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Quote: Originally Posted by mtm34 Hey I was hoping to get some feedback and see what everyone thinks- I have applications in to a few DPT programs and 1 MPT program. I live in Pa which has tough instate prices so all the dpt schools are about 60-80k all said and done while the MPT program would be about 30. The idea of getting an mpt while all my peers are getting their doctorate weirds me out but I know there are t-DPT programs everywhere...

Hey Yankees. When u say marywood univ for your undergrad do u mean the one in dunmore pa. Cause that's my home town haha.

I have worked as a PT Aide at a private outpatient pt clinic. They required a bachelors degree, they wanted someone who had an interest in physical therapy/was applying to PT school, preferred someone with a background in exercise, ability to multitask, good customer service skills, good communication skills. I searched for PT jobs for a while and most positions did not require the bachelors degree but did want someone who was interested in...

yes, do let us know how it goes! Also, does anyone know if GVSU gives admissions preference to Michigan residents?

Yeah it seems that most schools in my area are being pretty strict regarding the prerequisites.

Quote: Originally Posted by MJHUSKERS Wow, that's nice MinnDasota. That was not the case for me. I applied to all the schools in the Minnesota, Wisconsin, Dakota area and they all told me that in order to compare everyone on a even playing field, upper-level courses could not count for a pre-req. At the time I was trying to find out if my O-chem I or II courses or even Biochem could take the place of my Gen Chem II grades. Didn't...

I think there are a bunch of threads about this topic, so check out those threads as well. I personally chose an MPT because the tuition and I liked the school. I don't know if ALL the extra cost of a DPT, compared to an MPT, can be justified. Some of that extra cost seems to be only paying for the title. Anyways, I'm sure there are people that think a DPT worth the extra cost, so I'd like to hear some different opnions.

same. both are such a good deal and have good programs, so I'd be happy about either.

well here it is then, plain and simple. My girlfriend/engaged wife at the time in the middle of november swerved to miss a deer, and so did the car in oncoming traffic. The car in the oncoming traffic hit my girlfriend and pushed her in to a tree and she later passed away. It took me a very long time to get over her death, and some days im still not over it. I blew off school and just drank. I am retaking classes now to make up for my lack of...

Muller, I have similar questions. I have recently applied to PT school and I am wondering if anyone knows of any debt relief programs after graduation? I'm worried that my starting salary will not be enough to get me out of a substantial financial crisis.