“So, You Want to be a Physical Therapist?” is a seminar intended for college students, including rising freshmen as well as college graduates who will be taking a gap semester or year. During the seminar, the following topics will be covered:

• what is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

• clinical & non-clinical roles of DPTs

• job outlook & satisfaction

• top 3 factors to consider when choosing a DPT program

• other important factors when considering a DPT program

• what DPT programs are looking for in an applicant

• popular majors & required prerequisite coursework

• other requirements such as GPA, GRE, observation hours, essays, recommendation letters, extracurriculars and interviews

• introduction to the physical therapy application service (PTCAS)

• application preparations and timelines

• year to year planning recommendations