Students must have a minimum of 80 in this area before final acceptance into the PTA Program. Applicants are encouraged to experience a variety of clinical experiences. The remaining letters may come from instructors, employers, or someone not related to the applicant who can address the areas on the form of recommendation. Categories A through E will be tallied after the application deadline and applicants will be notified in writing of their interview status. All interviews are conducted personally and NO telephone interviews are permitted.
Applicants are responsible for all expenses incurred.
The interview will assess the applicant's knowledge of physical therapy, communication skills, commitment to the program, and personality characteristics needed for success. A maximum of 35 points will be awarded for verbal skills during the interview and a maximum of 5 points will be awarded for writing a paragraph on a pre-selected topic during the interview. Applicants with the highest total points will be given priority for admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant Program. Final admission will be awarded at the discretion of the PTA Admissions Committee. A person not selected for admission must re-apply to the PTA Program complying with the requirements of that application.