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Sparky -> PT school (October 17, 2007 7:09:33 PM)

I'm sure this topic has probably been beaten to death, but how can I make myself competitive for PT school when I have a non-health related background and have been out of school for a few years?

I am an electrical engineer (3.44 undergrad GPA, 3.11 grad GPA, so not entirely impressive) with 3 years experience and am considering going back to school (community college, unfortunately, since it's cheaper) full-time for a year to take the prereqs (and get a 4.0, of course!).  I have set up two volunteer positions to make sure this is really what I want to do, but since everyone is pretty much required to do that, it doesn't particularly set me apart from the masses of pre-PT majors with 4.0 GPAs.  What else can I do to make myself competetive? Am I being realistic here?

Thanks, all!



jma -> RE: PT school (October 17, 2007 8:49:34 PM)

Not only do you volunteer in a PT setting but you should definitely take part in PT activities that take place with your local PT chapter, easily found from the www.apta.org website. These are extra-curricular activities that should get the admission committee's attention that you are more than just fulfilling the required observation hours and taking the required pre-requisites. Show that you are actively participating in these activities. That should separate you from the rest.



Dr. Javed -> RE: PT school (November 16, 2007 11:59:44 PM)

thanks dear



Anomaly -> RE: PT school (November 18, 2007 8:19:42 PM)

Don't just take the pre-req's but take other courses that will enhance your potential to 1) complete PT school and 2) pass your licensure first time. PT programs want you to get thru the program and pass the board. Many people get caught up in the GPA game and take the easiest course schedule possible to maintain the  highest GPA. Kinesiology and pathophysiology, for example, were not pre-reqs for me but I took them so as to be better prepared. I emphasized this in my interview.

You also will better understand many of the modalities with your elect. eng. background. I had a similar background as was not afraid to emphasize that as well.

Good luck to you.



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