What can students do to enhance their chances of admission to a PT program?
Candidates should have a high overall grade point average (GPA) and a high GPA in prerequisite course work (in 1993, the majority of applicants to PT programs reported GPAs of 3.0 or higher out of a 4.0 score). Admission officers also look favorably on an applicant’s volunteer experience as a physical therapy aide, letters of recommendation from physical therapists or science teachers, and excellent writing and interpersonal skills. The physical therapist education program is a full-time commitment.
