Tips to Stand Out as a Physical Therapy School Applicant

[@drjustinleedpt]

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[@nasiimt7003]

I’d like to have some sessions with you to see how I can boost my application. Do you have email address?

[@daisyguadian]

Justin, thank you for always being such an encouragement and guide to get into PT school. I’m currently applying to matriculate in the summer of 2024 and if I’m being very honest, all of the opinions and experiences that I hear from PTs and people on KZbin get me anxious. You keep me level-headed and hopeful that I will get in. I’ll be sure to take things one day at a time :)

[@talentedgirl124]

I just got an acceptance email from a school that didn't require interviews... I'm so thankful. lolol

[@drjustinleedpt]

Marla Atkinson PHEW!!! Are interviews hard for you??

[@talentedgirl124]

@@drjustinleedpt Not really. I just appreciate the fact that I avoided the stress and anxiety that comes from interviews

[@drjustinleedpt]

Marla Atkinson CONGRATS!!! Where did you get accepted?!

[@talentedgirl124]

University of Florida!

[@drjustinleedpt]

Marla Atkinson SO AWESOME! Congrats again! You’re going to start the journey to greatness.

[@grayoverton5145]

Man you straight up jail broke the INTERVIEW. I’m trying to become an PT right now I’m currently in undergrad and about to apply for extra curricular that will hopefully set me apart this was super helpful BOOM

[@drjustinleedpt]

Gray Overton what up gray!!! These were simple tips on standing out, wait till you see the actually interview tips video that I have in store 🙃 but I’m glad this was helpful for you my man! What’s your major and what extra curricular are you trying to do?

[@iStrafePvP]

Thank you so much for creating this channel and all of these amazing videos! Your positivity and insights have only made me look even more forward to becoming a physical therapist. I'm starting my first year of college next year but I'm watching these videos so I can be prepared for the future, even though its a while away. Hopefully wrestling in college will make me stand out as an applicant when it comes time for DPT school! Thank you again!

[@drjustinleedpt]

Ronald Massari whats up Ronald!! Yes that’s amaZing you chose to go PT. it’s such a fun journey. I also wrested myself (high school not college) and I feel like it has helped me I’m even in my PT Practice, especially with my manual therapy skills. You’ll love it!!

[@iStrafePvP]

@@drjustinleedpt Thanks for the reply! That's awesome that you also wrestled! Can't wait to get started on this path. Thanks for the amazing videos and I will be tuning in to the Vlog channel as well!

[@drjustinleedpt]

Ronald Massari yesss man! Stoked for me! Let me know if you need support on my end!

[@johnsong2117]

Hey Justin, Thank you for making this awesome video for the DPT school application. I have an interview with Azusa pacific university's DPT program on September 16th, 2020, and I will definitely use the tips from the videos. Also, I've been watching all your videos of your experience at Azusa. You're awesome!

[@kaleenajustiniano4590]

This was amazing! I'm interviewing today, pray for me. Totally using your tips.

[@drjustinleedpt]

WOOHOOO!!! Did you send the thank you note?

[@nasiimt7003]

How was your interview?

[@earlj.d.6285]

Great material 🤙🏽 I’m assuming you meant “snazzy” at 10:02

[@keyriberry2633]

Such wonderful questions!!!! Taking notes when the time comes!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@drjustinleedpt]

Keyri Berry your time will come very soon!! Thanks for the encouragement. Have you used any tips in this video for yourself?

[@keyriberry2633]

liftforchange of course! You're welcome. I haven't because I'll Lbs starting PTA this time next year 🙏🏽

[@drjustinleedpt]

@@keyriberry2633 fosho fosho!! Your time will come sooner than you think! Keep grinding girl!

[@stefaniehernandez-mendez1044]

Saved this video!! Such good tips! I’ve called programs on the phone prior to applications, but I will definitely use all of these tips after completing my applications this fall .

[@drjustinleedpt]

stefanie hernandez-mendez yes!!! I’m so glad these tips helped. Super practical right? Message me if you have more concerns about your applications 🤩

[@stefaniehernandez-mendez1044]

@@drjustinleedpt Yes! I will definitely stay in contact. I still have a prerequisite this summer to do and my GRE exam this August, so crossing my fingers everything goes well !! This process is both exciting but makes me so nervous. Another question is how soon did you ask for letters of recommendation? The portal to apply to pt schools doesn't open until June 17th, but should I start emailing professors now? and PTs I have worked with? The earliest deadline I am looking at is late December.

[@drjustinleedpt]

stefanie hernandez-mendez NICE!!! You have everything all lined up, which is soooooo awesome! You’re doing it right! I would recommend giving your professors/PT about 2-3 months before it’s due (and actually give them a little earlier due date just in case they don’t write it in time) so if you want to have everything ready by Dec 1, I would ask them in in Sept/Oct and tell them it’s due Nov 15. That way, if they forget, you can still have some time to ask them again

[@stefaniehernandez-mendez1044]

liftforchange okay thankyou for the advice !

[@drjustinleedpt]

@@stefaniehernandez-mendez1044 You're very welcome! Im excited for you!

[@giaonguyen2605]

Thank u for sharing w us

[@drjustinleedpt]

You’re welcome! Hope you can use this to help your application!

[@sunmiconway2199]

Thanks for the tips. Great video❤️❤️❤️

[@drjustinleedpt]

Sun Mi Conway thank you!!! Are you trying to get into PT school?

[@Amanda-rh5bq]

thank you for these these were really creative and useful

[@drjustinleedpt]

you're very welcome! Glad i could help out! Where are you at in your DPT journey?

[@ABDCFAN456]

Hi! Wow this helps so much! I’ve been freaking out lately as I approach applying to schools! Thanks so much 🥺 you’re awesome!

[@drjustinleedpt]

Caro Rodriguez hi Caro! No need to freak out, you can make this happen. If you need more tips, let me know! Thanks for your support 🤗

[@drjustinleedpt]

Caro Rodriguez you should check out this video. I feel it is fitting for your situation right now kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWiZfoF_nrqejMU

[@vivian.c.igwagu243]

Interview tips please! Thanks a lot

[@drjustinleedpt]

vivian igwagu coming out with it in 2020👍

[@jameskillingsworth938]

Thank you for the information . It's really helpful to me

[@JohnSmith-yj2mj]

Talk about the interviews!!!

[@drjustinleedpt]

John Smith WILL DO!! Thanks for requesting it!

[@JohnHernandez-kh1vt]

Please show me the next video

[@drjustinleedpt]

I got a bunch of interview videos coming your way!

[@JohnHernandez-kh1vt]

@@drjustinleedpt thank you very much. I send you email 📧 But I hope sow 😊😇

[@drjustinleedpt]

@@JohnHernandez-kh1vt saw it and replied to you 🙂

[@taylerahnee5895]

Nice video bro! I have an interview later this month with a program in AZ, would love to hear your story!

[@drjustinleedpt]

Tayler Ahnee thanks Taylor! That’s awesome!!! Which program is it?? And yeah man, would love to share with you! Have you seen my dpt vlogs? That shares a lot about my school life

[@drjustinleedpt]

Here is a link to the vlogs! kzbin.info/aero/PLdxUIDTaI7pysGoPOUMzN4oQU2oThA5Zb

[@taylerahnee5895]

@@drjustinleedpt I will definitely check those out! The program is at AT Still University in Mesa, Arizona. I'm really focusing on getting myself into the right state of mind before I have my interview, and then looking ahead and preparing for what the actual schooling will look like. I appreciate you sharing your experiences!

[@drjustinleedpt]

Tayler Ahnee dude I actually just make a video with a student representing AT STILL! it’s a series I created called Student Speaks. Here’s the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnvRlYl4i7t_sJI it think this could help your interview since he talks about his student experience. Might give you some insight... never know!

[@jeffmeisner8976]

How long is your PT program 3 years or 4? Can you work part- time , say 10 - 15 hrs a week while in school on weekends? Can you also get grad plus loans while in PT program to help pay for housing.... ? So what I learned in this video - take a class in communication and leadership and be professional, personal and do the duggie on the way out of your interview....

[@drjustinleedpt]

Jeff Meisner my program is 3 years (that’s typical. Some are 2 years) I worked part time 10-15 hours throughout my dpt school as a fitness coach and some classmates worked on weekends as well. Yes you can take out loans to cover your entire program and more for housing/transportation/etc. and yes I’m glad you learned the key major points! Especially doing the duggie on the way out. Hahahaaaaa

[@jeffmeisner8976]

@@drjustinleedpt sorry last question....What was your GPA and Gre score?

[@drjustinleedpt]

@@jeffmeisner8976 You can find my GPA score in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnWWqXmBfbKpbac and also my GRE scores were just enough to pass the minimum requirement

[@nicholasxenophondos650]

Nice content man! I'd like some content or European schools Thanks keep it up!

[@drjustinleedpt]

Thank you my man!!

[@leahpacarro4722]

Great video! I already have an interview lined up, would you still recommend I call the admin office to ask how to stand out, etc?

[@leahpacarro4722]

Do you think there’s any point in calling a program after you’ve already applied?

[@drjustinleedpt]

@@leahpacarro4722 Great questions! Unless you needed specific questions answered for the interview... then no. Which program did you get an interview with? Id love to talk to you more about how you can stand out!!! EMAIL ME!!!! (: [e-mail]

[@ryanfusselman9503]

yo please drop some interview tips!!!

[@drjustinleedpt]

Ryan Fusselman Have you looked into my online course? I have a ton of interview tips and very practical applications that you can use starting today if you wanted to interview for not only DPT school but also for any job

[@drjustinleedpt]

I have the link pinned in the comment section. You should go check it out! There is a 70% off deal going on right now but it ends at Sunday

[@ryanfusselman9503]

Yup, completed the course over the weekend! Super helpful and insightful. I look forward to using this as a reference in preparation for dpt school

[@drjustinleedpt]

Ryan Fusselman that’s awesome!!! So what tips were you looking for? It would be good to know so I could add it in there if it wasn’t covered in the course. But thank you for purchasing the course!!!! I APPRECIATE IT!!

[@Poolpuong]

How long after the interview did you deliver the thank you note?

[@drjustinleedpt]

Depends on your schedule. Ideally a day or 2 after but if your schedule doesn’t allow it, you can deliver it a couple hours later. That’s what I did for my residency interview

[@williampeiser601]

Hey, I'm currently a Sophomore in college and I'm going to apply to PT school next year! What steps do you recommend I take b4 applying?

[@drjustinleedpt]

Dude this is perfect timing. Have you had a chance to check out my online course teaching you what steps you need to take to get accepted into PT school the fastest and most cost effective? I really believe it will benefit you! justin-s-school-279b.thinkific.com/courses/DPTschool

[@nasiimt7003]

I was purchasing your guideline which you have mentioned here, it shows $27 but at the end it charged for $49 . Why? What’s the reason for this conflict?

[@Amanda-rh5bq]

hi! I’m 15 and exploring different careers and I was interested in physical therapy. I think it is something I would like and I’ve been doing some research but it’s also a little hard on where to start with what majors to take in college, which DPT schools to take into account, honestly I’m just a little lost on the pathway to becoming a PT i was just wondering if you had any videos regarding how to start and such thank you!

[@drjustinleedpt]

YESSS IM SO GLAD YOU ASKED ME THIS!! SoI actually have a video on the basics of what physical therapy is (find here kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3nMg4mIqr-oaqs ) and I actually have an online course that basically tells you step by step on what you need to know to get accepted into DPT school (find here kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGTYpniPmbmFd7s ) If you have any questions after looking at those recourses, feel free to reach out! I remember when I was in your shoes... so lost.. I CAN HELP!

[@Amanda-rh5bq]

liftforchange thank you so much these are so useful!

[@drjustinleedpt]

Amanda50505 you’re welcome!!!! Good luck!

[@spencertodd8673]

Hey, I have an interview with APU's DPT program this Friday! This is definitely my top choice for PT school and was wondering if you had other tips for their program specifically? Also was wondering what you wore to the interview? I feel like a suit is most professional, but its about 100 degrees everyday lol, thank you!!

[@drjustinleedpt]

What’s good Spencer!! Best of luck with the interview! I actually might be around that day. I would definitely wear a suit. You want to communicate that you’re serious about this program. Be on top of your non verbal communication (eye contact, smile, posture, etc) they look at all that too! Being sincere is the best way to go. Be yourself and be respectful. They already know you’re smart. You’ve proven that already. Now let your personality shine and show them who Spencer motha freaken Todd is!! Haha Also, if you haven’t, I would watch this video to get a little more insight on “standing out” kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppzUaqWqpKaSrsU since my experience is from APU, these are tricks I learned that helped. GOOD LUCK! And say hi if I see you brotha!

[@drjustinleedpt]

Also... just realized I linked this video that you commented on... lolz

[@spencertodd8673]

@@drjustinleedpt Sweet, thank you!

[@drjustinleedpt]

Spencer Todd no problem brotha!

[@faizanullah5646]

Hey man surely u do some skype video calls or something ? Im actually a pre med student considering to do physiotherapist and then try for medicine again at the end of my degree. Im very much into strength training, biomechanics etc so like naturally I pick up concepts related to PT stuff quite well. If maybe we could have a chat over this stuff and talk about how life is as a PT in the state vs New Zealand would be cool and awesome!

[@drjustinleedpt]

Hello to New Zealand, from USA! How’s it going Faizan?? Yeeee man having that training background will get you sooooo far in this field! Yeah I’m down for a vchat. What’s your availability like? Shoot me an email or DM on IG

[@faizanullah5646]

liftforchange Sweet man!! Im gonna DM you

[@JohnSmith-yj2mj]

Did you apply to any other schools besides Azuza?

[@drjustinleedpt]

John Smith I actually did not apply anywhere else. Only wanted 1 program only. APU BABY

[@jeffmeisner8976]

@@drjustinleedpt How many applicants and how many got accepted? What's your hardest class?

[@drjustinleedpt]

@@jeffmeisner8976 I only applied to 1 program and got into 1 program. Hardest undergrad course was Chem 2/any psychology class. In DPT school, definitely neuro courses

[@nasiimt7003]

Hi there Do you have consultation sessions?

[@drjustinleedpt]

I do!! Please email me at [e-mail] for more info

[@mcdonaldcarter10]

Very helpful video, any recommendations for applicants whose cumulative undergrad GPA is below 3.0 (2.9)? Have some stains from 2 years of a previous major(mech engineering) that I could not get removed from transcripts. Thank you!

[@drjustinleedpt]

Carter McDonald well first off, the science/prereq GPA is the most important, not your overall. But... it still good to try to boost that as much as possible! If you got good grades with your prerequisites/science, the school will recognize that you took an unwanted previous major course. You know?

[@mcdonaldcarter10]

Thanks for the reply! Makes sense, yeah my pre-req course grades are competitive. Takes a load off my mind, thank you. Awesome channel too! 👍

[@drjustinleedpt]

@@mcdonaldcarter10 Thank you! glad it helped you!!

[@nasiimt7003]

It was helpful for me too Thanks

[@dat_silly_man8922]

How do I interview

[@drjustinleedpt]

Great question. Across the next several weeks I’m coming out with interview videos for the PT school interview. You wouldn’t want to miss these topics!! I would suggest you turn on the notifications bell from my channel so know when I release the video

[@marthaescarzaga5659]

This may be a stupid question but would you recommend being a pt assistant to get into pt school

[@drjustinleedpt]

NOT a stupid question. I think its a great option to do PTA first and then DPT. They have bridge programs that can assist with that

[@michemillan9561]

what can I do if I was waitlisted for the DPT program and want to remind them I'm still interested in their program.

[@drjustinleedpt]

I would follow up once and tell them thank you for the interview and for the opportunity and see what the status of your application is. If they gave you a deadline as to when they were going to tell you the results, I would wait until that time. But once that time has passed, send them another email and call.

[@hattyskinner8219]

Justin; how do I adapt these tips to online, pre-recorded (KIRA) interviews?

[@drjustinleedpt]

Check this video out. There are a lot of tips where you can merge these and from this video together kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3ubdnihitaNpdE

[@NiveditJain]

Interview tips

[@drjustinleedpt]

Nivedit Jain yasaaaaasss!!! It’s coming in 2020!!

[@tamikajones4167]

Did you go to a community college for your pre-req's or did you go straight to a university to do all of your schooling?

[@drjustinleedpt]

Organize Your Life I did both! I went to university then dropped out then community college. Took some online classes. Then transferred to university again. I got my prerequisites along the way but most of them at APU.

[@tamikajones4167]

@@drjustinleedpt that's awesome! Im trying to decide if I should go to a community for pre-req's or try to get into a university.

[@drjustinleedpt]

Organize Your Life if I had a choice, I would try to get most of the done at a CC. if possible. It’s super impacted so it’s hard but that’s what I would have done

[@Corn22]

Tamika Jones talk to the programs youre interested in to see their stance on prerequisites being at CC. i am a transfer student (took first two years at CC, so all my prereqs) and the program i’m interested in wants me to retake them at a four year university to “prove i can take upper level science classes”, even though i have had a 3.8 gpa at CC and 4.0 in the last two years of my degree which is exercise science. so talk with the admissions at the programs you like

[@TheGrapplingNinja]

when did u do hand written card right after interview? or later date and im definetly the type to do this however do the "kiss ass" or thought of disingenuous intention scare you from doing this

[@drjustinleedpt]

I would recommend bring the card in the next day if that is possible. If not, an email to those specific professors is great too (a day after your interview). I wouldn't fill the card/email with a much of kiss ass things but more professional like "thank you for your time, etc." It is just another touch point to get your name into their minds

[@TheGrapplingNinja]

@@drjustinleedpt ahh i get it thanks thats great

[@drjustinleedpt]

@@TheGrapplingNinja no worries! Have you started interviewing already for pt schools?

[@TheGrapplingNinja]

@@drjustinleedpt nono im in canada apps open dec/jan

[@drjustinleedpt]

@@TheGrapplingNinja ooooo I see! You have to take the PCE after graduating PT school right?

[@daniellehv3976]

When you wrote your thank you card to your interviewer did you give it to them right after or wait some time ?

[@drjustinleedpt]

Danielle Ho-Vuong I waited a day to give it to them. But I would recommend 1-7 days after. It’s a little strange to get a thank you card right after the interview. If it’s not possible right after due to traveling, you can always either mail or email! But definitely follow up with a thank you

[@daniellehv3976]

Did you mail it to them or personally hand it to them?

[@drjustinleedpt]

Danielle Ho-Vuong I personally handed it to them. Bigger impact. Are you about to interview?

[@drjustinleedpt]

Danielle Ho-Vuong also, if you have concerns about the interview, I discuss the interview process, 20 dpt interview questions, and tips and strategies to make the biggest impact as an applicant in my online course that I just created! I would recommend if that’s what you’re searching for justin-s-school-279b.thinkific.com/courses/DPTschool let me know if you have questions Danielle!

[@Amanda-rh5bq]

What major should I pick to become a PT? Like which can I pick, I thought kinesiology would be best but a lot of colleges don’t have that as a major?

[@drjustinleedpt]

I would advise kinesiology, exercise science, biomechanics, or anything related in that field. If your college does not have that, something like health science or biology is good too. Your best bet would be to choose a major that you’re interested in learning, but also has the most courses that also fulfill the prerequisites for pt school. Does that make sense?

[@thephysiocorner]

Drop your LinkedIn link.. Will love to follow you

[@christianspacil4359]

Literally the only reason I clicked was that tight fit