple locations

Standing Out What makes you stand out You need something that separates you Community Service Implementing a Program Become Involved

Essay Specific essay question Sent to each school

Submitting Application Review Each Section Submit Review!

After Submission Supplemental Application Stay on top of these Most Schools Require More essays Stay on top of these Easy to forget Stay Focused

Hearing Back From Schools Long Process Takes months to Review Application If they like you: Ask for an interview If interview goes well: Accepted into Program

Interview Dress for Success Review Possible Questions Be yourself

Costs Graduate School Very Expensive Application is Expensive GRE = $205 First School App. = $145 Each School after first = $45 Supplemental App’s vary = $20-60

List of Schools Not many in state Rutgers Stockton Visit PTCAS

Advice See advisor Become familiar with PTCAS Stay on top of application Start early Stay calm Relax

Questions? Good Luck!