Interested in Physical Therapy School? (What to Know as a Pre-PT Student)
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Really informative video my dude! I appreciate you for sharing your knowledge thus far. I am still debating whether or not to change my major, so knowing all of this general steps to get to PT school is really helpful. Best of luck!
Hey guys!
I hope this video was useful for those of you that were interested. If so, be sure to share it with your friends who are in the same boat as you!
Best of luck to you all who pursue the PT path.
How did you find PT's to shadow? And working as an pt aide counts as both shadowing and observational hours, right? Also, why did you decide to become a PT? Why are you passionate about it? You think the salary is worth the schooling and future income, etc.? How much do you think an fresh grad should be making? Is it much different than the PA route? How old are you btw?! Thanks in advance!
Awesome video! Thank you. You mentioned that it doesn't matter what B.S. I have, when applying for the DPT program? So that means I can have any major in addition to the pre-requisites and then move on with the rest of the requirements?
This is SOOO HELPFUL! And your website is AMAZING. So thorough, informative, and clear! THANK YOOOOOU!!!!
you are SOOOO THANKFULLLL ;)
Very helpful video and exactly what I was looking for. Thank you Tony!
Thank you Tony. I've been thinking about considering a career for PT but I haven't made the right steps. Thanks for the heads up with the GRE.
I found this video very useful! I started as a Kinesiology major but I noticed that the major was much too tough for me. Combined with the prereq's, I knew I would never be successful in getting the competitive 3.5-4.0 GPA. I just switched to psychology! Good to know your major doesn't matter! :D
Appreciate this video man
Thank you for this informational video. I will be applying to grad school this Summer and take my GRE in May, so very helpful content. Wish you the best of luck and keep us updated on how it all goes!
Amy Nunez Thank you! I was actually just accepted to my top school via early decision.
Such a helpful video. Thank you so much!
Very solid advice!! Good luck with your journey. It's gonna be worth it. 3rd year PT student here :)
Awesome man (: keep up the good work. Where do you go?
Nova Southeastern in Florida
gowea630 what did you major in for undergrad?
This man is a legend Tony. Watch his videos.
So much great info, thanks man.
You're welcome!
Thanks for the video. It was really helpful.
thanks man! great insight
This video was very helpful! I am planning to take a bachelor of kinesiology after I graduate high school, then a masters for physiotherapy. I still have two years left, (I'm going into grade 11) but I am trying to prep myself as much as I can for it, and it's great to have a guide :) thanks!
Good info man.
Thanks for all the advice man! For the inpatient setting, did you just go to a local hospital? I'm currently finishing up the training modules for my volunteer inpatient hours but there is a 6 month waiting list for their inpatient pt setting. Any advice would be awesome!
Hey Tony! Thank you for the video! I found it very informative and beneficial! I'm currently in undergraduate school taking major class as a Exercise Science Major. Your video was extremely useful for me in that I can set goals and have a vision to achieve and look towards. Thanks for that man! BTW, Love your workout videos! True motivation! Anyways, I wanted to ask what D.P.T colleges would you recommend going to in each State?
James, i'm glad that you found this video helpful, and thank you for the support!
To answer your question, that's tough for me to say because I simply haven't researched every DPT school to give you a good answer. However, I will say that if your state has a program, usually you have a better shot at getting into an in state program (and usually cheaper unless it's private), or at least in region than far out of state.
Could you possibly make a video about what the best colleges are for physical therapy when coming out of high school?? I’m currently a junior, and the only ‘decent’ school that comes up is Belmont University, but I want more options...
Thank you for this
You're welcome!
Thank you for the video, great infos! I'm gonna get my AS degree this May and there's a chance I might take the year off to work and save money. Would that be a smart move? I mean would they penalize me for that if I decide to do so? Also how hard was the GRE and what subjects is it on? Which year should I take it? Sorry for bombarding you of questions lol I'm an international student and I'm still a little bit confused about all the requirements and the steps to take. Thank you so much!
I wouldn't say the decision would be smart or dumb! It just depends on your situation and if you need time off for whatever reason, then by all means take it.
The GRE in my personal opinion is a ridiculous standardized exam that I found difficult and not really measuring accurately one's ability to do well in a program. The GRE has a quantitative section, verbal, and written.
Be sure subscribe to my PT blog that I created as a lot of your questions and i'm sure incoming questions as you progress through this journey will be answered on there.
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I have 2.9 overall gpa (community college and university). I went through a funk in CC that caused me to not try and fail in classes, and made my gpa super low. But when i transferred and finally found my groove, my University gpa was like a 3.1, and raised my overall gpa to what it is now. And my pre-req gpa is like a 3.1-3.2. Is it possible to get into PT school with this? I plan on taking the GRE, currently work at a PT clinic, and plan to do more observation hours.
Hey, love the video, for the prerequisites that you listed do all of those have to be completed in college or if you've already done them in high school youre fine? may sound like a dumb question but I'm only 15
Austin they need to be done at the college level!
Congrats on getting into PT school! I also got in at my number one choice and I'm excited about starting this journey :)
Have you been able to find any outside scholarships?
I have not! How about yourself?
Interesting. In the netherlands, you can be a PT by completing a bachelors degree in physical therapy. This is a 4 year degree that focuses exclusively on physical therapy. Why would it take longer to be a PT in the United States you think?
Are the supplementary essays for some schools are only available when PTCAS opens? Or? Also, can I take a few days to write it and make drafts on a separate word doc? What did you do? Thanks!
They're usually available to see on the respective schools websites and PTCAS itself. You can write them whenever and copy and paste them in when applications open.
What should I do if I am an international student? Actually, I do not have any experience on volunteering, and I can not get any reference letter too.
I am about to transfer out with an associates in business administration in a semester. I am truely considering staying another year to get my associates to transfer in kinesiology. What do you recommend?
2 year PT student, you're defo gonna enjoy it man :-)
DatboyMart how hard is the record exam ?
What should I become when I grow up? I'm thinking about a personal trainer or a physical therapist? What classes and studies should I be taking in college? Also what requires more school and studies?
Personal trainers generally don't make a ton of money. You'll need to go an entrepreneurial route to make a living. Otherwise, working at a commercial gym, with horrible hours, probably a split shift, you'll make 20-35K at best after a painful first year where you are just there to learn. Physical therapy is much more respected. They definitely get paid well.With that said the ceiling for a personal trainer is much higher. You could potentially make 6 figures if you set up a proper business. Physical therapists rarely make 6 figures, but the average income for a PT is much MUCH higher than a personal trainer. There is much more to consider than just that but is a big factor to consider.
I'm 28 n haven't been to school after hs. I've had pt and surgery three different times. ACL 2x's and a slap on my rotator cuff... I want to do pt n dang it's gonna be a long road lol
Carlos Ramirez I'm 21 and I feel discouraged because it seems like such a long road..but I'm sure it'll be well worth it in the end
ur still young but start now
My military career has taken priority since i joined after high school, now 6 years later, im not going to lie im a bit intimidated. But i really want this soooo here goes 😬
Best of luck to you!
Im barely in high school, lol, but I know that I want tl.become a physical therapist so I've been looking at videos and getting ready to start volunteering at hospitals when summer begins. Quick question though, do all off your prerequisites have to be done at the college level or can some be done in high school?
William Maldonado - they all have to be done at the college level.
Tony Do Ok thank you! I was really hoping it could be done in high school.
Great video! Is there an official way to log your observation hours? How did you go about doing it?
No "official" way. Some places will have you sign in and out to keep track for their own records, but I just made an excel sheet to keep track of mine.
+Tony Do awesome thanks man!
Very informative. Just wondering how long is physical therapy school? Is like 4 years med schoo?Didn't realize so demanding . Thinking about just getting masters kinesiology and or CPT.
novadhd it's three years bro!
@Tony Do Hello, are there any international students studying in this field? Thank you
I think another good tip for applying, for people who are interested, is the distance you are from family/loved ones. Some people may get home sick, or may/may not like the area they will be studying in for 3ish years. On top of that, the price of schooling, if something is your passion, don't let a price tag hold you back for what you wanna do for your dream career.
People may be wonder "well how much is PT school?" depends on university, I know some privates upwards 100k-200k for the whole program lmao
Great advice! I didn't even get into that whole aspect of it because that would require a separate video?
Are you on the PT path or have you just looked into it before?
***** PT was my first route in undergrad, I switched from pre-PT to nursing (working in the field, i got a better feeling to what I wanted to do). I am the one that mentioned I am applying for the 2018 nursing cycle!
Elijah B What made you want to do nursing? I'm a freshman in college right now and I'm changing my major to kinesiology with a pt track in a few weeks, although, I have thought about nursing in the past. Is the nursing path easier academically? Because I know that the pt path is pretty rigorous and that kind of makes me feel unsure
Canttouchme96 as I mentioned above, I worked in a clinic alongside all health professions, i felt that my calling was nursing and not as a PT. You should volunteer/shadow to figure out what you have an interest in.
Academically its all still pretty hard, theres no shortcuts. If you're doing it for how easy it is, then I dont think its something youre passionate about. find what you like
I'm a junior with a 3.6 overall GPA and a 3.4 in the exercise science major.. I'm taking the majority of the pre req classes now and i'm most likely getting A's and B's. So my major GPA will most likely get higher. How are my chances? Also how much should I worry about price when applying?
Definitely look for schools where you can attend for lower pricing. Those are usually the ones in state public schools, or at least in region where you may receive reciprocity. I would avoid private schools unless that's all you get accepted into.
Your stats look right around what average would be, so shoot for a good score on the GRE and have well written essays + everything else.
I have a question , for observational hours , when is it requires or when should we start ? Our undergrad? After we get our bachelors ? Or accepted into graduate school
Start it in your undergrad.
dude this stuff is awesome and great advice. are you a PT currently?
Andrew Kneeburg recently accepted. Starting the program next June
Do u think if i got my bachelors degree in nutritional science I would be able to get in? Right now I'm in pre-med but I'm only 15 *I'm in dual enrollment* but do u think thats a good bachelor
Ephraim Alexis any degree in undergrad is fine.
Very helpful Thank you! Btw I'm twelve so you did great if I understand it!
I'm currently a sophomore in HS but I am really reconsidering being a PT. My friend's parents own a family health care business, do you think it would be beneficial to go ahead and get an early start in volunteering?
alexis farrior - it wouldn't count for anything towards your observation hours at this point most likely, but it'd be good for you to see what the job actually entails.
Tony Do okay thanks!
Great video Tony! Have you already been admitted to PT School??
Nope! Still waiting to hear back from my top school that I applied to via early decision.
Hey Tony! would you say working as a certified personal trainer would help my competitive edge? or should I just work/ volunteer at random places?
Thank you for reading!
Hard to say! Depends on how everything else looks. I would say do training if that's what you want to do, and a few volunteer experiences as well.
Hi. I live in pakistan nd I m doing dpt I wanted to ask u that what is value of this degree in US nd how much pay can u get..
I am not a fan of strenuous exercise and i find it very difficult to touch my toes without bending my knees. Whenever i struggle to touch my toes the result is usually pains that lasts for a week. I am in my first year in college still undecided on what career field to stick to. But i am quite interested in Physical therapy. I love helping people in pain feel less pain. I just want to know if my inability to touch my toes 😯 and partake in strenuous exercises can hinder me from being a physical therapist
Mariahh2 Mariahh2 doesnt sound like the best field for you. Practice what you preach.
Can someone please tell me if a "physical therapist" is the same as what we call in Australia a "physiotherapist"? I think they do in UK too. It sounds like it's the same degree/qualifications/practice? Just trying to discern legit sites from those with self proclaimed "expertise". Thanks!
Stacey Mcalister - they are interchangeable terms for the most part.
Thanks for letting me know.
I'm interested in possibly becoming a PT.. buuut, I'm currently going to school for criminal justice...do I need to start all the way over in school?
Not necessarily... you will just have to take all of the pre requisite classes in addition to what you're majoring in because i'm assuming criminal justice program will not have all or any of the pre requisites in it.
What are some good bachelors degree to earn when continuing on to the PT journey?
Ricaely Ninobla I answered your question in the video.
Is that Froot Loops in the back?
Life Undocumented No that's his sofa
For observational hours, would be working as a PT aide count towards those hours?
Justin Pantaleon yep!
Did you go through a university and get a PhD?
where did you school???
How did you find PT's to shadow? And working as an pt aide counts as both shadowing and observational hours, right? Also, why did you decide to become a PT? Why are you passionate about it? You think the salary is worth the schooling and future income, etc.?
lol that's correct. But i dont think shadowing is required for many schools, or am I wrong? At least it's not one of their requirements.. However, grades and the GRE are undoubtedtly the MOST important criterions when selecting who gets admitted and whatnot.
shi chun Ye - shadowing hours are required by the vast majority of programs. There are few programs that have no requirement for it.
shadowing hours is like observational hours right? Those can be done in the hospital right?
Do you think you can tell me your stats? Like how much shadowing/observing did you do before applying? And what was your GRE/GPA? What was your major, and how many times did you apply before getting accepted? Also, why did you choose PT? Thanks in advance!
Yes... shadowing hours are observation hours. As I stated in the video, most schools want 2+ settings. The hospital, is ONE setting. You'd need one or more after the hospital.
Shadowing - 85 hours outpatient, 20 hours inpatient acute care.
GPA - 3.9 Cumulative, 3.86 pre requisite
GRE 149V, 149Q, 3.5 Writing
When should we take the GRE? How can you study for it ?
hisprincess917 id recommend magoosh as a study tool. And I'd take it early in your senior year or the end of your junior year
What's the song called from your intro? I've heard it before but can't recall the name. It's bothering me! Lol
Rob Lipsett
"Just For Now" by Imogen Heap is the original, but Idk who remixed it
Actually, I want to be a Physical Therapist and I am working on my
prerequisites. I am planning to go to the University of South Florida
and the advisors recommend to get a bachelor degree in Biomedical. I
think a Biology degree will be sufficient to accept me in DPT school as
well. I am confused whether to choose biomedical or biology program for
my undergraduate school.
Roy Francis - honestly whichever one interests you and is the right path for you. Like I said within the video, major doesn't really matter at all.
which one is easier?
How early should you start shadowing?
I will be making a timeline video for PRE PT students on my PT blog website in the coming weeks!
dptstudent.com
Im just in my first year of Kin and looking for options afterwards.
Best of luck to you!
Does being a college athlete boost your resume over someone who isn’t?
Not necessarily, but I would include it on there under the education part with the respective school!
I was pre-PT all through my first three years of college, until recently I switched to pre-PA. In my honest opinion the three years of expensive schooling was not worth the salary of making just over an RN. If you really do have a deep passion to be a physical therapist than go for it but it is not necessarily an avenue which will reward you graciously for all of your hard work.
I actually debated on PA myself, but decided not to go that path because I would enjoy being a PT 100x more.
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Great video Tony, good luck on getting into schools man...
I feel like PT gives you more of an opportunity to build a brand or company, which allows you (if it's something you're interested in) to start your own clinic, gym, or company within physical therapy which will definitely reward you for your work. Personally, making above 6 figures is a career goal of mine which isn't crazy, but isn't common as a PT. I'm also not trying to be stuck in a clinic treating old people's hips my whole career lol. I'm working on getting my CSCS now but I also want to eventually get my MBA and open up a gym that focuses more on training high level athletes while also providing treatment as a physical therapist. I don't know much about being a PA but I feel as though there aren't as many avenues to create revenue or build a brand on your own in different types of health care fields. Sure, the money might be better out of school, but I'd rather not be a slave to a company or hospital working a 9-5 all damn day. I'm trying to think bigger than estimated salaries on salary.com 😂
Andrew Gold Good point. But you really do have to break down the schooling aspect, as well. More money is going to be poured into PT school (an additional year)... it is also even more competitive that PA. As far as building a brand or company, I think a DPT degree is overkill. Any personal trainer with a national certification of corrective exercise holds just as much weight as a PT in the consumer's eye (because they don't know the difference).
Can you become a PT later in life? I'm in my late 20's & very curious about the profession. But the price for a re-education seems exorbitant. Is it worth it?
I would say very much so worth it. I am currently in PT school now and some of my classmates are in their early 30s and some in their 40s and a couple in their 50s. I am only 22. So I would say it is never too late! If it's your passion, pursue it!
Shearn & Kunal thanks!
I made a mistake and went into a biomedical science major and this major is so hard i could barely get any A's and i make more C's and it really because it effected my GPA but I really want to get into a PT school and I am scared that they won't accept me because of my GPA.
Before I transfered to university I was in college and I took the majority of the classes required for PT school there and I done really well on those classes and have A's and B's and then I got those classes transfered when I went to university.
Do you think PT school would calculate my GPA based on the classes I took at University with that biomedical science or the prereq I did for PT school at college?
Also, how did you get the opportunity to shadow a PT? .. did you search up PT clinics and asked them if you can?
Thank you!
There are two GPAs that schools look at. The cumulative GPA and the prerequisite GPA. Yes, your cumulative GPA includes all the classes you have taken. This includes the classes you took at the university level and the classes you took before you transferred. The prerequisite GPA only consists of the prerequisite courses. If you know which schools you are interested in I suggest you research the average accepted GPA that is admitted into the program. This will give you an idea on how competitive your GPA is.
As for your second question. You are correct. Look up PT clinics and go ask if they accept volunteers or if you can do observational hours. That's how I got mine.
Hope I helped.
Good luck!
Thank you so much!
Where are you going to pt school tdo?
Still waiting to hear back!
Is this Also good advice for pta or just pt
Nope, PTA is only an associates I believe.
guys. do you need to be a dpt to be a traveling pt, and if you dont, do you get paid more?
david ramziz yes you need your DPT to practice as a physical therapist, so yes in order to be a travel PT you need it.
Travel PTs do make more money.
Tony Do You responded so quickly, thanks man, you earned my sub. Im really excited about getting into this career cx.
Is high school a good time to start volunteering and observing?
I would say just volunteer/shadow once or twice to see what the profession entails. Other than that no need to start till your junior year of college.
Tony Do thanks for the reply. I'm a junior in high school right now and I have nothing to do so I think I do want to volunteer like full time till college. Will having a ton of hours and starting early help me out a lot? Also are high school grades important? Thank you!
Kevin C did you end up pursuing it ? y
Meek MiLL i did not end up pursing this. I am now a business major. The reason why I didn’t is because the schools around me are very hard to get into. It’s not that I don’t believe in myself, i wanted to take a safer route.
Kevin C thank you for replying bro, i am in your shoes right now. im a junior and i want to major in exercise science then pursure dpt, but idk if it’ll be too difficult if you know what i mean. what was your gpa if u dont mind me askin lmfao
Can PTA hours count as observation hours?
Some schools will count it.
hi
so you got to have bachelor degree then you get another three years
Ridwan Woozy correct!
did it have to be calculus based physics or could it be algebra based ?
I believe it's algebra based.
Thank god !
XTheSpartanX7 for my pt requirements, the calculus is based on physics not algebra...currently completing my requirements for pt. but it could be different for you? I'm not sure but that's the type of calculus I'm taking right now, otherwise good luck with everything!
Kayleen Bonete the physics I have to take is for life science majors, so no calc.
Did gymshark drop you?
Hey bro! I haven't made it public yet so you're basically the first to know, lol.
Gymshark and I are no longer working together. I will make a video briefly explaining why in the coming weeks, but I decided to part ways with them.
I like your hair....
Lol thanks
Does this apply as well to PTA's
And also did you get paid for your internships and if not what was your main source for income? Just curious
no they have a different program. main difference is that PTA do not get to do evals, and all their treatments that they do usually need to be cosigned by a PT.
You can either volunteer (free), or get an internship (free/paid) depending on the company/hospital
PTA is just an associate degree which requires no previous school other than high school. I believe Tony's income is mainly from RUclips. Usually observations are unpaid.
How long did it take you to become a PT?
Lewis Garnett - I'm beginning PT school this upcoming summer. The program will be three years long and I was in undergrad for 4.5, so a total of 7.5 years.
Tony Do it's all going to be worth it in the end? What's your minor? See I'm majoring in that but I want to take up Athletic training also so that I won't need a minor
Lewis Garnett - I did not minor in anything, and why wouldn't it be worth it in the end? It's what I set out to achieve and the career is still growing quickly with a great outlook, great pay, and basically 100% secure job stability because you can find a job anywhere you go. Not to mention job satisfaction!
Tony Do I mean to put an ! At the end*! & it's really a good career path everything about it is amazing! I can't wait till I am starting that career! I'm from Kentucky that's why I asked if your required to have a minor because from we're suppose too. God bless you!🙏🏾
Lewis Garnett - oh really? To be honest with all of my research I haven't seen any schools that "require" a minor for the DPT program. Maybe yours specifically does though.
I'm 12 and I already started learning chemistry, anatomy, biology, and statistics. is that bad??
Jeonghang myself no
how are the babes like in PT?