The Curriculum

Who is admitted to PT school? And why? It’s the question that plagues potential PT students. 

The answer? 

It almost entirely depends on if the admissions board thinks you will add value to their program. Someone with a 4.0 GPA who won’t add value is a much less attractive applicant than a student with a 3.1 GPA who will. The PT application process is all about showcasing who you are and your experiences to show you’ll add value to the program. In this course, we show you exactly how you can “add value” to a DPT program.

We don’t believe in fluff — we get right to the information you need to know. We estimate the entire course can be completed in half a day (4 – 5 hours).

Module 1 – The Basics 

Every year, around 95% of applicants to PT programs are rejected. You want to be in the 5%. In this first module, we’ll go over some of the basics — your GPA, how to leverage your undergrad courses, and we’ll provide you a checklist for what you must accomplish to get your application considered.

Getting into PT school is similar to a race — if you don’t get the basics, they won’t even let you onto the track. Hundreds of applications are thrown out each year because of missed deadlines, ignored requirements, and overlooked details. 

We’ll go over exactly what you need to have in order, and when, so you can get on the track and run the race.

Module 2 – Picking A School

Every one of the 229 PT schools in the US are different. That means depending on the school you choose, you’ll develop a strategy for that school. In this module, we help you identify your ideal school, and teach you to construct a strategy based on that school’s requirements. 

Included in this module, you’ll learn: 

• How to be effective as an undergrad 
• How to pick classes strategically so you’ll look good 
• How and why to research schools 
• How to identify schools where you’re competitive 

SKILLS PRACTICE #1 – School Selection

Module 3 – Key Components

In the third module, we’ll discuss the key components. This is where we teach you to stand out, to be one of the 5% admitted to your program. The three main topics we’ll cover are the letters of recommendation, the essay, and the interviews. 

Letters of Recommendation

We’ll go over how to get incredible (not just good) letters of recommendation. You’ll learn how to develop relationships with people who can help propel your application forward. Letters of recommendation are not a “check the box” activity. They are a critical part of your application. 

The Essay 

This is the most important part of the application, where you get the chance to make the case for why you will add value to the school’s program. You’ll learn exactly how to stand out (hint: it’s not by talking about an injury that interested you in PT school). We’ll show you how to translate your accomplishments to value, and speak in a language the evaluators will understand and notice. 

Interviews 

We’ll go over practice questions, how to prepare, and provide a formula for answering well every single time. 

SKILLS PRACTICE #2 – The Essay 

SKILLS PRACTICE #3 – Interview Strategy

Module 4 – Rounding Out Your Application

The fourth module is about rounding out your application. There are steps you can take to enhance certain parts of your application, and downplay others. The PT application is all about strategy, and we’ll show you how to accentuate your accomplishments, and downplay anything that may hurt your chances. We’ll also discuss certain pitfalls and bad advice. There’s lots of advice out there, but most of it isn’t helpful, or it’s plain wrong. Lastly, we’ll discuss alternative approaches to your application.

SKILLS PRACTICE #4 – Optimize Opportunities