## [Practical Perspectives for Navigating the Admissions Process](/content/2026/01/15/practical-perspectives-for-navigating-the-admissions-process/index.html)

The admissions process can feel overwhelming. Applications, with personal statements, letters of recommendation, deadlines, interviews, ... [Read more](/content/2026/01/15/practical-perspectives-for-navigating-the-admissions-process/ "Practical Perspectives for Navigating the Admissions Process "/index.html)

### [What I Wish I Knew Before Starting PT School](/content/2023/03/22/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-starting-pt-school/index.html)

Starting physical therapy (PT) school can be a daunting experience. It’s a lot of change ... [Read more](/content/2023/03/22/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-starting-pt-school/ "What I Wish I Knew Before Starting PT School"/index.html)

### [How to Make the Most of Your Physical Therapy Observation Experiences](/content/2022/03/23/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-physical-therapy-observation-experiences/index.html)

Congratulations on your decision to apply to PT school! Observation experiences are an important part ... [Read more](/content/2022/03/23/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-physical-therapy-observation-experiences/ "How to Make the Most of Your Physical Therapy Observation Experiences"/index.html)

### [Insight Into the Life of a DPT: Q&A with Dr. Mellinger](/content/2021/09/20/insight-into-the-life-of-a-dpt-qa-with-dr-mellinger/index.html)

What does the life of a physical therapist entail? Dr. Caleb Mellinger, who is a ... [Read more](/content/2021/09/20/insight-into-the-life-of-a-dpt-qa-with-dr-mellinger/ "Insight Into the Life of a DPT: Q&A with Dr. Mellinger"/index.html)

### [Ask Me Anything (AMA) With Current DPT Students](/content/2021/09/19/ask-me-anything-ama-with-current-dpt-students/index.html)

This is a transcript of the Ask Me Anything with DPT Students: Amber and Michael. ... [Read more](/content/2021/09/19/ask-me-anything-ama-with-current-dpt-students/ "Ask Me Anything (AMA/index.html) With Current DPT Students")

### [Resources You Need To Succeed As A Physical Therapy Student](/content/2021/08/11/what-you-need-to-succeed-as-a-physical-therapy-student-2021-ten-free-resources/index.html)

Congratulations on pursuing the route to be a physical therapist! The journey may be difficult ... [Read more](/content/2021/08/11/what-you-need-to-succeed-as-a-physical-therapy-student-2021-ten-free-resources/ "Resources You Need To Succeed As A Physical Therapy Student"/index.html)

### [How to Become a Vestibular Physical Therapist](/content/2021/02/11/how-to-become-a-vestibular-physical-therapist/index.html)

When you start physical therapy school you know you want to work as a physical ... [Read more](/content/2021/02/11/how-to-become-a-vestibular-physical-therapist/ "How to Become a Vestibular Physical Therapist"/index.html)

### [Similarities and Differences Between Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy](/content/2018/07/18/difference-between-physical-therapy-and-occupational-therapy/index.html)

OT or PT? Occupational therapists (OT) and physical therapists (PT) often work side-by-side, addressing similar ... [Read more](/content/2018/07/18/difference-between-physical-therapy-and-occupational-therapy/ "Similarities and Differences Between Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy"/index.html)

### [5 Physical Therapy Settings to Explore Before Applying to PT School](/content/2018/05/28/physical-therapy-settings/index.html)

When you’re planning to apply to physical therapy school, you may or may not have ... [Read more](/content/2018/05/28/physical-therapy-settings/ "5 Physical Therapy Settings to Explore Before Applying to PT School"/index.html)

### [What to Expect in a Typical Physical Therapy Job Interview](/content/2018/01/02/expect-typical-physical-therapy-job-interview/index.html)

Congratulations! You’ve submitted an application for your physical therapy dream job; you’re eager to shine ... [Read more](/content/2018/01/02/expect-typical-physical-therapy-job-interview/ "What to Expect in a Typical Physical Therapy Job Interview"/index.html)

### [Specialties and Practice Settings as a Physical Therapist](/content/2017/06/29/specialties-practice-settings-physical-therapist/index.html)

What is Physical Therapy? Chances are, you’ve heard of physical therapy (PT). Perhaps you have ... [Read more](/content/2017/06/29/specialties-practice-settings-physical-therapist/ "Specialties and Practice Settings as a Physical Therapist"/index.html)

### [Helping Hands: A Conversation with Paul Rockar, Jr., DPT, MS](/content/2015/05/20/helping-hands-a-conversation-with-paul-rockar-jr-dpt-ms/index.html)

The first thing you notice about Paul Rockar, Jr., PT, DPT, MS, is his energy. ... [Read more](/content/2015/05/20/helping-hands-a-conversation-with-paul-rockar-jr-dpt-ms/ "Helping Hands: A Conversation with Paul Rockar, Jr., DPT, MS"/index.html)

### [20 Questions: Jeremy Duane Houser, PT, DPT](/content/2012/12/30/20-questions-jeremy-duane-houser-pt-dpt/index.html)

Jeremy Houser shares his advice for students and gives perspective on the field of physical therapy

### [20 Questions: David Andry, PT](/content/2012/05/13/20-questions-david-andry-pt/index.html)

David Andry, PT shares his perspective on the field of physical therapy and advice for students

### [20 Questions: Karen McCain, PT, DPT, NCS](/content/2012/04/08/20-questions-karen-mccain-pt-dpt-ncs/index.html)

Karen McCain, PT,  DPT, NCS is assistant professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical ... [Read more](/content/2012/04/08/20-questions-karen-mccain-pt-dpt-ncs/ "20 Questions: Karen McCain, PT, DPT, NCS"/index.html)

### [Implementing and Operating a Physical Therapy Business](/content/2012/03/25/implementing-and-operating-a-physical-therapy-business/index.html)

Sterling Carter answers twenty questions about being a physical therapist and owning his own physical therapy clinic.

### [20 Questions: Secili DeStefano, DPT, OCS](/content/2012/01/22/20-questions-secili-destefano-dpt-ocs/index.html)

Dr. Secili DeStefano shares her insights about the field of physical therapy and advice for students.

### [The Physical Therapy Admissions Process – Part 2](/content/2011/11/09/the-physical-therapy-admissions-process-part-2/index.html)

This is the second article in our series about the physical therapy admissions process.

### [The Physical Therapy Admissions Process – Part 1](/content/2011/10/30/the-physical-therapy-admissions-process-part-1/index.html)

A brief overview of the process of applying to physical therapy programs.