<p>Click on State of interest -> click on name of school -> look under the category of Admission usually the last sentence states the acceptance rates for qualified applicants.</p>
<p>I saw ranges from 23% to 67%, most were 40%-50%.</p>
<p>Example: University of Delaware (Update 3/3/2005) enrollment of approximately 32 students per class ..The mean grade point average of the last two classes was 3.5 on a 4.0 scale Approximately 35% of qualified applicants are admitted to the program (3-year average).</p>
<p>no, Occupational therapy is a different field, i think u can practice that w/ a bachelors.</p>
<p>As far as getting into MPT, if u live in california, it shouldn't be much of a problem. </p>
<p>We have 14 schools i believe.</p>
<p>Need a B average in courses for Cal states (public univ), Northridge, Sacramento, Long Beach, and several over Cal state campus have MPT programs.</p>
<p>however cal states are pretty weak for undergrad thats why they have something like 80% acceptance rate for undergrads, not sure how they are for grad. Proly not that great.</p>
<p>You need a masters these days to be an OT but there are 5 1/2 yr programs. I have heard that getting into med school is easier then getting into PT school as the programs are relatively small. I think calling the programs personally is a good way to go</p>
<p>After much constructive debate, D decided to opt for the 'non' direct-entry path, as a pre-physical therapy major (honors program) at a Big 10 university.</p>
<p>D had been accepted to 2 direct entry programs but was concerned about the workload, thinking that now she'll work like heck as an honors student while having the full 'college experience', complete with extracurriculars of her choice. Then, 4 years down the line, she'll start applying to PT grad school, knowing there are quite a few very good ones in the Midwest relatively near our home in Chicago.</p>
<p>I believe it was a mature decision for a 17 (almost 18) year old...</p>
<p>My D is still deciding. She switched from OT to PT recently but was accepted into the doctrate program at SLU for PT. We will visit. Right now the idea of not having to worry about standardized tests and getting all A's for grad school sounds good to her but she could go to Pepperdine and be closer to her family/friends and her brother at Pomona and she is a sunny weather gal. It must feel good to have a decision jnm. Your D sounds like she has investigated this thouroughly and made some sound decisions. I am hoping that after a few more visits things will become clearer for my D. We still do not have finaid from SLU or Pepperdine(I was late for SLU so that one is my fault) I also hope my D can decide before April 30!!! Good luck to your D. I have heard great things about her honors program, a close friend of ours went there.</p>
<p>Called the PT program in our state. They require an undergrad degree to apply. This year they had 146 applicants for 40 spots and the average GPA was 3.4. He said for a good student it is not as difficult to get in as years ago when 400 applied. It is doable.</p>
<p>Can someone help me out? I currently have a 2.84 gpa (i goofed around to much my first 2 years), i know the majority of PT schools require a minimum of a 3.0 gpa and I have yet to take the GRE. Should I even apply to PT school, knowing it is ultra competitive? But, this is what I really want to do with my life!</p>
<p>PT's in my state make significantly more then that. Most end up in private practice and make in the 6 figures easily. There also is a shortage and you can pick and choose jobs and contrcts. It is an amazing field. There also is diversity within the field.</p>
<p>In the above reference to Occupational Therapy another great field, you need a masters degree from an accredited college, national and state lisencure . You cannot practice with a bachelors degree anymore.</p>
<p>My daughter is very interested in being an OT. Great job satisfaction from what I hear. There are 5 year accelerated Bachelors to Master's programs out there, as well as traditional 2 year grad programs. You can obtain a BS or BA in any major if you decide not to go with the BS/MOT program. Now she just needs to decide which route to take.</p>
<p>waternoodles (or anyone else out there)
I stumbled upon this thread while I was researching about Physical Therapy. I wondered if you could help me answer some questions. I am a highschool junior and I want to be a Physical Therapist. I was wondering what kind of PT catered to athletes and exercise/muscle related injuries. I do not think I want to be an Athletic Trainer because a PT has more options and probably gets paid more. My question was which kind of PT deals more with muscle injuries and the like (or do I have my facts wrong and an Athletic Trainer is the one who helps out people/non athletes with broken limbs and muscle injuries?) Also, my next question is what type of college is best to attend. I know that there are DPT programs out there that admit freshmen but I also know that they are really competitive. My question to you is if I have to first get a BS, which type of degree is recommended so that I can meet most prereqs and make it into the PT program afterward. I have researched and I have come up with: Athletic Training, Exercise Science or Psych, Psych, and Health Science. Do you have any more ideas? You said something about there being majors that pertain to more athletic injuries, can you elaborate on that?</p>
<p>Most ppl I know that went into PT got their undergrad in either Kinesiology or a general Biol degree. I have a B.S. in Biology with a minor in Chem concentrated in Physiology. I wonder if the GPA calculation for admission takes into account the different types of major applying?</p>
<p>Slight to no consideration is taken in terms of GPA, with the exception of engineering (and then only to an extent). They just don’t have the time to recalculate 5000+ applications. A good rule of thumb in medical admissions is “I’m just not that important.” They aren’t going to hunt you down, single you out, etc etc. There just isn’t enough time or manpower.</p>
Daughter 1 got her DPT with a Freshman Entry program. Her undergraduate degree was in Rehabilitation Science. At the time, the program was 6 1/2 years. Her school now offers a 6 year intensive or a 7 year “normal” option with 4 years of undergrad and 3 years at the graduate level to obtain the DPT. She is currently a Pediatric DPT and loves it. No regrets! She feels it was worth it all the hard work & effort she put into it…
Daughter 2 is getting her undergrad in Athletic Training, as she is more interested in sports related injury prevention, emergency treatment & diagnosis (AT) and sports related recovery treatment and rehabilitation (PT). She is very fortunate to have had incredible exposure to both the fields on many levels. Now to decide on where to continue her studies. She can stay where she is. She had a conditional Freshman acceptance based on grades etc. She did have to take the GRE. She has also been accepted to two other top programs and awaits 2 more responses.
For anyone thinking about going into the field, I suggest doing observation in as many environments as you can to help you make a decision. My girls will both tell you that if you decide to go for it, the rewards will be worth it, professionally and financially.
I would not consider an MPT program as those will all be phased out by 2020.