Physical Therapy School

Applicant Resources

Know Before Applying to Physical Therapy School

Strengthen Your Application Resources for strengthening your application and presenting yourself as the best candidate possible


  • Application Essay Editing & Coaching - Dr. Jasmine Marcus, PT, DPT, CSCS, is both a physical therapist and professional writer and editor who has helped thousands of pre-PT students apply to PT school. Contact her to have an experienced set of eyes edit your PT application essays, and check out her blog for additional application tips. http://jasminemarcus.com/



American Physical Therapy Association advocates for positive change, raises public awareness, advances evidence-based practice, supports the continued growth of our members, and develops the next generation.


The Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS) is a service of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). PTCAS allows applicants to use a single application and one set of materials to apply to multiple DPT programs.


The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) is an accrediting agency that is recognized by the US Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). CAPTE grants specialized accreditation status to qualified entry-level education programs for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.


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